Karoo's 2016 Glog

karoo · Aug 2, 2016

So for a total of 76 new plants and 18 Overwintered.

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karoo · Aug 2, 2016

I am about 3 weeks away from going outside. This is hopefully the start of a small indoor forest.

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Comptine · Aug 3, 2016

That's a lot of Jalapeños you've got going there.

OCD Chilehead · Aug 4, 2016

karoo said:
I am about 3 weeks away from going outside. This is hopefully the start of a small indoor forest.

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Looks good. I love the excitement of germinating seeds and the excitement of watching them pop. I want to start some seeds right now. I'm holding off until a couple months, to see what I'm going to OW.

Good luck with the grow and have fun.

karoo · Aug 4, 2016

Thanx
The 16 Jalapenos and 18 Guajillos are more than I intended due to my germination addiction.:-)

Some will be gifts to try and establish a local pepper culture.

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For the love of germination.
My watermelons

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peppamang · Aug 5, 2016

That's a lot of plants. Really nice seedlings, hope to see more of them!

PeriPeri · Aug 5, 2016

All the best Karoo, here's to a great 2016

karoo · Aug 5, 2016

PeriPeri said:
All the best Karoo, here's to a great 2016

Thanx
I think most of my overwinters come from you. :lol:

karoo · Aug 5, 2016

Am I missing something?
Any other new glogs from the Southern Hemisphere?

PeriPeri · Aug 5, 2016

karoo said:
Thanx
I think most of my overwinters come from you.

Hey Jacques, lol now there's a surprise

Last season was a shocker... but hopefully more representation for South Africa this season!

PeriPeri · Aug 6, 2016

Started my germination last month, but used 30 Vol Hydrogen Peroxide instead of 10 Vol in my pre-soak liquid... couldn't understand why nothing was happening - duh! Lol starting again this weekend... practice makes perfect! One small mistake - big problems!
I always aim for first week of October for going outside to eliminate any late cold snaps or early season hail storms... so still time to catch up

karoo · Aug 10, 2016

Here we are ,30 days from first plant/moisture/heat . I am quite happy with my first 30 days.

From left to right.
One full tray of 9 Guajillos.
Second tray , left row 3 7PotBBG and right row 3 peach bhut.
Third tray , left 3 cherry bomb and right row 3 red bhut.

Too early to go outside

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PeriPeri · Aug 16, 2016

brrrr too early for sure.... but not long now. Looks like you are set for a great start Karoo

karoo · Aug 21, 2016

So, it has been 6 weeks since my seeds hit dirt/paper and I have been blessed with a great germination and growth.
At this stage you can see the big difference between the Annuums and the rest in growth.

I am starting the great transplant and hardening off ,which is not a problem in the weak late winter sun.

A few shots of those in trays and small pots. They get sun by day and lights by night.
The rest stay in the shed overnight to escape the frost.
This is my overwinter greenhouse/shed.You might see a few overwinters out in front.

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PeriPeri · Aug 21, 2016

Looking good Karoo... looks like a super start for the year

Just watch that sun... deceptively strong - even for this time of the year!

stickman · Aug 21, 2016

Looking good Karoo! We'll be checking out your grow this winter while "jonesing" for our own.

Cheers!

karoo · Aug 25, 2016

Time to dig up the compost.
Just a big hole in the ground. Fill it with all leaves, lawncuttings and even thin branches. Wait for two years and dig it up. Good for pots ,raised beds, topping and mulching. I am chuffed.

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Sorry dubbeled up on one pick.

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D3monic · Aug 25, 2016

Nice idea for mulching.

karoo · Aug 25, 2016

D3monic said:
Nice idea for mulching.

Yes patience is important. As with all other things growing peppers.