So it has been about a week since I first planted my seeds in the Power Plant and the other day I noticed some seeds had sprouted. Most of the basil has sprouted, and one plant that I’m not sure if it’s basil, chili peppers, or green peppers. It’s quite a bit taller than the others and has already popped out two leaves and almost touches the humidity domes. I’m hoping it’s chili peppers.

I was quite pleased to see the seeds had sprouted. We tend to keep our relatively cool during the day (between 12-17 degrees C) so I was wondering how much this would affect the sprouting process and it seems not a whole lot, for the basil anyway. I pulled the humidity domes off briefly to snap a few pictures for you all, but rest assured they are back in place now.

I must say it’s really interesting to see fresh new life in the warmth inside, and the cold, Canadian, maritime winter outside, just 2 inches away separated by a couple panes of glass. Check back next week when I will update you all with the progress of my plants, and maybe even pictures of budding chilies… well hopefully. I really want to make chili with something that I grew in the living room and then see the horror on my friends and families faces when I tell them the chili they’re eating was made with something “growing in the living room.”

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Dictionary
Matt