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PaulG 2019

No grow log for the 2018 season other than the Pimenta de Neyde x Bonda Ma Jacques
thread dedicated to Trippa's cross. That one is an ongoing community project going into
second year and a test of the F7 generation. I imagine I will mention it once-in-a-while in
this thread, but the details of its progress will be in the dedicated thread.
 
I am deciding on a grow list for the 2019 season after growing only Trippa's cross this
season (2018). I definitely have some old favorites that will comprise the great majority
of the grow. I have limited space, so I'm counting on nature to help me make the final
decision. I'll probably start lots of seeds since I'm gun-shy from the poor germination
rates the past couple of seasons.
 
Here's the pool. Would be nice to be able to grow a bunch of all of them!  I think my
neighbor will shelter the overflow in his yard, but we'll see what to plant and how many
based on what might germinate  :rofl:
 
c. chinese - 10 varieties: 
  • PdN x BMJ, F7, white and violet varieties, Trippa's cross
  • Fatali, F2 of seed from Pepper Joe's
  • 7 Pot Burgundy, brown phenotype, pecan shape from 2017 F2 of the 7PB from Windchicken 
  • Scotch Bonnet, MoA, F2 of seeds from John/Sim, not high production, but some nice pods
  • JA Red Habanero, F5 of seed from Walk Good/Devv
  • Yellow Scorpion, F7 aka Yellow Trinidad Moruga Scorpion and CARDI Scorpion, from Spankycolts plant 2012
  • Bhut Jolokia, Red, F4, from Spankycolts plant 2012
  • Bhut Jolokia, Chocolate, F3 of seed from Georgia Growhead
  • Bhut Jolokia, hybrid, F2 - I believe it is a  (BJred) x (Pdn x BMJ F1 or F2)
  • Yellow 7 Pot, F2 of seed from Trippa 2013
c. annuum - 4 varieties:
  • JA Red Mushroom, F3, brown phenotype, seed from Refining Fire
  • Pimenta de Padron - Spanish seed, fry up while small and green, throw on some salt
  • Pimenta del Piquillo - Spanish seed, sweet, very flavorful, small stuffers
  • Guindilla - Spanish seed, spicy heat, great pickled, long and skinny
c. frutescens - 2 varieties:
  • Nagahari from Tezpur, India, supposedly very, very hot freebie from Pepper Joe's 2017
  • Chili Costa Rica, F2 (2014) from Hippy Seed Company seed, 2012
c. pubescens - 1 variety:
  • Red Rocoto, F3 of Peruvian Market seed, 2016
That about does it. Seeding time will be here before we know it!
 
 
 
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Picked the ripe pods off of the 3-gallon Goats Weed
in the greenhouse on the 25th. There were only two pods
left with red tips. This pic today, the 28th. Picked about
half the pods today, will pick more in a few days:
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The c. chacoense, also in the greenhouse,
is making good progress:
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Mr.joe said:
Looking good. I think I'm done, we're below freezing each night this week
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Same here. The last report I saw called for 27*F
tonight and right around that for the next few.

Cut down the last of the pepper plants today and
put the final four trays of pods into the dehydrator.
Now I can spend my days raking up leaves

Picked these the other day. Larger Goats Weed
pods from outside 18-gallon container on the left.
Yellow pod is the last ripe MoA Bonnet:
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Yellow Costeño Amarillo, Red Goats Weed, and
Purple Thunder:
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Nice call on pulling the pods when you did.  Looks like it was a solid harvest!  23F-26F range is pretty cold.  We've been flirting with 32F locally, but I think 33F last night was the coldest it got.  Are your plants in the greenhouse able to deal with these temperatures - at least over short periods?
 
BTW, I found this goodness in the mailbox.  Thanks man!  Much appreciated.  It's a bit daunting to think of how many plants I'll want to grow next season just from this package alone!   :)  
 
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Yeah, pretty cold here now. Winter is about upon us!
The pepper containers are mostly ready for winter with
some leaf mulch on them. All the plants cut down and 
disposed of.
 
Glad those made it in good form. I hope they do well
for you. I'm always happy to re-send if one is a bust.
 
CaneDog said:
Nice call on pulling the pods when you did.  Looks like it was a solid harvest!  23F-26F range is pretty cold. 
Yeah, not bad, also gave away two produce bags of green and partially ripe and excess ripe pods.
We've been flirting with 32F locally, but I think 33F last night was the coldest it got.  Are your plants in the
greenhouse able to deal with these temperatures - at least over short periods?
I have a space heater in there. Works pretty well. Not a perfect set-up, but for ripening up late
pods in the Fall and early winter, works okay. Keeping it warm enough for growing in the cold
of winter would be a challenge, and it would have to be lighted as well. I need to build a real
greenhouse with electrical service!
 
 
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Devv said:
Such a nice ending for this season Paul ;)
 
Cold here as well, very close to freezing due the next 2 nights.
We set record this October both up and down from the old records.
Tough to plan a grow with the wonky weather patterns.
 
The new season will be upon us before you know it!
You could have gone all day without saying that   :rofl:
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Thanks, Scott!
 
It turned out well, after all is said and done.
Very fortunate that there was no real freeze
until now, and many pods had time to ripen.
 
Trying to think about next year's grow, so many
new varieties of seed to choose from! My 3-gallon
grow will def have to double next year! Going to
expand the veggie department into some of the
large containers.
 
CaneDog said:
BTW, I found this goodness in the mailbox.  Thanks man!  Much appreciated.  It's a bit daunting to think of how many plants I'll want to grow next season just from this package alone!   :)  
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I feel your pain, my friend    :party:    ;)
 
I'm already stewing about what/how
for next season.
 
It will only get worse   :lol:
 
I'm happy those landed safely, and hopeful
that they work well for you when their time
comes!
 
PaulG said:
 
I have a space heater in there. Works pretty well. Not a perfect set-up, but for ripening up late
pods in the Fall and early winter, works okay. Keeping it warm enough for growing in the cold
of winter would be a challenge, and it would have to be lighted as well. I need to build a real
greenhouse with electrical service!
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Now you're talking!  I'd love to be able to have an "outdoor" grow all year long.  Still, that greenhouse with the space heater alone is a great tool to have here in the PNW!
 
PaulG said:
I feel your pain, my friend    :party:    ;)
 
I'm already stewing about what/how
for next season.
 
It will only get worse   :lol:
 
I'm happy those landed safely, and hopeful
that they work well for you when their time
comes!
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Hopefully I'll be able to send a few things your way soon to make that stewing even worse   :)
 
Thanks again man, I really appreciate it!
 
CaneDog said:
 
Now you're talking!  I'd love to be able to have an "outdoor" grow all year long.  Still, that greenhouse with the space heater alone is a great tool to have here in the PNW!
It has its moments  :lol:
 
Hopefully I'll be able to send a few things your way soon to make that stewing even worse    :)
 
Thanks again man, I really appreciate it!
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The pleasure is mine, brothah!
 
Anything from your arsenal of extreme poddiness
will be awesome. Can't wait!
 
PaulG said:
Even meatier pods on these JA Mushroom peppers hanging upside down
in the garage to eke out a real batch of these beauties
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Do you do anything special here, Paul?  Just cut off the branch and hang it upside down?  Tonight's my last night and I've got pods I'd save if I could.
 
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