Kate
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Post by Kate on Mar 30, 2018 19:27:17 GMT -5
Well, I started my new Bounty project with two pepper plants, one each of California Wonder Sweet Pepper and Tequila Sunrise. I put 3 seeds in each pod. I like the Bounty's fully automated settings. No having to stand by the wall plug at 4:59am to plug in at exactly 5:00am, so they all start and stop together. Very nice. I'll post pics as soon as I get germination that can be seen without a 10X magnifier. So Exciting!  |
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Mar 31, 2018 1:33:29 GMT -5
Very exciting!!!
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Mar 31, 2018 8:11:42 GMT -5
Has anyone grown either of these peppers? These were all Burpee seeds, BTW.
I've been creating a cart and wish list on Reimer's and they have thousands to choose from. What a site!
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Mar 31, 2018 8:23:45 GMT -5
I think I have California Wonders but by a different vendor
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Mar 31, 2018 8:36:25 GMT -5
They're a really old (1928 Burpee) Heirloom, so they're all "some kinda kin"  |
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Mar 31, 2018 13:05:40 GMT -5
I have not, but the Tequila Sunrise sounds familiar as something someone has grown before in an AG.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 1, 2018 11:05:31 GMT -5
Hopefully someone will mention if they've grown these.
Do you guys stick with the "germination" pump mode, or just run the pump 24/7? On my Extra, I ran the pump all the time for the tomatoes.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 1, 2018 11:26:00 GMT -5
Germination is 2 weeks then it goes to 24/7 mode.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 1, 2018 11:35:02 GMT -5
Yeah. I just wondered if you used the germination mode at all.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 1, 2018 11:47:31 GMT -5
Yes, whenever I start a project it uses the germination mode in the large machines. If I add something else later, then it uses whatever mode is in use at the time.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 5, 2018 19:56:21 GMT -5
My new seeds in hand or on order as of today, for future projects.
In Hand:
Sweet Gypsy Hybrid Peppers
Costa Rican Sweet Hybrid Peppers
On Order:
Tollies Sweet Peppers
Antohi Romanian Sweet Peppers
Chervena Chushka Sweet Peppers
Sweet Heat Sweet Peppers
Mohawk Sweet Peppers
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers
Filius Blue Hot Peppers
Thai Hot Peppers (Strain 1)
Red Robin Tomato
Garlic Chives
Chives
Spearmint
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Apr 6, 2018 19:04:07 GMT -5
I love seed shopping! Great pics there.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 7, 2018 9:41:20 GMT -5
We have liftoff! I see green in both pods! I'm so excited! It took a LOT less time than I thought it would!  |
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Post by MaryL on Apr 7, 2018 14:19:54 GMT -5
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Post by jcosmo on Apr 8, 2018 13:40:00 GMT -5
That was fast! I'm not familiar with either variety, so I'll be following this  |
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 8, 2018 16:30:45 GMT -5
I was surprised too! It looks like the California Wonder has at least two, and the Tequila Sunrise has one so far.   |
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Post by Shawn on Apr 8, 2018 17:00:00 GMT -5
There is still time for another one to grow in.
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Kate
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Post by Kate on Apr 9, 2018 8:00:42 GMT -5
If I do only get one, I'll be happy if it's sturdy and healthy. Saves me from feeling guilty for murdering any.
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MaryL
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Post by MaryL on Apr 9, 2018 13:26:50 GMT -5
 I so get that!
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Post by Kate on Apr 10, 2018 9:55:22 GMT -5
So, two days later, I have all three of the California Wonder seeds germinated and sprouted, and still just the one Tequila Sunrise of three. Clearly, the germination rate of the CW is amazing.   |
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I so get that!