2019 - Raised Bed Zone 9B Glog

My first GLOG, here is my list. Will start Feb. 1st, 3.5" deep pots in tray. Will be using seed starting mix, as opposed to peat pods the last couple of years. After germ, will put under T5 light until mid march. 
 
 

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

Yeah buddy

 

[SB42178]

After many many adjustments trying to get my temperature right at seed level, i have finally gotten 10 of 14 to germinate. Next year i will definitely be getting a thermostat for my heat mat, it fluctuated from 75 to 100 degrees, but now it seems to have settled in at 83 degrees. Will update some photos this weekend and sow the rest of my tomatoes. 

 

[SB42178]

Update: 9 of 12 peppers have at least one seedling, 5 tomatoes sowed today. Pepper holdouts: Biker Billy jalapeños , cayenne, and ghostly jalapeño.

 

[PaulG]

Looks like full speed ahead on an even keel, my friend!
 
Good luck with the rest of your germination and grow out.

 

[SB42178]

3 Weeks after sow, all have sprouted at least one. Will keep posted as they grow.

 

[PaulG]

I see you are growing Chili de Agua. Very interesting pepper,
originally a land race variety from Oaxaca, unless I'm
remembering incorrectly.  We got some from a mexican
market and grew the seeds out. The pods were very mild,
almost sweet, at the tip, but the stem end and placentas
were pretty hot.
 
Looks like some good seedlings coming along.

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

Plants looking sexy

 

[SB42178]

A few updates pictures:

 

[SB42178]

5 weeks since sow, everything growing good. Have been feeding with diluted DynaGrow Foliage pro every other feeding. Will start amending my raised bed in about two weeks in prep for plantout at end of March.

 

[SB42178]

I see you are growing Chili de Agua. Very interesting pepper,
originally a land race variety from Oaxaca, unless I'm
remembering incorrectly.  We got some from a mexican
market and grew the seeds out. The pods were very mild,
almost sweet, at the tip, but the stem end and placentas
were pretty hot.
 
Looks like some good seedlings coming along.

This was a freebie from refining chiles, I have never tried this before. It was a late add but looking forward to the variety.

 

[PaulG]

Plants are looking good, Scott. good luck
getting those beds ready for them!
 
I hope you enjoy the Chili de Agua.

 

[SB42178]

Having some small leaf curl with my jalabanero...either too much nutrients or not enough?

 

[SB42178]

Getting my bed ready for plant out....pulled all the weeds, spread out a bag of compost and worked into the soil. Got this attic vortex blowing though this week, but will try to plant out some of my taller plants next weekend.

 

[CaneDog]

Soil's looking great!  Nice to be able to get them outside this early in the season.

 

[SB42178]

Soil's looking great!  Nice to be able to get them outside this early in the season.

Thanks! By July Ill barely be able to keep them alive due to heat, kinda the trade off.

 

[SB42178]

Started hardening off the taller plants and tomatoes. Getting too tall for my lights and will have nice weather over the next few days. Going to leave the others another week or two before hardening off.

 

[PaulG]

Those tomatoes want to spread their roots!
They will love plant out time!

Peppers looking good, too!

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

Nice looking plants and beds although seeing you use black cow composted manure threw me off but I guess it makes sense since youre planting out soon and dont have time to let pure cow manure compost naturally to soil

 

[SB42178]

Planted out my tomatoes and a few peppers today. Was going to wait a few days more for hardening off but with the overcast forecast, decided to risk it. Hopefully plant out a few more peppers throughout the week.

 

[PaulG]

Alright, stand back and watch the fun!
 
Hope the weather holds for you, Scott!