Terminated - 03/03/19 ~ The Jalapeno Patch (1/19/19)

[Shawn]

Today I am planting the following:

Machine:  Bounty

Sponge:   Park

Vendor:   ChilePlants

Seeds per Pod:  2

Nutes:   AG 6ml to begin

Both are Jalapenos that grow the same sizes in height and in peppers sizes.  Differences, one is from Texas and one is from Mexico.  One ripens from green to red while the other is yellow to orange to red.

Jaloro:  Jalapeno; 2 to 3 inches long by 1 to 1.5 inches wide; thick flesh; matures from pale yellow to orange to red; pendant pods; green leaves; 18 to 24 inches tall; Early Season (60-70 days); Uses: Fresh Salsas, Mexican Cuisine, Canning/Processing; from USA- Texas; resistant to 6 viruses.

Jalapeno M:  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; Mid Season (70-80 days); Uses: Fresh Salsas, Mexican Cuisine, Pickling, Canning/Processing; from Mexico.

[Shawn]

The Jaloro has a sprout in the pod.  Not above the sponge but inside.

[Shawn]

The M is still doing its thing.

But here is the Jaloro

[Shawn]

My Jalapeno M has not germinated as of yet.  I will give it a few more days and if nothing I will plant a pod with new seeds.

The Jaloro is doing well.

[Shawn]

There is life in the pod, finally.  I did plant another seed yesterday just in case.

[Shawn]

YAY the M was late to the gate but has finally moved past it.

[Shawn]

[Shawn]

There has been some growth, but leaf curl on the right plant.  The next feeding it will get some Mooch!

[Shawn]

Nutes and Mooch today.

[Shawn]

I think the Jaloro wants more Mooch.  Leaves are "ruffled" but I need to check as the leaves may just be like that. 

[Shawn]

mike , I need your assistance.  This is my Jaloro Pepper.  This pepper is said to grow 18" to 24".   I want to make sure I remember what I learned from you.   It has been a while since I had a full plant growing LOL

The first picture, that is a full shot.    However looking at the second one, shoyld I cut where the arrow is or just snip out the two new sprouts where the rectangle is?

Thank you in advance.

Anyone else want to comment, yours are welcome as well

[nick]

When I “FIM’ed” following that YouTube video I posted, I snipped where the circle is. It definitely made my two Sweet Heats bushier and (unnecessarily) shorter. Continuing to prune according to that video helped that along. Sweet Heats obviously don’t need it but I’ll be trying it again with some other plants that may.

[mike]

I think I'd snip at the arrow, but not for a couple more days. But either location will work.

[Shawn]

Feb 22, 2019 18:33:22 GMT -5 mike said:

I think I'd snip at the arrow, but not for a couple more days. But either location will work.

That is what I thought, I will wait a few more days and repost this   Thanks Mike!

[Shawn]

I removed two lower large leaves from the Jaloro.  I am waiting a few more days and repost a closeup again,.

[Shawn]

mike , it has grown.  I know it is only a couple days and I can wait longer if needed. Here is a Picture with and without arrows.  What do you suggest, do not cut or cut at A, B or C?  Or somewhere else?  I appreciate your help!

Also is a picture of both plants together

[mike]

Shawn, that's got a pretty sturdy base. I  think I'd leave it alone. It has a natural split. You may want to clear a couple of the newer leaves on the upper left, but it looks good.

[Shawn]

Feb 26, 2019 18:03:02 GMT -5 mike said:

Shawn, that's got a pretty sturdy base. I  think I'd leave it alone. It has a natural split. You may want to clear a couple of the newer leaves on the upper left, but it looks good.

Excellent!  Thank you.  I will remove a couple of those uppers.

 

[Shawn]

I trimmed a few newer leaves from the Jaloro as well as the other two largest leaves.  I also topped the M. 

[clumsythumbs]

I am really enjoying this thread and feel like I am learning a lot  !


Following along the progress.