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DocNrock's 2013 Glog - 7/11/13

My 2013 grow officially began 10/14/2012, when seeds hit soil. After seeing Fernando (SocalChilehead) growing in his greenhouse "sanctuary" and KiNGDeNNiZ continuing to start new growth in his AeroGarden, as well as the community HP22B grow thread already being 8 pages, I broke down and started my 2013 grow. I was going to limit it to 50 varieties, but that ended up being 64, 77 including the plants I want to save from 2012. If some varieties don't pop or I end up losing some along the way, I might still be down to 50 (or less!) in no time. The grow list with pop dates is at the bottom of this post.

Since I had plenty of seeds I wanted to try an experiment. Which is better for germination, soil or Rapid Rooters? I have two mini-greenhouses with 36 soil cups each, and one mini-greenhouse with a 72 cell insert loaded with Rapid Rooters. All seeds were soaked overnight in water that had been boiled and cooled and contained a dilution of brewed chamomile tea and H2O2. The Rapid Rooters and soil were both moistened with the same mix. The soil is Sungro Sunshine mix #1 amended lightly with Ancient Forest and worm castings. Wondering if the organisms in the amendments might help break down the seed coat. Each cell contains about five seeds. This will force me to cull the weaklings, as opposed to trying to save them, hahaha! At most I will end up with two seedlings for each variety. If both survive, I can try to gift one of the two. I am thinking that some varieties may germinate better in soil, some better in the Rapid Rooters, and for some it may not make a difference. I read somewhere that kelp solutions are rich in growth hormones. Has anyone added a light kelp solution dilution to their germination setup? I was thinking of adding a couple of drops to each Rapid Rooter cell. Fert-wise, the kelp solutions are very, very weak. I doubt it would do any harm. Has anyone ever tried the kelp? I have not, but might try it later on anything that seems stubborn to sprout.

I am hoping these guys are all budded up come springtime, and ready for an early harvest. Since my indoor space is limited, I am giving serious consideration to building a small greenhouse in the backyard and putting in a couple of space heaters for the night time. I decided against a raised bed, and will probably go with 5 gallon Root Pouches for the larger plants. Some of the annuums and plants I'm as yet unsure of I will grow in 2 gallon pots. If I end up liking them, I can always up-pot them.

Getting organized:

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Man, I hope I didn't mix any of these up! 64 cups to keep straight is a far cry from 3. It will be 6 months until I know for sure!:

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Rapid Rooters:

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Soil:

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Let the waiting game begin!:

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Also, in case anyone is interested, the white plastic labelling tags are available at Discount Hydroponics, $2.95/100! Cheaper than popsickle sticks!

Regarding the plants I already have, I am going to try to start cuttings off most of them in the event the plants don't make it over the winter. I won't need to start those from seed, although there are four varieties (Douglah, Fatalii, Barrackpore and Yellow Bhut) I am starting from seed, as well.

Question: When we start a new grow season, is it typical to just add to one's glog thread, or is it appropriate to start a new thread for the new grow year?

Anyway, happy growing to you all and thanks for looking. I'm hoping all the lessons I learned this year will help me to make this grow much more successful!

GROW LIST: I will try to edit in pop dates for both soil and Rapid Rooters. The Rapid Rooters might get earlier pop dates since I can see the rootlets before hooks form.

Sown seeds (65):

Trinidad Scorpion (AJIJOE) 10/20/12 (RR)
HP22B (Pepper Joe) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/27/12 (soil)
Primo (Primo) 10/22/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
Billy Boy Jonah (Silver_Surfer via Coheed) 10/22/12 (RR)
7 Pot Congo Gigantic (Pepperlover) 10/23/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
7 Pot Barrackpore (Biscgolf) 10/27/12 (RR)
Dorset Naga (Pepperlover - pods) 10/24/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
Naga Morich (Biscgolf - pods) 10/22/12 (RR), 10/24/12 (soil)
Bhut Jolokia (JoynersHotPeppers)
Red Rocoto (SocalChilihead) 10/22/12 (RR)
Malawi Peppadew (Refiningfirechiles) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/24/12 (soil)
Trinidad PI281317 (Pepperlover) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/24/12 (soil)
Anaheim (Pepperlover - gift)
7 Pot Chiguanas (Silver Surfer via Coheed) 10/23/12 (RR)
Red Devil's Tongue (Pepperlover - gift) 10/28/12 (RR)
Butch T (Pepperlover - pods) 10/24/12 (RR)
7 Pot Jonah (Pepperlover - pods) 10/27/12 (RR)
7 Pot Burgundy (Silver_Surfer via Coheed) 10/23/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
Infinity 10/20/12 (soil), 10/22/12 (RR)
Yellow Moruga (Pepperlover) 10/23/12 (soil), 10/23/12 (RR)
Yellow Brain (Biscgolf) 10/24/12 (RR)
Yellow Bhut Jolokia (Biscgolf) 10/26/12 (soil)
Fatalii (AJIJOE) 10/22/12 (RR),10/28/12 (soil)
7 Pot Yellow (Biscgolf) 10/24/12 (RR)
Peach Bhut (AJIJOE) 10/28/12 (RR)
Beni Highland (AJIJOE) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/22/12 (soil)
Trinidad Morova (Pepperlover) 10/23/12 (soil), 10/28/12 (RR)
7 Pot Orange (Silver_Surfer via Coheed) 10/23/12 (soil), 10/28/12 (RR)
Golden Cayenne (SocalChilehead) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/20/12 (soil)
Yellow Scotch Bonnet (AJIJOE) 10/22/12 (soil), 10/22/12 (RR)
7 Pot Brown (Biscgolf) 10/24/12 (soil)
Douglah (Biscgolf) 10/27/12 (soil)
Black Habanero (Refiningfirechiles) 10/20/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
Chocolate Scorpion (KiNGDeNNiZ) 10/22/12 (RR), 10/23/12 (soil)
Douglah x Chocolate Scorpion F4 (Silver_Surfer via Coheed) 10/23/12 (RR), 10/24/12 (soil)
Black Naga (Refiningfirechiles) 10/20/12 (soil)
Pasilla Bajio (Refiningfirechiles) 10/22/12 (soil), 10/27/12 (RR)
Long Chocolate Habanero (AJIJOE) 10/24/12 (RR), 10/24/12 (soil)
Chocolate Habanero (AJIJOE) 10/23/12 (soil), 10/24/12 (RR)
Black Stinger (Refiningfirechiles) 10/22/12 (RR), 10/23/12 (soil)
7 Pot White (Pepperlover) 10/24/12 (RR), 10/27/12 (soil)
Giant White Habanero (AJIJOE) 10/22/12 (RR), 10/23/12 (soil)
White Bullet Habanero (AJIJOE) 10/22/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
White Devil's Tongue (Silver_Surfer via Coheed) 10/28/12 (RR)
Serrano (Pepper Joe - free) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/19/12 (soil) ***FIRST SOIL***
Jalapeno (Pepper Joe - free) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/20/12 (soil)
Red Bell (store bought pepper) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
Andy F1 Gochu (Stickman via SocalChilehead) 10/17/12 (RR) ***TIED, FIRST OVERALL*** 10/23/12 (soil)
Korean Winner Hybrid (Stickman via SocalChilehead) 10/17/12 (RR) ***TIED, FIRST OVERALL***
Pimenta de Neyde (SocalChilehead) 10/28/12 (RR)
Trinidad Scorpion Green (SocalChilehead) 10/19/12 (RR)
Most Prolific C.chacoense (Pepperlover - gift) 10/23/12 (RR)
Royal Black (AJIJOE) 10/22/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
Assam (SocalChilehead) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/22/12 (soil)
Trinidad Scorpion "FG" (AJIJOE) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/24/12 (soil)
Australian Lantern Habanero (AJIJOE) 10/26/12 (RR), 10/26/12 (soil)
Aji Yellow (AJIJOE) 10/23/12 (RR)
Jamaican Hot Chocolate (KiNGDeNNiZ) 10/22/12 (RR)
Aji Omnicolor (OROZCONLECHE) 10/19/12 (RR)
Not-Trinidad Scorpion (long yellow pod from Arboretum, KiNGDeNNiZ) 10/22/12 (RR)
Mystery Chocolate Mix (Silver_Surfer) 10/23/12 (RR)
Red Congo (AJIJOE) 10/23/12 (RR)
Peach Habanero (AJIJOE) 10/19/12 (RR), 10/22/12 (soil)
Yellow Hablokia (AJIJOE) 10/20/12 (RR), 10/22/12 (soil)
Sown 10/20/12
Yellow Bell (store-bought pepper) 10/23/12 (RR)
Sown 10/28/12
Chocolate Bell (Refiningfirechiles)
Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion (Refiningfirechiles)
Malaysian Goronong (Refiningfirechiles)
Douglah (Refiningfirechiles)
Peter (Refiningfirechiles)
Yellow Bhut (Refiningfirechiles)
Chocolate Bhut (Refiningfirechiles)
Aji Pineapple (Refiningfirechiles)
Aji Dulce 1 (Tradewinds)
Datil (Tradewinds)
Goat's Horn (Tradewinds)
NuMex Big Jim (Tradewinds)
Paprika (Tradewinds)
Brain Strain 7 (PepperRidge)


What I hope to save from my current grow, either whole plants or clones (13):

Carribean Red (local nursery)
Aji Panca (Refiningfirechiles)
Peter Pepper (Refiningfirechiles)
Jamaican Yellow Mushroom (Refiningfirechiles)
Moruga (Refiningfirechiles)
Malaysian Goronong (Refiningfirechiles)
Thai Dragon (North Park Produce)
Chenzo (North Park Produce)
Red Brain Strain (Baker's Peppers - pods)
Chinese 5-color (Orozconleche)
Aji Dulce (Orozconleche)
Datil (Orozconleche)
Bonnie "World's Hottest Hab" (Fatalii?) (Home Depot)

I'm going to do my best to keep one of each alive, but with 77 total, I might be lucky if a few croak!
 
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Jamison said:
Boys n their toys! Its a great thing. Nice pickup on the truck, no pun intended. I don't know what I would do with out one!
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Absolutely agreed, Jamison!

Had a bit of time to snap a couple of pics. More pods are coming! Baccatums, chinense, and supers!

Aji Yellow (Ajijoe):

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Aji Omnicolor (PaulG):

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Black Hab (RFC):

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Dorset Naga (Pepperlover.com):

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Peach Bhut (Ajijoe):

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Primo, already sporting a little tail! (Primo):

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Happy Easter, all!
 
Bodeen said:
Your peppers are a bit ahead of mine lol. Looking good!!! Happy Easter.
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Well, I started them mid October. Thanks! Hope yours was good, as well!
stickman said:
Nice to see your chiles podding up for ya Doc... good on ya! :dance: My Omnicolors are budding now, but they're only 4 inches tall and haven't branched out yet.
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Thanks, Rick! Soon it's gonna be ON! How big do the Omnicolors get, anyway? Mine is only about 1 1/2 feet, counting the height of the grow bag.
 
Brent, is that peach bhut growing upright or are you just holding it up? Primo is looking killer. Always a good sign went you see definition at that point with a pod!
What's your favorite plant/or plants atm? Yep, I'm curious what has your eye, with all these great varieties.
 
I sure do love those Primos...I planted so many varieties last year that I didn't even look them all up. When they started with the crazy long hooks and stingers I was freaking amazed...you're in for a show with that one brother! Can't wait to see it all podded up!
 
Durham Bull said:
The plants are looking nice Doc, could you send some of that sunshine & wam temp this way?

BTW nice ride!
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Thanks on both counts, Sy, and thanks for stopping in! I'll contact the weatherman momentarily. :)
GA Growhead said:
Brent, is that peach bhut growing upright or are you just holding it up? Primo is looking killer. Always a good sign went you see definition at that point with a pod!
What's your favorite plant/or plants atm? Yep, I'm curious what has your eye, with all these great varieties.
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Hey Jason, it is growing straight up. I wonder if it is crossed with something. We'll see if it matures true. I was amazed when I saw the tiny pod sporting a tail already. Not sure I have a favorite, at the moment. So far, my favorites are the ones podding up! Hahaha! Thanks for stopping in!
stc3248 said:
I sure do love those Primos...I planted so many varieties last year that I didn't even look them all up. When they started with the crazy long hooks and stingers I was freaking amazed...you're in for a show with that one brother! Can't wait to see it all podded up!
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You and me both, Shane! I was amazed when I saw it already had a tail! Thanks for stopping in!
 
Sweet deal that you got some poddage going on... Acouple of my plants are just starting to flower, so im hoping for some pods here soon... Keep on doing what your doing Doc....
 
Haven't been checking many glogs but I sense from the latest photos your plants are growing really fast... Pods already! Nice work they look great. :)

... and your old truck looks far far far better than my current ute. I really need a new car :P
 
Portuge said:
Sweet deal that you got some poddage going on... Acouple of my plants are just starting to flower, so im hoping for some pods here soon... Keep on doing what your doing Doc....
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Thanks Portuge, and thanks for stopping in! Are you done with frosts up there yet? Good growin' to ya!
megamoo said:
Haven't been checking many glogs but I sense from the latest photos your plants are growing really fast... Pods already! Nice work they look great. :)

... and your old truck looks far far far better than my current ute. I really need a new car :P
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Thanks, and thanks for stopping in, MM! They are growing pretty fast, but they've stalled because I need to get them into larger shoes. Two gallon bags are a wee bit small. I have soil and 5 gallon bags, just need the time to do it. Most are right around 3 feet from the ground (including the bag). But my Aji Yellow is around 5 feet. Regarding the truck, it was showing its age, but it wasn't awful. The problem was multiple mechanical issues that would have cost more than the truck was worth to get corrected.
 
DocNrock said:
Thanks, and thanks for stopping in, MM! They are growing pretty fast, but they've stalled because I need to get them into larger shoes. Two gallon bags are a wee bit small. I have soil and 5 gallon bags, just need the time to do it. Most are right around 3 feet from the ground (including the bag). But my Aji Yellow is around 5 feet. Regarding the truck, it was showing its age, but it wasn't awful. The problem was multiple mechanical issues that would have cost more than the truck was worth to get corrected.
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Still looking healthy at any rate. Aji lemon is a favourite of mine, all my seedlings died this year though. My car has gotten to the point now where any meaningful resale value is gone and the best thing to do is hold it together with tape and zip ties and drive it into the ground :P
 
KiNGDeNNiZ said:
Nice.. time to take a trip to the IE
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You're welcome up here anytime. Just give me advance notice. :)
megamoo said:
Still looking healthy at any rate. Aji lemon is a favourite of mine, all my seedlings died this year though. My car has gotten to the point now where any meaningful resale value is gone and the best thing to do is hold it together with tape and zip ties and drive it into the ground :P
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Thanks, MM! Really looking forward to the Aji Lemon. It is my largest plant and is just covered with flowers and growing pods. Regarding your car, I was going to do the same with my truck, but I couldn't get it to pass smog. Therefore, couldn't register it. To me, that is the definition of "in the ground." ;)

While I'm posting, so many of you have such awesome foodie pics. Even though my Wife is from Bangladesh, she makes the best home-made pizza I have ever had! Didn't think to snap a shot before I dished up!

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I was incredibly hungry...

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In addition to what you can make out as toppings, there is also a chopped Serrano (with heat!, yay!) and a chopped Golden Cayenne from my plants. Wasn't enough heat, though. A sprinkle of my yellow powder made it just right. She used some of my smoked red mix on hers. Yes, she is a chilehead, too. She is smart, though. She lets me grow them. ;)
 
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