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How to plant and grow Chilli Seeds? Germination process Soak: Chilli Seeds have to soak overnight for increasing the germination rate. Germination place: You can use a tray for sowing those seeds. At the beginning of germination. But after the reaches 2-3 inches long, it is better to put it in big pots. Soil type: Light soil is most preferable for sowing but Chilli Seeds can be sown into light sandy soil to clay soil. While sowing use the mixture of cocopeat, and organic fertilizer with soil. It increases the nutrients of the soil. Temperature: Chilli Seeds are a hard seed that needs sunny weather and a temperature near around 25-30°C. Germination time: After sowing it requires 2 weeks to sprout. Season: All the season is good for sowing Chilli Seeds but summer is the best season to grow it. Watering: While germinating you have to water it regularly but do not overwater. water should not stand on the seedling tray. Note: Keep the seedling tray shaded till the seeds germinate. Uses of potting mix To grow Chilli Seeds must be used with a good amount of organic fertilizers and compost. While potting soil should be mixed with coco-peat which increases the growth of plants. It also makes the root strong.