RoninGarden 2012 Now Indoor Glog

Well, I figured it was about time to start a grow log.With over 300 days of sun, Colorado offers a great, although challenging growing environment.This is where I'll be documenting all the good as well as the bad.Here is what I'll be growing this season.2012 Grow List: Pepper/container and size/ growing mediumEverything with exception of CCN plants(blue buckets) was grown from seed.Updated 9/24orset Naga - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx7 Pot Yellow Brain Strain - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBxTrinidad Scorpion Red - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx7 Pot Barrackpore - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBx7 Pot Yellow Brain Strain - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBx7 Pot Red Brain Strain - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxSurprise Red Super Hot - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxYellow Bhut Jolokia - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBx - Thanks TaxingTrinidad Scorpion Yellow - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxTrinidad Scorpion Moruga - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxGiant Bhut Jolokia #1 - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxGiant Bhut Jolokia #2 - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxChocolate Bhut Jolokia #1 - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxChocolate Bhut Jolokia #2 - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxButch T Trinidad Scorpion #1 - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxButch T Trinidad Scorpion #2 - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxButch T Trinidad Scorpion #3 - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxPeter - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxWhite Habanero - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxAtomic Starfish - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxRed Fatalii - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxTazmanian Habanero - 1.5gal Airpot/PromixBxTrinidad scorpion #1 - 3.4gal Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)Trinidad Scorpion #2 - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)Bhut Jolokia - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)Fatalii - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)7 Pot Yellow - 5 gallon bucket/PromixBx(CCN)7 Pot Douglah - 5 gallon bucket/PromixBx (CCN)7 Pot Red - 5 gallon bucket/PromixBx (CCN)Condors Beak - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)Devils Tongue - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)Black Habanero - 5 gallon bucket/PromixBx (CCN)Habanero Red Savina - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)Scotch Bonnet Yellow - 1 liter Airpot/PromixBx (CCN)Long Cayenne - 5 gallon bucket/Homemade soilSerrano - 3 gallon Black Pot/Homemade soilHot Cow Horn - 5 gallon bucket/Homemade soilLong Red Slim - 3 gallon Black Pot/Homemade soilMystery Pepper #1 & #2 - recycled containers/Homemade soilMystery Pepper #3 - 5 gallon bucket/Homemade soilCan't have a proper grow list without a mystery thrown in...Dead List: Plants that did not survive Colorado:***Update 6/19- R.I.P. Could not handle the 100+ temps.Fake "T"- 3"minipot/Homemade soil- Thanks Taxing (I'm still gonna grow it)***Update 7/21- R.I.PRed #001 Unknown Superhot - 1 liter airpot/PromixBxAnd here is the Proof of Life photo:I gathered the family for a group shot.

Thanks for stopping by, and check back soon, I'm sure this season is bound to be interesting.

 

[ColoradoRonin]

I am wondering about the heat level on the atomic starfish, as well. Also, the giant bhut, how does its heat compare to a normal bhut?

Well, I'm getting closer to finding out the heat level on the starfish... I've got the one that is now turning red.. That much closer...
To me, the heat on the giant bhut is comparable to other bhuts.
I decided to grow these for pepper powder production. Larger bhut, more powder.
I'm coming to find out that I'm liking 7 pots more than bhuts for flavor. Love the heat from them all...

On this episode of RoninGarden,

Pods...
Color change and pod production.
It's been a bit cooler here lately with a bit more cloud cover.
I think this has been helping pod production.

We'll start with the Atomic Starfish.
I've never eaten one before, so this has me itching...
So close, but yet so far...
One of the pods should be ready in the next day or two.

Finally changing from orange to red..

I love the shape of the pod as well as the way it ripens...

The Giant Bhut has some pods that are showing some change in color.

Here are some 7 Pot pods (CCN nursery plant)

Devils Tongue.
No color on this one. Just showing good signs of growth.

Peter:

I'll end this update with the Butch T#1.

Butch T #1:
This pod is not the typical "butch" shape, but this thing is just evil looking..
For being such a small plant, this guy has been podding up like mad..
If they all turn out looking like this one, I'll be a happy camper..

Can't wait to try one out..

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update....

 

[wahlee76]

Excellent pictures and great looking plant and pods. Like the overview of your garden as well

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Excellent pictures and great looking plant and pods. Like the overview of your garden as well

Thanks!



Today on RoninGarden,

I had my first victim pod yesterday.
The second largest pod on the Butch T #1 had a hole bitten/scraped into it.
I just hope whatever did this is burning in pepper hell at the moment.

Crazy part of this whole episode is when I cut the pod off the plant, A grip of oil poured out the bug hole.
Even unripe, this pod had a punch that put my bhuts to shame.
Can't wait for them to fully ripen...

While on the Butch T #1...
Here is what the largest pod looked like this morning:

Days away from my first Butch T harvest..
Oh the waiting...


Here is some color change on the 7 Pot Yellow "brainy" pods:

The Giant Bhut has podded up nicely and is now ripening up:

I'll end this update with the Giant Bhut and my garden security force.

Bhut patrol:

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update....

 

[KiNGDeNNiZ]

nice bhut patrol....great looking update with pod porn... glad to see all is well for you in colorado..

 

[ColoradoRonin]

nice bhut patrol....great looking update with pod porn... glad to see all is well for you in colorado..

Thanks for stopping by KingD!



On this Thursday morning episode of RoninGarden,

Things are ripening in Colorado!
Color everywhere...

We'll start with the Giant Bhut Jolokia.
Pods aren't giant huge, but they are plentiful..
Most are showing color change to some degree..

Next up is the Atomic Starfish.
I'll probably be harvesting the first pod tonight.
Finally ripe enough, now just to figure out what I'll be cooking it with...

Really looking forward to taste testing this pod...

Here is the Butch T#1 largest pod.
This thing keeps changing colors daily..
I'm hoping for weekend harvest on this pod..

I'll end this update with a few pics of the 7 Pot Yellow "Brainy" pods.
I only have one pod on this plant that looks like the typical 7 Pot.
All the rest have the brain look...

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update...

 

[Fremp]

wow...

 

[ColoradoRonin]

wow...

Thanks!
That's what I say every time I step into the garden.



On this mornings episode of RoninGrden,

I'll start off with the Friday harvest.
2 Roma tomatoes, 1 Atomic Starfish and 4 peter peppers:

The Giant Bhut has a few pods that are almost ready to pull.
Looking more and more like a christmas tree..

Definitely the gift that keeps on giving...

Here are some shots of the 7 pot plant with pods:

Here are some of the 7 Pot Yellow pods showing color change.

I'll end this update with some pics of the Butch T#1 plant.
Here is a view of the entire plant.
Kind of stringy and wiry compared to my other pepper plants...
Podding up like mad for a skinny little plant.
Approx 11-12" tall.

Getting closer to harvesting a pod off this guy..

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update...

 

[ColoradoRonin]

On this Sunday morning edition of RoninGarden,

Harvest pics!
Yeah it's a small harvest but it all came from the backyard..
Finally getting a good assortment.
clockwise: 1 Long Red Slim, 5 Peter pepper, 1 Butch T , 10 White Habs, 2 Giant Bhuts

White Habaneros:

2 Giant Bhut Jolokias:

Solo Butch T pod on plant before harvest:

After harvest:

Can't wait to eat this one!

The Trinidad Scorpion is starting to show some color change:

Here's the Giant Bhut.
A good view of the different pod variations possible on one plant..

I'll end this morning update with a couple of the garden enforcement squad.

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update...

 

[wahlee76]

Great update, again.
I guess spiders love peppers as well, I have a lot of them on my plant too.

Is white habanero the same as habanero white bullet? I have the latter, but the pods are exactly the same

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Great update, again.
I guess spiders love peppers as well, I have a lot of them on my plant too.

Is white habanero the same as habanero white bullet? I have the latter, but the pods are exactly the same

Thanks!
I'm not exactly sure.. But I think the bullet, and peruvian are all variations of the same plant.
I've seen other pics that show the pods being relatively similiar.
Good heat for such a small pod.
I'm in the process of drying all my White Habs to make a nice white hab salt.



On this pre-noon episode of RoninGarden,
Atomic starfish taste test.
First time growing this variety of pepper. The uniformity of the pods make this plant look crazy.
It is by far the tallest plant I have in the garden this year.
I actually gave away my first harvested pod, so I had to wait til I got another to find out how it tastes.
Here is the second pod to come off the plant:

Cut open:

Very thick flesh. Not too many seeds.

I chopped up nice and fine and added to some chicken for a buritto.

The Atomic Starfish was sweet, but there is nothing Atomic about the Starfish.
I prefer peppers with some heat, and these to me are on the same level as bells and jalapenos.
I am going to have to dry a few out and see if there is a different taste when powdered.

This taste test was followed by a nice handful of raspberries from the garden.

Next update I'll have some more pics of the brainy 7 pots ripening.

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update..

 

[PIC 1]

Nice looking Yellow pods!......the Starfish are quite similar to the Aji Dulce, sweet with a little background Hab flavor, I also grow the Aji Venezolano which is very mild but happens to find its way into the "Arroz con Pollo" that I occasionally make. Your chicken wrap looks tasty......I bet those giant Bhuts pack some heat...
Good luck with the rest of your season.

Greg

 

[chsy83]

Did you try the scorpion yet?

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Nice looking Yellow pods!......the Starfish are quite similar to the Aji Dulce, sweet with a little background Hab flavor, I also grow the Aji Venezolano which is very mild but happens to find its way into the "Arroz con Pollo" that I occasionally make. Your chicken wrap looks tasty......I bet those giant Bhuts pack some heat...
Good luck with the rest of your season.

Greg

Thanks for stopping by Greg!
The starfish will be a great addition to some salsas and powders.
The bhuts have a great fruit flavor along with a tasty heat.

Did you try the scorpion yet?

I haven't had a chance to cook with it yet...
I did harvest my second pod off the Butch.. Which, with the first pod are drying in my ghetto dehydrator.
I did however do the finger taste when I cut it open..
Lets just say, even without the typical butch pod shape, this plant makes my bhuts taste like habs.
Amazing amount of heat.

On this morning episode of RoninGarden,

Start off with some bhut action.
Here are a few pods on the Giant Bhut #1:

Some color change taking hold on the Trinidad Scorpion:

Here is one of the pods on the 7 Pot:

And now for some of the 7 Pot Yellow "brainy" pods:

Yesterdays harvest.
Clockwise: Roma and Abe Lincloln tomatoes, Butch T pod, Giant Bhut Jolokia Pod, long red slim pods, followed by white habaneros.

On the next update I will attempt to get close-up pics of each plant.

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update...

 

[ColoradoRonin]

On this episode of RoninGarden,

Individual pictures of each plant.
These are all in 1.5 gallon airpots.

We'll start off with the Peter:

This guy has been pumping out pods.

Next up is the Tazmanian Habanero:

Butch T#1:

Here are the (formerly known as the purple bhuts) Chocolate Bhuts:
Chocolate Bhut #1

Chocolate Bhut #2

The Moruga:

Red Fatalii:

Yellow Brain:

White Habanero:

And last for this update will be the Trinidad Scorpion in a 3.4 gallon airpot:

Thats all for this update, until I get a bump..

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update...

 

[KiNGDeNNiZ]

Bump

Awesome development eith your airpots. For a minute I thought I read airport

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Bump

Awesome development eith your airpots. For a minute I thought I read airport

Thanks for the bump King D!



On this Friday morning episode of RoninGarden,

Continuation of individual pictures..

Let's start with the Yellow Scorpion:

Next up is the Yellow Bhut Jolokia(Thanks Taxing):

Followed by the Red Superhot Surprise:

His neighbor the 7 Pot Red Brain:

Now we'll move on to the Giant Bhut Jolokias:
Giant Bhut #1:

Giant Bhut #2:

7 Pot Barrackpore:

I'll end this update with the Butch T's.
Butch T #2:

Butch T #3:

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update....

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Today on RoninGarden,


7 Pot Yellow Harvest!
First pod to come off!

I'll be using this pod in my pizza throwdown entry. http://thehotpepper.com/topic/34343-begin-pizza-rustica-throwdown/
Members, Check it out and vote for the best pizza!

Pod Porn....

This pepper plant came from CCN nurseries...
Not bad for a nursery plant!

These will be part of my ingredient list for the pizza entry.
Giant Bhut and "Brainy" 7 Pot Yellow:

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update....

 

[chsy83]

Gnarly lookin pod! Bet it's tasty!

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Gnarly lookin pod! Bet it's tasty!

Yeah, Crazy looking pod.... Never expected to get something like that off a nursery plant!
As far as taste goes, Very fruity/citrusy... Heat was definitely where it should be... HOT!
I'm really looking forward to eating a few more... Harvest is getting close..


On this morning edition of RoninGarden,
Pods, Pods, Pods.....
all ripening....
Start off with the Yellow 7 Pots:

Here are a few of the Giant Bhuts ripening:

I'll round out this update with a few of the Trinidad Scorpion pods ripening:

Thanks for stopping by!
Until the next update.....

 

[ColoradoRonin]

Welcome, To this mornings episode of RoninGarden,

More pod pics....

Let's start off with the Devils Tongue.
Only four pods on the plant at the moment...

Next up will be the Atomic Starfish.
This one is podded up with approx 40 pods. They're just starting to change colors...

Now we'll go to the Butch T #1.
I have 3 Butch plants going in the garden.
So far this is the only one podding up at the moment.
Pods are FAR from typical Butch T pods. Evil looking non the less...

They may not be the stereotypical scorpion pod shape, but the heat or should I say Fire they produce is unreal...

I'll close out this update with the Trinidad Scorpion.
This guy has approx 6 pods at the moment.

Thanks for stopping by RoninGarden!

Until the next update....