How to Germinate Naga Jolokia

Place your seeds in shallow trays that are indoors for at least eight weeks before transplanting them in your garden. The soil should be rich in humus and other essential nutrients, while avoiding any type of artificial fertilizer. It’s important that your seeds are sown in soil that is 0.25 inches deep and has a temperature ranging from 80 to 85 degrees, for optimum germination of your plants. It’s also important that you plant your seeds in soil that retains water well but not excessively or inadequately.

Irrigate your naga jolokia seeds immediately after sowing while making sure that the amount of water you expose them to is not excessive, because this could lead to various fungal infections. It’s important that your seedlings get access to ample sunlight as soon as they start springing up, even though the seeds will have no issues germinating in dark areas.

Make sure that you water the soil modestly, ahead of sowing your seeds, and you should only repeat this process after you realize that the topsoil has become dry after planting. Get rid of any quantity of water that may end up under the planting trays as soon as possible to prevent your plants from stagnating in them, which can impair growth and lead to serious complications. Your seeds will likely germinate anywhere between 14 and 35 days, depending on your climate.

Bring out your seedlings for a few hours daily for at least one week to help your plants acclimatize to the harsh weather conditions they will be exposed to after being transplanted in a garden. You should steadily increase the number of hours your seedlings are exposed to sunlight and make sure you leave them outside overnight to get them used to the various types of weather conditions they will be dealing with day in and day out in the garden.