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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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Devv said:
 
Early Girl, which kills it here. A short season mater. Been growing it for years after many trials to figure out what does best here. Amish Paste, an heirloom. I started some late last season from seeds Eric sent and they did pretty good despite the late start (30 days). So I'm trying them again. Roma's and San Marzano haven't done well for us in the past. Roma's are hell with BER, the San Marzano's just didn't like the heat here.
 
Box Car Willy, free seeds, so I planted 6 to test. Also 2 of a Grape variety, of which I can't remember.
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So what's the best tasting tomato in your opinion (or anyone else)? I've heard some people say celebrity is awesome, never grown them though. The soon to be wifey loves tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, shes already asking me when I'm going to start her tomatoes, haha.
 
U)<now said:
So what's the best tasting tomato in your opinion (or anyone else)? I've heard some people say celebrity is awesome, never grown them though. The soon to be wifey loves tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, shes already asking me when I'm going to start her tomatoes, haha.
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We grew the Celebrity for years, it grew well here and the taste was great. But here they were prone to cat facing, large cracks on the top. The Early Girl is our number one choice after 35 years of growing tomatoes here in the deep South. I start Tom's January 15th and they hit the dirt March 1st if the 10 day forecast says so ;)
 
 
U)<now said:
So what's the best tasting tomato in your opinion (or anyone else)? I've heard some people say celebrity is awesome, never grown them though. The soon to be wifey loves tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, shes already asking me when I'm going to start her tomatoes, haha.
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Pink brandywine....flavor and size are to die for..one slice covers a whole piece of normal sandwich bread or large burger bun.

Very meaty and juicy tomato.
 
Masher said:
Pink brandywine....flavor and size are to die for..one slice covers a whole piece of normal sandwich bread or large burger bun.

Very meaty and juicy tomato.
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Note taken, and thanks!
 
I'll have to try that as a second crop started in July to take advantage of the cooler growing in the fall.
 
Devv said:
 
Early Girl, which kills it here. A short season mater. Been growing it for years after many trials to figure out what does best here. Amish Paste, an heirloom. I started some late last season from seeds Eric sent and they did pretty good despite the late start (30 days). So I'm trying them again. Roma's and San Marzano haven't done well for us in the past. Roma's are hell with BER, the San Marzano's just didn't like the heat here.
 
Box Car Willy, free seeds, so I planted 6 to test. Also 2 of a Grape variety, of which I can't remember.
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Early season ones for in Mancos were siberian types.  They kill it in cold short season climates.  Always had ber with roma and san marzano.  
 
My soil has a crazy high Ph, and plenty of calcium, but it's unavailable for the plants. Due to that lockout, I use calmag. 1 tsp per gallon of water, applied with a watering can (foliar application) twice a week, makes a world of difference for me here in the deep south. I still won't grow the Roma's or San Marzano's, just not worth it in my garden.
 
You have to find what works where you live. ;)
 
I have to read up on Blue Planet ;)
 
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Zapotec Jalapeno's. I have 8 of these, 2 Farmers Market's, and 2 Orange. Jalapeno peppers are the number one that gets used here. LB wants to powder a bunch for cooking and peanut brittle.
 
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Forking and flowering already. I pinched the flower, and it hurt...LOL
 
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Pumpkin BBG branching out...
 
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P. Dreadie's have that lettuce look going on..
 
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Another forking and flowering plant that I pinched..
 
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7 Pot Cinder. This plant is branching well too.
 
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Yellow Brain Strain.
 
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Paul's seeds, Trippa's PDN x Bonda crosses.
 
A really nasty day for the deep South 33° at lunch time. I'm ready for some spring weather ;)
 
I wanted to grow that pumpkin bbg, that and a Tabasco bbg cross were two I didn't aquire this year. Your plants are looking super healthy, especially those pdn x bondas.
 
Our Amish Paste tomatoes have some very healthy complexions, little to no cracking, though they'll split like any tomato if they get too much water.
 
Scott, please send me that peanut brittle recipe, or kindly direct me to it. I've heard a lot of things, but never peanut brittle and jalapeno together in one sentence....
 
 
 
 
 
 
And jeez guy, slow down a little bit! I have two weeks before I even drop a seed! Didn't that weather I sent you last month teach you anything?
 
TrentL said:
Those look awesome. I really like that PDN x Bonda cross. 
 
What size pots are those in?
 
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Thanks Trent!
 
Those are #1 pots, like 3 quarts? I've had them for several years, bought them @ http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/
 
I've purchased pots elsewhere and theirs are a good quality compared to some others sold on the net.
 
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