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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2020 20:46:23 GMT -5
roots look ok..not slimy or anything at least.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 30, 2020 5:33:33 GMT -5
I have found the roots on mine never stay white. They get that brownish look because of discoloration of the nutes.
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Post by Sher on Apr 30, 2020 5:57:42 GMT -5
I have found the roots on mine never stay white. They get that brownish look because of discoloration of the nutes.
Well they gave me quite a scare. I am so relieved that they seem to be okay now. I can't wait to taste them! And it looks like it will work out! Yay!
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Post by Shawn on Apr 30, 2020 6:15:22 GMT -5
They look good. I have never topped these as they do not grow very high.
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Post by Sher on May 2, 2020 7:54:56 GMT -5
mike , I need your help again, please.
The water in the AG bowl is stinking again. For some reason, the water in that Bounty stays way too warm.
I have also noticed purple streaks in the main vein and stems of the plants. Those leaves' attachment to the stem is pretty flaccid. Also, one of the larger leaves has a mottled color. The picture doesn't show the variation in color well.
I added a tablespoon of peroxide and 3 ice cubes to the water a few minutes ago.
Is this something I can cure, or would I be better off buying new seeds and starting over?
Edit: The water staying too warm is something new. Could I need a new pump?
Should I try transplanting them to soil with a peroxide drench?
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Post by mike on May 2, 2020 8:24:00 GMT -5
The one thing that has bothered me all along is the warm water. I'm thinking your pump may be going bad. Do you have a spare? Your plants would hate overly warm water. If you have a spare, replace the pump. You can't be adding ice cubes 24/7.
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Post by Shawn on May 2, 2020 8:30:24 GMT -5
Mike is our resident Pepper Expert, but some things I have noticed in my growings: How far from the plants is the light? I would try lifting it some. The water will be warm in the peppers, at least mine are. They are not hot but warm. If too warm I add ice cubes. Odor, I have found if you sniff the water there will be a slight one as the nutes have a strong odor and it will transfer into the water itself. However it should not be offensive enough to bother you when walking by. Doing R&R's monthly helps. The purple streak.. Does it look like this? If so it is normal. I have had purple in my Sweet Heat stalks.  Are the spotted ones the large older ones? I cut them off. |
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Post by Sher on May 2, 2020 8:43:00 GMT -5
What a relief, Shawn! The purple streaks really scared me.
I am still a nervous wreck about possibly killing them! I will cut that one mottled leaf off because it will make me feel better. 
Edit: The lights are not too close, but will raise them anyway. Anything to cool that water!
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Post by Shawn on May 2, 2020 9:13:07 GMT -5
If you have a fan, place it in a way that they get some air flow without having the fan directly on them. I have done that a couple of times. With how I have them situated they get plenty so I no longer do that.
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Post by Sher on May 2, 2020 9:43:31 GMT -5
Thank you. I will grab the small fan out of the camper and use it.
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Post by Sher on May 2, 2020 21:19:15 GMT -5
The one thing that has bothered me all along is the warm water. I'm thinking your pump may be going bad. Do you have a spare? Your plants would hate overly warm water. If you have a spare, replace the pump. You can't be adding ice cubes 24/7.
Mike, I missed your post earlier. I will go ahead and order a new pump tonight.
The too-warm water really concerns me, too. I have read that is the main cause of pythium. (sp?)
As always, thank you.
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Post by Sher on May 3, 2020 21:05:32 GMT -5
I think I figured out why the water stays too warm. It's because the pump runs 24/7. I checked the Bounty with the tomatoes in it, and it is also too warm.
The water in my Harvests is noticeably cooler.
So I have changed the high growth mode pump setting in the Bounties to 5 on, 25 off like the Harvests.
The tomatoes and peppers will grow more slowly, but at least the water temperature will not promote disease.
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Post by Shawn on May 4, 2020 5:08:43 GMT -5
I have to check but the new Bountys do not run 24/7 anymore. Once I look I will report back as to how they run.
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Post by Sher on May 4, 2020 6:20:20 GMT -5
I have to check but the new Bountys do not run 24/7 anymore. Once I look I will report back as to how they run.
Thanks, Shawn. Both of mine are the original Bounty models.
When you report back, I will change my settings to match yours.
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Post by Shawn on May 4, 2020 11:38:23 GMT -5
For lettuce my bounty is set for 5 mins on and 25 mins off. So it runs 5 mins every half hour. I do not know how to convert that on the older units.
Now for my peppers and tomatoes it is set to 60 on and 0 off. But I am sure you can use the same as the lettuce to cool it down.
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Post by Sher on May 4, 2020 12:00:44 GMT -5
Shawn, you will not believe this!
I set it to 5 on 25 off yesterday. The water is much cooler. And just LOOK at the difference in the roots!
I just added a tiny airstone 5 minutes ago, so it couldn't have already had an effect.
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Post by Shawn on May 4, 2020 12:03:41 GMT -5
Wonderful!
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Post by Sher on May 10, 2020 10:03:49 GMT -5
These little peppers are amazing me with their growth! The bigger one is closer to the air stone. I need to secure the hose to the pump post so it won't move around.
There are buds everywhere, including the tops of the branches. Here are a few pictures. I am SO excited!
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2020 10:13:18 GMT -5
Small plants and a huge abundance of peppers on the way! Great project!
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Post by Shawn on May 10, 2020 12:42:50 GMT -5
They look wonderful!
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