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Thank you! That certainly looks correct. Thank you Downriver and Canedog! According to the web “The leaffooted bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus (Linnaeus) (Figure 1), is a widespread and conspicuous minor pest of many kinds of crops, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and ornamentals. It...

Well, I’ve been spraying with Captain Jacks and these ant-like critters seem unphased. Any idea what is taking over my peppers? I sprayed them again, but they’re all over the place. I’m not even sure if they damage the plants.

A look at our local visitors. It is their first time above ground in 13 or 17 years according to the local Cicada experts. Despite the swarms and excessive 90 decibel buzzing sounds last week, they showed little interest in the pepper plants. The peak infestation appears over and the noise...

Day ???? (I have lost count….day 140 perhaps) The ornamental peppers are finally starting to change color and put on a nice display for the front yard planter. The leaves have been curled since day 1 it seems, but I treated with Captain Jacks Deadbug last week just in case. I plan to...

Nice setup Alkhall! You are going to have a LOT of peppers!

Day 124 Hello, it’s been 33 days since I posted so it’s time for an update. Overall the plants are quite healthy. I’m watering them every 3-4 days and the self watering bases are working great. I left on vacation for a week and they survived thanks to a little rain in my absence. Here is the...

Day 91 Starting early in the grow tents has some advantages for sure…we are moving right along despite the “potential” for cold weather in zone 6. Today I have almost all of the plants moved to my back deck and a few ornamentals on my front porch. We are expecting 40mph wind gusts today, so...

Thank you. I don’t feel like I did much for them other than keep them fed and watered…..and I actually let them dry out a little too often. I’m regretting my tame scoville choice in peppers so far too. I’ve sampled all except the Satan’s Kiss and there isn’t much burn. Live and learn. Next...

Day 83 4/8/2024 Hello….today is Eclipse Day 2024. We are close to the zone of totality here and expect to see some significant dimming. It has been a while since I’ve posted, so here is a quick update. The tallest of the indoor peppers are now at about 28 inches…several at 2’ tall. I looked...

Day 67 3/23/24 Welcome to the first days of spring. i had to add a stake to hold up the Shishito pepper in the left rear of the tent. She has a few flowers, but I was shocked to discover a pepper already! Not sure when to pick it….ill give it another week or two. This is my first home grown...

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Day: 59 (Seeds planted on day 0 and many sprouted on day 7) Date: 3/15/2024 Nutrient Change (again) It’s been 9 days since my last update. A quick snapshot of the pepper garden. I’ve changed nutrients again as I was having difficulty getting the Megacrop to dilute in water even over multiple...

Day: 50 (Seeds planted on day 0 and many sprouted on day 7) Date: 3/6/2024 Nutrients: Megacrop at 4g/gallon (700-800ppm), adding silica at 2.5ml/g The Aja Rico is setting the pace at 15” tall. Planted 7 weeks ago and sprouted 6 weeks ago. Only one big change in the last few weeks. I...

Day: 45 (Seeds planted on day 0 and many sprouted on day 7) Date: 3/1/2024 Noteworthy day….my first pepper flower ever. This is on a Shishito pepper that has not been topped. I have no idea how this works….do the flowers turn into peppers? I am aware that the flowers must be pollinated by...