My first grow attempt

kgetpeppers · Aug 1, 2013

I started this grow march-April. I somehow managed to grow seedlings with 1x t8 light that was NOT close enough(cus noob). Hardened plants off which i believed to be red longs, habs, mighty jalapeno, and 7 pot, and TSMB. Turned into Red longs, jalapenos and bell peppers. Lesson learned that seeds direct amazon was not my best go to for seeds. I have since learned and cant WAIT to start up real seeds. Here are some images of my plants, Including two huge hybrid tomato plants.

My healthiest red long plant. Has over 80 pods

jalepeno!

two jalepeno plants and a huge tomatoe bush.. Yes i know very congested LOL, working on it.

Huge tomatoe plant thats almost 8ft high. as well as another ceyenne looking plant below.

Bell pepper i believe. Was suppose to be tsmb!

close up.

2nd healthier plant lol red longs everywhere. HOPING they change color soon. been so cool here lately.

Hope to have a better season next year. IM starting some new seeds TODAY actually.! im excited.

Solem22 · Aug 1, 2013

Your plants look great! Sorry about the seeds though. Keep up the good work.

jkernea · Aug 1, 2013

nice looking plants!

my tomatoes are overtaking my peppers too! too much rain and not enough sun here in GA!

kgetpeppers · Aug 1, 2013

jkernea said:
nice looking plants!

my tomatoes are overtaking my peppers too! too much rain and not enough sun here in GA!

Yeah been similar here in chicago. They look healthy at least i cant complain.!

newpeppergrower1105 · Aug 1, 2013

dont buy from amazon ebay is somewhat better there are a couple of true vendors there. theres a thread about ebay vendors in the vendor vault

Threehundredc · Aug 1, 2013

youll have better luck buying from someone here

kgetpeppers · Aug 1, 2013

Yes, I have already ordered from pepperjoe and pepperlover.! Might try simillas next year amazing selection. Im putting the finishing touches on my closet grow setup.

PepperDaddler · Aug 1, 2013

Threehundredc said:
youll have better luck buying from someone here

kgetpeppers said:
Yes, I have already ordered from pepperjoe and pepperlover.! Might try simillas next year amazing selection. Im putting the finishing touches on my closet grow setup.

I am considering Semillas myself.

kgetpeppers · Aug 2, 2013

MY new setup is alive. 14 trial plants to overwinter. Fluorescent are pretty safe when I am at work correct? Doesnt seem to be making much heat.!

Dave2000 · Aug 5, 2013

Nice plants. If some of that wild looking stuff in the pics are weeds, you might have fewer insect issues by getting rid of them and cutting back grass.

Now is the hardest part. A watched pepper ripens very, very slowly.

kgetpeppers · Aug 7, 2013

Dave2000 said:
Nice plants. If some of that wild looking stuff in the pics are weeds, you might have fewer insect issues by getting rid of them and cutting back grass.

Now is the hardest part. A watched pepper ripens very, very slowly.

Yeah surprisingly I have only had slug problems on a few peppers. Something funny is i had a multiple plants with praying manti in them and maybe they helped me.!