CMPMAN1974 - 2012 Grow Log - Started 2/26/12

cmpman1974 · Sep 16, 2012

It's interesting because I have multiple Bhut Jolokia strains sourced directly from India. They look different size, texture, etc. I feel the original India-sourced pods have a better scent when cut open.

This Trinidad Scorpion 'Morouga Blend' Red x Bhut Jolokia F3 thick walled cross is insane. The inside is just so loaded. It's weird because the exterior is pretty smooth skinned and the tails are embedded in the pod almost.

Chris

jsschrstrcks · Sep 16, 2012

great looking peppers... that hybrid is cool how are they for taste?

Spicegeist · Sep 16, 2012

You weren't kidding about the thick walls, wow. I wonder where that trait came from? Guhahati look nice.

The Neyde x Bhut cross looks just like what you'd imagine. I'm curious to see how my F1 will turn out.

cmpman1974 · Sep 16, 2012

Taste? All I get is pure heat. LMAO. They're like firebombs. They are kind of heavy too, which is strange.

jsschrstrcks said:
great looking peppers... that hybrid is cool how are they for taste?

I too wonder about that ttait. It's just an odd pepper. I agree Guhahati is very nice. Good producer and very aromatic.

The funny thing is the Neyde x Bhut cross put out endless variations. The most predominant is peach pods based on my two grow-outs. Who would've thought, right?

Spicegeist said:
You weren't kidding about the thick walls, wow. I wonder where that trait came from? Guhahati look nice.

The Neyde x Bhut cross looks just like what you'd imagine. I'm curious to see how my F1 will turn out.

Bootsieb, I definitely did plant a fair amount of African stuff this year. Some of the bird varieties are extremely prolific. You can just pick the pods forever. I didn't taste the Liberian one yet. I will soon.

Bootsieb said:
Went all African Chris!

Liberian? Heat- I had some hot ones out there- but in the South, Greenville.

I am unable to trade/distribute Pimenta Tiger. tt was made by AISPES in Italy. They do not want their seeds distributed outside their membership. I'm sorry. I agreed to their rules.

Jamison said:
OH MY GOD! Beautiful pods man! Just amazed. Whats the chances of trading for some of them Pimenta Tigers seeds? You have soooo many strains its jaw dropping bro. I'll be checking in more often!

cmpman1974 · Sep 16, 2012

I have picked so many pounds of these Trinidad Scorpion 'Morouga Blend' Yellow AISPES pods this season! Everyday, piles like this! They are pretty amazing considering pod size is 20-24 grams each! They are my largest plants too.

Chris

cmpman1974 · Sep 17, 2012

These pods from the Amazon in Brazil; are the most pure white I have seen yet.

Pretty cool. In contrast, giant 7 Pot Congo SR pods too. lol. There's not a huge difference looks wise between the new 7 Pot Congo SR seeds I got late last year. I prefer the original strain as the pods get even huger and more twisted. They are just mean looking. There's something fun about seeing a 35 gram pod hanging off a 3" stem on a branch with a pod transitioning to red with green/orange/yellow and red at the same time!

Chris

Portuge · Sep 17, 2012

Awesome glog Chris, it took awhile but finally got to the last page... Keep the pics coming...

cmpman1974 · Sep 18, 2012

I held on to these original Trinidad Scorpion Butch T seeds a long time.

Out of storage from 2006! This is exactly how I remember the evil monsters!

Finally, I got a ripe pod of Impact. On this one, I just don't see any Galapagoense characteristics on the pod, stem, etc. The interior is identical to the standard Red Bhuts I am growing. Maybe my plant recessed back to the parent attributes? It's got a nice number of long pods on it and big leaves.

It's interesting growing different Bhut Jolokia strains from India. I was given these seeds from a person who went to India and collected different pepper seeds there. There are obvious differences between strains like Guahati and Jorhat. It shows how many variations exist of these super hots.

Chris

Spicegeist · Sep 18, 2012

Beautiful. I agree on the Impact, but even as it is I will probably grow it again in 2013. I love bhuts.

Bootsieb · Sep 18, 2012

Chris - thanx for posting that photo, not the white ones then? Taste? I guess it'd be difficult to tell when you eat so many!

TheFanMan · Sep 19, 2012

cmpman1974 said:
I held on to these original Trinidad Scorpion Butch T seeds a long time. Out of storage from 2006! This is exactly how I remember the evil monsters!

Nice to see that the old seeds were still good, how do you store your seed collection?

fishing4fun2 · Sep 19, 2012

Fan man i was reading through Chris es glog just this evening its quite amazing ..anyhow on page 4 he said this below...

[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]I store my seeds in the fridge in enclosed containers with silica gel packets and other drying materials when possible to keep the temps / moisture as controlled as possible[/background]

3/5King · Sep 19, 2012

Chris, I can always count on your glog for my Pod porn needs. It is the rubber band to my needle....bahahaha You never disappoint bro! Those yellows TSM's are looking beautiful my friend. Does the flavor match the TSMB? I love that TSMB flav, I'm sure the yellows are nothing but stellar. KUTGF

cmpman1974 · Sep 19, 2012

Still picking.

Chris

I didn't taste it yet. It's so tough to taste them all at the rate they are coming in. I will though I promise. I grew the red one I presume. I don't rmemeber getting any seeds for a white version from you.

Bootsieb said:
Chris - thanx for posting that photo, not the white ones then? Taste? I guess it'd be difficult to tell when you eat so many!

Fishing4fun2, has it right. That's how I do it. Refrigerated, moisture controlled, etc. I am hesitant to freeze as you need confirmation of <7% RH to ensure the seeds aren't destroyed. I would guess I have it, but too risky for me.

TheFanMan said:
Nice to see that the old seeds were still good, how do you store your seed collection?

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoy the photos/summary. I have fun doing it too! I think the flavor is stellar on the Yellow TMSB. I have always liked this one a lot. High heat, but not the level of the red. Excellent flavor, amazing producer. A winning package.

3/5King said:
Chris, I can always count on your glog for my Pod porn needs. It is the rubber band to my needle....bahahaha You never disappoint bro! Those yellows TSM's are looking beautiful my friend. Does the flavor match the TSMB? I love that TSMB flav, I'm sure the yellows are nothing but stellar. KUTGF

wildseed57 · Sep 20, 2012

Very very nice chris, I wonder if the C. chinense is dominate over the C.galapagoense my Annuum purple pepper x galapagoense is the same way even at f3 leaves stems and flowers all show annuum traits, this year I decided to let it cross hopefully with my wild chacoense as I can seem to get a galapagoense to grow for me no matter what I do. This years cross threw out a variety that looked more like a piquin type pepper along with a small multicluster type chiltepin that has 5 to 8 pods clustering at different nodes. That butch T looks really awsome I can't wait for the package you sent I'll be in Hog heaven for sure.

cmpman1974 · Sep 20, 2012

I am nearing the end of the varieties this season. A few more are left. Hopefully they ripen. Couple more today.

Chris

romy6 · Sep 20, 2012

Chris , I noticed your Bhut's look a lot like my plant that I heve been calling a bhut hybrid. Starting to think it isn't a hybrid after all. My seeds came from Bonnie's swap in 2010 labeled Bhut Jolakia labeled redwoodcityseeds. Very curious if you know who that person or pwrson's are. Pumps out tons of pods even in the heat and during the winter.

Thanks for all the amazing updates. Oh and are you gonna make any smoked powder for sale this year. I have been patiently waiting

Here is a pic of my what I thought was a hybrid bhut maybe not a hybrid. :party:

Sujai · Sep 21, 2012

Chris, I must admit it to you....

I Envy your Glog :eek:

Hope to achieve the same myself some time in my life, may be or maybe not :halo:

Keep it coming, You are an inspiration to newbies like me

Regards,
Sujai

Datil · Sep 21, 2012

Amazing shots, the SB7J looks great how's the flavor/heat?
What's your favorite african variety so far?

Cya

Datil

cmpman1974 · Sep 24, 2012

This one is a fascinating pepper. I FINALLY got three pods to ripen after all this wait. The plant produces TONS AND TONS of pods facing upwards on a large plant. Non-ripe pods are almost white in color. They ripen to red eventually. The peppers appear to be thicker walled. However, when off the plant they walls become paper thin and the pods are very, very juicy. However, it's not like a regular pequin. Heat is maybe 7 of 10 - nice burn good flavor. This one is a mystery in lots of ways. I got if from a contact I have in South Africa. It's one of these that make you go hmmmm...

Chris

My, this one looks and tastes so much like those odd red ones you find in the specialty salad bars.

Hmmmmmm...It came to me as 'Pickling Pepper'. Let's keep it that way. lol.

Thanks.

It is a ton of work, but work I enjoy doing!

Sujai said:
Chris, I must admit it to you....

I Envy your Glog
Hope to achieve the same myself some time in my life, may be or maybe not
Keep it coming, You are an inspiration to newbies like me

Regards,
Sujai

Flavor is very good on the SB7J. My plant is not real productive. I have in a 5 gallon pot and only got 6-7 pods off it. Heat is substantial, but not full super hot level. The interior is interesting too.

I think my favorite African variety is this one as it's super prolific and nice. Two of these plants can last one a long time!

Datil said:
Amazing shots, the SB7J looks great how's the flavor/heat?
What's your favorite african variety so far?

Cya

Datil