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Devv-2018-Loving life in the dirt

Here we go again! ;)
 
This year will be a mix of in the dirt and container growing. Mostly in the dirt. I have some OW's going, 5 are cut back, 6 are pubes that still spend time outdoors as the weather allows. I have pH issues in the dirt, working on that, and hoping for some better results this season. One thing the wife and I decided is to NOT grow into the fall again. I was pulling plants the same weekend I started my seeds. I'm using 4 2 bulb T8's with 6,500K bulbs, and 1 4 bulb T5 with I believe 6,500K bulbs.
 
So here's the list:
 
Planted 12-3-17

~Aji Amarillo
~Aji Dulce
~Scotchbrain
~Scotchbrain-Morugawelder
~P. Dreadie's-Windchicken
~BOC-Windchicken
 JA Habs
~Aji Oro
~pdn-bonda w PaulG
~pdn-bonda p PaulG
~pumpkin bb6-Morugawelder
~pumpkin bubblegum Bhuter
~orangegum tigermamp Bhuter
~7-pot cinder Bhuter
~pimente-neyde Bhuter
~Big Black mama-OCD Chilihead
~Brainstrain-Reaper OCD Chilihead
 
Planted 12-30-2017
 
~Jalapeno-Zapotec, Orange, Farmers.
~Poblano
~Bell-Yellow, Red.
~padrons
Hot Hatch
~Ancho
~Antep Aci Dolma
~Big Jim
~Anaheim
~Large Orange Thai
~Gochu-Stickman
~Aji Limo Rojo
Jimmy Nardello
 
Planted 1-1-2018
 
~Yellow Brainstrain- Pepperguru
 
The ~ indicates we have lift off.
 
I planted extra early to beat the heat, hoping for pods before the temps go crazy. I may have to buy more lights...LOL
 
Pics sometime tomorrow ;)
 
 
 
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Here's a comparison from a month ago:
 
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Proof the soil amendments are working :dance:  See Stickman's glog for the process; he enlightened me just in time ;)
 
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A few early pulls. LB scanned the garden for anything that she could pick.
 
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Wind beaten Scotchbrain setting pods! So far this and the P. Dreadie are my go to pods. This latest windy assed cold front, I moved them into a location where they didn't get the crap beat out of them.
I lost a P. Dreadie this week, it was snapped off at dirt level. I'm guessing the dogs chased a squirrel up the bench they sit on.
 
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Orangegum Tigermamp seeds from Adam-bhuter
 
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Some color coming on? Aji Limo Rojo
 
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Brainstrain Reaper Seeds from Chuck, getting really nasty looking!
 
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Paul's via Tristan's Purple PDN-Bonda.
 
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Here's a pod from the "white" looking more PDN-ish ;)
 
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BBM, looking like it's going to color here. Seeds from Chuck. Where are you this season Chuck? We always live for your grow!
 
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Waiting a bit longer for this Big Jim to fatten up. Trying to keep the pod from bottom rotting....
 
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Full shot of the PDN/Bonda white.
 
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Two Aji Amarillo's, one pod shown...a few are on the plants...
 
 
 
 
Bhuter said:
Absolutely amazing results, Scott! Holy moly, they're big! BBM are looking spot-on! Great looking PDN x Bonda plants. I think I saw that you started a Pimenta de Neyde this year. How is that one doing? Awesome job!
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Thanks Adam!
 
Yes, I have a PDN going. It's rather tall and has some pods. I just never seem to get a post in with everything. I shared one with my son who is thrilled with the plants vigor.
 
 
Scott,

All looks amazing!! Love the 1 month comparison shots. I’m gonna work the soil tomorrow in preparation for plant out which won’t be for another few weeks.. the weather is ridiculous here - 70s the past two days and then today in the 40s. Idk what’s going on.

Really excited for your Big Jims - I’m so curious to see how they come out/taste! Cook any chile rellenos with those poblanos?

Also how’s the rainwater tank working out?


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fcaruana said:
Scott,

All looks amazing!! Love the 1 month comparison shots. I’m gonna work the soil tomorrow in preparation for plant out which won’t be for another few weeks.. the weather is ridiculous here - 70s the past two days and then today in the 40s. Idk what’s going on.

Really excited for your Big Jims - I’m so curious to see how they come out/taste! Cook any chile rellenos with those poblanos?

Also how’s the rainwater tank working out?


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Thanks Frankie!
 
Yes! We use the Pobs and the Big Jim's (hatch peppers) to make the Chile Relleno's. Here's the recipe: http://www.devtex.net/recipe.html a few others in there too :shh:
 
Been using the rainwater tank, the pressure is good. So far about 200-250 gallons used out of 900. We're short on rain this spring as usual. I'm glad I made the decision to get it! I always have he well water as a last choice.
 

 
 
Chewi said:
Scott you must be down by Houston or something! I think that's where zone 9 starts. Anyway, you gotta get some more mater pics up in here bud!!!!
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Actually a bit South of Houston. I'm 35 miles Southwest of San Antonio; on the fringe of where it starts to get desert-like. I lived in the Houston area; liking it here much better. The humidity is way lower.
 
I'll get the mater pics up soon, plenty have been setting ;)
 
 
You have peppers.. like, actual peppers, on plants... We still have ... frost. :(
 
I was getting some equipment ready at the farm today and it was BITING cold. Wind was gusting 40+ mph and it was in the lower 30's this morning. Nasty, nasty, NASTY.
 
I might as well just build more buildings and grow everything indoors. I don't think winter is ever going to end up here!
 
Plants look very healthy, man. Those are doing fantastic. Love the 1 month comparison shots!
 
 
Those Aji Limo pods will initially turn a very dark purple, then go through a bunch of color changes to finally end up turning a dark red. It is possible for them to end up as yellow for the final color, but that is pretty rare, based on my experience. The only person I know that happened to is Tcten. Aji Limo sold commercially in Peru is primarily red, but a bag bought at an international market imported from Peru, will usually have a few yellow pods in it.
 
Thegreenchilemonster said:
Those Aji Limo pods will initially turn a very dark purple, then go through a bunch of color changes to finally end up turning a dark red. It is possible for them to end up as yellow for the final color, but that is pretty rare, based on my experience. The only person I know that happened to is Tcten. Aji Limo sold commercially in Peru is primarily red, but a bag bought at an international market imported from Peru, will usually have a few yellow pods in it.
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Dale, Mine were starting out the purple, but out of 3 plants only one wound up red. The seeds were stowaways with a pack of Peruvian-sourced Aji Amarillo seed from PaulG. These were the most popular peppers out of my garden to my friends and family, They were excellent, the powder continues to be!
 
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Scott, so impressive! Looks like you finally cloned my black-muck primordial ooze!!
 
Chewi said:
Yeah, I remember now. You are 300 miles south of me. I'd probably like that lower humidity too!
Looking forward to the maters bud! :cheers:
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Can't beat the low humidity ;)  But I do miss the rain. The garden has been rained on just once during a three day rain event just before Easter, and that was after 3-4 weeks since the last time. May always scares me as it's the storm month down here. Hoping we don't see any crazy weather. It's been a crazy week down here. I'll get some pics up tomorrow or Sunday for sure! Lots of maters on the vine!
 
 
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