Highalt's 2013 Grow - End of Season Wrap Up

I know some of you guys have already started seeds for next year's grow, and I should have started the Manzano's a month ago, but I am still working on finalizing the grow list.

Each year since I started growing peppers, the list has gotten bigger, and they have taken up a larger % of my vegetable growing space. I started working part-time 3 months ago, and I am a mother of three, so I am struggling with being realistic about how much time I can devote to pepper growing this coming season. Right now, I've got between 65 and 70 varieties on the list, and some of them I'd really like to have more than one plant. Last year, I ended up with about 50 varieties and a total of 75 plants. So you can see that I have some work to do before I start putting the seeds in the dirt!

I thought I would go ahead and put up my tentative list, and use the feedback I get from you guys to help me narrow things down a bit. Those of you that know me will notice that I still haven't gotten brave enough to add any supers yet ... maybe next year.

So here's what I got so far:

Annums
Alice's Favorite
Alma Paprika
Ancho Gigantia, and/or Ancho San Luis
Barker (NuMex)
Biker Billy Jalapeno
Black Hungarian
Cayenne Thick (Can't remember who it was that was raving about this one this past season, but I don't have seeds for this one yet.)
Chilhuacle Amarillo
Chocolate Cherry
Cochiti
Cosa Arrugada and/or Pepperoncini
Costeno Amarillo
Fish
Fresno
Georgia Flame
Goat's Weed
Golden Cayenne
Hungarian Hot Wax
Jaloro
Jamaican Hot Yellow (Anyone have a source for these? It's confusing to me that the Jamaican Hot Choc. is a Chinense, but this one is listed as an Anuum!)
Jimmy Nardello
Leutschauer Paprika
Lumbre
Mulato Isleno
NuMex Pinata
NuMex Vaquero
Patio Red Marconi
Pusztagold
Sandia
Sante Fe Grande
Serrano (Not sure which one. May try the purple one this year.)
Tangerine Pimento and/or Yummy
Tobasco (Need seeds for this one.)
Zapotec Jalapeno

Baccatums
Aji Chinchi Amarillo
Aji Yellow
Birgit's Locoto
Bishop's Crown (Don't actually have seeds for this one yet. If anyone has some, I'd be willing to trade for them.)
El Oro de Equador
Inca Red Drop
Lemon Drop (Maybe. Last time they were bitter. May try a difference source.)
Pimenta Barro do Robiero
Purple de Arbol and/or Negro de Arbol (Which one is better?)

Chinenses
Aji Dulce (type 1 or 2 ?) Is this the same as Rocotillo?
Aji Limo Rojo
Bonda ma Jacques (Don't have seeds for this one yet either. May just grow Gold Bullet or regular yellow habanero as a substitute?)
Cheiro Roxa
Habanero, Peach (and maybe the Pink as well)
Habanero, White (I have the regular white, and White Bullet. Is the Peruvian White better, or are they all about the same?)
Jamaican Hot Chocolate
Purple Bhut (Okay, I don't have seeds for this one either. Maybe I'll substitute Condor's Beak if I can't find any.)
Scotch Bonnet Yellow (Have some labeled True Jamaican Scotch Bonnet. Should those be yellow? Or red?)

Pubescens (Yeah, I know I'm really too late on these, and probably won't get any ripe fruit this coming season)
Orange Manzano
Red Manzano
Yellow Manzano


Well, I think that's about it. I'm sure the list will change a few more times before it's a done deal, but at least it's a start!

So tell me what you think about the ones I have questions on, or let me know where to find seeds for the ones I'm missing, or tell me what I should have on the list and don't. Just kidding on that last one!!!

 

[highalt]

The cells that didn't germinate are scattered throughout the tray. Guess since they are in those Root Riots, I could just move them all to one end and cover that side only.

 

[stickman]

There you go... sounds like that's one of the major benefits of growing in "sponges" rather than soil. You go Bonnie!

 

[highalt]

Alright, I have separated the sprouts from the no shows. My germination percentage doesn't look so good now, but some of those were just recently sown (1-14 & 1-19).

The light is almost touching the dome. Hope it doesn't melt the plastic!

 

[scratchzilla]

Fluorescents? Should be fine. Dept of Health here in VT requires fluorescent bulbs to be housed in plastic to prevent poisoning food should the break open. We keep ours in plastic tubes, and they never melt.

 

[HillBilly Jeff]

Looking good and going well for you so far. Going to have a pepper forest before long.

 

[stickman]

Hi Bonnie, I'm putting the envelope with seeds for the swap in the mail this morning and I'm including the remainder of the packet of Jamaican Hot Chocolate seeds I planted. I had good germ rates with them and hope you will too. Cheers!

 

[PIC 1]

Bonnie keep the seeds moist, they'll pop but it can take a couple of weeks for some. I have some super hots that are just starting to emerge after 3 weeks.

 

[ThePepperManiac]

looking good so far

 

[RocketMan]

Hang in there Bonnie, I'm only getting about a 40% germination rate right now. So I'm with you in Spirit. Ya know, I bet if you were to grab your guitar and go sit with them for a bit and sing them a couple of song, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy (Girl)" by John Denver kind of comes to mind, maybe they'll perk up, get motivated and start kicking those roots out. Just a thought

Bill

 

[GA Growhead]

We all seem to be playing the waiting game. Don't give up yet!

 

[highalt]

Fluorescents? Should be fine. Dept of Health here in VT requires fluorescent bulbs to be housed in plastic to prevent poisoning food should the break open. We keep ours in plastic tubes, and they never melt.

Thanks! That is good to know.

Looking good and going well for you so far. Going to have a pepper forest before long.

Yeah, once germination slows down, I start getting kind of antsy. There's that down time between cotyledons and the first set of true leaves. Makes me want to go sow some more stuff!

Hi Bonnie, I'm putting the envelope with seeds for the swap in the mail this morning and I'm including the remainder of the packet of Jamaican Hot Chocolate seeds I planted. I had good germ rates with them and hope you will too. Cheers!

Thank you, Rick! I resowed, but who knows if the second set will do anything either.

Bonnie keep the seeds moist, they'll pop but it can take a couple of weeks for some. I have some super hots that are just starting to emerge after 3 weeks.

Yeah, I don't completely give up and throw them out until I see mold!

looking good so far

Thanks!

Hang in there Bonnie, I'm only getting about a 40% germination rate right now. So I'm with you in Spirit. Ya know, I bet if you were to grab your guitar and go sit with them for a bit and sing them a couple of song, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy (Girl)" by John Denver kind of comes to mind, maybe they'll perk up, get motivated and start kicking those roots out. Just a thought

Bill

I'm more of an Alison Krauss kind of a girl. Maybe some 'I'll Fly Away'?

We all seem to be playing the waiting game. Don't give up yet!

Thanks for the encouragement! It's hard not to sow more stuff while you're waiting for the slow pokes!!!

[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]So here is the updated list of what's been sown, with [/background]sow dates[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)], and [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]germination dates, and resow dates:[/background]

[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Aji Chiinchi Amarillo [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-1)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-23-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Aji Dulce [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1 out of 1 hook on 1-29-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Aji Dulce #2 [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1 out of 1, 1-24-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Aji Limo Rojo [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13) [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-14-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Aji Yellow [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13) [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-14-13, 1-24-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Barro do Robiero [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)] (2 out of 2, 1-15-13, 1-20-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Beni Highlands [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-14-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Birgit's Locoto [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1 out of 2, 1-20-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Bonda ma Jacques [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-7-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-27-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Bishop's Crown [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-6-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-20-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Cheiro Roxa [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-27-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Condor's Beak [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13) [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-11-13, 1-16-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]El Oro de Equador [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-22-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Habanero Peach [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)] (1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-27-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Habanero Pink [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1 out of 2, 1-20-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Habanero White [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13) [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-18-13, 1-27-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Inca Red Drop [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Jamaican Hot Chocolate [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-27-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Lemon Drop [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13) [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1 out of 2, 1-18-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Orange Manzano [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](12-29-12) (1 out of 3, 1-13-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Red Manzano [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](12-29-12) [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)] (3 out of 3, 1-13-13)(2 out of 3 were helmet heads though)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Yellow Manzano [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](12-29-12) [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)] (3 out of 3, 1-13-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Tobasco [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-7-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](2 out of 2, 1-24-13, 1-28-13))[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Pimenta de Neyde [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-6-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]Purple Bhut [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-19-13)[/background]
[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]True Jamaican Scotch Bonnet [/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-3-13)[/background][background=rgb(255, 244, 228)](1-27-13)[/background]

 

[RocketMan]

LOL so is my wife with a little Kathy Matea and a smidge of Janice Hoplin on the side just for good measure

 

[HillBilly Jeff]

Coming right along.

 

[Sanarda]

You and I are in the same boat Bonnie. I sowed more seeds last night waiting for the slow pokes. Its agony

 

[Jamison]

Looking good Bonnie. Got them seeds in the mail yesterday!

 

[highalt]

Not much happening on the pepper front today. Here is a picture of my peppers from outside. See the light through the window?

The veggie bed (Don't be judging me because I still haven't taken down the Christmas lights.)

... and the herb bed

Yeah, it looks like it will be a while before my babies go outside!

 

[stc3248]

Looks like Christmas...so the lights are fine right??? Yuck on all that white stuff!

 

[HillBilly Jeff]

Love the candy cane

 

[DocNrock]

Brrrrrr....looks too cold to take down Xmas lights. I'd leave 'em up, too!

 

[stickman]

I hear ya Bonnie... I see pics of other people's plants and pods looking so nice and I want mine to grow faster to catch up, but pushing harder only screws things up worse! Comparing this year's to last year's grow I see that I started my Chinense weeks before I did last year, and the Annuums I started with seeds from your swap last year did just as well as the ones I'd started a few weeks earlier. I guess timing isn't everything, but it's a big part of it for us Nortenos. Cheers