Aji Lemon Peppers [7/04/2021] [TERMINATED]

[mike]

I planted Aji Lemon Peppers on the right side of Farm Plus #2. Burpee likes to call them Hot Lemon Peppers, but they are Aji Lemon Peppers.

This pepper from the markets of Ecuador ripens to a pure lemon yellow in about 80 days, but it is delightfully flavorful when green. The skin is tender and the aroma is spicy, with a hint of pine woods. As hot as any cayenne but with a truly unique flavor. Best used fresh, but its sensational in sauces too. The fruits are narrow, 3-4" long and distinctively wrinkled.

www.burpee.com/pepper-hot-lemon-prod000812.html

[Shawn]

Following

[mike]

Here's a pic of the ones I grew in 2017.

[/url]

[Shawn]

I remember these mike.

[mike]

At some point, I'll post the taste test I did. Me, over 50 pounds heavier.

[Shawn]

That is a wonderful loss.  It feels good doesn't?  I lost 60lbs, but with the last two surgeries and the foot injections I gained 15 back and trying to lose that again.

[mike]

Yes, but I'm just getting started. I don't know exactly where I was in the video, but it was in the 320's. On April 11, 2020 I weighed 326. This was shortly after getting laid off due to Covid. I knew I had to make changes. Yesterday, I weighed 273. My goal is 200 lbs. I suspect the best I'll be able to do if I am lucky is 220. Hopefully, when I lose more I can start eating normal foods again.

[Shawn]

You can do it mike.  Mark lost 92 lbs.  It is a long slow process but can be done.  He has more to go as do I and we will all do it

[campingcorgis]

If there is any way that I might be of some support, I would be honored.  I've got a number of pounds I've recently "found" and will be thankful to "lose" too!  I need to get serious about it.  It has been tough, as things have been.  I'm so looking forward to getting back to a more normal, normal.  Mikey, Stanley, Cadie and I will all enjoy dropping a number of pounds.  

[mike]

Because of diabetes, I am on a strict low carb diet, less than 20 per meal. The other thing is fighting low blood sugar. It's a real battle.

[Shawn]

I can always use motivation and support.  I do not have diabetes but I try to be low carb.  I do not do sugars either unless already in an item and even then I try to cut it.

I can always create a board for this and it would be by invite only.  Meaning only those who want in can see it.  Something to think about.

[campingcorgis]

I think a private board would be a welcome addition.  A place to share thoughts and plans.  A place to find encouragement.  Count me in.  

[Shawn]

Sorry we hijacked the thread mike.  I will take it elsewhere

[mike]

Three of these are definitely showing signs of germination. Two are over the label.

[Shawn]

That was fast, already over the label.

[mike]

Well, earlier in the week, I tried to help one of the two seedlings by removing the seed casing. In doing so I removed one of the cotyledons with my fat fingers. I didn't have much faith in that seedling surviving. So I ordered more seeds. I still don't know the fate of that seedling. But the other two pods have now germinated. They are almost to the label. I don't have to worry about the one seedling. Yea! 

[Shawn]

That is great Mike.  I know that feeling when it happens.  I have done it a few times with no back ups.

[mike]

Added 16 ml Nutes.

[mike]

I thinned these down to one plant per pod today. I kept all four plants, for now. That will be reduced to two or three in two weeks or so. I also moved the plants to the outside left, right, front and back for spacing. The front will probably be removed. I may combine extras on Bounties.

[mike]