A quick peak in Datil's garden

Hello THP fellows,
 
i haven't been posting much of lately so i thought it was time to share some quick shots.
This year's grow is really on a small scale due to the chronic lack of time, but i'm back to superhot land where little harvest goes a long time
 
- 2 x Chocolate Moruga (SLP)
- 2 x Trinidad Scorpion Red CARDI (Bhuter)
- 2 x Naga Morich (my seeds)
- 2 x Brain Strain (SLP)
 
Things have been rolling pretty slow so far but the nice weather is finally come and i hope to have some nice fruits hanging in the summer.
 
Choco Moruga #1
 

 
Choco Moruga #2
 

 
Scorpion bros
 

 
An horrible shot of Nagas and Brain Strains circling their roots in small pots, i will transplant this week hopefully:
 

 
Random garden shot:
 

 
That's it for now, i hope everyone a bountyful season!
 
Cya
 
Datil - Fabrizio
 
 

 

[Pr0digal_son]

In bocca al lupo,amico.

 

[Datil]

In bocca al lupo,amico.

Grazie John! Crepi il lupo
Are you growing some capsicum this year??
 
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[PaulG]

Alright, Fabrizio, glad to see you growing
this season. Your grow lis is small, but wiry!
You should get a fair amount heat from those
selections!

 

[Datil]

Alright, Fabrizio, glad to see you growing
this season. Your grow lis is small, but wiry!
You should get a fair amount heat from those
selections!

Hi Paul!
I've always tried to narrow down my grow list (like everyone on THP LOL) and this year somewhat succeeded
Your place is crowded with wonderful varieties as always instead!
Hear from you soon!
 
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[windchicken]

Looking good Fabrizio!!!

 

[Datil]

Looking good Fabrizio!!!

Hi Gary!!
Nice to see you on board my friend!

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[Datil]

Hello,
 
not much to see so far.
Plants have been hitted by aphids pretty hard, that's pretty usual in my place for chinenses. Annums and wilds do not seem so susceptibles.
I tried my best to mitigate the issue (i don't use any chemical, so it's usually neem + insecticidal soap).
Today after yesterday's violent rain shower the situation seems slightly better.
 
Red Scorpion Cardi (notice the badly crinkled leaf on the right):
 

 
Naga Morich #1 (minimal damage on nagas happily):
 

 
NM #2:
 

 
Chocolate Moruga trying to rebound:
 

 
The worst are both Brain Strain, had to top them and put one in my veggie patch in a moment of desperation LOL
 
BS  #1:
 

 
BS #2:
 

 
Toms enjoying a sun bath (2 x Ambrosia Gold cherry and 2 x R.A.F. if you're curious)
 

 
I hope to come back with more exciting stuff soon
 
Thanks for watching!
 
Fabrizio - Datil
 
 

 

[PaulG]

Things look good despite the aphids, Fabrizio.
Those plants are yearning for some Summer
weather!
 
I usually use the Insecticidal Soap followed by
NEEM a few days later, if it looks necessary.
Looks like you are having decent luck with it.

 

[Datil]

Things look good despite the aphids, Fabrizio.
Those plants are yearning for some Summer
weather!
 
I usually use the Insecticidal Soap followed by
NEEM a few days later, if it looks necessary.
Looks like you are having decent luck with it.

Thanks Paul!
I'll keep an eye on those evil suckers
A couple days ago i've also sowed some old and hopeless annuum seeds (i know i'm ultra late even for a winter grow LOL), i hope to give you an update on those as well.
 
Cya
 
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[Datil]

Small update.
Still fighting with aphids and ants but some rain showers gave a good boost to the plants.
 
TS CARDI Reds...
 

 
...with some blossom action
 

 
Moruga Choco #1
 

 
Naga Morich still beaten by aphids:
 

 
Topped Brain Strain random foliage:
 

 
Choco Moruga #2 loving a large pot
 

 
Diavolicchio Calabrese (my seeds) very late starts:
 

 
Guntur Sannam (Bhuter) single heroic sprout (old seeds, planted them all in "set and forget" fashion)
 

 
That's all for now, see you in a while hopefully with some flowers/pods action
 
Fabrizio - Datil
 
 
 

 

[CaneDog]

Good stuff, Datil.  The aphids are a pain, though.
 
Looks like you might have two heroic sprouts of the Guntur Sannam.

 

[SineNomine]

Beautiful plants, Fabrizio. What kind of basil do you grow there?

 

[Datil]

Good stuff, Datil.  The aphids are a pain, though.
 
Looks like you might have two heroic sprouts of the Guntur Sannam.

 
Thanks!
Those damn aphids seem to thrive this season but as the plants get bigger they can tolerate some damage better while i keep fighting...
This morning i've found another Guntur sprouting maybe i'll gift it to a friend, the one you spotted was pulled yesterday because it was too close to the first and i'm already out of space in the garden
 
Cya
 
Datil

 

[Datil]

Beautiful plants, Fabrizio. What kind of basil do you grow there?

Thanks Vivian!
It's Neapolitan basil, first time i grow it from seed.
It has a slightly different flavor profile from "standard" basil and holds pretty well when cooked so it's perfect for both pesto or pizza
 
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[SineNomine]

I grew Bolloso Napoletano a few years ago, but I ran out of seeds. I liked very much! Is it the same variety?
 
Now I only have Thai basil, quite close to the Bolloso Napoletano flavor, with a slightly mentholated note.

 

[Datil]

I grew Bolloso Napoletano a few years ago, but I ran out of seeds. I liked very much! Is it the same variety?
 
Now I only have Thai basil, quite close to the Bolloso Napoletano flavor, with a slightly mentholated note.

Yes it's the same. I like Thai basil as well but in my opinion it works better for other kind of dishes like fish

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[Datil]

The whole shebang this morning (smartphone pic):
 

 
Not too shabby.
The Brain Strain moved to the veggies patch it's still alive but very beaten and behind, i'll post a pic if/when it will produce some action
 
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[dragonsfire]

Family looking good

 

[Datil]

Family looking good

Thanks!

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