PaulG 2013

We are starting the New Year with a little run of freezing weather; lows in the 25˚F range at night.

1/1/13 - Soaked seeds 24+ hours, put into seed starting mix (BG, peat and perlite mix). The temp in the grow shelf about 72 degrees, the dome trays about 84 degrees.

Here's the seed and overwinter list for this season:

OW greenhouse plants. Seed source in parentheses, P = plant:

Explosive Ember, c. annuum (THSC)​

NuMex Twilight, c. annuum (CPI from Ken/Siliman)​

Black Pearl, c. annuum (THSC)​

Goat's Weed, c. annuum (Shane/Stc3248)​

Bushy Peruvian Market Yellow Aji, c. baccatum​

Red Manzano, c. pubescens (Shane)​

Wild Texas Tepin, c. annuum (THSC)​

(?) Wild Brazil c. baccatum var. praetermissum (Shane)​

Fatali, c. chinense (Peppermania)​

Ghost Pepper, c. chinense (Robin/Spankycolts P)​

Chocolate Habanero, c. chinense (Refining Fire), also 2 in #1 pots​

'Red' Habanero, c. chinense (Lily Miller) - orange pods​

Peach Habanero, c. chinense (Fernando/SocalChilihead)​

Congo Trinidad, c. chinense (Peppermania)​

Seeds for this season. Seed source in parentheses, P = plant,

H = my pod harvest OP, * = repeat from 2012:​

*Costeño Amarillo, c. annuum (Fernando) H​

*Chiltepin, c.annuum (CPI)​

*Marconi Rosso, c. annuum (Hume Organic)​

*Tepin cross, c. annuum (Shane) H​

*Tepin 15, c. annuum (Shane) H​

*Orange Rocoto, c. pubescens (Peppermania) H​

Devil's Tongue, c. chinense (USHotStuff)​

Yellow Seven, c. chinense (Trippa)​

*Naga Morich, c. chinense (Robin P) H​

*Bih Jolokia, c. chinense (Robin P) H​

Bonda Ma Jacques, c. chinense (Trippa)​

Bahamian Goat, c. chinense (Trippa)​

Congo Trinidad Yellow, c. chinense (Pia/Sanarda pod)​

*Congo Trinidad Red, c. chinense (Peppermania) H​

*Red Habanero, c. chinense (CPI)​

Jamaican Red Habanero, c. chinense (Ferry Morse)​

Red Savina, c. chinense (Peppermania)​

Jamaican Red Mushroom, c. chinense (Refining Fire)​

Peruvian White Habanero, c. chinense (Peppermania)​

Orange Habanero, c. chinense (CPI)​

*Fatali/Savina, c. chinense (Robin P) H​

*Pointed Yellow Habanero, c. chinense (Robin P) H​

Scotch Bonnet MoA, c. chinense (Steve)​

Scotch Bonnet TFM, c. chinense (Trippa)​

Yellow Scotch Bonnet, c. chinense (Refining Fire)​

*Giant White Habanero, c. chinense (Robin P) H​

 

[stc3248]

Dang it! You guys got me again...although this post was more to put Paul on Page 13!

 

[STEVE954]

Sorry Paul, we know we are putting an immense amount of pressure on you to post new pics....However, we also know the pressure creates diamonds!

 

[ThePepperManiac]

looking good paul keep up the good work and post some more pics lol

 

[RocketMan]

<Que sound of creepy creaking door opening as the cobwebs are pulled apart and the sound of crickets chirping>

Hummm, sniffs air, well atleast the grow medium smells good not food smells though.

<Quitely closes door without mentioning the absence of pics>

 

[PaulG]

OK Paul...tired of coming in here to no new pics. Quit teasing me with these updates!

lol, he's busy let him clone alone and then give us dem killa pics Ok Paul so when you gonna break out the cam

You guys are killing me! Okay, so I transplanted the seedlings
two days ago; they had been in the starter cells for about six
weeks. Decided to use 4:3::Happy Frog:Ocean Forest mix. The
seedlings will be in these small containers for six weeks, probably,
and I wanted them to have a steady source of nutrients:

Also added a little Earth Juice Rainbow Mix Grow with Humic Acid for some extra mycorrhizae,
and a little dry molasses to provide some ready carbohydrates:

Pretty typical root ball. The cells were a little more root bound than I like, but the
growing ends of the roots teased out easily so they could spread out a little in the
new containers. The seedling mix is very light with no nutrients, and some of the
cells were surprisingly dry, which I think contributes to some puny seedlings:

Two each, left to right, Bahamian Goat, Coste&ntilde;o Amarillo, Red Habanero, Giant White Habanero:

 

[patrick]

Now ain't they cute! They be looking ready to run Paul, excellent work.

 

[PaulG]

12 pages already? Teachers pet. I'm trying to hold it down, really!

I'm sure the plants have doubled in size by now.....Either back up or put the wide angle lense on, otherwise you may not be able to fit all the plants in the photo.......just toying with ya.
Looking forward to the plant and the foodie shots. Haven't done much foodie action lately other than sprinkling powder on everything. Maybe when fresh pods come out again!

Mr Paul G .... photos and update please ... you know this sort of behaviour won't be tolerated
Yes, yes, I know

TELL HIM TRIPPA. I mean really. Who does he think he is?!?!?!?!?!?

You folks are a tough audience!

Back four: Congo Trinidad Yellow, Jamaican Red Habanero, Congo Trinidad Red, Fatali/Savina
Front three: Naga Morich, Bonda Ma Jacques, Fatali/Savina:

Teachers pet of course Pia.

We felt the vibes down here Paul, now make with the pictures.
I feel, somehow, compelled
Mezo.

Good start Paul
Thanks, Moo!
Grow on

Back row: Orange Rocoto, Red Savina, Scotch Bonnet MoA, Yellow 7.
Front row: Jamaican Red Mushroom, Orange Habanero, Pointed Yellow Habanero, Scotch Bonnet MoA.
I think wome yellowing is caused by nutrient deficiency. I watered several times with 1/4 strength fertilizer mix, but I think it
wasn't enough for some varieties. All of them get the same treatment, so some respond in different ways. I think the soil mix
with nutrients in it will help:

Pics! We need "evidence."

Here ya go, buddy!

Red cup, Naga Morich, starter cells, Peruvian White Habanero, Congo Trinidad Red.
Front row: Bih Jolokia?, Marconi Rosso.
All the transplants got a bottom watering of 3-4 ounces of water after transplanting:

Back row: Red Savina, Orange Rocoto, Scotch Bonnet TFM.
Front Row: Orange Rocoto, Orange Habanero, Marconi Rosso (Nute deficiency for sure):

 

[stc3248]

He actually added some pictures!!! Woot! Think they're gonna like that mix Paul. I tried some HF last year and it did pretty well for me! Can't wait to see the after pics...subtle hint there. In no way was that a reference to being upset about you posting only 4 pics this time...

Edit: Aww shiz...he's posting more! Will have to wait till I get home to check them out!

 

[PaulG]

Sorry Paul, we know we are putting an immense amount of pressure on you to post new pics....However, we also know the pressure creates diamonds!

looking good paul keep up the good work and post some more pics lol

Hope these are satisfactory, fellas!

Definitely some nute deficiencies in this batch; good test for the soil mix!

back row: Yellow 7, Jamaican REd Habanero, Bonda Ma Jacques, Congo Trinidad Yellow, Chiltepin.
Front row: Bih Jolokia, Jamaican Red Mushroom, Scotch Bonnet MoA, Devil's Tongue, Pointed Yellow Habanero.

<Que sound of creepy creaking door opening as the cobwebs are pulled apart and the sound of crickets chirping>

Hummm, sniffs air, well atleast the grow medium smells good not food smells though.

<Quitely closes door without mentioning the absence of pics>

Haha, Bill you are too funny, my friend!

Now ain't they cute! They be looking ready to run Paul, excellent work.

Thanks, Patrick!

He actually added some pictures!!! Woot! Think they're gonna like that mix Paul. I tried some HF last year and it did pretty well for me! Can't wait to see the after pics...subtle hint there. In no way was that a reference to being upset about you posting only 4 pics this time...

Edit: Aww shiz...he's posting more! Will have to wait till I get home to check them out!

It's the only way I could get even with you!
Just kidding, I appreciate the prodding now and then!

Here's hoping the Fox Farms mix does it's work.

 

[Trippa]

Ahhh now I can relax Paul posted some pics !!! pressure is now on to keep it freshly updated Paul ... you don't want to keep the fans waiting .... . Looking good .... they will bounce back no worries with some decent soil and love ..... after all its Valentines day here today...

 

[Sanarda]

WOOOOTTTTTT PICSSS. After a lifetime of waiting I can say it was worth the wait. Those babies are looking goooddddd. I think I will steal your recipe for soil mix hope you dont mind.

 

[WalkGood]

Paul I can&rsquo;t believe you&rsquo;ve succumb to internet pressure Every ting looks outstanding keep dem pics coming, hehe

 

[stickman]

Looking good Paul. Nice seedlings. Hope all is well at home.

 

[stc3248]

Yeah...think I'm at the bottom of 14 now, so I'm just gonna keep posting random thoughts here till you pass me

 

[RocketMan]

Nice Paul, those babies are looking really well cared for. I've never used that soil but I've heard alot of good things about it. I'll be paying attention to see how it does for you.

Take care Brother

 

[STEVE954]

Excellent work Paul!! We wouldn't expect anything less from you!

 

[PaulG]

Ahhh now I can relax Paul posted some pics !!! pressure is now on to keep it freshly updated Paul ... you don't want to keep the fans waiting .... . Looking good .... they will bounce back no worries with some decent soil and love ..... after all its Valentines day here today...

You are right, Trippa, it's all about the love
Don't worry, I won't let another fortnight go before
posting an update

WOOOOTTTTTT PICSSS. After a lifetime of waiting I can say it was worth the wait. Those babies are looking goooddddd. I think I will steal your recipe for soil mix hope you dont mind.

Thank you, Pia! Before you go forward, I should tell you
the reason I mix the HF and OF 4 to 3 is because the HF
came in a bigger package , 2 cu.ft. to 1.5 cu.ft.! Otherwise
I would have mixed it 50-50! This is my first time using
their planting mix.

Paul I can&rsquo;t believe you&rsquo;ve succumb to internet pressure Every ting looks outstanding keep dem pics coming, hehe

Peer pressure and I have a long relationship
Thanks for the kind words, Ramon.

Looking good Paul. Nice seedlings. Hope all is well at home.

Hey, Rick! Things here are good. Spring is just around the corner.
Well, maybe not too far in the sometime foreseeable possible future?
Got snow?

Yeah...think I'm at the bottom of 14 now, so I'm just gonna keep posting random thoughts here till you pass me

I should unlike this post
You got me rotf, bro!

Nice Paul, those babies are looking really well cared for. I've never used that soil but I've heard alot of good things about it. I'll be paying attention to see how it does for you.

Take care Brother

Thanks, Bill. It seems to come fairly well recommended.
After working with it a bit during transplanting, I think the key will be to
keep it loose. It seems to compact pretty readily, but crumbles easily.
Maybe squeeze the cups a little now and then?

That was a set-up for all youse funny guys!

 

[PIC 1]

Nice work Paul, thanks for the updates...

 

[Jamison]

Love the pics Paul. Looks like everything is doing alright on the west coast!

 

[PaulG]

Nice work Paul, thanks for the updates...

Thanks, Greg. Some of them looked a little sad last night, so I gave
them a little water to get the whole root zone moist. When I bottom
watered, it didn't migrate all the way to near the top. I probably
have neglected them a little the past couple of weeks regarding nutes,
also, wanting to avoid over fertilizing. Probably wouldn't have been
an issue with the 1/4 strength ferts now that I reflect a little.

Love the pics Paul. Looks like everything is doing alright on the west coast!

Thanks, Jamison. Managing to muddle along here. I'm not very anal about
my grow this season. The seedlings will have to be tough to live with me this
year! Hope the recent weather activity brought you no harm.