MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Feb 28, 2018 20:57:57 GMT -5
My pepper is definitely on its way. It’s somewhat hard to see with all the background greenery, but it finally resembles more like Shawn’s and Corinne’s. I need to move the herbs out of this garden and let the pepper have it all to itself.   |
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Mar 1, 2018 6:43:33 GMT -5
Your pepper is looking wonderful.
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Mar 8, 2018 19:33:30 GMT -5
Ok, my Russian finally has the machine all to itself! It got a Rinse and Refill while we were at it, as well.  |
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Post by MaryL on Mar 23, 2018 2:11:17 GMT -5
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Mar 23, 2018 5:46:38 GMT -5
It is coming along Mary. I am often taking large leaves off. As I do the following days I see more growth.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Mar 28, 2018 7:29:58 GMT -5
That pepper looks great. It's amazing how full it looks, even with the pile of leaves removed!
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Mar 31, 2018 12:37:37 GMT -5
Wow, it was already time to give it another haircut. Mostly in order to access the blossoms to pollinate them. Also, I’ve moved this from the bottom of that stand to a counter so I can work with it from here on out. Before  After   |
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Post by Shawn on Mar 31, 2018 13:08:10 GMT -5
It looks great Mary. I need to trim mine as well.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2018 14:19:03 GMT -5
I guess i am a slob! I am just letting mine do its thing now and it is full of buds. I am afraid of retarding any growth at this stage of growth.
I know the pepper growers here will say go ahead, but.....call me coward.
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Mar 31, 2018 14:35:12 GMT -5
Only do it if you feel ok with it. Nothing wrong with leaving them alone either.
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Mar 31, 2018 16:46:52 GMT -5
I am afraid of retarding any growth at this stage of growth. I get that. But with this plant in particular I couldn’t reach the buds through the foliage to pollinate them. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2018 21:20:04 GMT -5
I am afraid of retarding any growth at this stage of growth. I get that. But with this plant in particular I couldn’t reach the buds through the foliage to pollinate them. I know! They are so tightly packed in there! I just give them a tickle every now and again!  |
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 1, 2018 8:25:20 GMT -5
LOL, getting a visual.
What do you guys feel is the best way to pollinate the peppers?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2018 19:53:07 GMT -5
The back of an old electric toothbrush is mikes fave. I use Be the Bee , an AG accessory, but Mike's idea is the same and less costly.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 1, 2018 20:03:12 GMT -5
I used my Braun for the tomatoes, but I thought Mike was saying pepper flowers are too fragile or fall off too easily for it. Maybe I'm wrong. It wouldn't be the first time  |
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Post by jcosmo on Apr 5, 2018 15:52:25 GMT -5
What do you guys feel is the best way to pollinate the peppers? I use a paintbrush for one of mine. It's very compact with lots of buds right at the center, and the ones on the periphery are often turned at difficult angles, so it works well for that. I mostly just use a fingertip (and occasional shaking of the plant, holding it at the base of the stem) for the others. |
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 5, 2018 18:30:10 GMT -5
I guess I'll try both the Braun and paintbrush. I've got loads of soft, pointed makeup brushes I've never used. Some are pretty high end, but what the heck, the plants are worth it!
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Apr 6, 2018 18:23:55 GMT -5
I used to only shake my plants. But I noticed that Mike and Shawn always got more peppers than me, so I thought I should do more, whether it’s with a toothbrush, paintbrush or Be the Bee. I ended up getting the Be the Bee because there was a sitewide sale.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 7, 2018 3:42:21 GMT -5
I find that depending on the plant, shaking may be enough but some of them need the brush. 90% of the time I use the brush.
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Apr 7, 2018 14:18:35 GMT -5
I find that depending on the plant, shaking may be enough but some of them need the brush. 90% of the time I use the brush. I imagine the brush would be the most precise and effective. Like Kate, I’ll dig out a small makeup brush - I’ve got just the right size and shape.  |
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