Why Your Jalapeño Seeds Aren’t Sprouting (And How to Fix It)
by
Gage Kiphuth
26 Jan 2026
It can be frustrating when you’ve planted your seeds and nothing happens. Pepper seeds, especially jalapeños, can be a bit finicky compared to other vegetables.
* Common Sprouting Blockers:
* Low Temperatures: Jalapeño seeds need warmth to wake up. Ideally, your soil should be between 75°F and 85°F (24°C–29°C).
* Planting Too Deep: These seeds are small! Planting them more than ¼ inch deep can prevent the sprout from reaching the surface.
* Old Seeds: Low-quality or old seeds have a much lower success rate.
* How Our Kit Solves This:
* Our Seed Starting Kit includes a specialized humidity dome and premium heat-retaining soil mix. This creates a "micro-greenhouse" effect that keeps your seeds warm and hydrated, leading to a 90% germination rate.