Had some extra money and decided to support this site and get a membership. Now its Glog Time.
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This is what I will be growing. I apologize in advance. This is the first time I have done this pictures and posts thing.
OCD Chilehead 2014 Glog
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Sounds lie perfect pepper weather.
jedisushi06 said:
Thanks Scott. Hope your weekend is going well. The temps are crazy here. Thanks again for the info on the shade cloth. I haven't given up on the dirt yet. We might see some dirt action this year.Devv said:Chuck,
I got the 30% black with grommets and the sewn in tape.
Reading what you and Mikey are saying about the temps; that's crazy, low lows and fairly warm highs. Certainly makes for a challenge!
Plants are looking fine and hollering plant me!
What can I say I'm a dirt guy...
Have a great weekend!
The sun is intense. Some plants got sun burned today. Moved a bunch to the shade for them to recover.maximumcapsicum said:
My neighbor gave this to me today. I picked up some wood chips that were dumped by the town. Was going to screen but decided on this instead.
Here is a pick of my poblano. Forked but grew as one.
Was looking at my jalapenos and noticed this leaf. Three leaves growing as one.
Oh man the sun is def intense here this year. High altitude gardening at it's finest!
looks good, I decided to get some supplies to make some tea as well, seems that plants love it!
The Colorado challenge.jedisushi06 said:
You won't be disappointed. Here is a link I have posted before in my glog. It will give you the lowdown on AACT. Enjoy and thanks for reading. http://www.microbeorganics.com/#What_is_Compost_Tea_kgetpeppers said:
The chipper works great for what it is. Can't beat free. It's harbor freight. If I were to buy one from them I would get warranty. I wish I had a little gas chipper. Would go a lot faster. The abuse this thing is about to endure will be the ultimate test. There is about 20yards of this chipped material to be had. There is also that much leaves. Found the grass pile the parks department have been dumping. Was cooking pretty good. Dug down about 10 inches in the grass and it was to hot to touch. If this one burns out I will buy another one just for leaves. Will try leaves this next week and see how it works. The plants seem to be doing good. I sprayed them with some epsom salt last night and today it's been sprinkling with a temp of 66. Perfect timing.Devv said:Nice score on the chipper! How well does it work?
I've been chomping at the bit to buy one.
Interesting Poblano and Jal.
I bet those plants came right back once moved to cover.
Enjoy what's left!
Major score!
Nice score on the chipper and the chips Chuck!
http://www.stoplookingetcookin.com/2012/08/homemade-salsa/
Here's a salsa recipe i use, i leave the sugar out and i like too make a hot batch and a non hot batch for my kid. I also pack lemon juice in the jar too.
Here's a salsa recipe i use, i leave the sugar out and i like too make a hot batch and a non hot batch for my kid. I also pack lemon juice in the jar too.
chile_freak said:
Thanks guys. I hope to get some hours out of it. Need to get more cups and start composting.compmodder26 said:
Wood chips should be great for holding in moisture and adding a little organic material to your beds. Had some fused leaves on my annuums as well... I think they do that in growth spurts, so congrats!
Happy growin' bud!
Happy growin' bud!
Thanks Mikey. Does it taste better peeling the tomatoes?jedisushi06 said:
7 horse would be nice. This electric is 1 1/2 I think. Just finished a wheel barrel full after work. Trying for one a day.stickman said:I managed to score a free 7 horse chipper/shredded last summer, and it really came in handy for shredding leaves to mulch the veggie garden with. Hope you get lots of use out of yours too... they're really handy.
Freaky looking leaf and stem on that Jal.
Thanks that's what I'm hoping for. Never done this. Trying to go organic and natural as possible. Come to think of it I had some cayenne pepper plants fuse leaves last year. Just not 3. Never seen the fused stems before on the Poblano.maximumcapsicum said:
Thanks for reading everyone.
Thanks for the kind words LS929. The tea that I'm using now is just a couple handfuls of humus, half of cup of castings, couple sprinkles of Myco, and around 5 tbl of molasses. Not to precise. It all goes in 5gal bucket of water that has been sitting for a day. Throw air stones in and let brew out side for a couple days. I add a table spoon of molasses every day. I am no pro at this. But it is easy to do. Will do a more precise brew coming up. Just trying to get some biological action going in my soilless mix. Here is we're I startedLS929 said:
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/32001-beginners-guide-to-aactcompost-tea/
http://www.gardeningwithmicrobes.com/index.shtml
http://www.microbeorganics.com/#What_is_Compost_Tea_
Hope this helps. I am still learning myself. I need a few other items for my grow tea. Will post when I get there. Thanks for reading.
Made some compost tea tonight.
4cups humus
2cups castings
2cups compost
5tbsp. Age Old fish and kelp
5tsp. CalMag
5tbsp. Molasses
Will post updated pics of plants and tea this weekend.
4cups humus
2cups castings
2cups compost
5tbsp. Age Old fish and kelp
5tsp. CalMag
5tbsp. Molasses
Will post updated pics of plants and tea this weekend.
Do you filter it after or put compost in a bag or anytthing? or just poar on plants
Your plants are gonna love all that tea!
I would add the cal mag and fish nutes after the brew is done. They don't need to sit in the brew for two days. Not sure but you always peel tomatoes for canning recipes
You can add more molasses to keep your brew going and alive. I always start a new batch and let my water sit with the air stones for 24 hours or more, I think the tea gets more active when the water is room temp
You can add more molasses to keep your brew going and alive. I always start a new batch and let my water sit with the air stones for 24 hours or more, I think the tea gets more active when the water is room temp