MGOLD86's GLOG, of sorts. NEW Billy Boy Douglah Review!

With that being said,

to my grow log.

As a disclaimer, if you came here to learn how to grow peppers the right way, you might as well leave. Also, if you get easily offended, send all hatemail to Romy6. Thx. If you are looking for a pro log …… click http://www.thehotpep...al-discussion/. If you want meticulous notes, and updates like clockwork, click http://www.thehotpep...hot-grow-2012/.

For those of you who are still here, I’m Matt, and you can call me that. That or homie, bro, chief, man, buddy, or Javier. This is season number 2 and last year was a disaster. Somewhere between scouring the web to find out why all my plants couldn’t break the 2 foot mark I ran across this forum, and bam, hooked. I started gathering seeds in June and got them in dirt (or coffee filters) today.

Here is my list:

Scorps:
ButchT- Pepper lover/Chad S 3
Red TScorp-AJ 3
Yellow TScorp-Brian 3
TScorp Marouga-Pepper Lover 3

Indian:
Red Bhut-Pepper Lover 3
Assam Bhut Indian Carbon- Pepper Lover 3
Giant Red Bhut-PGM 3
Choc Bhut-PGM 3
Peach Bhut-Aji Joe 3
Naga Morich- Brian 3

7's:
Yellow 7: THSC 3
White 7: Pepper Lover 3
Jonah: Pepper Lover 3
Primo: Pepper Lover 3
Barrakpore: Pepper Lover 3
Douglah: THSC 3
Brain Strain: CMPMAN 3
Yellow Brain Strain: Pepper Lover 3
Infinity: Wouter 3

Habs:
Red Savina-Pepper Lover 3
Red Hab- Pepper Lover 3
Orange Hab- Pepper Lover 3

Crosses:
Naga x 7 Pot-Chad 3
Peach Habalokia-Aji Joe 3
Red Scorpanero #2-Aji Joe 3
Yellow Habalokia-Aji Joe 3

Others:
Fatalii-Pepper Lover 3
Trinidad Perfume-Pepper Lover 3
Tabago Seasoning-Pepper Lover 3
Aji Yellow-Aji Joe 3
Inca Red Drop-Kevin 3
Maui Purple- Kevin 3

Medium:

Biker Billy Jal- Burpee 0
Cayenne- Burpee 0

Mild/Sweet:

Joe E. Parker- HM 0
Red Bell Orion F1- HM 0
Yellow Bell Catriona- HM 0

For background on my set up with plenty of pics and commentary click http://www.thehotpep...-now-with-pics/ basically, I have a 5x5x7 growtent with a 600w MH.

I am planting via 2 methods, coffee filter and direct sow. I want to eventually plant out 1 of each variety so I sowed 3 seeds. I soaked my seeds last night in water and planted 1 in a tray of Hoffman’s Seed Starter (thanks Ronnie),

and the other two I stuck in coffee filters and plastic bags. So EVERYONE is aware, this method is not a quick one. Consider yourself warned.

When I finished planting/bagging everything, I stuck it in my tent which maintains about 81-84 and we shall keep our fingers crossed.

parting shot

Now it is time to PWN some 12 year olds in MW3. Peace!

 

[Jamison]

Wow man! Loaded with pods. Can't wait til your next update!

 

[highalt]

Everything is looking great. That is some serious podage you've got goin' on! My Choc. Habs haven't even got buds on them yet!

 

[SocalChilehead]

Matt those pods look amazing can not wait to start seeing those reviews again.

 

[Sanarda]

Great Vid. Let us know how those pods taste. Hope you do another review video of them soon.

 

[Sethsquatch]

Aight. First, you suck. How the hell are you so far ahead when you had that setback in the beginning!?! What are you doing to those peppers man!?!? Steroids? Second, nice work. I'm glad your back around for a bit. Garden is awesome, your wife is awesomer. You are built for this kind of hobby man. Your attention to detail and energy are great assets.

It's hard to believe you are juggling a newborn/job/wife/garden and doing it so well. Your wife is super awesome for doing it all by herself while you were away. I'm sure that was no easy feat!

Anyway, I'll be here looking as long as you are posting. Any ops to container grow while deployed? Maybe 1 plant?

 

[MGOLD86]

Plants are looking pretty good. You've got a lot more pods on than I do.

Thanks Ben, they will start blowin up soon enough!

Matt,

Great video tour.... Looks like pods o plenty..
. Your grow log is exceptional... thank you for taking the time to document/ shoot/ edit and educate everyone. It is an enormous feat.

Regards, Chris

Thanks Chris. It is a bit of my craziness coming out. If there is one thing that the Corps has taught me, it is attention to detail!

NIce video brother! Funny you mention unstable when you talk about the infinity! I have about 4 different pod types on the same plant and they're ripening yellow...I haven't tasted one yet??? Your pods are freaking HUGE! I can't imagine munching on one of those Carbon's they look like freaking carrots!

Yea, this is exactly how varieties get all jacked up....It is all good cuz I am not selling seeds, and I always let the people know who I am sharing with about the possibilities of them not growing out true, but some people market a seed like this as a true breed. Needless to say, I am excited about seeing all the differences in pod shapes on several of my plants. Also, those Carbons are monsters, and looking at the ButchTs yesterday, a few are reaching critical mass as well.

Wow. It's almost like a documentary rather than a YouTube. Video. I love the PiP photos of the pods. As with the in ground vs potted. You're right. My bhuts inground have prodded while the ones in pots still trying to flower up. Don't know if it's because inground is in 6-8hrs of sun and the potted are in sunshade. Will move some to full sun to see. Anyways. Keep up the podumentary

Denniz

Thanks Denniz! I really enjoy making the videos because it not only helps me to track progress, but also helps others figure out issues or get now ideas. I am convinced that the potted plants are just much quicker to shoot up, but in the long run the ones in the ground will give me a bigger yield. Unless you are growing a Fatalii in a 65 gallon Smart Pot, you may find it difficult to reach in ground sizes. But, the TEA always helps!

Looking good dude! See any pepper plants oversees? If so grab me one and send it my way next time you head out!

a pod that is!

Well I know a few plants that grow rampant over there, but it may be difficult to get them through customs....

I am on the same mission, If I can find anything that the Afghans are like "Hell No, we dont eat that thing, It is straight from the devil" I am in!

You've got some hot stuff going on there
I like the look of these choco habs, some interesting shapes, I'm curious to see if they'll really turn brown...

Me too, I got them straight from Jamie, so it should be interesting to see how they turn out. Either way, they are a great producer already!

Hey Matt, glad to see the chocolate bhut is working out for you...if it ends up anything like the parents you will have more choc bhut pods that you know what to do with. Welcome home, happy 4th and good luck with the rest of your season.

Thanks for stoppin by! I am keeping my fingers crossed. It has been a rockstar plant, and I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Wow man! Loaded with pods. Can't wait til your next update!

Yea, now the waiting game starts! I am hoping to get in the garden this afternoon, but if not it may be next weekend. I am headed to DC for the week and won't be back until late Sunday night.

Aight. First, you suck. How the hell are you so far ahead when you had that setback in the beginning!?! What are you doing to those peppers man!?!? Steroids? Second, nice work. I'm glad your back around for a bit. Garden is awesome, your wife is awesomer. You are built for this kind of hobby man. Your attention to detail and energy are great assets.

It's hard to believe you are juggling a newborn/job/wife/garden and doing it so well. Your wife is super awesome for doing it all by herself while you were away. I'm sure that was no easy feat!

Anyway, I'll be here looking as long as you are posting. Any ops to container grow while deployed? Maybe 1 plant?

Here is my secret....feed the soil.

I am really surprised, to be honest, that things are turning out so well. After last year's fiasco, I was really hoping that I could pull out a little something. I never expected to have this many healthy plants and all these gnarly looking pods everywhere.... The wife has really been accommodating, and understanding of my craziness... I am leaving again for another week this week and she is gonna keep an eye on them. But the best part of taking up the whole "less is more" revolution, is I was in Charleston all week, and I didn't even leave the drip lines on... I got some rain before I left, and figured that they can manage 4 or so days, and if it rains, then they get a little boost. I came home to some plants that needed a bit of water, and others that looked like they could go another week without. I let the driplines go for about 10 mins, and they all are looking pretty freaking amazing.

In all reality, a lot of things are working together in order to make this season easier than it could be. My son is a superhero who fights crime, so he often has to take off on short notice and that gives me garden time. I am super busy at work getting ready for this next deployment, but when I am not at work or out of town, I have A LOT of time off... (I got home from Cali last week late Saturday and took the week off). Also, I am pretty much taking the whole month of August off to spend time with the family (and garden ) before I head out. It looks like I am leaving earlier than I thought, so that means an earlier season. So, Seth, QYB, you will get at least 2 more months of growing than I will... Lastly, the wife made this comment when she was watching my plants when I was in Cali "I have to admit, I like looking to see what has peppens on it" (she calls them peppens...I'll allow it). So that pretty much tells me that the original really, another plant mentality is gone!

I could probably ramble for another hour or so, but I have yard work to do. Here is a bit of bad news....I was planning on doing a pod review last night of my Red Brain (the first ripe pod)...BUT, damn bugs beat me to it....They were probably regretting that decision....

Also, here is what I looked like after garden work last weekend. It is a wittle hot here....

Gettin ready for some yardwork, so hopefully I have a few snaps of some new stuff!

Happy Growin!

Also, I have a few more responses, so Ill post them when I get a post to break up the total number of quotes.

 

[romy6]

Matt, glad to see you home and enjoying the family and garden. That stinks about the bird hitting your brain but I bet it wishes it hadn't I find it odd that my brains seem to get the same damage more than any other varieties . The critter must be on to something

Have a great weekend

 

[MGOLD86]

Everything is looking great. That is some serious podage you've got goin' on! My Choc. Habs haven't even got buds on them yet!

Thanks Bonnie! Just give it a bit more time and they should really start to show for you. The rain you got may make a ton of difference.

Matt those pods look amazing can not wait to start seeing those reviews again.

I am a bit excited and scared at the same time! Some of these things are freaking monsters....

Great Vid. Let us know how those pods taste. Hope you do another review video of them soon.

Thanks for stoppin by! I am hoping to start biting into some of these suckers pretty soon. Once they start ripening up, it should be game on!

 

[BigCedar]

Matt, you have some mean green mouth burning machines poppin all over the place, way to go dude! The last time I saw your plants they were flowering, they look a tad bit different now I'd say lol. I'm with SG, those chocolate habs will be interesting to watch ripen, they almost look too gnarly to be habs! Question on the naga X 7, did those come from Todd? I was already stoked to get some started but those pictures made me even more excited. Everythings lookin good dude

Hope you and the family are well.
Brandon

 

[MGOLD86]

Matt, you have some mean green mouth burning machines poppin all over the place, way to go dude! The last time I saw your plants they were flowering, they look a tad bit different now I'd say lol. I'm with SG, those chocolate habs will be interesting to watch ripen, they almost look too gnarly to be habs! Question on the naga X 7, did those come from Todd? I was already stoked to get some started but those pictures made me even more excited. Everythings lookin good dude

Hope you and the family are well.
Brandon

Whats up man! Glad to see ya stop by. Yea, things have definitely got a bit more "meaty"... I have just been lettin them do their thing, and they seem to be lovin it! The Naga X 7 pot Reds I have are from ChadS, and they are F2. I sent some seeds to Todd (TMUDDER) and he is growing them out as well. If we have different sources, just let me know and ill send ya a few when they start to ripen.

Well as promised, another bandwith hogger!!

ButchTs are blowin up...not to mention, FREAKIN HUGE

BJ Red

Crazy lookin BJ Giant Red, and a perfect lookin one!

One of Ronnie's TS Reds

This photo doesn't do this TS Yellow Justice. It is crazy huge, like the size of a little dog.

Naga Morich puttin out a ton of uniform pods

BJ Peach, yes, beautiful.

Gnarly Primo

These are Habanero Blacks that look a bit more elongated than your traditional Habs.

Hit the limit...will post a few more in a bit!

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Bumped.
More poddage please!

 

[MGOLD86]

Gracias Meester Ronin!

Some Fataliis loading up

The Fatalii X Red Savinas from Brian are pretty cool. They are putting out some hanging pods. but most are vertical growers. Got a great Fatalii shape

The Red Scorpaneri#2 has a great shape and is loading down with pods

Yellow Habalokia startin to ripen. Also, the illusive thumbbug...

Lastly, a Aji Yellow Flower. Such a great look to it!

 

[hooda]

Haha thumb bug strikes again. Everything looks awesome. My Fatalii x RS has two different pod shapes going on it and seems like they are darker in color than yours but that might just be the camera. I'll go get a shot of them right now and edit this post.

 

[capsidadburn]

Matt, You have some great plants and pods going on here!

I am sure that you will figure out what to do with them all. Making powders makes for more space than freezing. You should try out making some of the puree's using AJ's recipe. If you haven't seen it it is floating around here a couple places. The jams are pretty easy to make, more so than running up a mountain!

As a former west coast (Hollywood) marine I remember those runs well and always enjoyed the captain turning us loose near the end to show what we had left.
Congratulations on your success in life!
Mike

 

[Justaguy]

If you get a chance to bag a branch that Fatalii/Red Savina cross is just like my one. I am liking the come back of the fatalii shape and hope some of the flavor comes back in with it. My others are looking just like last year. This coming week I will be bagging my seed plants.

BTW my cross attempt for this year from last year appears to be a fail. Oh well always next year.

You are going to need a freezer this year or a food bank to donate them too.

 

[armac]

That time of year, very nice pods.

Congrats

 

[HillBilly Jeff]

Your pods are looking awesome!!! Congrats on such a beautiful garden!!!

 

[Spicegeist]

The Fatalii X Red Savinas from Brian are pretty cool. They are putting out some hanging pods. but most are vertical growers. Got a great Fatalii shape

I wasn't interested in this one at first, but after tasting some Red Savina sauce I'm looking forward to hearing how this cross tastes...

 

[Pulpiteer]

Those pod pics are looking great! Nice work. It'll be fun when you start rolling out your taste test vids with your home grown peppers. How did your line go? "Don't judge me, I don't judge you." Still love it. Things are looking great and I always enjoy the humor in your posts.

 

[BigCedar]

"Whats up man! Glad to see ya stop by. Yea, things have definitely got a bit more "meaty"... I have just been lettin them do their thing, and they seem to be lovin it! The Naga X 7 pot Reds I have are from ChadS, and they are F2. I sent some seeds to Todd (TMUDDER) and he is growing them out as well. If we have different sources, just let me know and ill send ya a few when they start to ripen."

Thanks for the info Matt, Jon(megahot) and I traded recently, he sent me some seeds he got from TMUDDER that are Naga X 7Red so different sources for sure. Thanks for the offer, if you end up with more pods than you know what to do with I'd be glad to buy some from you. Today we broke 80degrees for the first time this year... so needless to say it's gonna be awhile before I'm eating some fresh supers out of my garden, infact I'll probably be sharing a few with santa at this rate lol. Those giant bhuts are ridiculous, along with all the other pod shots. Great update once again buddy.

Brandon