How to Prepare Green Pepper & Strawberry Seeds to Plant
Before attempting to grow green pepper and strawberry plants, give the seeds the best chance to produce a healthy and bountiful harvest. Peppers, for example, are prone to fungus in the soil if they are not properly treated before planting, and strawberries produce the best results if they go through a simulated winter before touching soil. By performing the necessary preparations for your green pepper and strawberry seeds, you will be on your way to enjoying your homegrown harvest. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Green pepper seeds
- Cheesecloth bag
- Hot water
- Laboratory or tea thermometer
- Container of cold water
- Paper towel or plate
- Strawberry seeds
- Airtight container, such as a jar
- Freezer
Instructions
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Prepare Green Pepper Seeds
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Put the green pepper seeds in a cheesecloth bag.
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Heat the water and use a laboratory or tea thermometer to monitor the temperature until it reaches 125 degrees. This temperature ensures that the water is hot enough to purify the seeds.
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Place the cheesecloth containing the seeds in the hot water and let it sit for 30 minutes at 125 degrees. Stir the hot water around the bag as it sits.
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Transfer the seed bag to a container of cold water to finish the purification cycle.
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Place the seeds on a paper towel or plate and put them in a spot that does not receive direct sun. Turn them every couple of days to make sure that both sides of the seeds dry evenly. It usually takes a week to get dry, crisp seeds.
Prepare Strawberry Seeds
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Inspect your strawberry seeds and remove any that are damaged. Pests can affect seeds making them appear malformed, hollow and straw colored.
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Place the strawberry seeds in an airtight jar or other container and put it in the freezer. Leave the seeds in the cold between two to four weeks to simulate a winter season and properly prepare them for planting.
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Remove the seed container from the freezer and allow it to sit unopened for a few hours to let the seedlings return to room temperature. Once this time has passed, your strawberry seeds are ready to be sown.
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