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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 13, 2021 19:30:21 GMT -5
Going to end this soon! It was a fun plant to grow.  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Aug 13, 2021 19:33:40 GMT -5
And pretty too!
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Aug 13, 2021 20:37:56 GMT -5
Ditto! Give us a taste review, okay?
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Aug 14, 2021 3:55:39 GMT -5
Look at those peppers! It had a nice run. What will you grow in place of this? Any ideas?
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 16, 2021 0:50:06 GMT -5
Ditto! Give us a taste review, okay? I tried a small bite of one of these peppers and it was hot enough to hurt. I couldn't find much information on this variety online, but supposedly they aren't supposed to be that spicy - maybe they mellow out if they're pickled? Look at those peppers! It had a nice run. What will you grow in place of this? Any ideas? I'm thinking about trying a green that I haven't grown before - maybe I'll give spinach another shot. I think I'll let this machine rest a bit before I plant in it again, since I'll need to clean it well due to something growing on/in the edges of the top. |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 21, 2021 13:05:16 GMT -5
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 21, 2021 15:19:59 GMT -5
The plant and roots looked good, but the Harvest had some black and white buildup (along with algae) throughout the unit, so I washed it all with soap and will be soaking it in a bucket with water and bleach for a few days. I decided to try turning the plant into a bonchi and I'll post a picture if it survives the shock of being cut back that far.
Here's my self-survey:
Plant Grown: Bob's Pickling Pepper
Grow Method: AeroGarden Harvest
Time to Germinate: 9 days
Time to First Harvest: 131 days
Time to Last Harvest: 163 days
Plant Spacing: 1 per Harvest
Final Height: 12 inches
Would I grow these again? Yes! I would like to try one of these outdoors and see how big it gets.
Lessons Learned: Even larger pepper plants can be grown in a Harvest if trimmed back appropriately.
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gsaxon
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Post by gsaxon on Aug 30, 2021 6:38:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the final update!
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Post by lynnee on Aug 30, 2021 9:34:36 GMT -5
Did you grow the pepper plant in an AG sponge holder that you can take apart for removal when you're ready for transplanting? If so, where can I get some?
That's a gorgeous pepper plant.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 30, 2021 20:31:35 GMT -5
Did you grow the pepper plant in an AG sponge holder that you can take apart for removal when you're ready for transplanting? If so, where can I get some? That's a gorgeous pepper plant. Thank you! I grew it in a normal pod, but because the bonchi process involves so much damage/shock to the plant, I can cut back the roots to the point where they barely extend from the pod and then pull it through. |
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Aug 30, 2021 21:37:24 GMT -5
It looks like it will survive the bonchi process and it is putting out some new growth:  |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Aug 31, 2021 8:53:16 GMT -5
I can't wait to see how it grows now.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Nov 13, 2021 18:34:33 GMT -5
I took this out to clean it up, and repotted it in a larger cup. I buried some green leaves and a cherry tomato, as well as some VitaSea for nutrients. I also added a wick to the side for water management, and placed sand on top to prevent fungus gnats.    |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Nov 15, 2021 6:48:42 GMT -5
I like your wicking setup.
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Post by ERR0R1755 on Nov 22, 2021 12:06:22 GMT -5
As much as I love the side-wick and how easy it makes watering, I've discovered one major issue. The fungus gnats discovered that they love it as well.  I put a piece of tape over where the wick enters the cup, which should hopefully prevent fungus gnats from getting access to the soil. |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Nov 23, 2021 4:09:33 GMT -5
Damn gnats
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