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    Cucumbers rotting and falling off vinec

      Check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq_KNAAG7j0. It should give you the basics of how to identify the genders as well as how to hand pollinate the flowers.
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    Cucumbers rotting and falling off vinec

    Are you sure they are not just the unfertilized female ovaries? Female flowers have what look like miniature cucumbers attached to their base. They will grow only if fertilized by the male flowers.
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    Anomalous MoA

    You got a rouge annuum
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    Too Many Peppers, Too Little Space (what should I grow?)

      I should specify that I already have all of these seeds. They were the extras that were thrown in with my actual order. Unfortunately, I will be pushing it with the amount of peppers I have planned. Anymore and several will suffer.     No, the plan is to grow a total of 20 next season. Well...
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    Too Many Peppers, Too Little Space (what should I grow?)

    Thanks to the generosity of pepperlover.com (Judy, you’re the greatest!), a $15.00 minimum purchase for the Chili Pepper Institute, and a hard cap on the amount of peppers I am able to support next season; I have been left with a dreadfully difficult choice. Which of the following peppers should...
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    Fan vs. Light

    Thanks for the answers guys! I guess it does makes a lot of sense that the need to pursue light nourishment would be a stronger drive for the plant than the need to adapt to physical stressors (in this case wind). It was really more of a conceptual question as I personally rush my plants...
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    Fan vs. Light

    Random thought of the day: In a low light situation (i.e. north facing windowsill) could a small fan blowing constantly over a seedling help prevent it from becoming leggy? Or does the thirst for light trump any effects from the fan?
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    Goat's Weed rocks!!!

    This topic has single handedly sold me on Goat's Weed. I ordered seeds yesterday and can't wait to get 'em in the dirt!
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    Help! I need a diagnosis

    Once they start to wilt, give them a drink. My personal opinion says they can go a little longer.
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    Hello from Lakeland, FL

    Welcome from Orlando
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    UK chilli noob

    Welcome!
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    sun Issue moving plants into sunlight in Florida.

    4-5 hours of sin, eh? That might be your problem  :) But seriously, geeme is right. Harden them off over a few days and you'll be golden.   Welcome to THP!
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    Pepper flowering question

    This doesn't sound like you need help. It sounds like you're bragging  :)
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    Damnit so very much...

      Today I learned that Wulf and I are Eskimo brothers
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    pics Insects, Arachnids and Peppers [PICS]

    pics work for me
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