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2011 Grow List and Log

Started my 2011 grow season early this year. This is my third year. Super-hots have been very difficult for me. This year I am attacking them on all cylinders. I live in coastal Southern California. I have a greenhouse filled with seedlings started in early December 2010 in starting soil as well as two hydroponic buckets. Most of my starts have been of Bhuts/Trinidads/and habaneros. Pictures to follow.

Ben :dance:
 
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Nice!!! Hope your superhots kick much arse this year. Getting ready to start the grow here in southern Mo myself. Jumped the gun real early last year and with my limited setup.......well let's just say didn't work out the best :) Best of luck with yours this season!
 
2011 Grow List


WHITE BULLET HABANERO
TIGER TEETH
RED DEVILS TONGUE
RED TRINIDAD SCORPION
YELLOW FATALII
AJI YELLOW
YELLOW DATIL
FATALI
WHITE HAB
HAB STYLE BHUT
YELLOW BHUT
BUTCH T SCORP
NAGA MORICH
DORSET NAGA
TRIN SCORP
NAGA JOLOKIA
CHOC BHUT
CHOCOLATE HAB
YELLOW MANZANO
ORANGE MANZANO
BHUT JOLOKIA
ORNG HAB
7POT YELLOW
BIH JOLOKIA
NEW MEX SUNRIS
GOATS WEED
TABAGO SEASONING
ASSAM B JOL
BRAKPORE 7POD

Additionally,
Many wild varieties from Mexico; Jalapenos and Serranos; Various Bell Peppers.

Wish me luck. :)

Ben
 
Here are my first Pics:

My first attempt at hydroponics.


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Seedling set #1

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More Pics to follow..

All are in my 12' x 7' heated greenhouse.

Ben
 
Thank you. This "hobby" has kinda gotten out of control. It keeps me out of trouble, however, and calms my mind. I'm glad I found this group of like-minded pepper fanatics. :)


Ben
 
Rough winds right now in Southern California. Moved my seedlings indoors. Not sure if greenhouse will survive. I hope so. Seedlings are thriving in there.

Ben
 
Greenhouse survived with only a few minor scars that I was able to repair. Seedlings are doing fine eventhough it is cold out there. I'm pleased. I'll post updated pics soon.

Ben
 
Plants are doing well. Am changing to bottom watering because AJ thinks it's a good idea. And what AJ says, Ben does. Here are updated pics.

Hydro buckets:

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Hydro bottles:

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Transplanted seedlings:

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Grow box:

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Am very happy so far. I hope my Bhuts stay nice and strong for me this year.

Cheers!

Ben
 
February 22, 2011 update.

I've been neglecting my log. I took pictures on 2/22/11 but forgot to post. Here they are.

I am trying a bulk planting of tomatoes which I will transfer to individual pots once they are big enough.
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My soil grown buts are coming along nicely.
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My non-superhots are also doing well.
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My hydroponic deep water culture plants are great.
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Bhuts
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The plants are thriving in the greenhouse. California has a large storm system driving through. I'll take updated photos once it passes.

Ben
 
Some of those look on the tall leggy side to me. Is your greenhouse shaded? Seems like with SoCal sun they would be a little fatter.

I ask this because I'm transferring more and more to greenhouse light and its not very consistent for me right now.
 
Very nice ben. I have never done hydroponics. Was gonna start this year but decided to put off until next. Looks like your doing very well. Good luck the rest of the season.
 
Siliman said:
Some of those look on the tall leggy side to me. Is your greenhouse shaded? Seems like with SoCal sun they would be a little fatter.

I ask this because I'm transferring more and more to greenhouse light and its not very consistent for me right now.
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That too had me nervous at first. But those particular plants are from a Mexican pequin variety I received from Mexico that is tall/thin and a fast grower. It definately is outpacing all other plants planted at the same time. And although they are thin, they are strong and do not need support whereas a few of my habs are thick but needed to be supported.

My greenhouse is partially shaded when the sun passes the second story house. That said, the plants still receive a good 8 hours of strong sun and the greenhouse protects the seedlings from the cold and wind.

All that being said, I am a third year grower still climbing the learning curve. I am absorbing as much as I can from all the veterans making this my most successful year so far. In my first two years I started 75 Bhut seed. Only one survived to maturity.

Ben
 
mmcdermott1 said:
Very nice ben. I have never done hydroponics. Was gonna start this year but decided to put off until next. Looks like your doing very well. Good luck the rest of the season.
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Thank you. I was hesitant starting hydroponics this year because I have yet to have a successful soil grow. However, Deep Water Culture (DWC)is definitely the simplest form of hydroponics that only requires you follow a few simple guidelines. I am now a convert. Most of my quality peppers will now be grown hydroponically. I am now researching ebb and flow hydroponics which is a little more complex and expensive but it would cut down on the weekly maintenance required in a DWC setup.

I will soon post pics of my grown DWC Bhut plants that have many flowers blooming.

Ben
 
Thanks, Ben! Very interesting the wild Mexican pequins. You are indeed hitting on all cylinders including the hydro.

Appreciate the greenhouse insights, as I'm first year trying to sort it out in one. If I can get 8 hours of real sun in the gh, I'm hoping that's as good as indoor lights.
 
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