Copper was one of the first effective treatments against fungal/mold infections on grapes. A farmer was tired of passers-by eating his grapes, so sprayed his vines with (I think) cuprous sulfate (to make them bitter). When an outbreak hit that year, his vines looked markedly better than his...
It has been a while since I checked out your glog. Looks like you are getting set up nicely. I hope you get a good harvest and I hope your farmer neighbor keeps his round up on his side . . . :)
070214 Update:
Row of TSBTs
Row of Baccatums
Row of Assorted (no till)
Row of TSBT no till, more space:
Manzano
Manzano flower bud:
Birgit's (or possibly Dedo de Moca . . . still haven't found my plantout chart)
Brazillian Starfish
I grew the bacc sp limon last year, and I tried the first ripe one with excitement as I had heard such good things about them. It was indeed sweet, with a very citrusy smell . . . really reminded me of grapefruit scent. Then, I got smacked with the heat. Very surprising amount, at least...
I was going to grow some sheepnose paprika pimento this year (to make paprika with), but I ran out of room before it was time to start any anuum var peppers. I have yet to grow any, and this thread is giving me ideas for next year.
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All of mine have been baccatum varieties, so far. Birgit's, Brazilian Starfish, and Orchid. I have flowers on several of my chinense varieties, though.
Turned the water on after the above pics and plants really perked up . . . top branches flexed up a few inches on some of the varieties. Saw Saturday that I have some Orchid pepper pods forming . . . pics later.
062614 Update:
Row of TSBTs:
Row of baccatums:
Manzano:
Maybe Birgit's:
Brazilian Starfish:
Will Edit this with photos in a bit . . . Flickr is acting up . . .
Finally figured it out . . .
Flickr changed some stuff up . . .