I started my pepper and eggplant seeds on March 1, but so far, they're not germinating while my tomatoes and brassicas are thriving. Is this normal, or should I be worried that nothing's popping up?
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It’s only been 11 days, so don’t sweat it yet! Both peppers and eggplants prefer warm soil, so if you’re not using a heating mat, that might slow down germination quite a bit. Keep the soil moist, and they should start popping up soon. You might want to start worrying after three weeks, though!
My peppers were the last to sprout in my garden this year, with eggplants close behind. Did you start them inside? If so, they might need a little more heat to get going.
Yes, I have them indoors under T5 lights. I'm hoping that will do the trick!
Peppers can definitely take longer than expected, sometimes up to three weeks. Eggplants took about a week to sprout for me this year, but I'm still waiting on a few more. Just give it some time!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll be patient.
Great advice, I'll make sure to keep the moisture up!