PaulG 2017

Seeds in the distilled water soak tonight,
into Jiffy Pellets tomorrow... Happy New
Year!

Seeds started 01/01/2017:
JA Red Habanero (CPI and self-selected) - 3
Fatali, yellow (Pepper Joe) - 3
PDN x Bonda Ma Jacques (F5 Trippa's cross) - 3
Aji Amarillo (F5 self selected) - 3
Rocotos/Manzanos/Cabe Gendot (self selected) - 7
Orange Bhut Copenhagen (Refining Fire) - 2
Aji Limo (Peruvian 2015) - 2
Scorpion, yellow (F5 self selected) - 3
Aji Lemon Drop (Tradewinds Fruit) - 2
Scotch Bonnet MoA (Trident Chilies, John) - 3

Numbers refer to target number of plants
for season 2017 grow. Annuums go into
Germination chambers in March.

 

[alkhall]

Paul,
 
Your plants are huge compared to mine. How early did you start them?

 

[Superhot Sim]

The plants are all a credit to you Paul, love the line up of scorpions and fatallis, superb forking on all of them.
If I lived over there I'd leave all my plants with you the whole grow is so switched on it's a education. Growing like a "Boss".

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[PaulG]

Your plants look amazing!  Thank you, Brandon, they have lived a sheltered life thus far     

Very nice Paul!
 
They're ready to be out and about   As am I, my friend.  I'm getting cabin fever this Spring  
 
This seasons going to be killer! How many plants, and in what sized pots?
 
Thanks for posting the fantastic plants!

Thanks, Scott - 
 
I'll have 32 chinense/baccatum/pubescens, everything
in 10-gallon (about 41 liters) and up sized containers - about
half are 15-18 gallon containers.  Then 10 annuums of some
sort in the front yard.  Poblanos and such.

Paul,
 
Your plants are huge compared to mine. How early did you start them?

They are well-fed, Al - good soil and regular feedings  
 
All of these went into the germinator on Jan. 1.  Most
hooks emerged starting Jan. 9 

The plants are all a credit to you Paul, love the line up of scorpions and fatallis, superb forking on all of them.
They have all assumed the classic pepper plant shape - some of seem like twins, or triplets    
If I lived over there I'd leave all my plants with you the whole grow is so switched on it's a education. Growing like a "Boss".
You are too kind, Sim.  Most everything I do, I learned on this forum  
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The hail damage becomes more evident each day.  The little brown
lines are bruises from the hail stones.  Some leaves had dozens of them.

The tender stems are also bruised.

Glad no other plants were out!

 

[PaulG]

I have been studying the long-range weather forecasts closely,
and it looks like the nights are not going below the low 40's for
the rest of the Spring. The only variable I can't foretell is the
precipitation.  If we have a relatively dry (for PNW) remainder
of Spring, we'll be okay.  The last week of April looks to be the
end of mid-50's (16C) highs. Even though the lows will still be
in mid-to-high 40's until May 15, the highs will be into the 60-70
range (15-21˚C.)

 

[tsurrie]

Looking good Paul. I see you had some hail. Last week when the cold front passed over, we had some minor hail too, some snow and then a couple mornings below freezing. Cherry's, plums and some low resistant trees (like for example apricots) were burnt badly. Feeling bad for all of those who are making a living from the fruit trees.
As for the hail, if it happens in july or august, it happens hard. That's why I'm putting the netting over chiles on the garden and keeping those most wanted varieties on the balcony where there's less chance of direct hit.
 
Your plants seem fine and most of them are looking superb. Good luck with the plant out later on.

 

[alkhall]

Paul,
 
My first hook was Feb. 14, last hook Mar. 3, so you are at least a month ahead.
 
Still, that must be some great soil and ferts.
 
I use FFOF as potting medium, and Alaska Fish and Alaska Seaweed for ferts, but I only give a small amount (1 gallon to do all 80 pots) of the ferts once a week.
 
But, mine are still under the lights until at least the end of this week.
 
Anyway, yours are looking superb.
 

 

[Devv]

So do you wait for lows of 50° and above? Well I do for the dirt, as it needs to warm up. But in pots can you cheat a few degrees? Or do you wait?
 
And those are some good sized containers you're using. Now I know why you were reluctant to replace the soil last season. I wouldn't want to either!

 

[Portuge]

Don't mind me no bit Paul, I've been away from the realm for awhile... Just playing catch up still on pg. 2 right now. Keep up the good work Paul...

 

[PaulG]

Looking good Paul. I see you had some hail. Last week when the cold front passed over, we had some minor hail too, some snow and then a couple mornings below freezing. Cherry's, plums and some low resistant trees (like for example apricots) were burnt badly. Feeling bad for all of those who are making a living from the fruit trees.
As for the hail, if it happens in july or august, it happens hard. That's why I'm putting the netting over chiles on the garden and keeping those most wanted varieties on the balcony where there's less chance of direct hit.
 
Your plants seem fine and most of them are looking superb. Good luck with the plant out later on.

Thanks, Uros!  Smart move protecting your chili plants!

Paul,
 
My first hook was Feb. 14, last hook Mar. 3, so you are at least a month ahead.
 
Still, that must be some great soil and ferts.
 
I use FFOF as potting medium, and Alaska Fish and Alaska Seaweed for ferts, but I only give a small amount (1 gallon to do all 80 pots) of the ferts once a week.
 
But, mine are still under the lights until at least the end of this week.
 
Anyway, yours are looking superb.
 

Than you, Al.  I like FFOF but the grow store was out so I mixed
some VermiFire with some FFHF and it seems to have really kicked
things into gear!

So do you wait for lows of 50° and above? Well I do for the dirt, as it needs to warm up. But in pots can you cheat a few degrees? Or do you wait?
 
And those are some good sized containers you're using. Now I know why you were reluctant to replace the soil last season. I wouldn't want to either!

Actually, Scott, as soon as I am comfortable that the temps
will be in mid 40's.  If I waited for 50's, I'd plant out end of
May or June!

Don't mind me no bit Paul, I've been away from the realm for awhile... Just playing catch up still on pg. 2 right now. Keep up the good work Paul...

 
  Haha, James - no problem, brother, you are always welcome here!

 

[karoo]

Hi ,
great grow .
Pity about the hail , but fortunately the most important part of the plants at this stage are the roots , so they should bounce back in no time.

 

[PaulG]

Thanks, Jacques.  Fortunately, the pubescens were the only varieties out.
It has been too chilly for the chinenses.  Looks like the weather is
turning over the weekend, so next week will see me planting out,
or at least starting.
 
For the difficulties they present, the pubescens are hardy soldiers.
I have no doubt they will be okay.  Small pods forming in spite
of the wind, rain, and cool temperatures.

 

[Devv]

 
Actually, Scott, as soon as I am comfortable that the temps
will be in mid 40's.  If I waited for 50's, I'd plant out end of
May or June!

The warm up we get is rather quick; so quick that the temps are in range but the soil isn't. At least not for the Chinense. I'm strongly considering pots for them next year. The Annuum's just don't care. The 90's are just around the corner.
Going to work just seems to get in the way of anything anymore...LOL

 

[stettoman]

Good on your moderating Spring, Paul. We turned to schnitt here a few days ago and now there's 3 inches of snow with 4 more expected. It had been so good I was just about to cut my first harvest of asparagus, but waited just one night too long-whole plot froze out.

It was 62° just a couple days ago.

Rawk on!

 

[randyp]

Paul,if you did not do such a good job preparing those young plants before they were put outside you may have lost them.Keep on rolling buddy.

 

[PaulG]

The warm up we get is rather quick; so quick that the temps are in range but the soil isn't. At least not for the Chinense. I'm strongly considering pots for them next year. The Annuum's just don't care. The 90's are just around the corner.
Going to work just seems to get in the way of anything anymore...LOL  Haha       no kidding!

That's a good point, Scott.  I'll need to check to make sure
the soil is as warm as the air temp.  
 

Good on your moderating Spring, Paul. We turned to schnitt here a few days ago and now there's 3 inches of snow with 4 more expected. It had been so good I was just about to cut my first harvest of asparagus, but waited just one night too long-whole plot froze out.

It was 62° just a couple days ago.

Rawk on!

I'm not sure how moderating - we must have
gotten a bit of your weather, Eric.  
Temps down to 35˚F last night - bit of a surprise!
Plants seem okay, but not the perkiest. Geez, I can't
wait for warmer days and nights!   

Paul,if you did not do such a good job preparing those young plants before they were put outside you may have lost them.Keep on rolling buddy.

 
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Randy.  
 
Had another little hailstorm with downpour yesterday.
The pubescens are soldiering on, but we could really use
a turn for the better. 
 
The Aji Lemon Drops, c. baccatum, have been outside for a
couple of weeks - under the deck canopy.  
Hard to find a place for 3' plants in 2-liter pots   
They are flowering and setting pods right along.

Red Rocotos, 2nd generation, peruvian seed. 
Hit pretty hard by the hail storms and windy weather.
The one on the right has lost a good portion of its leaves.

 

[b3rnd]

I am completely in awe with the size of those plants in those small pots.. How DOES he do it? 

 

[PaulG]

I am completely in awe with the size of those plants in those small pots.. How DOES he do it?       Haha, Buddy!  

Howdy, Bernd.  No magic - just really good planting
mix and ample food.  They have to live way too long
in the 2-liter pots.  Good lights help a lot.
 
Aji Lemon Drops looking a bit peaked after a couple of
cool nights - 35˚F and 36˚F.  the older leaves a bit limp,
but new growth looks good.

Got the Bhut Orange Copenhagen family out for some
fresh air since it's not looking like heavy rains today.  
Left pair, GaGrowhead 2013 seed, the right pair, Refining
Fire 2016.

 

[Devv]

 
That's a good point, Scott.  I'll need to check to make sure
the soil is as warm as the air temp.

 
Those black pots certainly have to help things along for you temp wise. At least when the sun is out. I'll probably go with some light colored bags.
 
Another hail storm? What the hail? I'm thinking Ma Nature is not liking us pepper growers so far this season And those temps need to come up 10°, I'm willing to share some heat  
 
Despite your weather issues the gals are hanging in the really well! Isn't almost funny that we set out these lovely plants, exposing them to the elements and suddenly their appearance gets a bit rugged?
 
 

 

[PaulG]

 
Those black pots certainly have to help things along for you temp wise. At least when the sun is out. I'll probably go with some light colored bags.
We have the exact opposite problem      
Another hail storm? What the hail? I'm thinking Ma Nature is not liking us pepper growers so far this season And those temps need to come up 10°, I'm willing to share some heat   Bring it, bro - I think we're on the cusp - a nice few days in the forecast, i.e. not pouring rain and windy  
 
Despite your weather issues the gals are hanging in the really well! Isn't almost funny that we set out these lovely plants, exposing them to the elements and suddenly their appearance gets a bit rugged?
 
Yeah, from womb to tomb - at least no bugs around yet!

 

 

[PaulG]

My neighbor gave me six 15-gallon nursery pots
he got from his nursery cousin. Woot!