The only real problem I've had with planting veggie seeds this year was that something got to the eggplants right away. Also my green peppers were slow to come up but they are OK now. The eggplants have rejuvenated on their own and are recovering. I sprayed with spinosad, don't know what's doing it. Every year it's a different story.

I know, it's discouraging. All I wanted was a few green and red bell peppers. I think I need a different seed starter mix.

Our home depo had all colors of bell peppers in. Purple, red, yellow, orange etc. I always buy my eggplants too lol. I dtart tomatoes and hot peppers from seed. The long japanese type of eggplants do best for me here in the Jax area.

Well, they really MUST have hated the sun, because I brought them in last night and several of the California Wonders sprouted overnight. Amazing. I'm going to still buy a red one today, and an eggplant -- thanks for reminding me of that! I had forgotten my eggplant. That will be it aside from what I already have growing, at least for this year. By fall, I'll have the courtyard all done and ready for winter crops.

Marconi and Fish always do well for me. This year the Fish seed I planted appears to be some kind of hybrid--almost no striation in the plants or fruit, red peppers that have almost no heat and taste like Jimmy Nardello, but they sure are prolific.

I have some fish pepper seeds someone gave me. I don't have a lot of space, but peppers can usually do with some afternoon shade, so I guess I could add a couple more. Maybe I'll try the fish pepper seeds.

I planted a bunch of peter peppers from seed this year. They are about big enough to transplant in the garden now. I hope to get some funny looking fruit Lol.

I bought all our peppers from Lowe's earlier this year. They're thriving with some (cowhorns) having edible size fruit already. Plus I have peppers of different colors. I haven't grown anything from seed this year due to the purchase of property in Silver Springs and a serious health issue that popped up overnight.

greenthumbs, I'm sorry to hear about your health issue. I have lupus, so it seems I am ALWAYS having health issues popping up overnight. It can be very trying when one day is wonderful, full of energy and happy, and the next day you feel like you were hit by a truck. I hope you feel better soon.

I finally got some of my greek pepper seeds to sprout! I don't use seed mix ... I just strain my potting soil and use that and haven't had any mold issues. I put sandwich baggies over each starter pot and put them on the back porch. The idea just popped into my head the other night and it's working. It's keeping them so much warmer than not being covered. I may get some peppers by Christmas. lol

I feel your pain Dirty ... I have auto immune syndrome ... my doc is skirting the word lupus for the moment. I know how it feels to have a good day and then feel like a truck ran over you the next. Gardening and nature help me to keep my spirits up. So sorry to hear about your health issue Greenthumbs ... sending good vibes your way. :)

Three of my California Wonder peppers have sprouted, so I guess that's going to have to be enough. They turn red when they're ripe, so I'll just have to let some get ripe if I want red peppers. I read somewhere that ALL peppers are red peppers, because they all turn red when they're ripe. Ain't nature grand?

Well that's good you've got three going! I think you are right ... that all peppers will eventually turn red once they get ripen. Yup ... nature is pretty great. :)