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This is the challenge for sure. On 12-31-12, I planted cups (with 1 to 3 seeds each) and as of today (1-18-13) I have one that has sprouted. I have them in Hydrofarm humidity domes and heat mats at 80 degrees (Hydrofarm digital thermostats). Yesterday, I cranked them up to 84 degrees. This...

I can say with certainty that this is not the case. I understand that this is claimed by some but the plant from a cutting is genetically identical to the (in fact is the same) plant that the cutting was taken from. Only if the donor plant was a dwarf would the cutting be a dwarf. Big Mike...

From now on until Gabriel toots his horn with no problem. Same genetic material so by definition, no change from generation to generation. It is technically the same plant that you started with. Big Mike Visit us Online: www.knot2worry.us

With no ladybugs, parasitic wasps or praying manti to take care of my aphids, I gave up today and put the neem oil to my overwintering plants. Actually, the biggest problem was on small cuttings I have rooted from some of my favorite plants this past summer. This is the first time I've used...

Putting this rack into use on the last day of 2012. I'll keep you updated on how it works for us. Big Mike Visit us Online: www.knot2worry.us

If I had a list as long as some of you, I'd be getting another divorce! Here is my list for this coming year: Carolina Reaper Bhut Jolokia Big Jim, NuMex Big Jim Bonda ma Jacques Bradley’s Bahamian Dorset Naga Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath Fatalii Habanero, Chocolate Habanero, Red...

They are as bad on my indoor plants as I've ever seen. I'm fighting them with dish soap in water spray. A hard fight though. Big Mike Visit us online www.knot2worry.us

My office Hab continues to look good. Note buds now setting in top. No idea if it will ever fruit. Do I need to swab the flowers when they open? Big Mike Visit us Online: www.knot2worry.us

This is an interesting question. As BadPants correctly points out above, the domes are not essential. In fact, I have had as much succes sprouting seedlings without the domes provided I keep the soil moist - don't let it dry out. In fact, I'm a big believer in doing things to prevent mold and...

It's 72 inches to the top. If you do one, make sure you even the bottoms and mark all four standards with a square at the same time (I clamped them together to make sure). That way, the predrilled holes will be exactly even with each other as you go up. No pull cords on these fixtures...

You know, I didn't really think it would work for me. I have had better luck in the past supporting my lights from underneath. I've tried suspending from wire and chain but haven't found that as user friendly (for me anyway). Would be a good feature though! Big Mike Visit us Online...

Got started on a new frame for my grow lights for the new upcoming season. Will have plenty of room. Frame now houses two 4 ft. T5 fixtures and will easily take two more. Assembled with 1/4 inch hex bolts and wing nuts to make adjustments easy and quick. More pictures later when I get it...

We love them! Big Mike Visit us Online: http://www.knot2worry.us

What is the status of Otis? My office buddy is creeping up: Big Mike Brown Visit us Online: www.knot2worry.us

Hey, that plant is looking good! Keep us updated. I have one in my office too. Never thought it would make it. Put 5 seeds in an old peanut butter jar and all five came up. Thinned to this one. Habanero. Big Mike Visit us Online: www.knot2worry.us

Wulf, I'm not sure how different varieties react to pruning but I will say don't give up on the plants that have no leaves. Water them periodically but not excessively. You will likely be pleasantly surprised when you begin to bring them out in the spring. I have pruned several "down to...

Took 4 cuttings from a favorite plant 3 wks ago when cold weather approached. All 4 have rooted and are thriving. See instructions above. Good luck. Big Mike Visit us Online http://www.knot2worry.us

I have an electronic moisture meter. I'm not going to say it is totally useless, but my finger and my judgment are better. Big Mike Visit us Online: www.knot2worry.us

I took all of my container plants in yesterday. Looks sad outside now without them. But I have a lot of projects to work on though over the winter. Have two new four foot T5 fixtures to install. Going to build a custom rack for them. Have a bunch of cuttings rooting now from some of my...