contest Growdown Throwdown 2019 Sri Lanka - Chilli Red!

[Pepper-Guru]

In case they win, here's the ones getting de-seeded. 
 

 
 

These are open pollinated again, like last year, so start a handful and keep your favorite for the contest to weigh from.

 
 
 
 
 
 

You think it crossed? The one pheno definitely has chinense features

 
 
It's certainly possible, which is why I've suggested keeping them all from the start until we know whats what!
 
This is the leaf and fruit we are looking for:
 

 
 
 
 
With those HUGE leaves people are getting on the chinense looking pheno....i cant help but think "Cobra" .... it was right next to and intertwined. That will still be a really cool cross. You're welcome. 
 
 
Cobra: 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Wouldnt it be cool to get a pumpkin shaped thing with a long Chili Red Tail or something? haha

 

[PaulG]

Thanks, Rich, that helps. I had another radicle show up
yesterday, so I may have three plants to choose from.
That should give me a fair chance of getting the right
phenotype for the grow down.

 

[Pepper-Guru]

Ya know...for all the folks I ask on facebook "you on thp?" they all sure to like to lurk this topic without signing up! ha

 

[PaulG]

Ya know...for all the folks I ask on facebook "you on thp?" they all sure to like to lurk this topic without signing up! ha

Maybe they are afraid of the bigs 

 

[Pepper-Guru]

Maybe they are afraid of the bigs 

Dude Im telling ya! Serious lurkage all day long. Haha. Act too good for us then be all like

Thinking spying, trying to creep out our grow prowess, is gonna get them better plants ....pssshhhh

 

[stettoman]

Dude Im telling ya! Serious lurkage all day long. Haha. Act too good for us then be all like

Thinking spying, trying to creep out our grow prowess, is gonna get them better plants ....pssshhhh

 
In my case it might be Fluffy, trolling for material....
 

 

[Pepper-Guru]

 
In my case it might be Fluffy, trolling for material....
 

I find it perfect that the spy often has an assistant, Buahahhaha

Would be funny to send them a formal invite with a message we noticed all the traffic to the site from your IP and just wanted to extend a warm welcome to join up, learn a thing or two Buahahahhaha

 

[Edmick]

Here's a better view of my chinense pheno plant without the blurple light. Anyone else getting the purple stems on theirs?

 

[Walchit]

Mine need to hurry up and get used to this transplant.

 

[Pepper-Guru]

Here's a better view of my chinense pheno plant without the blurple light. Anyone else getting the purple stems on theirs?

 
I can't wait to see what comes of this! 

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Mine need to hurry up and get used to this transplant.

 
Looking good!

 

[juanitos]

 

[ColdSmoke]

Here's a better view of my chinense pheno plant without the blurple light. Anyone else getting the purple stems on theirs?

 
That plant is clearly diseased and needs to be thrown away immediately!

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

Remember guys, its the fat leafed pheno that we are supposed to grow

 

[PaulG]

That plant is clearly diseased and needs to be thrown away immediately!

Remember guys, its the fat leafed pheno that we are supposed to grow

 
You know it's this kind of giving support that
sets THP apart.
Old pros always willing to share their advice.

 

[PaulG]

Awesome specimen, Jonathan!

 

[Devv]

Once your light is right (the sun) the plants know what to do. Pruning won't do anything once all plants are made equal under the sun. I dare you to try that experiment with a couple of these if you want. 
 
Don't get me wrong, pruning has its place for indoor growers needing to stall stretch, save light penetration space, etc, but once outdoors...all bets are off. I've done every pruning experiment you can think of. Low stress training, sog, topping bla bla - The plants know exactly what to do and how to grow in their natural fractal habit. 
No amount of pruning will ever get this many grow sites:
 

 
 
Go to pruning this and you just stall it from doing what it needs to do anyway. As a grower we just make sure the soil is right, the light and water is right and step out of the way. Pruning is a novelty to pass the time indoors. 
 
Besides, these are programmed to respond horribly to pruning. In fact, I'm updating your algorithm as we speak. Please ensure you're near wifi for the next few hours. 

 
 
I'll second the no chopping method:
 

Unless...some id-yot started the plants so early that the top leaves are getting burned by the bulbs..and...and

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

You know it's this kind of giving support that
sets THP apart.
Old pros always willing to share their advice.

 

Thats why were here, to help each other

 

I'll second the no chopping method:
 

But imagine how big it wouldve gotten if you did

 

[Devv]

Finally got caught up here. Some really nice examples here!
 
No Chinense traits in my 8 plants. I kinda wish one had those traits, just to see how it does. This plant is an Annuum, and it should love the heat here.
 
'Yall get scared now

 

[Sinn]

Remember guys, its the fat leafed pheno that we are supposed to grow

 
Damn Damn i think mine are the wrong ones   going to start the rest of the seeds i have
 

 

[Ghost Pepper Revolution]

 
Damn Damn i think mine are the wrong ones   going to start the rest of the seeds i have
 

Send the wrong ones to me for proper disposal, Ill pm my addy