3rrorist's first grow log

Hello everyone, I'm new here and this is my first grow log.
 
This is my first year gardening in general and I have an awesome garden going right now, but this topic will focus on hot pepper seeds that were given to be by user megahot (thanks again!).
 
I am aware that it is too late in the season to start seeds and grow plants outdoors. I plan on germinating the seeds outdoors and allowing them to grow for a little while, then I will move them indoors under this light.
 

 
My first seed has germinated, a romy6 7 pod jonah (picture taken 07/20/2013)

 
(picture taken 07/20/2013)

 
I really enjoy this site and will keep you guys updated on my progress. I also welcome any advice.
 
Thanks

 

[PepperDaddler]

Hello everyone, I'm new here and this is my first grow log.
 
This is my first year gardening in general and I have an awesome garden going right now, but this topic will focus on hot pepper seeds that were given to be by user megahot (thanks again!).
 
I am aware that it is too late in the season to start seeds and grow plants outdoors. I plan on germinating the seeds outdoors and allowing them to grow for a little while, then I will move them indoors under this light.
 

 
My first seed has germinated, a romy6 7 pod jonah (picture taken 07/20/2013)

 
(picture taken 07/20/2013)
 

 
It will be interesting to see what those rocks produce.
 
Welcome!!

 

[BrooklynXpat]

Good stuff man. Good luck on your grow season, I'll keep an eye out for the growth pics !

 

[megahot]

Lookin good buddy, keep up the good work!

 

[ThePepperManiac]

looks good... Jon is a great guy!
 
 
 

 

[megahot]

looks good... Jon is a great guy!
 
 
 

Thanks Tyler, right back atcha

 

[3rrorist]

FYI -- None of these seeds/seedlings survived. I got busy during the end of summer and didn't take care of these plants and everything died. Most things in my regular garden succumbed to various fungi. I only have two banana pepper plants that survived and I moved them inside yesterday. 
 

 
I ordered this light for them (It should get here tomorrow):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A3679T6/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
I also ordered two 7 gallon Smart Pots to transfer them into. 
 
This will be their new home:

 
I might get some mylar for the set up if you guys think that would be a good idea. 
 
Also! I tilled up a new garden plot at a new location this weekend. It is ~1500 sq ft (compared to last year's 750 sq ft) and it will receive full sun. I'll post pictures next weekend when I go back to the location. 

 

[megahot]

Sorry about your plants not surviving. Using Mylar would be a great idea. You cab use emergency blankets at Walmart and they are cheap.
Best of luck moving ahead.

 

[3rrorist]

Thanks for the emergency blanket tip! That will definitely be cheaper than the mylar on a roll options I looked into.

 

[Spicegeist]

Oh, sorry, just noticed the first post was from the summer.
 
Do you have a grow light?  Will you be starting plants this winter?

 

[3rrorist]

I ordered the iPower 400w
 

Oh, sorry, just noticed the first post was from the summer.
 
Do you have a grow light?  Will you be starting plants this winter?

I ordered the iPower 400w light, it will arrive tomorrow.
 
I don't know if I will be starting any plants this winter or not. I do plan on starting ALL of my plants for next years garden indoors though. I will probably buy something like this to start my seeds early next spring. 

 

[Spicegeist]

Ok, but to get decent harvests on the superhots in your climate zone it is advisable to start them during the winter.

 

[megahot]

I agree with Spice!

 

[3rrorist]

Ok, but to get decent harvests on the superhots in your climate zone it is advisable to start them during the winter.

What month do you suggest I start superhot seeds indoors in my zone?
 
Also, do you guys suggest I get something like this to start my seeds in?
http://parkseed.com/parks-original-60-cell-bio-dome-seed-starter/p/06529/
 
I have never started seeds indoors, but I plan to start all my regular garden plants from seed indoors sometime this spring. Last year I bought seedlings from a nursery in early May and direct sowed some stuff. 

 

[Spicegeist]

One way to do some research is to check out the first pages of some of the more updated glogs.  I'm thinking I'll start mine in December or January.

 

[megahot]

What month do you suggest I start superhot seeds indoors in my zone?
 
Also, do you guys suggest I get something like this to start my seeds in?
http://parkseed.com/parks-original-60-cell-bio-dome-seed-starter/p/06529/
 
I have never started seeds indoors, but I plan to start all my regular garden plants from seed indoors sometime this spring. Last year I bought seedlings from a nursery in early May and direct sowed some stuff.

It usually depends on your last frost date and how long of a grow season you would have.

 

[Devv]

Mine are already started for a March date with the dirt weather permitting, just got a few breaking through this week.
 
My goal is 1' high or better at the 2 weeks past last frost date. This year, my first growing supers, I started too late (Feb) and they are just now loaded due to the summer heat. Don't want to grow this long next season. I'll probably wind up pinching before I plant, we'll see.
 
Good luck!