mike
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Post by mike on Feb 25, 2018 18:12:22 GMT -5
I put enough seeds in damp paper towel today for two gardens. I want a good supply of jalapenos for a good fermented sauce later this Summer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2018 18:14:26 GMT -5
I started 3 of these in the Sprout today to pot when they are mature enough. I figured the sponges would be deep enough in the huge pots.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Feb 25, 2018 18:50:09 GMT -5
I'm definitely following this one. This is a pepper I have on my agenda. I've read such great things about it.
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Post by drbanks on Feb 25, 2018 20:59:14 GMT -5
Me, too! I just love 'penos.
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Feb 25, 2018 22:18:07 GMT -5
Mike, are you planning on 2 plants per machine, or 1?
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Post by mike on Feb 26, 2018 1:00:22 GMT -5
Two, to start. If they get too big I will remove one.
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Post by Shawn on Feb 26, 2018 4:39:00 GMT -5
What are the specs on this pepper? Heat level too?
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Post by mike on Feb 26, 2018 15:52:19 GMT -5
This is supposed to be the hottest jalapeno, about 10,000 SHU. I'll believe it when I taste them. Others say 30,000 SHU, I don't believe that.
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Feb 28, 2018 23:53:08 GMT -5
It’s funny how broad the range of SHU that jalapeños can be. Hopefully it’s right where you want them to be.
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Post by Shawn on Mar 1, 2018 6:46:12 GMT -5
Maybe I will give these a try and place them on my to be gown list.
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Post by drbanks on Mar 1, 2018 11:29:46 GMT -5
I have 50-60 varieties of hot pepper seeds, and somehow, I've missed having these.
I'm really interested in the progress of these, but right now, I'm pretty happy with the two 'peno varieties I'm growing, and equally pleased with the bulgarian carrots and lemon drops.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2018 15:54:25 GMT -5
Mike,
No sign of germination on the Bikers which I planted 13 days ago.
Any sign in your gardens or do I have dudds?
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Post by mike on Mar 10, 2018 16:22:52 GMT -5
I have some coming in, but I'm not happy about the results. I couldn't find the proper size sponges, so I cut down jumbos. Then, they started coming in. But very little growth since.  |
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Post by mike on Mar 18, 2018 10:51:58 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Mar 18, 2018 12:11:09 GMT -5
Triple threat!
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Post by mike on Mar 18, 2018 18:14:54 GMT -5
I think I will move the center one to an Ultra.
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Post by mike on Mar 26, 2018 17:18:56 GMT -5
Added 3 ml Mooch.
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Post by mike on Apr 7, 2018 13:47:50 GMT -5
These jalapenos have had some issues. The left plant was loose in the sponge. The main stalk started growing at an angle that made it impossible to stand upright, balance wise. I decided to pull it and move the center plant to the left. These both have buds now.  |
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Post by MaryL on Apr 7, 2018 14:40:30 GMT -5
Good thing you started 3. Do you attribute the odd angle of growth to the different sponges you used, or it’s just one of those things?
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Post by mike on Apr 7, 2018 14:51:24 GMT -5
It was a combination of cutting up pieces of a larger sponge and not paying close attention to them. The plant flopped over, the with me not seeing it, the stalk turned 60° toward the lights. It won't happen again. I have plenty of sponges, now.
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