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Post by mike on Sept 11, 2022 19:13:09 GMT -5
This is a Lemon Yellow Jalapeno created in 1995 at New Mexico State University at the Chile Pepper Institute by crossing the Permagreen Bell pepper and the Early Jalapeno. The NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeno Chile Plants grow about 2 feet tall. I am growing these on a 40w Bounty.
I've grown the other two varieties, Orange Spice and Pumpkin Spice. The 3 each taste different. This is my first time growing these.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 12, 2022 3:42:57 GMT -5
Following
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Post by mike on Sept 18, 2022 11:14:34 GMT -5
Nothing here yet.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 18, 2022 16:05:55 GMT -5
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Post by mike on Sept 21, 2022 5:00:41 GMT -5
Finally a little movement.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 21, 2022 5:45:42 GMT -5
YAY!~!!!
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Post by Shawn on Sept 24, 2022 12:33:22 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by mike on Sept 24, 2022 16:07:09 GMT -5
Just one, though.
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Post by mike on Sept 25, 2022 8:37:27 GMT -5
I am really disappointed in the two pods that haven't germinated. I wasn't pleased with the sponges I used. They had microscopic holes for the seeds. I've had much better luck with the Park Seed sponges with larger holes.
I removed the two pods and transferred the seeds to new sponges. I had three seeds in for each sponge. None showed any signs of germination. We shall see.
Update: I changed my mind. I pulled those seeds out and replaced them with fresh seeds. They looked a bit waterlogged and not viable.
Added 8 ml nutes.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 25, 2022 11:59:20 GMT -5
Good Call Mike. I only use Parks sponges
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Post by tompepper7 on Sept 25, 2022 17:28:12 GMT -5
Good Call Mike. I only use Parks sponges Looking on Amazon I see a number of brands of "Aerogarden compatible" sponges. Didn't know this was a thing to consider.
Are you using the 60 cell sponges? From the photo on Amazon that appears to be the correct size.
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Post by mike on Sept 25, 2022 17:34:29 GMT -5
Yes, the 60 cell is the correct sponge size for the Aerogardens. That is all I buy, now.
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Post by Shawn on Sept 26, 2022 3:03:54 GMT -5
tompepper7, Parks is the only sponge I use as well.
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Post by tompepper7 on Sept 27, 2022 19:00:07 GMT -5
I found this Aerogarden Experiments video about sponges:
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Post by mike on Sept 27, 2022 20:20:27 GMT -5
My reasons for using Park sponges are:
1. The seed hole is large. I have neuropathy caused by diabetes. This results in less feeling in my finger tips. The larger holes make it easier for me to place the seeds inside. I use an angled pair of tweezers to do so.
2. The sponge material is soft and absorbs water better and faster than any other sponge I've tried. I find it necessary to pre-soak the sponges so they don't float on the water. I feel the Park sponges are the best in this regard.
3. I like how the square sponge can be angled to receive the water from the grow deck a little better. This is probably only right at first, but it makes me more comfortable using these sponges.
4. I like the soft texture. I feel the roots will grow through this media more efficiently. Again, my opinion. But I will go with my gut instinct, here.
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Post by lynnee on Sept 27, 2022 21:43:30 GMT -5
tompepper7, I love the Aerogarden Experiments videos, and hadn't seen the one about sponges! 
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Post by Shawn on Sept 28, 2022 4:16:53 GMT -5
I agree with all mike reasons as I have arthritic fingers and so on, |
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Post by Shawn on Oct 4, 2022 23:06:37 GMT -5
Yes!!
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Post by mike on Oct 11, 2022 22:14:09 GMT -5
Added 12 ml Nutes and 5 ml CALiMAGic on Monday the 10th, a day late.
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Post by mike on Oct 15, 2022 10:33:13 GMT -5
I'm pulling the center plant this week.
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