Hello Jase,
All grown in the dirt, some straight in the ground and others in raised planter beds. I gave all of my soil a big top up at the end of last years grow with soil conditioner, peat moss and a few bags of left over potting mix. Also burried into the ground a load of fish heads and frames throughout the year. This year I have also used this Corn, Chicken Canolla mix mulch ( think its called Triple C ) and spread about 2 inches over the top.
I havent checked PH levels so can't give you any heads up here on flower drop. I live close to the coast in Quinns, so salt build up would be my biggest concern, but not giving me any grief.
Last year I had some bug or virus attack most of my plants, made all the new growth crinkle and stunt and got bugger all produce. So far, so good this year, have not seen a re-occurance.
Ate an Aji Pinapple last night, sweet and crunchy, not far off the flavour of a Fatalli, but a little less heat. Fatalli's are still my favorite for taste, but the Carolina Reapers would get the nod if they weren't so bloody hot.