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Finally get to pot up

Notrod

Notrod

It's been a while since I've posted but there has been some crappy weather here in MI. I have finally managed to get some time off during some decent weather. Here is a pic of what I have potted up so far.

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The left shows the overwintered Yellow Scorpion and Paper lantern. Then a Bih Jolokia, 3 Douglahs, a Jalapeno, and a Cayenne. Have a few more to pot up later when I pick up more soil. Not a large group, but I'm the only one that eats them so they should do.
 
Would love to take all the credit, but I got 3 of them from another member here. I picked up 2 Douglahs and the Bih from kcso53. Healthy plants and a generous guy. The kids have some trouble remembering to water them while I'm gone so I lost all the Fatallis and Yellow Bhuts. Guess it helps me find out what plants are stronger than the others. Would like a season where I'm home more than every other weekend. I'm curious what I could pull off then.
 
What are they mulched with? it looks like grass cuttings

Your avatar scares me! That baby wants to take my head off :rofl:
 
menotume said:
Hmm, how about a drip system on a timer?
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I grew up gardening in SW VA and NE TN. Never really needed to help the plants along as much as I do in MI. I'm sure if the next couple years don't work out, (starting earlier each year and hoping the kids take interest) I will have to find something else to use for watering the plants.
 
megamoo said:
What are they mulched with? it looks like grass cuttings

Your avatar scares me! That baby wants to take my head off :rofl:
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Yes... I used grass clippings. Doesn't get that hot up here but I figured I would see if I noticed any difference. Of course the clippings are free, but I have noticed a dramatic drop in soil temp. I have no real source of shade so I have either full or no sunlight as of now. I will fix that soon.
 
The reason I ask about the grass clippings is that they give off heat when decomposing. And ammonia as well I think? I think that for mulch they say to use dried grass clippings. I might be wrong, its something to google.
I used to have a big pile of grass clippings in the corner of my yard, (which was in shade all day too) and I got some volunteer tomato plants that grew absolutely huge. It was on the site of an old compost heap and I encouraged them by watering. It got really hot in there!. I moved out, they were completely left alone and they spread across the whole yard!

edit: I suppose if you only have a thin layer they shouldn't be too bad.
 
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