contest Growdown Throwdown 2019 Sri Lanka - Chilli Red!

[Kennylay]

you guys dont fear algae/rot with those clear containers?  I dont think those would last 2 days without going green in florida.    Using something to keep them fresh or just clean materials? 

 

[Walchit]

I used clear cups last year, they had algae. But I don't think it hurt them. I have a few plants in them this year too. Extra chili red I will try to pawn off on friends and neighbors

 

[dragonsfire]

Non of my stuff has had Algae their in diff areas of the room including near the window (North).

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

I was setting it up for you, buddy  
 
Always lookin' out for my friends 

 
Lol but you got it

 

you guys dont fear algae/rot with those clear containers?  I dont think those would last 2 days without going green in florida.    Using something to keep them fresh or just clean materials?

Algae is minor and root rot hasnt happened, soil is watered maybe twice a week. Mine are indoors though and Im in SoFlo

 

[Walchit]

I've seen plants growing out of rockwool that was all algae too. Completely covered.

 

[Edmick]

Not saying algae is a bad thing (cuz I have no clue) but your PH is probably too high if you're seeing excessive algae growth

 

[Sinn]

An update on the lady's 3rd one didn't pop so i started a couple more

 

[MarcV]

I feel a bit sorry I'm not part of this growdown...   bit late now I guess...

 

[Walchit]

Found a red wiggler in my castings, so I labeled the pot I added it too. Lol

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

Ph is 6.5-6.8
Those are looking good Sinn.
Beautiful plants Andy, I see that Im going to have to up my jet fuel concentration to catch ya.

I think Im seeing a calcium deficiency with the slight leaf curl, some peppers are a little more needy I suppose.

 

[skullbiker]

Ph is 6.5-6.8
Those are looking good Sinn. [emoji106][emoji106]
Beautiful plants Andy, I see that Im going to have to up my jet fuel concentration to catch ya.

I think Im seeing a calcium deficiency with the slight leaf curl, some peppers are a little more needy I suppose. [emoji57]

I usually try to keep the ph close to 6.0.

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

That is a better idea, Ill adjust before their afternoon feeding
As I recall, last year it was lower and there was significantly less algae type growth.
Thanks buddy

 

[Devv]

 

[Walchit]

Those look really good Devv, nice and green. How well do you think they will do through the heat this year?

 

[Devv]

Those look really good Devv, nice and green. How well do you think they will do through the heat this year?

 

I have my best luck with Annuum's, they don't seem to mind the heat as much as the Chinense. Hopefully no 36-40"s of rain in Sept-Oct this year
 
I really wanted to see that plant grow into fall last year..

 

[Gumbo67]

All of yalls peppers are looking great!

 

[EMN1-SS]

My #1 is just above the PDN in the middle here.
These things are great, looking better than any of my others this year. Super green leaves, even when some of the other peppers I'm growing are being kinda needy. Thanks again for the unique opportunity, Rich!

 

[violentglitter]

you guys dont fear algae/rot with those clear containers?  I dont think those would last 2 days without going green in florida.    Using something to keep them fresh or just clean materials? 

 
I've have plants in clear solo cups for ~9 months plus and outside. There is some algae, they are very rootbound, but I haven't noticed any impact on them myself, and I live in N. Florida. 
 
 
 
My growdown plant is still just coming out with it's first teeny first leaf. I put a couple more in clear little cup with paper towel about two days ago, since only one of my originals germinated. I will catch up, dammit!!

 

[SpeakPolish]

Algae would only really be a problem with a clear kratky setup. It depletes oxygen levels for the roots.

 

[PaulG]

I've got some algae growing on one of my cuttings's roots.
I just rinse and change the water often, looks healthy.