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):
- Pre-moisten the soil (damp like a wrung-out sponge)
- Plant 2 seeds per cell (insurance policy)
- Label immediately (do not trust your memory)
- Keep warm + humid (cover helps)
- 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.