Coach's 2016 Glog

chocolatescotchbonnet · Jan 5, 2016

Nice greenhouse too!

SvtCobra · Jan 6, 2016

coachspencerxc said:
I just read my first glog post from last year again and was embarrassed. Last year was the first year I grew peppers from seeds and learned a flipping ton from this site & this site alone, really. I had a lot of experience gardening but there were a lot of tricks to growing peppers from seeds that I had to figure out. Once I dialed it all in, it was smooth sailing. I ended up with 280 plants & 180 varieties in 2015... thousands & thousands of pods and very few problems after they started growing true leaves. Beginner's luck. I grew a lot of things I didn't care for and others that were OK but unspectacular, along with finding some really outstanding varieties. I learned A LOT in the past year- not that I don't have plenty more to learn. A huge thank you to all who have shared seeds with me and given me other advice.

If I'm being completely honest, I have to admit aesthetics are a huge part of why I enjoy growing peppers. Yes, I like the heat and taste and I consume hot peppers at least once a day, but looks are really important too. Too much of my time is spent looking at pictures of peppers. Some of the annuums don't excite me much but are good eating. Besides that, I don't have any that I'm not excited about because of heat/taste and aesthetics.

GROW LIST
Here is the 2016 Grow List broken down into categories. I planted these (except for annuums) in the past 2.5 weeks and almost every single variety has popped. Some have already developed their 2nd set of real leaves. Also growing a few other special crosses not listed here.

Yellow Superhots
7 Pot Brain Strain, Yellow
7 Pot Bubblegum, Yellow
7 Pot Primo, Orange (more yellow than orange)
7 Pot Yellow x Bhut Jolokia India Carbon
7 Pot NeBru
Bad Brains
Bhut Jolokia, Creamy Yellow
Bonda ma Jacques x 7 Pot Yellow
Jigsaw, Yellow variant
Nagabrain, Yellow
Scotch Brain, Yellow
Trinidad Scorpion Moruga, Yellow
Trinidad Scorpion, Butch T

Red Superhots
7 Pot Brain Strain, Red
7 Pot, Burgundy
7 Pot Primo
7 Pot Primo x 7 Pot Yellow
7JPN x Moruga "beefy" pheno
7JPN x Moruga "lantern" pheno
Apocalypse
Bhut Jolokia, Purple
Bhut Jolokia, Red
Bhutlah x 7 Pot Bubblegum
Borg 9, Bleeding Red
Carolina Reaper or more Primos?
Carolina Reaper x 7 Pot Brain Strain
Devil's Brain
Fatalii x 7 Pot Brain Strain
Genghis Khan's Brain
Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion x 7 Pot Primo
Jay's Red Ghost Scorpion
Jay's Red Ghost Scorpion x 7 Pot Bubblegum Enlongated
SRTSL
Trinidad Scorpion Butch T x Carolina Reaper (BTR)
Trinidad Scorpion Butch T, Red
Trinidad Scorpion Moruga, Red
Trinidad Scorpion Moruga x 7 Pot Bubblegum
Wartryx
Wartryx variant
Yaki Blue Fawn x Carolina Reaper

Orange Superhots
7 Pot Brain Strain, Orange
Arkansas Peach
Bhut Orange Copenhagen
Carolina Reaper, Orange pheno (BPWilly)
Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion
Naga, King Orange
Pink Tiger

Brown Superhots
7 Pot Brain Strain, Chocolate
7 Pot Bubblegum, Chocolate Enlongated
7 Pot Caramel
7 Pot Douglah x Trinidad Scorpion Butch T
7 Pot Lava, Chocolate
BBM
Bhut Jolokia Mustard
Bhutlah, Brown SLP
Bhutlah, Chocolate (Judy's)
Borg 9, Chocolate
Chocolate Primo Reaper (CPR)
Naga Reaper
Naga, Black
Nagabrain, Chocolate
Naglah, Brown
Trinidad Scorpion Moruga, Brown
Trinidad Scorpion Moruga, Caramel
Trinidad Scorpion, Chocolate

Yellow Hab Level
7JPN, pale yellow pheno
Cumari do Para
Habanero, Carolina Yellow
Habanero, Yellow Hand Grenade
Jabba Da Hut (Fatalii x Trinidad Scorpion)
Lil Skaggnasty Yellow (Tepin x Giant White Habanero)
Madame Jeanette
Maraba cross, rounded yellow
Naga x Tabasco Yellow
Petenero
Scotch Bonnet x 7 Pot Jonah, Yellow pheno
Scotch Bonnet, MoA Yellow
Trinidad Scorpion, Yellow CARDI

Red Hab Level
Bhut Jolokia x Jalapeno
Blushing Dutchman
Chiero Roxa
Habanero, Large Red Belize Market
Habanero, Paper Lantern
Tepin x Lemon Drop
Trinidad Scorpion, Red CARDI
Yaki Blue Fawn

Orange Hab Level
Bahamian Goat
Carbonero
CGN 21500
Habanero, Pumpkin
Maraba cross, pointed orange
Peach Habanero x Trinidad Scorpion
Scotch Bonnet, Peach MA

Brown Hab Level
Scotch Bonnet, Chocolate
Scotch Bonnet, Elysium Oxide
Yaki Rust

White Hab Level
7 Pot White
Lil Skaggnasty White (Tepin x Giant White Habanero)

Baccatums, Annuums & Others
Aji Fantasy
Aji Jobito
Aji Pineapple
Aji Queen Laurie
Aji Teapot, Orange
Aleppo
Ancient Sweet
Bell, Lilac
Bell, Orange
Bell, Yellow
Bishop's Hat
Black Coban
Buena Mulata
Cabai Burung
Centenial
Chiltepin x Reaper
Dilley St. Tamwork
Dulcetta, Orange
Explosive Ember
Filius Blue
Fish
Golden Treasure
Jalapeno, Biker Billy
Jalepeno, Titan
Manzano, Caballo Yellow
Pepperoncini, Stavros
Rainforest
Rocoto, Pineapple
Sabah White frutescens
Shishito
Sugar Rush, Peach
Sukari
Wiri Wiri

I'll add a few, I'm sure but I'm pretty content with what I've started. I'm always interested in dark plants, yellow pods and superhots crossed with small pods so my eyes are still open for a few more.

Here are some I've started.

I spent most of today working on this greenhouse with my dad. Almost done. 10'x16' & about 8' tall. I'm pretty pleased with the way it's coming out.

Where did you get your pink tiger seeds?

Ozzy2001 · Jan 6, 2016

Coach you have nothing to be ashamed of from last year. You had some great looking pods! Looks like a great list this year too. Best of luck on this season!

can't wait to see the progress on the green house too! Someday I may build one too.

coachspencerxc · Jan 6, 2016

Ozzy2001 said:
Coach you have nothing to be ashamed of from last year. You had some great looking pods! Looks like a great list this year too. Best of luck on this season!

can't wait to see the progress on the green house too! Someday I may build one too.

Maybe not in the end- or really from February on, things fell into place, but in December 2014, I had T8 lights 10" from seedlings & had them in standing water most of the time & wondered why my plants were pale and withering.

SvtCobra said:
Where did you get your pink tiger seeds?

Facebook friend gave me 6. I started 4 & those are one of the very few that have not sprouted 3 weeks later.

Ozzy2001 · Jan 6, 2016

Well, if you kept doing those bad things then I would be embarrassed.

SvtCobra · Jan 6, 2016

coachspencerxc said:
Maybe not in the end- or really from February on, things fell into place, but in December 2014, I had T8 lights 10" from seedlings & had them in standing water most of the time & wondered why my plants were pale and withering.

Facebook friend gave me 6. I started 4 & those are one of the very few that have not sprouted 3 weeks later.

What is the coloring supposed to be on the ones you are crowing?

coachspencerxc · Jan 25, 2016

After a long struggle with aphids since I brought them inside, my 4 overwintered plants (Bad Brains, Yellow Brain Strain, Reaper & 7 Pot White) have been banished to the mostly melted snow. RIP.

I'm struggling a little with my lighting. What worked last year (T8s & compact fluorescents) is giving my guys a sunburn... even at distances that seem further away than last year. Nothing severe but definitely some purple tinges that shouldn't be there. I'll work it out.

I need to update the list with a few more varieties I just HAD to start last week. Done adding though. Planted my annuums Saturday.

Genetikx · Jan 25, 2016

Sorry to hear about the ow's, you had some of the best yellow brain strains I saw last year. As long as you kept the genetics and are growing them out this year, no big deal. Ow can be a little over rated in my opinion, admittedly I like to do a few myself. Mostly because it's nice to see big plants in the winter.

I'm also sure you'll work out the lighting situation. Keep us posted!

OCD Chilehead · Jan 26, 2016

Awesome list Coach. I see your not holding back this year. I would say last year was a huge success for you. You took on a huge grow and learned a lot. Can't wait to see how your grow goes this year. I would wish you luck this year, but I think you've got it covered. I wish you luck anyways Coach.

coachspencerxc · Jan 27, 2016

Genetikx said:
Sorry to hear about the ow's, you had some of the best yellow brain strains I saw last year. As long as you kept the genetics and are growing them out this year, no big deal. Ow can be a little over rated in my opinion, admittedly I like to do a few myself. Mostly because it's nice to see big plants in the winter.

I'm also sure you'll work out the lighting situation. Keep us posted!

Thanks. Too kind. I was very pleased with how the YBS turned out. Got 'em coming from seeds again so we'll see.

OCD Chilehead said:
Awesome list Coach. I see your not holding back this year. I would say last year was a huge success for you. You took on a huge grow and learned a lot. Can't wait to see how your grow goes this year. I would wish you luck this year, but I think you've got it covered. I wish you luck anyways Coach.

Luck is always needed & I think I had a lot of it last year. Thanks!

coachspencerxc · Jan 31, 2016

I've got 5 trays going now. Most of the plants in 2 of the trays (the oldest plants) look like this. Yellow & losing leaves. Bummed. I don't think I've been watering them too much. I've watered about twice a week and have waited until they get a little wilty lately. I haven't given them any nutrition? Time to try it, I think. Any other ideas? Hopefully, they're salvageable. Ugh.

KiNGDeNNiZ · Feb 1, 2016

Wow..just a few right. . Things look great. I saved an image.of your hoop house for my own use when I get my own house.... happy growing and good luck

Lovepeppers · Feb 1, 2016

Looks good coach, I would personally give them a 1/4 strength nutrition once the soil dries out again.

coachspencerxc · Feb 1, 2016

KiNGDeNNiZ said:
Wow..just a few right. . Things look great. I saved an image.of your hoop house for my own use when I get my own house.... happy growing and good luck

Thanks. Been busy & we've had some bad weather. I'm almost finished with it. I'll post pictures when I'm done.

coachspencerxc · Apr 5, 2016

I've been absent from THP for a couple of months aside from some lurking. It's amazing how bummed out aphids will make a person. I came back from a 4 day trip out of town & they were somehow still wading in the water I gave them when I left (mystery as to why- hasn't happened since), the dirt was moldy & there were tons of aphids on all plants! When I left, there was a minor aphid problem that I thought I'd done an OK job of handling. The past month has been a struggle dealing with them, trying to keep ladybugs happy, and shuffling plants from inside to a new greenhouse (& figuring out the major temperature swings with it) a few times a week.

I'm happy to report that things are going much better now & I'll be planting some out on Sunday! Got about 200 plants. Lot of varieties I'm excited about. Was disappointed in the germination rates this year (not sure what my problem was) & then the aphids attacked the tiniest seedlings & wiped out a few choice ones I didn't have more seeds of. Early germination was OK but my second & third round of seeds planted was only 40-50%.

Plants are smaller than they were this year at this time but some of that was by design. Was being overrun by 12-18" plants indoors last year.

Ready to get going!

coachspencerxc · Apr 5, 2016

About 2/3 of the peppers & some other junk. I was able to find what would've been about $600 of pavers for free. Salvaged. Business put them down, didn't like them & took them out a few months later.

Lighting up the backyard. Only have about 1/4 of the lights outside. Rest are still with plants inside.

Seattle Blue Wooly Mammoth Tomato. Seeds from Fiogga.

KiNGDeNNiZ · Apr 5, 2016

Things look great. Ya. Aphids suck...and to be indoors...man... great looking green house...don't stop

Sawyer · Apr 5, 2016

Nice score on the pavers. Too bad about losing some varieties. If I have anything you're looking for, send me a PM.

Never heard of the Seattle Blue Wooly Mammoth Tomato. Does it stay that fuzzy as it grows?

coachspencerxc · Apr 5, 2016

Sawyer said:
Nice score on the pavers. Too bad about losing some varieties. If I have anything you're looking for, send me a PM.

Never heard of the Seattle Blue Wooly Mammoth Tomato. Does it stay that fuzzy as it grows?

I hope so. It's nice & fuzzy so far.

I have no shortage of plants or varieties. I shouldn't complain. It'll be good. I've got the Arkansas Peach going strong. ...well semi-strong. 4-6" tall.

Sawyer · Apr 5, 2016

Cool. I hope it stays "peach" for you.