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Last year, grew dorset naga, bih jolokia, bhut jolokia (in order of pod size smallest to largest). Also, 7 pod red and jonah (same on pod size). A sampled a thumbnail size piece of each. While all were “insanely” hot with the 7 pod seemingly more so, I preferred the bhut type taste better...

Ditto on the good idea!! Went out yesterday and bought a 3/4" x 4' x 8' sheet of metallic backed styrofoam insulation at HD for $11.00. Going to cut it up and make nice little boxes for my heat mats. Like cmpman1974 mentioned, I start my seeds in a basement and have a difficult time keeping...

Use 2 bulb 48" T-8 (32W) fixtures with 6500K bulbs in a double fixture per shelf setup. Fixtures are on chains so that I can adjust the height above the plant trays. All purchased from the local big box home center. Works just fine for peppers and tomatos. I could not find 48" T-5 bulbs and...

I have a “bq” (burning question) for the experts relative to the multiplicity of pepper varieties, specifically those labeled in some form as naga or morich. I understand that the origin is part of the nomenclature. In surfing around for new seeds this year, I see Bombay Morich, Naga Morich...

As far as the super hot's, I really liked the 7 Pot Jonah that I grew last year. The Bhut's were pretty good as well. I taste sample all the super hots just to get a sense of the heat and flavor. The size of the test is never more than a piece about the size of my thumbnail. Even then, they...

On the rocotto issue, I had two decent plants that were planted on May 20th, about a week to ten days earlier than normal for this grow zone. While the plants remained healthy, they had slow growth. Began flowering in late July; but no pods until the latter part of August. The pods just sat...

Here it is not even Christmas with 7” of snow on the pepper patch and I’m thinking about what to grow next season. The season just past was a very effective first year growing serious seed started chilies. I still have bags in the freezer that I’ve been using for sauce (more than I can use or...

Why not experiment with different types of vinegars. I've used the following singularly or in a combination and can really make a difference in the sauce taste (besides the peppers of course). Plain old white distilled (never cider vinegar, don't care for the taste in sauce). Balsamic Vinegar...

Mumford and Sons - "Sigh No More". Just became aware of this group a couple of weeks ago, can't get their tunes out of my head. Great CD. Arcade Fire - "The Suburbs". Also very good CD. John Prine - "Paradise". Can't go wrong with Prine, great storyteller.

I agree with Eephus and use Serranos and Habs in my salsa. Growing Jalapeno M and Grande this year. Do not use Jalapenos much other than for poppers and to put up a few jars of pepper rings. Interesting finding last year; brought Jala. from the local nursery (labeled as generic Jalapenos) and...

If you are hardening off, morning sun is better that afternoon. It seems to be less intense for lack of a better scientific explanation. However; the pepper bed, the final spot for this whole exercise receives sunlight all day long. Here in the north country and especially for you farther...

I experienced the same problem you have. I started seeds in January and February potted to 16 oz. cups 4 - 6 weeks ago and the leaves and have been yellowing and falling off. I have a greenhouse window that I have six flats in that seems to help and have been holding back on the water until...

Thinking ahead to how I want to plant out the "crop" this year, I began to wonder if I should be concerned on placement (besides height, spacing issues). I want to save seeds this year for next year's grow. Is cross pollination a concern? An example: If Scotch Bonnet TFM plants were in...

Thanks to all who have responded; got late last night and went to bed. The Miracle-Gro 18-18-21 has .50% Mg, .05% Cu, .10% Fe, .05% Mn, .05% Zn. As mentioned prior, mixed at 1/2 Tsp. per gallon of R.O. water in a one gallon milk jug (well cleaned). I do not see any undisolved crystals in the...

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No pics, camera is broke. I feeding them Miracle-Gro water soluble 18-18-21 at half strength (1/2 Tsp. per gallon of H20). Feed them via a hand mist sprayer once a week. The yellowing is right on the leaf edge but now I have a couple of plants with leaves that are yellowing from the leaf tip...

Peppers are growing, getting their second and third sets of leaves. Water (mist spray) everyday and they have received a diluted dose of plant food. They are appx. 3" under 4' double T8 6500k FL running 18 hours a day. I am beginning to notice some yellowing on the leaf edges. Is this a...

I have them all (3 trays x 50) on heat mats (one hydro farm and a couple of Meijer $13 heating pads). I have them in my basement as well and try to keep the temp. up as high as I can, registering around 73 degrees on a cheap thermo. setting on the tray. They are on a homemade grow stand with...

Hey Chris. Good to see that your season is off to a good start. I have all my seeds started now (except for some ornamentals). The Ajis and Annums are germinating just fine. However; the Chinese are struggling somewhat; can't figure it out. The conditions are the same for all. I have some...

Excellent presentation you have going there. I’m Mark Waterbury’s buddy; had some communication with you back in Dec. when I was just getting started. Chris from Sterling Heights was kind enough to forward a very nice sampling of seeds which I have started along with purchased varieties. Grow...