I've never had any luck with bought chilli seeds even when I've soaked them. Then i started buying chillies from the supermarket and saved the seeds, they germinated with no trouble.
I have a ton of seeds started. This year all my Peppers germinated well. Surprise, surprise !! Plus the 36 peat pots outside !!
I've got some blooms coming on. One pea with white flowers, One pea with pink flowere, A few Broad beans/ Fava beans are blooming. A broccoli is budding too. And frost is expected for 6 out of the next 7 days.
Thanks @Sjoerd You stay ahead of me all summer. My plants shrivell in the heat while yours are producing like mad !!
It is loose. i had so much hot weather, high 70's low 80's that it's not doing that great, but I'!! take whatever I get.