The tea can cause mold...it's anti-mold capabilities aren't really expressed when diluted heavily into a water solution. Leave a glass of it around a couple days and see that in action.

That said, the tea is more "effort overkill" than it is harmful to the seed.

Germinating them in the fridge is a bad idea, though...

Germinating pepper seeds has 2 requirements...warmth and moisture. The warmth part is what really sends it into gear. That said, you could probably generate them in a number of conditions, but the ideal conditions involve warmth and moisture.

The only way I've heard that tea does anything is Chamomile Tea for preventing seedlings from dying off from fungus at the soil level.
Peppers don't need a dormancy break by using a cold period to germinate.
Like stated above-heat and moisture-not soaking wet.
80 to 90 degrees.never over 100.
I just put my seeds in soil and most come up within 2 weeks.10 days average.

Thanks for the advice and information - based on that information I think I will try to germinate my 7 pot!
Wish me luck!

I think you should try and grow it this year because it might not be as viable a seed next year.I'm no expert,that's for sure,but I believe in doing things when you can.Who knows,maybe next year you'll have grown your own seeds or will acquire more from somewhere else.
Good luck!

Danny, I have some 7-Pot seeds from plants I grew last year. If you're interested, e-mail your address and I'll be happy to send you some.

Rick

thanks to everyone for the responses.
I will be trying to grow 7 pot this year!
wish me luck!
bring on the heat baby!

Grow it now! Use a seed starting mix, not potting soil or garden soil. Keep it moist, but not soggy, by covering with a plastic bag or clear take-out food cover. Remove once the sprouts emerge. Keep it in a warm place. Most all of mine sprout in 10-14 days. Don't make it harder than necessary. They want to grow.