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Compmodder26's 2012 Grow Log - New Video Update

So I just finalized my grow list for 2012, aka my first attempt at growing peppers. I'm starting out relatively small for my first time, although it has been tough trying to narrow them down thanks to Jamie (romy6) and his extreme generosity. But at any rate here is what I plan to grow:

Red Bhut Jolokia - 1
7 Pot Jonah - 1
Naga Morich - 2
Brain Strain - 2
TS Butch T - 2
Chocolate Bhut Jolokia - 1
Yellow Fatalii - 1

So that's a total of 10 plants and 7 varieties. I'll be starting at the first of the year.

Wish me luck!

Edit: Hehe, I just posted this and I'm already changing it up. I decided that since I'm growing 2 naga morich, they are supposed to be similar to bhuts so I dropped 1 red bhut and added 1 7 pot jonah
 
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Hmm, so I thought I would see how the plants did outside in the morning. When I put them out the temperature was 43 degrees. I went to check on them a couple of hours later and they were all bent over away from the direction of the wind, with the most noticeable being the Butch T. I've had them back inside under the lights for about an hour now and they still haven't straightened up. Do you think they just need more time, or have I done something terrible to them?

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stc3248 said:
The damage is permanent....you're gonna have to start over.

Nah...they'll straighten up. May take a bit.
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When I read the first line I was like: :mope: :tear:

Then I read the second line and was like: :P

So do you think I should still try to put them out in the cold to toughen them up or should I just make a rule to always bring them in when it's below 50?
 
Your plants look great, really healthy and green!
I followed your example and got a few 7-gal root pouches
to try this season (the gray 3-4 year ones.) I hope they work
as well for me as they seem to work for you!

Have fun getting your family outside and in the ground!

I don't want to be a curmudgeon, but in our area Morning Glories
are invasive in spades. I second Andy's comment about keeping
them under control; I've seen them climb 20' up a tree or house.
The vines are really weak, so it's very difficult to remove. I'd never
put one in the ground here, maybe your area is okay for them. Here
they come back year after year.

Any way it might be worth putting in a big (or little!) pot for the enjoyment
of your daughter. They are pretty, and I like the flowers, just not the hassle!
 
Yeah, the temps won't necessarily hurt them it just may slow them down a little bit. If you keep them near the house the temps will stay a bit warmer for you and offer a little protection from the wind while they toughen up!
 
PaulG said:
Your plants look great, really healthy and green!
I followed your example and got a few 7-gal root pouches
to try this season (the gray 3-4 year ones.) I hope they work
as well for me as they seem to work for you!

Have fun getting your family outside and in the ground!

I don't want to be a curmudgeon, but in our area Morning Glories
are invasive in spades. I second Andy's comment about keeping
them under control; I've seen them climb 20' up a tree or house.
The vines are really weak, so it's very difficult to remove. I'd never
put one in the ground here, maybe your area is okay for them. Here
they come back year after year.

Any way it might be worth putting in a big (or little!) pot for the enjoyment
of your daughter. They are pretty, and I like the flowers, just not the hassle!
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Thanks Paul. I'm liking the root pouches so far. But I would have to say the biggest reason for the deep green foliage is the Happy Frog Potting soil. But they don't lie when they say that the roots won't circle. When I potted up my most recent pot ups, they had a VERY dense root structure but zero circling.

Yeah I've read similar accounts about the morning glories. Our fence is pretty bare right now, so I'm thinking if they can fill up the fence with pretty flowers, then so be it.

stc3248 said:
Yeah, the temps won't necessarily hurt them it just may slow them down a little bit. If you keep them near the house the temps will stay a bit warmer for you and offer a little protection from the wind while they toughen up!
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I'm okay with them slowing down for a week or two. I really just need them to get hardened off so I can put the biggest three in 5 gallon pouches. I really don't want to have to move the 5 gallon pouches around a lot if I don't have to. I mentioned it before, but I think the reason the Bhut and the Jonah are putting off so many buds is that they have filled up their current home. So in an effort to get them to stop budding and concentrate on growing, I'll need to get them in bigger pouches. And now I've noticed three buds on the Butch T.
 
compmodder26 said:
Thanks Paul. I'm liking the root pouches so far. But I would have to say the biggest reason for the deep green foliage is the Happy Frog Potting soil. But they don't lie when they say that the roots won't circle. When I potted up my most recent pot ups, they had a VERY dense root structure but zero circling. That's a bonus! I'm really excited to try them out.

Yeah I've read similar accounts about the morning glories. Our fence is pretty bare right now, so I'm thinking if they can fill up the fence with pretty flowers, then so be it. You are right, you should do what makes you happy and that will provide enjoyment for your daughter and family. It should make your fence really beautiful, and your daughter really proud! It there's no tall stuff around the fence, that will save you some headaches!
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Good grief, I just checked my Bell and Banana plants and every one (except for the youngest one that only has one set of leaves), has a big fat bud right on the top of it. These things are only in 1 pint root pouches. I'm beginning to wonder if it's the potting mix? Or perhaps they are due to be potted up too. The smallest one is 4 inches tall and the largest is 6 inches. The roots do feel like they're filling in really tight in the pouch. Dunno, I was only planning on potting up 2 (the ones that I will give to my parents). The other two were supposed to go in the raised bed along with the baby one when it is ready. Still don't want to do that though as we still have potential for freezing over night. Guess I will be pinching buds until then.
 
That's pretty good - how long since sprouting?
I hated pinching buds on the grow table. Now
that the plants are out in the gh they can go for it!

Good luck avoiding another freeze!
 
Quick question guys, I've had my plants outside for 48 hours straight. I noticed yesterday some burning on the leaves of all of them. For most plants, it's not significant and on a few leaves. The Yellow 7 Pot has the worst of it on two leaves. Judging by the pictures, should I just keep pressing on and just give them "tough love", or should I back off on the direct sunlight? The good news is the youngest growth doesn't seem to be affected. In my mind, I want to just keep pressing foward and if I lose a few leaves then so be it. I just want to be sure that I won't be doing too much damage that they will take forever to recover from.

These first two pics are from the 7 Pot Jonah and this is the worst that it has:
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This is the worst leaf on the Butch T:
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Here's the Yellow 7 Pot, it has couple of leaves like this:
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Bhut Jolokia. It has a fair amount of leaves that are burnt and curling at the tips. However, since it has a TON of leaves on it, it seems to still be healthy overall:
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Whatcha think?
 
There's nothing you can do about those burnt leaves, it can happen. They will aventually fall off. I'd leave the plants out providing your temps aren't hitting in the 40's.
The new growth will adjust to the sun. Your plants will be fine and now that they're out the sunlight will penetrate into the plant canopy and stimulate inner growth.
A little wind and rain can't hurt. Alot of both can be damaging. It's always a day to day observation early in the season........and then some

Greg
 
PIC 1 said:
There's nothing you can do about those burnt leaves, it can happen. They will aventually fall off. I'd leave the plants out providing your temps aren't hitting in the 40's.
The new growth will adjust to the sun. Your plants will be fine and now that they're out the sunlight will penetrate into the plant canopy and stimulate inner growth.
A little wind and rain can't hurt. Alot of both can be damaging. It's always a day to day observation early in the season........and then some

Greg
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Thanks Greg. Just what I was thinking! However, I had left them out the past couple of nights when the lows hit the mid 40's. Perhaps I shouldn't do that.
 
The 40'S shouldn't set back an established plant, but several nights combined with a whipping breeze can send a young plant into shock. Keep an eye on the new growth and the soil temp. Whwn in dought cover them or bring them into a shed or the garage.

Greg
 
i think you are going the correct direction by moving everything outside
it may pay to provide a little shading for the yellow for a few days

burlap may work well for shade screen
i have used white plastinc potting soil bags for shade before

run what you brung

;)

\good growing
 
PIC 1 said:
The 40'S shouldn't set back an established plant, but several nights combined with a whipping breeze can send a young plant into shock. Keep an eye on the new growth and the soil temp. Whwn in dought cover them or bring them into a shed or the garage.

Greg
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I believe I shocked my bhut and my butch t. All day yesterday they drooped even though the soil was still moist. The leaves didn't feel wilted (thin and limp). But every single one was drooping. I kept both of them indoors yesterday in the grow box. Thankfully, both bounced back by the morning and all leaves are standing up nicely. I think I gave the bhut a double wammy shock because I potted it up to a 5 gallon root pouch yesterday too. Looking at it today, I think more damage was done to the leaves than I thought previously. The majority of them are curling up and don't have a sheen to them. I've examined for pests and couldn't find any. So I'm thinking a combo of sunburn and cold shock.

I've made the decision that I will leave the bhut in the growbox until the beginning of May. Then I will attempt to harden it off again.
 
Part of the shock may occur when transplanting. When planting out or transplanting I'll do it towards the end of the day. It's a double whammy to mess with the roots and then bake them in the sun. Alot of times I'll plant up the containers in the garage and let them sit overnight, then gradually introduce them to the outdoor light. You can also wait for a series of overcast days to acclimate the plants to the light.
Even indoors when I clone or pot up the containers, I purposely let them miss a light cycle. Stress on small plants can be shocking also.
If you have a shady area outdoors, you could leave your plants there for a few days. Once they start to stretch for the light then they're ready for some direct sunlight.....but moderate at most.
I've never seen a sun burnt plant that wouldn't bounce back, Just be careful with the night time temps.

Greg
 
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