They're a bit more leggy than I think is healthy, but hopefully repotting them will help.
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I find that most seeds sprout well without a heat mat, but for peppers especially I bought one last year and I'm really glad I have one now. I use it for all seeds that like it warm and my sourdough starter. No problems with germination that way anymore.
Lol sourdough starter, OK I'm sold. The high shelf where I sprout seeds is also where I've been letting my dough rise cause the house is too cold
It’s not “needed”, but it will make more seeds start and allow them to sprout faster.
I would rather have a 90% germ rate in a few days at ideal conditions, than 50% germ rate and it take 3 weeks.