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Post by gkboyd6 on Jan 22, 2019 14:18:34 GMT -5
Hey everybody -- planted my sweet heats almost two weeks ago, woke up this morning to the first sign of life (day 13)! Will keep updated on plant's progress throughout  ![]() Attachment Deleted |
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Post by Shawn on Jan 22, 2019 14:23:08 GMT -5
Excellent! You will love this pepper.
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Post by MaryL on Jan 23, 2019 13:18:10 GMT -5
Woo hoo! I agree with Shawn, you will love this pepper.  |
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Post by gkboyd6 on Feb 6, 2019 10:06:30 GMT -5
Hey everybody -- a bit worried about my plant, as it seems a bit behind in growth (4 weeks) compared to some of the progress pics I've seen on the forum. It looks healthy though, what do you guys think?   Thanks! |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 6, 2019 10:12:08 GMT -5
It looks fine to me. I had the same thing with the cotyledons (the first two starter leaves) and that went away. But the true leaves look nice and green.
As for the growing time frame, you have to remember if the machine you are using has a lower LED wattage that will affect how fast it may grow.
I would not worry.
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Post by gkboyd6 on Feb 14, 2019 14:05:38 GMT -5
imgur.com/a/PBtsP0S5 weeks growth here -- still looking healthy so that's hopefully a good sign. Noticeable growth from last week's post. As you mentioned Shawn, it is perhaps a wattage issue (my system is only 20W). Off-topic but does anybody else get the brown looking dirt come up through the covered pods (shown on the pod to the right of the plant)? I'm not sure where it's coming from but I would imagine from the reservoir somehow (food, soil maybe)? Thanks!
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Post by Shawn on Feb 14, 2019 14:17:23 GMT -5
imgur.com/a/PBtsP0S5 weeks growth here -- still looking healthy so that's hopefully a good sign. Noticeable growth from last week's post. As you mentioned Shawn, it is perhaps a wattage issue (my system is only 20W). Off-topic but does anybody else get the brown looking dirt come up through the covered pods (shown on the pod to the right of the plant)? I'm not sure where it's coming from but I would imagine from the reservoir somehow (food, soil maybe)? Thanks!
The plant is looking really well gkboyd6. As fort the "crusting", that is from the nutes and water mix that may leak up when pump is running. All my machines do it in some form. When I see it I take a paper towel and wipe it away. |
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Post by gkboyd6 on Feb 14, 2019 14:54:44 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by gkboyd6 on Feb 25, 2019 18:51:09 GMT -5
Hey guys -- bunch of new leaves on the plant, progressing well. My question now is, should I be trimming the leaves or just keep letting it do its thing? imgur.com/a/QxE3Ns6imgur.com/a/MoCRewY |
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Post by Shawn on Feb 25, 2019 18:57:47 GMT -5
It is looking really good. I would several more days before removing maybe two no more then 4 of the largest leaves.
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Post by gkboyd6 on Mar 6, 2019 15:55:51 GMT -5
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Post by clumsythumbs on Mar 6, 2019 16:12:16 GMT -5
The plant is looking good, gkboyd6! Others with experience will likely chime in, but if it were my plant I would cut off some of those larger leaves, especially the ones on the top layers. It will allow the lower ones to get more light and will also encourage the plant to grow. Good job and good luck on the Sweet Heat! Eager to see when it starts producing!  |
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Post by Shawn on Mar 6, 2019 16:15:40 GMT -5
Looking good. I have never pruned this plant. I have removed the largest leaves. I usually start with the 4 largest ones. Then wait a couple days and remove 4 more. After that I have removed a few here and there leaves no matter the size so the inside of the plant gets some air.
Do not over do it however, I have done that in the past. I get scissor happy some times. I am trying to reign myself in LOL
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Post by MaryL on Mar 9, 2019 11:24:17 GMT -5
What beautiful green growth! I echo Shawn and clumsythumbs about removing the largest leaves. I also want to add that I love your corner unit. That had been my favorite, but mine were the old version with CFL bulbs, before they made the LED units. I miss that shape. Enjoy!
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Post by gkboyd6 on Mar 18, 2019 9:17:50 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Mar 18, 2019 15:30:18 GMT -5
Looking great! Mine never grows past 10" tall.
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Post by clumsythumbs on Mar 18, 2019 22:43:42 GMT -5
That really has grown and filled out in the last few weeks. It is looking gorgeous.
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Post by Bill on Mar 19, 2019 3:47:36 GMT -5
These look great
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Post by MaryL on Mar 24, 2019 18:40:25 GMT -5
Beautiful!
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Post by Shawn on May 10, 2019 4:08:17 GMT -5
How is your Sweet Heat coming along gkboyd6 |
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