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Post by Shawn on Jul 8, 2020 13:02:17 GMT -5
I am planting the following two peppers today. These " should" grow 18" to 24" in height. However with my luck lately I am hoping they do not stunt. So I will be reaching out to our Pepper King mike for help when time comes. Machine: Bounty Elite (50W) Sponge: Park Seed Vendor: Chileplants Seeds: 2 per pod Nutes: None to begin Variety: See below (vendors descriptions) Lunchbox Red - sweet; 2 to 2.5 inches long by 1 to 1.25 inches wide; medium thick flesh; matures from green to red; pendant pods; green leaves; 18 to 24 inches tall; Mid Season (70-80 days); a new super sweet, practically seedless snackerJalapeno Tam - mild; Jalapeno; 2 to 3 inches long by 1 to 1.5 inches wide; thick flesh; matures from green to red; pendant pods; green leaves; 18 to 24 inches tall; Early Season (60-70 days); Uses: Fresh Salsas, Mexican Cuisine, Pickling, Canning/Processing; slightly milder jalapenoMore when something happens. |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Jul 8, 2020 15:05:22 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to watching this project!
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Post by Shawn on Jul 8, 2020 15:14:17 GMT -5
Me too  |
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Post by mike on Jul 8, 2020 18:32:02 GMT -5
I should have some pepper plants going again soon. This heat is something else. Six straight 90ยบ+ days and three more to come. And my air isn't working hardly at all. I've been trying to fix it, but no luck. Today, I ordered a new one. It'll be installed tomorrow.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 9, 2020 3:09:04 GMT -5
mike, you need ac. I hope it gets connected fast. Thrilled you will have peppers going again. What do you think you will plant?
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Post by mike on Jul 9, 2020 4:08:03 GMT -5
Big Jim and Orange Spice Jalapenos.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 9, 2020 7:53:19 GMT -5
Big Jim and Orange Spice Jalapenos. Loved the Big Jims and looking forward to seeing and hearing about the Orange Spice |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 12, 2020 7:41:28 GMT -5
Still nothing happening.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 14, 2020 5:04:56 GMT -5
I see a little sprig popping out of a seed in the Lunchbox! YAY
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Post by Sher on Jul 14, 2020 7:09:44 GMT -5
I see a little sprig popping out of a seed in the Lunchbox! YAY
Goodness on the way!!!
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Post by Shawn on Jul 19, 2020 6:11:26 GMT -5
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Post by Sher on Jul 19, 2020 21:34:27 GMT -5
They are off and running!
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Post by Shawn on Jul 22, 2020 4:42:21 GMT -5
Both doing good and over the labels. Gave just 3ml of nutes today.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 28, 2020 7:13:09 GMT -5
Slow but steady. The Tam has a thin trunk so I have a toothpick there to support it some.  |
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Post by gsaxon on Jul 28, 2020 7:44:08 GMT -5
I started big Jim Chili peppers in my AG and transplanted outside. The plants are huge and producing very well. I will say, however, that the taste of these peppers is just ok. It is similar to a banana pepper, but less flavorful.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 28, 2020 8:01:40 GMT -5
I started big Jim Chili peppers in my AG and transplanted outside. The plants are huge and producing very well. I will say, however, that the taste of these peppers is just ok. It is similar to a banana pepper, but less flavorful. My husband reviewed this pepper as follows when I grew it |
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Post by gsaxon on Jul 28, 2020 11:14:20 GMT -5
I would agree with that assessment totally. It is very thin skinned, but it doesn't have any heat at all in my setting.
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Post by Shawn on Aug 9, 2020 6:00:35 GMT -5
I have not updated these in a while. I have no clue but these do not look like they will be very tall  They should be growing at least 18". I mean they are too short to top. Any ideas? Anyone? mike?  |
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Post by mike on Aug 9, 2020 6:32:09 GMT -5
I've had some shorties like that. I don't think there is much you can do for them. You don't want to top them. But I haven't got much of a yield from them, either. I'd give them a few more weeks before you decide anything. They could hit a growth spurt. Have you changed the water and give them fresh nutes?
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Post by Shawn on Aug 9, 2020 6:38:17 GMT -5
I have but not lately. I will do that today! Thanks!
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They should be growing at least 18". I mean they are too short to top. Any ideas? Anyone?