I've started seeds before but just from seeds I bought, never from what I've saved. Usually they do bad for me and I end up having to buy starts anyway. I bought grow lights and heat mats this year so I'm hoping for more success. I also have my peppers that I over wintered if the seeds don't growPeppers take longer to grow than tomatoes. I start mine a couple weeks before I start my tomatoes. Gardening is a great science experiment! Have fun and I hope they both germinate for you!