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Hey All !   Just took a quick photo of my topped Carolina Reaper. I topped it when it was around 14" tall - I took a gamble because I had another growing. I will take a photo tomorrow of the "untouched" Reaper. So far, the topped Reaper is much more robust, sporting several shoots. The Reaper...

Hey Folks!!     My first attempt at posting a photo, as well as my first ripe pod of the year; Habanero Red Savina. This is my 2nd year growing hot peppers, but my first year growing entirely from seeds. Yesterday morning this pod was green, with some hints of red. By 6pm yesterday evening, it...

Last night I was sitting on my back porch and I noticed one of my pepper plants was moving. I got up and walked out there and it was a big raccoon digging in the soil. I grow all my peppers in 5 gallon buckets. I got the flashlight and he was digging in 6 buckets. Ironically, the 6 peppers he...

Hey All !   I just wanted to share my experience yesterday when I visited Ed Atkins ("Captain Ed"), owner of St. Augustine Hot Peppers; www.staugiehotpeppers.com. I went over to Ed's with the intention of getting 4 Trinidad Scorpion plants, and what I got was a lot more. He was gracious enough...

I am going to order a HydroFarm indoor CFL for my hot pepper, sweet pepper and tomato seedlings; the 125w complete kit. I figure it's a good starter kit for me; a beginner. I've seen it on Amazon and 1000Bulbs. Are there other sources you growers are using? I'm hoping to find a source which has...

Hi Folks -   I'm having a time with my tomatoes. I live in north Florida, where the last couple of days has been between 84-90 degrees. All but one of my tomatoes are in a raised bed garden, and I'm having a difficult time determining just how much water they need. Two days ago, I thoroughly...

Hi Folks!   This is my first year sowing pepper seeds, both hot and sweet. Besides the traditional bell pepper, I've successfully sown cayenne, kung pao, & jalapeno seeds. One of the things I immediately realized is some type of grow light system is essential, at least for my situation. I am...

Hey Folks -   Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. This is my first year growing peppers, mostly of which were bought as young plants. I did get some seeds, though from local stores. I thought I would learn how to sow and grow before purchasing seeds from suppliers of top quality...