Bhuter's 2018 Glog

PtMD989 · May 1, 2018

Bhuter said:
That's good news. The soil should be warmed up by Mother's Day.

Is there a certain min. soil temperature you like to plant at?
For shiggles, I checked my garden soil temperature, it was about 68* at 4” deep. My raised beds are about 2’ from the south side of my house with no shade.

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Genetikx · May 2, 2018

Good luck with the dyna gro, can't wait to see the before and after

Bhuter · May 2, 2018

PtMD989 said:
Is there a certain min. soil temperature you like to plant at?
For shiggles, I checked my garden soil temperature, it was about 68* at 4 deep. My raised beds are about 2 from the south side of my house with no shade.

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That's a great question! Actually, this is the first year I've given it any thought. I read somebody mention that if you plant out too early, the plants just sit there, not doing much because of the soil temp. It's amazing the things one doesn't think about until somebody mentions it. Lol.

Bhuter · May 2, 2018

Genetikx said:
Good luck with the dyna gro, can't wait to see the before and after

Thank you, Ryan! I can't wait to try it, but of course nothing needs watered right now. Lol. I thought all of that wind would dry them out, but they're still not ready. They ARE ready for the food, though. ASAP. Lol.

Bhuter · May 2, 2018

A little update on one of my Black Naga x Peri-Peri F2's. The little bumps that are growing out at the base are gonna be new leaves/branches. The other plant is growing normally. Both are growing more like a Frutescens than a Chinense. And it's been doing a lot better.

Interesting.

Devv · May 2, 2018

Auxiliary growth so young?

That's going to be a big gal!

My take on soil temps for plant out is around 70°, but the ambient's are also important. I hate to see 40's after I plant. They don't seem to mind 47° so much growing wise, but they drop flowers here. Not the Annuum's so much but the Chinense. Best to wait

This year here, we had some late colder weather; which was unusual.

Bhuter · May 2, 2018

Devv said:
Auxiliary growth so young?

That's going to be a big gal!

My take on soil temps for plant out is around 70°, but the ambient's are also important. I hate to see 40's after I plant. They don't seem to mind 47° so much growing wise, but they drop flowers here. Not the Annuum's so much but the Chinense. Best to wait

This year here, we had some late colder weather; which was unusual.

What's funny is it's not the auxiliary growth, it's next to those spots. You have where the leaf and stem meet...the auxiliary growth...that growth is there also. These are in spots next to the leaves. It's hard to explain. Zoom in to see if you can see what I mean.

PtMD989 · May 3, 2018

Thanks Devv ![emoji4] For both answers.

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Bhuter · May 3, 2018

This baby is eager. My overwintered clone of 7 Pot Cinder F2.

I started hardening off on Monday, so they've had a few days of some sun, but mostly shade. Here's where we are now.

I'm hoping the dyna-gro will take care of all the light green to yellow I see. They could be so much greener. But we're gettin' somewhere. Lol

Devv · May 4, 2018

I'm sure the Dyna-gro will kick in right quick!

Regardless they look great!

I see what you mean about the auxiliary growth. it's not at the leaf fork, just coming out of the stem. I call anything not at the top auxiliary.. so I could most likely be mis-naming it..

Bhuter · May 4, 2018

Devv said:
I'm sure the Dyna-gro will kick in right quick!

Regardless they look great!

I see what you mean about the auxiliary growth. it's not at the leaf fork, just coming out of the stem. I call anything not at the top auxiliary.. so I could most likely be mis-naming it..

I've been really thinking about this and I almost edited my post or wrote a new one because I think you're right. That makes a lot of sense. I coulda just called it a node, too...unless that's wrong. Lol. Sorry for sounding dick-ish. I couldn't think of how to explain what was going on. But YES! That's exactly what's going on. Just kinda out of nowhere...both sides. I've never seen this before.

Thank you for the compliment!

Devv · May 4, 2018

dick-ish? LOL

NOT!

Bhuter · May 5, 2018

stickman said:
Ool... how the heck did you get Broad Mites in Michigan?!! I thought they died off during the winter there. Those things are bad juju for sure.

Quoting an old post, Rick, because TrentL positively identified my "Broad Mite" issue last year as 2,4-D herbicide damage. That's a good thing to me because I had no broad mites. Lol. But how to keep people from spraying without causing a feud, is the problem. New neighbors moved in last year, but I don't know if they spayed or if it was other people getting the property ready. Either way, it wasn't pests. Lol

stickman · May 5, 2018

Bhuter said:
I've been really thinking about this and I almost edited my post or wrote a new one because I think you're right. That makes a lot of sense. I coulda just called it a node, too...unless that's wrong. Lol. Sorry for sounding dick-ish. I couldn't think of how to explain what was going on. But YES! That's exactly what's going on. Just kinda out of nowhere...both sides. I've never seen this before.

Thank you for the compliment!

If it's not primary growth, it's axillary if it's at the nodes. I don't think it matters what direction it's growing out at.

Bhuter said:
Quoting an old post, Rick, because TrentL positively identified my "Broad Mite" issue last year as 2,4-D herbicide damage. That's a good thing to me because I had no broad mites. Lol. But how to keep people from spraying without causing a feud, is the problem. New neighbors moved in last year, but I don't know if they spayed or if it was other people getting the property ready. Either way, it wasn't pests. Lol

I see what you mean... in a way it's a relief that it isn't Broad Mites, but "Dick-ish" neighbors who spray with 2,4-D can be a bit more than just irritating... :doh:

Bhuter · May 6, 2018

Here's a 30 day comparison. I should've fed them stronger solution. But we'll be fine for plant out. They'll green up.

April 7

May 6

Masher · May 6, 2018

They look great to me.

I think they only look lighter green because they are directly under lights.

Your perimeter plants look dark green.

Mix up 2 tsp Epsom salt to a gallon and give them a drink next watering.

You can also just place the Epsom salt as a top dressing. Shake a tsp to each pot.
( my preferred method.)
When its time for plant out I put a fist full at the base of the plants as a top dressing and just letting it water in naturally. I am not mixing it in or putting it in the hole..

It will slowly water in and green up in no time at all.

Feed and water per your usually routine.

Bhuter · May 6, 2018

Masher said:
They look great to me.

I think they only look lighter green because they are directly under lights.

Your perimeter plants look dark green.

Mix up 2 tsp Epsom salt to a gallon and give them a drink next watering.

You can also just place the Epsom salt as a top dressing. Shake a tsp to each pot.

It will slowly water in and green up in no time at all.

Feed and water per your usually routine.

Thank you! I think I'm just trying to hurry them. I'm used to my plants being a little bigger this time of year...I started late. I'm definitely going to give that a try next watering. I think that's why the clone is so green...the biggest plant at the bottom right. When I potted it up, I added lime and epsom to the soil. Thanks for the tip!

PtMD989 · May 7, 2018

They look great. Now the fun part, waiting to get them in the ground. [emoji2]

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Walchit · May 7, 2018

Nice plants! Can't wait to see how everything turns out

Trident chilli · May 7, 2018

Adam great plants ... they have grown well for you .. your SB7J and Cinder are flying here