Little Home Rituals

Tag: chili pepper

  • New Year, New Chaos: Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Edition

    We took the Christmas decorations down… and the house felt weirdly empty.
    So naturally, we decided to start a superhot chili mission. Because that’s what stable people do in January. 🌶️

    This year’s spicy garden dare: Trinidad Moruga Scorpion — one of those peppers that caused a serious stir back in 2012, when it was measured at over 2 million Scoville units in testing.

    I ordered the seeds here: Trinidad Scorpion Moruga seeds.
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    If you’ve grown a superhot before, please send tips (and emotional support).
    Next up: starting them indoors without turning the windowsill into a tiny sauna.

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  • Chili Seed Starting 101 (For People Who Still Find Glitter in January)

    Chili Seed Starting 101 (For People Who Still Find Glitter in January)

    After we packed away the Christmas decorations, the house felt… suspiciously empty.
    So obviously, we did the only reasonable thing: we started chili season.

    If you’re also craving a little green life in the middle of winter, this is your sign.

    What we’re starting (and why chili is always first):
    Chili peppers are the perfect “tiny victory” plant:

    • they germinate like little drama queens (but it’s worth it)
    • they love warmth
    • and they turn into summer flavor bombs

    What you’ll need (simple version):

    • chili seeds
    • seed-starting mix (light + fluffy)
    • small pots or a seed tray
    • labels (future-you will thank you)
    • a warm spot (or heat mat if your home runs cool)

    Where we got our seeds:
    We ordered ours from chili-shop24 (DE) because they have great varieties and clear descriptions.
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    Our cozy step-by-step (no perfection required):

    1. Pre-moisten the soil (damp like a wrung-out sponge)
    2. Plant 2 seeds per cell (insurance policy)
    3. Label immediately (do not trust your memory)
    4. Keep warm + humid (cover helps)
    5. Wait… and then suddenly: tiny green miracles

    Real-life notes (aka what we mess up sometimes):

    • Too much water = sad seeds
    • Too cold = nothing happens for ages
    • Forgetting labels = mystery peppers (fun, but risky)

    What’s next:
    In the next post, we’ll share our first varieties + how we thin seedlings without feeling like a villain.