Fertilizing Super Hot Pepper Seeds: Nature, Not Rocket Science

August 28th, 2025

Starting super hot pepper seeds doesn’t have to be complicated. Forget the elaborate soaking routines, paper towel methods, or singing lullabies to your seeds—growing them is really just about working with nature.

All you need is a good starting medium, warmth, and a little patience. I like using Black Gold Seedling Mix in a standard seed tray—the 72-cell trays are perfect if you want a lot of seedlings, but any tray that fits your space works fine. Fill each cell with soil, pop in a seed, and cover lightly.

Warmth is key. A heating mat can make a big difference, especially if your home is cool. The seeds will germinate faster and more reliably when their roots feel cozy. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy; think damp sponge rather than desert dry.

Here’s the part that surprises people: you don’t even need light yet. The seeds are using stored energy to grow, so the sun, or a grow light, can wait until they break the soil and start developing their first set of true leaves.

After planting, it’s mostly a waiting game. Check the soil daily, keep it from drying out, and let nature do its work. Each tiny sprout that pops up is proof that sometimes, less fuss really is more.

Next, we’ll talk about caring for those seedlings once they break the soil and start their first true leaves—but for now, just remember: growing super hot peppers starts with simple soil, steady warmth, and patience. Nature handles the rest.