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Started Carolina Reapers, Sepia Serpents, Habaneros, Yellow Scotch Bonnets, and Big Jims on 1/29.

 

[LSUtigers]

Yesterday

 

[PaulG]

Great beginning - good luck getting
those starts up and running!

 

[LSUtigers]

Tomorrow makes 6 weeks since the start of the seeds. Not really sure if they are on track or not. Ive lost hope that the few that havent breached yet ever will. The Sepia Serpents dont seem to be growing at all. At this point Im just trying to keep them alive until they are ready to pot up to some soil with some feed in it.

 

[PaulG]

You have some nice looking starts
going, Eric.
 
When do you plan on transplanting?

 

[LSUtigers]

Im not really sure. I was going to wait until the majority of them have six leaves, but Im thinking I should do it sooner.

 

[LSUtigers]

Going to try to get some media and pots today to pot up some of the habs, bonnets , and reapers.

 

[Walchit]

Are you using any fertilizer? Alaskan fish never hurt a plant lol

 

[LSUtigers]

At this point theyve only had one watering with half strength chem fertilizer.

 

[PaulG]

I vote for AK Fish! I've used it for longer
than I can remember. Can't think of one
problem I've had with it.
 
Those seedlings look ready for some half-
strength AK fish, followed by the Full Monty
after a watering or two.

 

[LSUtigers]

So you think they need more nutrients and growth before potting up with a better media than this seed starter mix?

 

[PaulG]

It wouldn't hurt. Looks like there
is room for them to grow a little. 
The AK Fish would certainly feed 
them well until they had more leaves,
if that's your desire.
 
It's really up to you. I've transplanted
much smaller seedlings than those
without too many problems.
 
If you have itchy fingers, transplant a
few of the larger ones just to get them
dirty!

 

[stettoman]

Im not really sure. I was going to wait until the majority of them have six leaves, but Im thinking I should do it sooner.

 
Don't worry too much about your Chinense "stalling". When they go they will go great gobs.

 

[LSUtigers]

Ok Im going to hold off on potting. Watered with half strength fish yesterday. Dang that stuff stinks! Dogs were trying to grab the bottle from me. Next will be trying to figure out what soil mix to use once they get the pot. I was thinking of making the watering buckets that khang made the YouTube video about.

 

[PaulG]

Those SIP buckets are cool. In certain
situations, they would be the ideal way
to go. Khang has some great videos,
alright.

Good luck coming up with your perfect
soil blend!

 

[LSUtigers]

Wel they sure seem to like the fish. Looks like they are finally starting to pick up the pace.

 

[LSUtigers]

So if Im still watering every other day or every third day, how often should I be giving the half strength fish fert?

 

[LSUtigers]

Peppers are looking good and I plan to pot up to solo cups tomorrow. Soil Im going with is compost, peat, verm, and perlite.

 

[internationalfish]

Looks like quite the growth spurt from that AK; very nice! If only all fish were so good for plants... 
 
Sounds like a serious mix you're putting them into. Looking forward to seeing them really take off.

 

[LSUtigers]

Well all of the survivors were moved into a bigger room today and given a good watering. Im hoping the soil mix that I made facilitates good bottom watering. Weather here in Louisiana should start to level out and warm up pretty good here soon. Today made 8 weeks from start

 

[LSUtigers]

Peppers seem to like their new homes. Good growth over the last week despite just being transplanted. Havent needed to water since the transplant as the soil seems to be retaining moisture really well. If I see some indication of it drying today Ill bottom water with some AK fish fert 50%.