There are a few seeds, mostly flowers that have a very tough "Shell" and sanding or scraching the seed will help them germinate better. Chile pepper seeds are not in the same group. Just keep them warm and wet. L.B. On Topic:Spring is here and I have just planted 60 Tepin seeds after lightly sanding them with 1200 wet > and dry paper and soaking in a mild bleach solution.. > Time will tell.. > Luke in Oz