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    first year inside growing (system?)... hodge podge

    just posted a pic in new topic of a 3 pronged first Leaf) scorpion.... sweet little baby is so COOL!!
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    just one pic.... but cool!

    this is on of my few Trinidad Scorpion Red Morouga's. It actually hooked three starter leaves ( forgot the tech term). WICKED!! i love my babies, 7pod yellows are doing the best out of the supper hots.. everyone was right got to get he right temp. Any one growing these....? it looks like the...
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    pests does anyone knows what bug is this?

    definitely a mantis. they are wonderful to have around.. a good insect and educational to the kids ( the big ones if introduced properly can get your kids into bugs and not go "eww kill it!!" everytime they see one). you'll end up with just enough to handle most aphid issues. there population...
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    Question about applying epsom salt

    I have a feeling our fellow THP brethren is blessed with great soil. i do the organic gardening thing personally .. just a preference. That being said some folks out there are in areas that it's just impossible to get proper growing medium and do have to add somethings to the soil. whether your...
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    What is that stuff..

    I am thinking mica from schist rich soil areas.
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    Gday from oz

    :welcome: from CT!!
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    first year inside growing (system?)... hodge podge

    Thank you.. i thought i got it right.. but it was a first try.. so again, thanks !!!
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    first year inside growing (system?)... hodge podge

    here we go folks.. first one is the first setup with only the 2 bays of lights: http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x361/Chillihead_benny/IMG_4556.jpg now on to the next "dang that is just not enough light": http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x361/Chillihead_benny/IMG_4559.jpg...
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    Cappy's Capsicum 2011

    I am wondering what kind of HID lights do you use.. would like to graduate next year to that level.. and from wha i have seen online.. i just might want to start saving now.
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    Howdy!

    Welcome!!
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    Lamps i am using

    Hello folks, I am using 4 x T12 philips bulbs 40 watt 6500K. I am wondering, i have read a lot of posts regarding red and blue light, the color temp of these ones is 6500K .... for the little cash i have i want to see if i am using something at least a little decent. My plan: Using these for...
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    pics High resolution pics

    Holy Hot Peppers my friend... your entire setup is the thing of dreams for this lack of space grower. Great pics, interesting plants, and great designs. KUDOS!!
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    overwintering A start to the Overwinter process

    ok, good point all and keep the funnies coming.. crackin' up over here.
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    overwintering A start to the Overwinter process

    Hello Folks. This year i am planning way ahead so here is a question i would like to post. Can i use moth balls on the surface of my pepperplants/pots soil to rid it of bad creepy crawlies before i bring them in? I have used this on my house plants... but i don't eat my house plants. any...
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    harvesting Seeds from this years harvest

    Method i choose for the tomatoes: i have successfully cross breed by pot planting the 2 varieties i wanted to cross.. isolating them best i can. then using a small paint brush do a one flower to another flower on the opposite plant then back again. Pick 2 flowers from each then pollinate them...
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    harvesting Seeds from this years harvest

    Hello all. I know this might be counting the chics before the eggs hatch... but when i do get some really ripe pods what is the best way to see if the germinate? do i have to dry them out? Can i try growing one right away? I want to try some cross pollination between a jolokia and a yellow seven...
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    free 5-gallon buckets

    my wife works at a salon and they do their own laundry.. hence the free buckets, detergent. My question is other than dishsoap.. should i wash them out with anything else as well? be back on in a bit time to shovel the near half ton of composted horse manure i got yesterday into the main garden.
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    seeds Germination and heating pads

    Thanks Everyone!! will keep a good eye on them.. i guess a normal under the tongue gauge will work too.
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