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Post by bluetech on May 2, 2023 18:17:35 GMT -5
So I decided I'm going to try fresno peppers, since I can't find any small plants at the greenhouses in my area, any tips for something like this? I got the 9 pod bounty, how many should I plant and in what spots on the deck?
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Post by lynnee on May 2, 2023 19:18:44 GMT -5
I usually start 3 pods of peppers in a Bounty, to get seedlings. Then I keep 2 plants, and plant one on each end. It's best to keep roots away from the water level indicator and the pump. mike is the expert pepper grower, though.  |
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Post by scarfguy on May 2, 2023 19:33:04 GMT -5
I usually start 3 pods of peppers in a Bounty, to get seedlings. Then I keep 2 plants, and plant one on each end. It's best to keep roots away from the water level indicator and the pump. mike is the expert pepper grower, though.
What she said! I do the same thing except I use the two front pods on each side of the water hole. I feel like the light distribution using these two holes is a little better than the end ones.
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Post by bluetech on May 2, 2023 21:35:53 GMT -5
I usually start 3 pods of peppers in a Bounty, to get seedlings. Then I keep 2 plants, and plant one on each end. It's best to keep roots away from the water level indicator and the pump. mike is the expert pepper grower, though. What do you do with the 3rd plant? Just keeping which ever ones turns out the best? |
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Post by mike on May 3, 2023 18:49:29 GMT -5
Fresno Pepper plants are pretty big, 2-1/2 to 3 feet tall. Indoors, it's usually less. I've only grown them twice. Both times on older Bounties. I had to prune quite a bit, and I topped them as well. The peppers were very good though. They make excellent pickled pepper rings.
I always start three pods, but only grow two. As for placement, I typically use the front left hole, and the second from the right back hole. I don't like the flow out of the back right hole. That is the old Bounties. The new ones, I use one front and one back hole on each side. I don't like the widest center holes.
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Post by scarfguy on May 3, 2023 20:55:32 GMT -5
Please check out my recent post entitled, "A little extra space for your peppers".
If the fresno pepper plant is large, you might consider using my modification.
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Post by bluetech on May 3, 2023 22:25:41 GMT -5
Fresno Pepper plants are pretty big, 2-1/2 to 3 feet tall. Indoors, it's usually less. I've only grown them twice. Both times on older Bounties. I had to prune quite a bit, and I topped them as well. The peppers were very good though. They make excellent pickled pepper rings. I always start three pods, but only grow two. As for placement, I typically use the front left hole, and the second from the right back hole. I don't like the flow out of the back right hole. That is the old Bounties. The new ones, I use one front and one back hole on each side. I don't like the widest center holes. What is the start with 3 method for? |
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Post by mike on May 3, 2023 22:49:40 GMT -5
Just to make sure you have two healthy plants to grow. Occasionally, a pod won't germinate.
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Post by bluetech on May 4, 2023 11:25:54 GMT -5
Should I just use all the default settings in the bounty, just select growing peppers on the display etc?
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Post by lynnee on May 4, 2023 11:28:28 GMT -5
As mike said, bluetech, I start with three pods to be sure of getting two strong seedlings. Sometimes I transplant the third pod to another Bounty if I think I can use three pepper plants. On the Bounty Elites, I don't like the center back hole--the one in front of the light post. Everything that goes into that hole grows more slowly!  |
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Post by mike on May 4, 2023 14:52:49 GMT -5
Yes, default works well.
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Post by bluetech on May 4, 2023 17:08:19 GMT -5
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Post by mike on May 4, 2023 17:29:41 GMT -5
They are typically jalapenos. However, they often use hatch, serrano or any other mild-medium spice pepper. Once smoked, most folks don't notice the difference.
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Post by bluetech on May 4, 2023 17:44:48 GMT -5
Do you think these chipotle seeds from pepperjoes are just gimmicks?
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Post by mike on May 4, 2023 18:32:10 GMT -5
Pepperjoes is a good company. I know they have a chipotle jalapeno seed that I believe is the standard Jalapeno M variety. That is the most popular jalapeno. The real trick is smoking them properly. I've never been very good smoking foods.
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Post by Shawn on May 6, 2023 6:57:55 GMT -5
We have smoked a few peppers but also ate them and dried a few, I think we need to do more of that this summer.
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Post by mike on May 6, 2023 9:20:43 GMT -5
This afternoon, I'm making a homemade chipotle mayo. I kind of cheat, though. I finely dice fresh jalapeno, and mix in Ground Morita Chipotle Powder. I also use Greek Yogurt with the egg yolks, olive oil, lemon juice and black peppercorns to ferment the mayo at room temperature for 8 hours to make the mayo last in the fridge. Otherwise it would last less than a week. This way, it's good for months.
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Post by mike on May 7, 2023 13:55:20 GMT -5
Oh well, didn't turn out like I wanted. Too many spices added.
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Post by lynnee on May 9, 2023 16:24:22 GMT -5
Oh well, didn't turn out like I wanted. Too many spices added. Ah, too bad!  |
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Post by mike on May 9, 2023 17:23:13 GMT -5
It still tastes good. It's a good dip. Folks from work like it.
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