Can you plant fresh pepper seeds?

Meg Austin, www.ninnescahmade.com

When you grow from fresh seeds, you can save your very best pepper of the season and grow it next year! Selective breeding can allow you to create your own robust and hardy plants from your own seeds!

Did you know all bell peppers start as green peppers before they mature and change color? Choose varieties that thrive in your climate and suit your taste preferences.

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Growing your own peppers comes with numerous benefits. You have control over the varieties you grow, ensuring you get the flavors you love, whether it's hot cayenne peppers or sweet bell peppers.

Some pepper varieties require a process called "stratification" to improve germination rates, so it's essential to research the specific requirements of the pepper varieties.

​Yes, you can plant seeds from store-bought peppers, but keep in mind that they may produce plants with varying characteristics due to potential hybridization.

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