Adam's First Shot at Spicy Peppers

Rymerpt · Apr 25, 2014

I like your set up. Good luck on your grow.

SPICYMADNESS · Apr 25, 2014

Thanks,

I am looking forward to a spicy summer!

I plan on topping them after they settle into their final resting place.

Phil · Apr 25, 2014

Awesome garden.... you have the makings of a perfect salsa growing!

SPICYMADNESS · Apr 25, 2014

I plan on making salsa, hot sauce and some hot powder.

Has anyone tried bolivian rainbow peppers? any idea how they taste or what they would go good with?

SPICYMADNESS · May 1, 2014

BHUT JOLOKIA... 1 Week after topping. I see some new branches coming in at the corners.... Should I remove some of the upper leaves?

SPICYMADNESS · May 6, 2014

NEW GROWTH +1

SPICYMADNESS · May 9, 2014

NEW GROWTH +2! I AM JUST STUNNED AT HOW FAST THIS THING IS MOVING COMPARED TO MY OTHER PLANTS.

BHUT JOLOKIA

THE REST OF MY GARDEN COULD LEARN A THING OR TWO FROM THIS GUY.

Jeff H · May 9, 2014

Looks good so far.

PaulG · May 9, 2014

Like those nice beds, Adam; the peppers should thrive there. And nice and
close so you can watch them from the table on the deck!

Of the ornamentals I've grown, the Bolivian Rainbow was one of the coolest,
but also had pretty good flavor with medium heat. It grew to 3-4' and was
covered with multicolored pods. Now I want to grow one again!

That little Bhut is awesome. Color?

SPICYMADNESS · May 19, 2014

UPDATED BHUT PHOTO AFTER TOPPING.

I removed some of the larger leaves that I originally left on there after topping. I believe this is a red bhut, but cannot know for sure because i got it at a nursery.

SPICYMADNESS · May 21, 2014

BAM!!..... I MEAN BHUT!!!

Here is how I potted my ghost pepper seedling... I didnt have enough potting soil, so i did this on accident out of despiration and seems to be working out quite well! Just thought it would be worth sharing.

In the bottom, i threw in a few inches of native soil that had been mixed with dried cow manure. After that, I poured in the remaining potting soil that I had and planted by Bhut seedling. I then realized that the pot was only half full. So, I decided to make pull in the soil from the outside edge of the pot to try and make the center as tall as possible... Mission Accomplished. After that, I replaced the potting soil that I slid into the middle with the soil/manure mixture i referenced earlier.

Has anyone else done this? Am i correct in assuming that this would be more beneficial than using normal potting soil?

SPICYMADNESS · May 28, 2014

John1234 · May 29, 2014

I've seen some people do that, sort of a simplified soil stratification set up.

Once the roots hit the higher nutrient area, BAM! I mean, BHUT! Sure as hell looks like it is working out great

SPICYMADNESS · Jun 3, 2014

So, about 2 months ago, I ordered some "trinidad scorpion pepper seeds" from Amazon and they arrived 2 weeks ago. They were $1.97 for 10 seeds so I am not hoding my breath that they are true scorpians.

Anywho... As soon as I got them, i began germinating them in a wet paper towel. I had a good germination percentage. However, I am killing off the ones who are late bloomers because it is so late in the season... Right now, I have one seedling with two true leaves and it is about to go to 4.

My question is, is it too late to start from seed?

Should I expect any peppers at all?

Is there any way to speed things up a bit?

Doubtful, but I thought i would ask. :violin:

Jeff H · Jun 3, 2014

Hydroponically, you may have a shot, especially if you can take them inside in the fall. In the dirt, you should get a few pods, after all, there is almost 5 months left of the season, but don't count on more than a few with this late of a start.

SPICYMADNESS · Jun 13, 2014

Now we are cookin with gas!
:dance:

I do have a question though. It seems like these buds have just been sitting here not blooming for a week or so. Are there specific nutes that help encourage flowering?

SPICYMADNESS · Jun 17, 2014

FOUND THE BOLIVIAN RAINBOW!

Swartmamba · Jun 17, 2014

looking good