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  :welcome: from Austin, TX!  I was born in Sandusky, Ohio.

One of the best hot sauces I ever had was a Habenero and Mango.  Not sure how this really helps you outside of understanding that mango's work well. Give them a try in one of you mixes.   Best of luck, Chase Rob T

Welcome from Austin, Tx!   :welcome:

Ok, got it.  I appreciate the advice.

As often as you can is pretty open ended, especially for this rookie.  Growing primarily in 5 gallon buckets, would you think once per week?  Once per month?  

Thanks, Sliz

I just love this thread!  I've read and referred to this several times since I have joined THP.   I have general questions about preparation and storage of self-made potting mixes.     I have been making a mixture of: 2 gal Spagnum peat moss 2 gal compost 1 gal perlite 1 cup garden lime 1 cup...

Fantastic!  Thanks guys, I was bummed out.  Almost tossed it. 

I wanted to test some germination rates of my potting mix, vs. compost so I sowed some seeds in a couple of egg cartons and placed them in a cardboard box in my garage.  After only two days I noticed a lot of mold in the potting soil mix carton (none in the compost one).   The mix contains peat...

Sorry, Islander, I don't mean to hijack your post but I figured talking about my issues here was better than starting a new thread.  With that being said, Scotchnaga, thanks for the info, I hadn't even considered a fungal infection.  I was thinking bacteria because I have this problem on so many...

Welcome to the forum, from Austin by way of West LA!  You will find all tons of great information and knowledgeable, helpful people on this site.  Happy growing! 

I'm starting to realize about overwatering, so I'm waiting till the leaves start to droop from too little water.  I've killed plants in small pots before from neglecting them and didn't want that to be the problem this year.  Sunburn is definitely is possibility because I have them in full sun...

Looks gorgeous!  I have to try and make this.

From my first harvest ever on July 1st, I soaked my peppers for 10 min in a vinegar:water solution to get rid of any pathogens. I then rinsed with water, dried them and placed them in a small paper bag.  I keep this bag in the fridge and have been enjoying fresh peppers daily.  The brown paper...