Devv's 2015 - 16, Life is good!

Well here we go again!
 
I just got finished planting seeds for 70 plants. Scaling back a bit this year; last year was a lot of work! That and I have to do more than garden this season
 
My apologies as I can't remember shit where I got all the seeds from. Some were harvested from pods some I saved, and some were sent to me. I can say this 99% originated from the most generous THP members!
 
Without further ado, here's the 2015 list:
 
Red 7 Pot Lava: Mikey
Black Thai        : Mikey
Yellow Jonah  : Mikey
Jack’s Choc Superhot: Mikey
Red Bhutlah   : Mikey
Tepin x Lemmon drop
Pimenta Lisa : Stefan
Brazilian Starfish
Bell
Poblano
Billy Biker
Jalapeno
Jimmy Nardello
Bishops Crown
Sweet Hungarian Paprika
Bahamian Goat
Urfa Biber
Jelly Bean White Hab
Jigsaw
Nagabrain F4
Numex Jalamundo
Cream Fatalii
Isabella Island Hab: Jim
Cherry Bomb: Jim
Moa
Kurt’s
JA Habs
White Bhut
Anaheim
Jigsaw
Burgundy
Ma Wiri wiri: Jim
Pepperdew: Jim
Pimenta De Padron: Jim
Wild tepin: Jim
Jigsaw
Six secrets from Stefan
Orange Primo: Mikey
Choc Bhutlah
Scotch Bonnet x Indian Red
Red Lava: Mikey
White Hab
Naga King: Rick
BOC: Rick
 
I leaned more towards peppers my wife can eat. After all she helped me quite a bit, I might as well grow some for her
 
Last season was a challenge regarding what was what. I eventually figured them out, but was not happy with the confusion. And yeah, I'm easily confused.
 
Here's a pic of the 70 starters:
 

 
Trying something different, the Jiffy's are numbered and will be entered into a spreadsheet. As they pop, they will go into the solo cups with permanent marker to label them.
 
This year I'm starting things in the converted hunting room (man cave?). LB wanted the extra bedroom back   The room is part of the shop; 24x8 and insulated. It's been rather nasty for the last 4 or 5 days, damp and temps below 52°, but it was 68° in there a few minutes ago. Also I'm trying a heating mat to help with germination, which was abysmal IMHO last year.
 
Anyone who knows how I fly, knows I like to grow in the dirt. I have a few in containers from last season, but they just don't do as well.
 
I put a ton (literally) of work into the soil since the start of last season.
 
I feel soil preparation is the key to success:
 

 

 
I tilled in over 24 yards of RCW and 10 yards of shredded leaves after pulling the plants in the fall.
 

 
I then planted Crimson Clover and Rye as a cover crop, this pic is from 2 weeks ago..
 

 
The area I planted the cover crop in is 2,300 to 2,500 square feet. Half is framed for sunshade. A must in the 100% summer sun the garden gets. There's some Comfrey of the left
 

 

 
Dec. 6th I tilled in the whole shootin' match. I waited too long. But I do like it when it darkens up. This is what it looks like after 2 2" deep passes. If you wait too long the roots form a sod, this makes for a bad day of tilling. I got this far and decided to call it. Shiner time!

Once I'm sure most is dead and wont come back when I water crop 2 goes in.
 

 
On 12-10

The grass on top has dried, and rain is forecast through Sunday (yeah right), so I tilled again. It brought up the grass from below and now the garden looks like last Sunday. I went a couple of notches deeper this time to break up more of the roots. I spread rye seed and watered for 45 minutes. It should come up quickly as the weather is warm for a week or more. 50's-70's.
 

 
This is the garden today, the second cover crop is just coming up. And I have to prep an area for onions, which hit the dirt January 15th. The rest gets tilled in at the end of the month.
 
I fly out of here tomorrow afternoon, and won't be back until a week from now. So I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
 

 

[Devv]

"Scott's more important than the garden"
 
Dude, that's just a tad selfish.
 

 Ah, but no garden if no Scott   I just need to listen to my body a little ( a lot ) bit better. I go for a full checkup in 3 weeks...but dang I hate going!
 

Got ya some monsters growing Scotty 
 
Oh and if you want I can send ya some more large orange thai seeds just drop me a pm . 

 
Thanks Jamie!
 
Kevin already has some on the way. Then it's catch-up time!
 

Great photo of the MoA ... some really healthy plants ... would be a pleasure to end up in your dirt judging by that picture of your garden

 
Thanks!
 

Good luck for the plant out dude.
I wish summer would hurry up here! Although I'm not sure rain most days counts as summer! The uk is great!

 
Thanks Paul!
 
The garden was dry enough to turn the soil in the pepper patch today, make some rows, and get started. I got 7 in the dirt before the wife came home. Somehow I feel space is going to be an issue...normal!

 

[twilliams386]

Good to hear plant out has begun! I'm loving this weather we're having this week. Even got my first rounders and tomatoes out catching some rays. Slowly inching them back towards their new home in the full sun, they're improving every day!

 

[PaulS]

 Ah, but no garden if no Scott   I just need to listen to my body a little ( a lot ) bit better. I go for a full checkup in 3 weeks...but dang I hate going!
 
 
Thanks Jamie!
 
Kevin already has some on the way. Then it's catch-up time!
 
 
Thanks!
 
 
Thanks Paul!
 
The garden was dry enough to turn the soil in the pepper patch today, make some rows, and get started. I got 7 in the dirt before the wife came home. Somehow I feel space is going to be an issue...normal!

Thats crazy! It looks like you have loads of space. I guess we all have the same problem

 

[Devv]

Good to hear plant out has begun! I'm loving this weather we're having this week. Even got my first rounders and tomatoes out catching some rays. Slowly inching them back towards their new home in the full sun, they're improving every day!

 
The peppers are the last to go in. But I'm wondering why you haven't planted Tomatoes yet? Mine hit the garden about 3 weeks ago. As long as the 10 day forecast looks good the first weekend of March is when I put them in dirt. They're much hardier than the peppers. I really don't worry about a frost, just get up at 4AM and turn the sprinklers on
 

Thats crazy! It looks like you have loads of space. I guess we all have the same problem

 
This is the first year I'm adhering to my plan to space things properly. Last year for example I planted the chinense in rows 4' apart , plants 3 feet apart. It was an absolute jungle, they all grew together and management was just crazy. This year I added a foot between rows and plants. This wastes space but it should be much easier to manage   The other issue is the limit I have on sunshade. I have 1,200 sq feet. There will be some space in full sun that's not planted.
 
The garden has Potatoes, Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Cukes, and a couple of Melon plants. Garlic, Strawberries, Asparagus, Cabbage, Carrots, and multiplying Onions in the raised beds. We strive to grow for the year. We get close if everything keeps well

 

[ronniedeb]

Great to hear you're planting out, even if I'm a little jealous! Best of luck with it!

 

[Pulpiteer]

Getting stuff in the dirt - good deal! I bet the peppers will do great when you get them out there after all the work you've done with the soil

 

[PaulG]

+1 #325.  Jealousy is a lousy feeling  
 
Good for you, Scotty!

 

[meatfreak]

Already stuff in the fresh soil, great job, Scott. Looking forward to some new pics

 

[PaulS]

 
The peppers are the last to go in. But I'm wondering why you haven't planted Tomatoes yet? Mine hit the garden about 3 weeks ago. As long as the 10 day forecast looks good the first weekend of March is when I put them in dirt. They're much hardier than the peppers. I really don't worry about a frost, just get up at 4AM and turn the sprinklers on
 
 
This is the first year I'm adhering to my plan to space things properly. Last year for example I planted the chinense in rows 4' apart , plants 3 feet apart. It was an absolute jungle, they all grew together and management was just crazy. This year I added a foot between rows and plants. This wastes space but it should be much easier to manage   The other issue is the limit I have on sunshade. I have 1,200 sq feet. There will be some space in full sun that's not planted.
 
The garden has Potatoes, Onions, Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Cukes, and a couple of Melon plants. Garlic, Strawberries, Asparagus, Cabbage, Carrots, and multiplying Onions in the raised beds. We strive to grow for the year. We get close if everything keeps well

 
It sounds like you have things really organised, a great list of fruit/veg too good job dude!

 

[Devv]

Great to hear you're planting out, even if I'm a little jealous! Best of luck with it!

 
Thanks Ronan!
 
I'm hoping to complete the plant out tomorrow. Today I stayed inside after work, Oak Pollen is above 31,000 ppm. And I need to breathe   So I'm in chill mode...
 

Getting stuff in the dirt - good deal! I bet the peppers will do great when you get them out there after all the work you've done with the soil

 
Thanks Andy!
 
It's warmed up nicely and they should really take off now!
 

+1 #325.  Jealousy is a lousy feeling  
 
Good for you, Scotty!

 
Thanks Paul!
 
'Yall remember, I'm usually done in late June early July...unless I water them until October, which makes for really long season!
 

Already stuff in the fresh soil, great job, Scott. Looking forward to some new pics

 
Thanks Stefan!
 
Hopefully tomorrow. The goal is to get out there at sunup and get it done!
 

 
It sounds like you have things really organised, a great list of fruit/veg too good job dude!

 
Thanks Paul!
 
Been doing this since 1982, that's 33 years (getting old). I think I have it down

 

[Plantguy76]

Planting out in the dirt Scott your plants are really going to take off now!
Scott with your green thumb skills your going to have a great season!
Your plants are already well on there way so there going to have that jump a plus for sure!
Best of luck Scott!

 

[Roguejim]

Any luck with the Cherry Bombs germinating, Scott?

 

[stickman]

It'll be interesting to see if the chiles you plant with the new spacing fill the available growing area... I remember George Carlin saying that your stuff expands to fill any empty space in your home. I wonder if peppers do the same...

 

[Sawyer]

Been doing this since 1982, that's 33 years (getting old). I think I have it down

 
That's the same year I moved to Fayetteville. 
 
 

... I remember George Carlin saying that your stuff expands to fill any empty space in your home...

 
Well, that explains a lot.

 

[Devv]

Hi All,
 
I'll respond soon. I was taken to the hospital Sunday so they could treat me intravenously, and just got home today (Thursday). So I've had my butt handed to me via this infection. I was told to rest, this time I'll listen.
 
Thanks for stopping by,
 
Scott

 

[stickman]

Hi All,
 
I'll respond soon. I was taken to the hospital Sunday so they could treat me intravenously, and just got home today (Thursday). So I've had my butt handed to me via this infection. I was told to rest, this time I'll listen.
 
Thanks for stopping by,
 
Scott

 
Shoot... definitely un-like that!   Get well soon Scott, we're pullin' for ya here.

 

[TrentL]

Hi All,
 
I'll respond soon. I was taken to the hospital Sunday so they could treat me intravenously, and just got home today (Thursday). So I've had my butt handed to me via this infection. I was told to rest, this time I'll listen.
 
Thanks for stopping by,
 
Scott

 
Damn dude. Take it easy!!
 
I went in to the dentist with tooth pain on my upper molars last week, and 60 seconds in to the visit he says "you don't have any tooth problems, you have a bad sinus infection."
 
So the dentist wrote me a prescription for 2000mg of penicillin per day (500mg 4x). Just finished them last night.
 
Feel WORLDS better now.

 

[tctenten]

Feel better Scott and follow doctors orders. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

 

[maximumcapsicum]

Sorry to hear about the health challenges! Feel better soon bud.

 

[capsidadburn]

Hope you get back  to full on Scott soon!  Take care.