| Capsicum Species | GA₃ Treatment | Other Treatment | Germination Temp (°F) | Germination Time (days) | Fruiting Time (days) | Notes |
| C. annuum | Optional: 250 ppm GA₃ soak 12 hrs | Maintain 81–86°F | 81–86 | 6–10 | 60–90 | Usually germinates well without treatment; GA₃ optional for uniformity. |
| C. chinense | Recommended: 300 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Warm soak 82–86°F | 82–86 | 10–21 | 90–120 | Slower germination; GA₃ significantly improves speed and uniformity. |
| C. baccatum | Recommended: 250 ppm GA₃ soak 18 hrs | Warm soak 82°F | 82 | 8–14 | 100–130 | GA₃ useful for uniform germination. |
| C. pubescens | Recommended: 400 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify lightly; 81–86°F | 81–86 | 10–30 | 120–180 | Very slow and erratic germination without treatment; GA₃ highly beneficial. |
| C. chacoense | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify; 86–90°F | 86–90 | 14–35 | 120–160 | Wild species with hard seed coat; dormancy-breaking essential. |
| C. cardenasii | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify; 86°F | 86 | 14–35 | 120–150 | Known for very slow germination; GA₃ and scarification recommended. |
| C. eximium | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Hot water pre-treatment 122°F 10 min; then 86°F | 86 | 14–35 | 110–150 | Dormancy-breaking needed; GA₃ and hot water effective. |
| C. annuum x C. chinense | Recommended: 300 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Warm soak 82–86°F | 82–86 | 7–14 | 80–110 | Hybrid benefits from GA₃ for uniformity and speed. |
| C. praetermissum | Recommended: 350 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify lightly; 82–86°F | 82–86 | 14–28 | 100–140 | Wild-type with moderate dormancy; GA₃ helps consistency. |
| C. frutescens x C. baccatum | Recommended: 300 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Warm soak 82–86°F | 82–86 | 10–21 | 100–130 | Hybrid vigor but seed coat tougher; GA₃ improves germination. |
| C. rabenii | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify; 86–90°F | 86–90 | 14–35 | 120–150 | Wild species with hard coat; dormancy-breaking required. |
| C. baccatum x C. praetermissum | Recommended: 300 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Warm soak 82–86°F | 82–86 | 12–25 | 100–130 | Hybrid requiring dormancy-breaking treatments; GA₃ helpful. |
| C. chinense x C. frutescens | Recommended: 300 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Warm soak 82–86°F | 82–86 | 10–21 | 90–120 | Hybrid; GA₃ aids uniformity and speed. |
| C. annuum x C. frutescens | Recommended: 300 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Warm soak 82–86°F | 82–86 | 7–14 | 80–110 | Hybrid with moderate dormancy; GA₃ recommended. |
| C. cardenasii x C. frutescens | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify; 86°F | 86 | 14–35 | 120–150 | Wild hybrid needing dormancy-breaking; GA₃ essential. |
| C. cardenasii x C. pubescens | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify + warm soak 86°F | 86 | 14–35 | 130–170 | Hybrid from wild species; dormancy-breaking needed. |
| C. anomalum | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Mechanical scarification; 86–90°F | 86–90 | 14–35 | 120–160 | Rare species; GA₃ and scarification improve germination. |
| C. caatinge | Strongly recommended: 500 ppm GA₃ soak 24 hrs | Scarify lightly; 86–90°F | 86–90 | 14–35 | 110–150 | Wild Brazilian species; GA₃ beneficial for uniformity. |
Chart – Seed Treatment and Germination Enhancers for Capsicum Species
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