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glog Simple Arizona 2025 Grow

Keeping it simple for 2025. Last year I started in early to mid March and the faster growing plants got out of hand. First seeds went in today March 25th. We can get a surprise freeze through the end of June even though it's 85 today. These are my first 12 varieties but many more to come plus tomatoes, herbs, etc. Germination trays will move to a repurposed stand up freezer with a controlled heat mat and basic led panel. Then grown under stronger lights and likely transplanted before being moved to small unheated greenhouse when nighttime temps stay 45F and above. A larger, heated or at least somewhat insulated greenhouse would make this much easier. Can't go cheap on the greenhouse though because we see regular strong winds and dust devils.

Ultimately most plants will be grown in the ground under plastic mulch with drip tape but I will keep some safety stock in #7 grow bags on drip. We also have to watch for hail here, sometimes enough to end a season before it starts. Usually I start in a nice mix such as FF Happy Frog but decided to begin with a tray of Jiffys this year. They are clean and hold the water nicely.

First 12 are all hot chilies. First nine are saved seeds and three are the cheap seeds from Dollar Tree.

2025 List:
--Started 3/25/25
1. White Thai
2. Bahamian Goat
3. Thai Hot Bangkok
4. Purple Thai
5. Yavapai Habanero
6. Orange Thai
7. Orange Manzano
8. Bleeding Rawit White
9. Scotch Bonnet Red
10 Long Slim Cayenne
11. Habanero
12. Serrano

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Was browsing a Territorial Seed catalog and came across "Red Mushroom". After some more research I think it sounds like that could be my mysterious "Scotch Bonnet" from the post above. Not sure if it's on my list to grow again next year but I do like how the plant is producing.
 
MarcV said:
Mushrooms are often mislabeled as scotch bonnets but are actually annuums. A picture of the fruit will quickly bring clearance 🙂
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Sharing today's small harvest of Jalafuego, Red Mushroom and Louisiana Long Green Eggplant.

Caught up with my neighbor today and he thought it likely could have been a mushroom pepper. That's what I think. Not sure if I will grow again but it is a cool pod.

Jalafuego made a hot blended salsa. Definitely hotter than an average store bought Jalapeno. My hands still feel the heat but not too painful. Salsa was quartered Jalapaneos, garlic, white onion, canned whole tomatoes, blended, then boiled and seasoned with salt. It make a great salsa for the street taco dinner.

Had a powerful thunderstorm today. The little hail we received did not appear to damage the garden much. Should be some big harvests coming soon from Jalapeno, Serrano and White Thai.
 
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