Experiment: Can You Germinate Seeds From a Frozen Pepper?

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Experiment: Can You Germinate Seeds From a Frozen Pepper?

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I had some left over peppers that I did not know what to do with at the end of the growing season last year. This year I wondered, are the seeds still viable? Can I germinate a seed that was frozen inside of a pepper? To find out I conducted this experiment.

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Experiment: Can You Germinate Seeds from a Frozen Pepper?

Pull Out a Frozen Pepper

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Following last year's harvest, I froze some Aji Fantasy Peppers whole.

Cut Open the Peppers and Remove the Seeds

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​Place Seeds on a Moist Paper Towel or Napkin

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Put Inside a Zipper Bag

Leave in a Warm Place for 2 Weeks

A Seed Sprouted!

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After 2 weeks of being left alone in the warm, moist environment, the pepper seed sprouted. The experiment proves that one can sprout seeds from a frozen pepper.