Re: [CH] Seattle WA Area Chile Heads -- Rocoto Starts V7 #331

T (joemama@ticino.com)
Mon, 9 Apr 2001 22:16:28 +0200

> > A heating mat. Rocotos are tough to germinate unless the soil
> > temperature is in the 75-90degF range.

Not true.  Mine have always geminated (nearly 100%)  within 7 days of
planting unsoaked or otherwise prepared seed, at ambient (~65F) temperature,
near a window, with no extra heat.

Tom