bpiela's 2017 glog

bpiela · Jul 5, 2017

So, on the Bhut Carrots, I have this one in the garden. It is only a little over a foot tall. It is spreading out fine. Should see buds soon.

I have a second which I potted up a couple of weeks back and is starting to really spread out. The third plant is in a small raised garden at my sister's house. That garden really did well last year. So far, this year, not as much growth going on out there. I have no clue why. I really am banking on the one in my garden to be the best producer of the three. Once I see the formation of buds, I will make an effort to isolate them in an effort to keep the seeds pure.

bpiela · Jul 6, 2017

Had no clue I had something this good lookin' in the garden. This is a Moruga x BBG7 that I grew from seed. Got the seeds from the Scorched Seed Train in 2015 and the THP member mpicante supplied the seeds to the train.

Superhot Sim · Jul 6, 2017

Bhut Carrot looking good Ben, healthy looking plant mate.

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bpiela · Jul 14, 2017

Some mini updates:

My Aji White Lightening Bolt didn't survive my early season issues, but I did get a couple of my Aji Penec seeds to germ. They are from the same pool of seeds that I had put on the seed train that Lovepeppers pulled from and discovered the AWLB. I had hoped that maybe I could find some seeds in there that are from the same cross. Alas, I got pure Aji Penec. Still more seeds to try next year...

Getting a lot of action on the Moruga x BBG7. Here are some pods on one small area on the plant:

I purchased a 7 Pot Brown MRM X from Piedmont Farms. The pods apparently start by growing upwards.

Here is a pic of some of the pods on a BBG7 x Tabasco that I purchased from 96Strat. Looks like the calynx is large, pods growing upwards, looks cool overall.

Lastly, a CGN 20800 that I overwintered. I had moved it outside a little early and it dropped pretty much all of its leaves. Now, the leaves have grown back and it is pumping out the pods. None ripe yet..

moruga welder · Jul 14, 2017

all is looking great ! you'll like the MORUGA x BBG , One hot pepper there , :party:

bpiela said:
Some mini updates:

My Aji White Lightening Bolt didn't survive my early season issues, but I did get a couple of my Aji Penec seeds to germ. They are from the same pool of seeds that I had put on the seed train that Lovepeppers pulled from and discovered the AWLB. I had hoped that maybe I could find some seeds in there that are from the same cross. Alas, I got pure Aji Penec. Still more seeds to try next year...

Getting a lot of action on the Moruga x BBG7. Here are some pods on one small area on the plant:

I purchased a 7 Pot Brown MRM X from Piedmont Farms. The pods apparently start by growing upwards.

Here is a pic of some of the pods on a BBG7 x Tabasco that I purchased from 96Strat. Looks like the calynx is large, pods growing upwards, looks cool overall.

Lastly, a CGN 20800 that I overwintered. I had moved it outside a little early and it dropped pretty much all of its leaves. Now, the leaves have grown back and it is pumping out the pods. None ripe yet..

OCD Chilehead · Jul 15, 2017

Great looking pods, Ben. Nice varieties. Great rebound from the pests.

bpiela · Jul 27, 2017

Some updates:

Some nice plain ole Bhut Jolokia's growing large:

Some purple Masquerade peppers. Plant from CCN Nurseries. Nice colorful plant.

These are another purple pod, they are BBG7 Mamp. Got this plant from 96Strat. Pods are getting fairly large.

Here is a pic of some Aji Painapples F2. Blockier than the F1.

Lastly, a blurry pic of a PI 199506. A bunch of 4-5 inch long pods. They will ripen to orange.

Devv · Jul 27, 2017

Well done Ben!

I'm very pleased to see the saaweeet updates.

Keep doing what you're doing. Your plants are loving your care

stickman · Jul 29, 2017

Looking good Ben! You've got some gnarly-looking pods going... can't wait for them to ripen!

Trident chilli · Jul 29, 2017

Ben the Purple Masquerade certainly adds a splash of colour ... great addition

bpiela · Jul 31, 2017

Devv said:
Well done Ben!

I'm very pleased to see the saaweeet updates.

Keep doing what you're doing. Your plants are loving your care

stickman said:
Looking good Ben! You've got some gnarly-looking pods going... can't wait for them to ripen!

Trident chilli said:
Ben the Purple Masquerade certainly adds a splash of colour ... great addition

Thanks guys! Appreciate the good vibes! I will tell you. It seems like I can get these plants to grow but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get rid of pests. Currently, the pods I am picking are mostly infected with pepper maggots. Maybe if I net the whole garden so that the adults cannot get to the pods...

Devv · Jul 31, 2017

I had my share of pests this and last season, and they're on going. If you grow organic, some years just go that way. So I grow more than I need, some for me in the end

And I do address the issues.

I'd love to hear input about how to control the maggots...NOT a fan!

tctenten · Jul 31, 2017

Pepper maggots suck. They are my #1 issue every year. If you guys fugure it out, please share.

moruga welder · Jul 31, 2017

all looks well Ben ! as Scott says a few extra plants helps , I have my issues from time to time but things seem to work out , :party:

stickman · Aug 1, 2017

tctenten said:
Pepper maggots suck. They are my #1 issue every year. If you guys fugure it out, please share.

Putting up a barrier of light agricultural fabric like Agribon AG-15 would keep the flies away from your plants, but if you have them in your garden this year, the fly pupae are already in the soil next to your plants and next year's adults will emerge under the barrier. You'll need to plant your chiles somewhere that the maggots haven't been before putting up the barrier. That's what crop rotation's all about.
For ID info on the adult fly look here... Ipm.uconn.edu/documents/raw2/Pepper Maggot/Pepper Maggot.php?aid=57

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OCD Chilehead · Aug 1, 2017

Great looking pods Ben.

That Bhut Jolokia looks great.

Congrats!

bpiela · Aug 1, 2017

stickman said:
Putting up a barrier of light agricultural fabric like Agribon AG-15 would keep the flies away from your plants, but if you have them in your garden this year, the fly pupae are already in the soil next to your plants and next year's adults will emerge under the barrier. You'll need to plant your chiles somewhere that the maggots haven't been before putting up the barrier. That's what crop rotation's all about.
For ID info on the adult fly look here... Ipm.uconn.edu/documents/raw2/Pepper Maggot/Pepper Maggot.php?aid=57

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Rick, that is an awesome link! I have to say that I did see those adult flys in my garden. i did not know they were evil.

bpiela · Aug 1, 2017

i don't know if this was luck or not but two years ago, I used a thick layer of cedar mulch in the garden and I didn't have any pepper maggots that year... I probably need to go to a synthetic plastic mulch of some kind and then start spraying once I see the adult flies...

stickman · Aug 1, 2017

bpiela said:
i don't know if this was luck or not but two years ago, I used a thick layer of cedar mulch in the garden and I didn't have any pepper maggots that year... I probably need to go to a synthetic plastic mulch of some kind and then start spraying once I see the adult flies...

I think your first idea was a good one Ben... just move your plants before setting up the low row cover with the barrier fabric. If you can't or don't want to break in new ground you can put your chiles up in pots for next season and plant onions or garlic in this year's pepper plot to "encourage" the little bastiges to move on. :twisted:

Spraying would be the Nuclear Option...

PaulG · Aug 2, 2017

Say, Ben, your grow has been through some ups and
downs this season, but I am glad to see that things
look to have settled in for you. You have some great
looking plants and pods coming along.

Those aphid pics were some of the most horrific
I've seen! Damn!

Good luck going forward, brother - keep those bugs at bay!