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Beaglestorm

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Beaglestorm vs. 2012 Grow Log

26 April 2012 - 07:27 PM

After disappearing for the last 6 months I have finally got time now to start growing some chile. I did not have the time to start any plants from seed this year but I did get a nice selection from Cross Country Nurseries, The Chile Pepper Institute, and my local Nursery (OK OK I also bought a few from Lowes).  Here they are relaxing under the eaves on their way to being hardened. This is the fist year I had no issues with it. I think the main difference is the lack of wind. It has been a nice warm spring with only 4 or 5 really windy days.

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I just finished getting all my plants in the ground yesterday. Here are a few shots...

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Here is the overall shot

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The area of the beds on the right with no straw have too much shade to plant. If anybody has some recommendations of what might grow well with maybe 2 hours of direct morning sun please let me know. My peppers that were there last season only grew a few inches. Is there a vegetable or fruit or herb that does well with shade? Heck even a flower plant to attract bees that will work in the shade would be OK. here is a birdseye shot showing the extent of the shade...

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Oh and before I forget here is my grow list for 2012:

1 - 7 Pot
1 - 7 Pot Brown (Overwintered)
1 - 7 Pot Douglah
1 - 7 Pot Yellow
1 - Avenir (Overwintered)
1 - Antillais Caribbean
1 - Aribibi Gusano
1 - Bhut Jolokia (Nmsu Cpi)
3 - Bhut Jolokia (Local)
2 - Bhut Jolokia Yellow
2 - Biker Billy Hybrid
1 - Bonda Ma Jacques
1 - Cumari
1 - Fatalii
1 - Harold's St. Barts
3 - Heritage Big Jim (Nmsu Cpi)
1 - Naga Morich
1 - Petenero
1 - Pimiento De Padron
1 - Rocoto Red
1 - Serrano
1 - Scotch Bonnet Red
1 - Scotch Bonnet Yellow
1 - Thai Red
1 - Thai Yellow
1 - Trinidad Perfume
1 - Trinidad Scorpion
3 - Trinidad Scorpion (Nmsu Cpi)
1 - Trinidad Scorpion Butch T (Overwintered)

1 - Lemon Grass
1 - Thai Basil
1 - Cinnamon Basil
1 - Sweet Basil
1 - Lemon Basil
1 - Greek Basil
1 - Greek Oregano
2 - Artichoke
2 - Orange Mint

Best Deal on Botanicare Gallons for Foliar Feeding

19 April 2012 - 04:59 PM

I will start off by saying that I know this will not be for everyone, and I know there are a ton of much less expensive alternatives that probably work just as well. So please keep in mind that I am posting this for people that do like using Botanicare stuff. Yes, using Alaska fish fertilizer ($14 bucks a gallon) from home depot will also work wonders but I hate the smell and texture. (especially since I will be foliar feeding) So after the amazing results I had using these products indoors last year I want to try using them to foliar feed my plants this year out in the raised beds. Considering how much time and money I saved by not starting my plants from seed this year, I decided to splurge and buy some big bottles.  

I plan to use these as foliar nutrients this year in my raised beds and as traditional ferts for next year when I start my seeds indoors. After checking amazon and tons of online hydo stores with crazy high shipping costs I checked ebay and found this.

http://www.ebay.com/...9#ht_500wt_1180


1 Gallon of PURE BLEND PRO GROW
1 Gallon of PURE BLEND PRO BLOOM for SOIL
1 Gallon of LIQUID KARMA
1 Gallon of CAL-MAG + PLUS

for $143.81 with free shipping.

Seeing as how shipping 4 gallons weighs about 35 pounds... it has to cost them at least 30 bucks to ship. I bought the quart size of these same 4 bottles last year and they lasted about half my season. I think they cost me at least 70 bucks. So anyway, this was by far the best deal I could find if you can afford or need to buy in bulk. If you live in a major city that has big hydro stores you may be able to buy these cheaper walking into the store. I really don't know, as we don't have any hydo stores here. But it would make sense since shipping costs are so high these days.  I was looking at some of the equivalent products from say Fox Farms and they seem to be just as expensive. I would love to hear what others use for foliar feeding.

Costco has Bhut Jolokia Pepper Jack Cheese

14 April 2012 - 06:45 PM

Just came back from Costco and they were giving out samples of Ghost Pepper Jack melted onto corn tostadas. It was the most spicy cheese I have ever tried from a retail store and it was really tasty. Most people here probably would not say it is super hot  but it had a very nice kick that lingered. While I was watching, most of the people that tried it picked up a block. I went to grab 2 blocks and they had about 10 left. Looks like it may be a popular item so hopefully it will be something they stock for more than just a month or two. The ingredients are Milk, Habaneros, Ghost peppers, salt and capsaicin. It was 6.99 for a 24oz block which I thought was reasonable. Are there any other good commercially available hot cheeses out there I need to look for? I'm just so thrilled to see Bhuts make it into a mainstream products. Here are some pics:

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Plant Warrior Pots

11 November 2011 - 04:03 AM

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Plant Warrior Pots
- New Patent Pending cone technology, promotes vigorous root growth, while using less soil.
- Plant Warrior growing containers provide added oxygen to the soil environment.
- Patent Pending design allows oxygen to be drawn through the bottom of container promoting, healthy, strong roots.
- Sturdy injection molded containers.
- Available in four sizes, 1 gallon, 2 gallon, 3 gallon and 5 gallon.
- Reusable and easy to clean.

These are pretty cheap the 1 gallon are .87 cents and the 5 gallon are $2.90. A lot less than the SmartPot and AirPot more than the Root Pouch. Seem like they would not dry out as fast as a fabric pot but still have some of the advantages. Seems like it would have great drainage... no wet feet even if you over water. Any thoughts?

Do you think my wife will notice.

08 November 2011 - 11:17 PM

First freeze tonight and for the next 3 days. I have not made room in the garage yet so hopefully a pair of shoes will be enough to keep my babies alive.

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