Recent content by mmscuba

I've read a lot about the H2o2 treatment.  I read to mix 1/2 cup of 3% per gallon?  How much would you use per 5 gal container to provide an adequate flush?  It's kinda scary to water them at all right now, but I'd be willing to try it.  I just went and cleaned out more fallen leaves, and now I...

Update, I put them in 5 gal containers about three weeks ago.  Doing great, exept I'm having some issues with too much rain.  I moved them under a west facing soffit to cut down on the rain, and now they only get about 7 hours of sun per day. 

Don't know, this my first grow in south FL.  I sure wouldn't see why they wouldn't overwinter great, we hardly have winter.

I have the same problem.  I have Scorpion and Ghost peppers in 5 gal containers, with extra drainage holes on bottom.  We had three days of heavy rain.  The larger leaves started turning brown and falling off.  The plants are 4 months old.  Before the rain, they looked awesome, now I'm worried...

Thanks to all!  From what I'm reading here, I'll probably trans them to 5 gal soon,  I'm thinking some 5 gal buckets with a few holes drilled in the bottom?  Sorry if I sound stupid about this, but I've never done containers.  I see your point, but no, these will remain in containers for their...

I'm new to growing hot peppers in containers (used to grow in raised beds years ago), but I'm wondering how big I should let these get in their current 4" pots before potting up?  These are Trinidad Scorpion and Bhut Jolakia.  Thenks in advance! 

New here from Wellington Florida.  I've always loved everything about hot peppers, and glad to find this forum! Mark