Recent content by Sonja

I'm enjoying reading your grow log. Like me, your primary emphasis seems to be on the mole peppers. And you live in the Bay area.

This is a fantastic resource. I think it's going to keep me busy for days.

Obviously I meant I acquired a fair number of seeds, not seats. Voice typing assistants deserve what they are paid.

Just reporting back that I'm trying again for 2022 with Chilhuacle negro. I've acquired a fair number of seats from super hot and adaptive. Hoping to finally succeed.

Thanks for the report. I actually have one of those in my Amazon cart now but hadn't pulled the trigger.

Absolutely true! I think that is the reason Sunset mag created a scale with many more zones/microclimates. In the SF Bay Area, if you do not like the weather, just go 10 miles. Ultimately, I am learning to let the plants teach me what they need. Also true that different varieties within the same...

My Rocoto Rojos seem to be far more tolerant, staying green all winter with nighttime temps as low as ~40. This year, even my jalapenos and poblanos continued to leaf, flower, and fruit with nighttime temps of 45-50F. I just finally brought them in 2 days ago as we were expecting temps in the...

What started me down this path, it was an accident sort of. A few years ago I started some chili peppers in my kitchen window in 2 and 1/4-in pots. I intended to plant them out but never did because of a family illness. But since they were right next to the kitchen window I did keep them watered...

Interesting approach. Combining a little natural sun with some supplemental artificial. I'm hoping to do some variation. Want to make use of both natural and artificial sun and heat.

Just noticed that I posted on the "What's everyone growing in 2021". Most of my comments are what I am planting now or soon, although some are what I also grew in '21 and hope will keep producing during the winter.

A general comment related to what many have said. Most years, our Rocotos do fine outdoors all winter. Jalapenos, poblanos, and others stand about a 50% chance of living through the winter but rarely produce during the winter.

Do you just use the grow lights to extend the day or run them during daylight?

Good question! My plants are a mix. Some in-ground. Some in 1,3, or 5g containers. The 1g are special square containers that happily fit in my kitchen window. I have had jalapenos and poblanos produce during the winter there, but they slow down a lot. Was wondering if some extra light in AM...

Thanks everybody. The vendor tag in the food biz was trick to find most of them.

I'm in 9B/10A zone. I'd like to extend my growing season so that I have some kind of peppers ready to harvest every day. As much as possible I want to use natural sunlight and elements with a little augmentation. Has anybody done this? Would adding a few hours of light and warmth enough? Are...