stc3248, 2013 Grow log, Season's Greetings and Season's End

stickman · Jun 23, 2013

You've surely got it together brother! The pics you've put up are doing you proud. It's a bummer that you have a couple of sick plants, but statistically, you're gonna have at least a couple when you grow as many plants as you do. Those "grade A" pics of the Brains are genius!

Devv · Jun 23, 2013

Like the story about the little Manzano that could!

And that other Manzano tree is huge!

Good job bro!

meatfreak · Jun 23, 2013

I liked the aroma of the 7 White a lot, it's fruity with some smokey aftertaste. It's not as hot as a 7 Pot Brain Strain for example, at least mine wasn't.

WalkGood · Jun 23, 2013

Primo, & Douglah pods look super, great pod porn! But that Indian Carbon just looks untamed, heheh … awesome! Your Manzaon is getting huge, she’ll soon pass you up and OMG Brirgits trio looks wicked, great shot!

Funny you took a shot of a hornworm, I killed one yesterday and another today but only took 2 shots today as we’ve had a busy weekend. I keep finding their eggs too, seems like I’ve crushed 75 now over the last several weeks. I didn’t expect them to be that large yet as I still have one in a glass to monitor its birth. Well enough of dem bastards …

~~Great~~ ~~fantastic~~ ~~awesome~~ out of dis world harvest … keep up dat great work brethren and hope you have a great week!

Peptacular · Jun 23, 2013

Looking amazing dude! Toss some of those gnar pods and ladybird larvae my way! Lol jk jk.

Keep on kicking ass bro. Your plants look way beyond satisfied, they are stratisfied!

Edit: and walkgood sorry to hear of hornworm troubles. If there's one thing that makes me feel better about seeing not a single ladybug this year, it's not seeing a single hornworm. Keep up the struggle brother! Crush dem!

MGOLD86 · Jun 24, 2013

SIIICK UPDATE! You got all the supers poppin now! Time for some reviews!! :onfire:

PaulG · Jun 25, 2013

Over the top as always, brother. I expect nothing less from your grow (and your kitchen table).
It's cool to see the Yellow Aji pods getting it on. I hope the weather gods keep blessing you!

stc3248 · Jun 26, 2013

3/5King said:
Damn Shane....what an awesome garden grows your way.

Awesome pod review, that guy burn (more pain than burn) is what stops me most times from eating super hots whole/halved.....pieces lol it just destroys me and is no fun. The mouth/throat burn, now that's tolerable.

Super sexy pic of the Numex Centennial. So much awesome going on there. The Brigit's....it's alright...a little short if you ask me, I heard pruning it down to the base helps that.

Pods pods pods pods, glad to see the garden doing well for you this year! Have a great Sunday, I'll be tackling a 40 mile bike ride....good bye thighs hello ice packs!

Thanks my brotha...hope the ride went well! Hmmm...that pruning to the base sounds counterintuitive, but it works! I have cut them down to the roots twice thus far! :liar

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stickman said:
You've surely got it together brother! The pics you've put up are doing you proud. It's a bummer that you have a couple of sick plants, but statistically, you're gonna have at least a couple when you grow as many plants as you do. Those "grade A" pics of the Brains are genius!

Thanks Rick...some things are together, others are just there. Hahaha, I am still having some fun with it, and although I am doubting those two plants ability to pull through maybe they'll surprise me. They continue to look worse and are now basically green sticks, but hey...they're still green!

Devv said:
Like the story about the little Manzano that could!

And that other Manzano tree is huge!

Good job bro!

That little Manzano got her a spot in a bed in front of the house. No irrigation...mostly shade, but some early sun during the summer. If it keeps on growing it should overwinter in place for years without any help. If it doesn't make it...oh well. I am just gonna let it do what is does and see what that may be!

meatfreak said:
I liked the aroma of the 7 White a lot, it's fruity with some smokey aftertaste. It's not as hot as a 7 Pot Brain Strain for example, at least mine wasn't.

A few were basically done...just the underside ever so slightly green. I let them go another week so they should be good and done when I get home this weekend!!! Really cool pods, can't wait to give them a taste!

WalkGood said:
Primo, & Douglah pods look super, great pod porn! But that Indian Carbon just looks untamed, heheh … awesome! Your Manzaon is getting huge, she’ll soon pass you up and OMG Brirgits trio looks wicked, great shot!

Funny you took a shot of a hornworm, I killed one yesterday and another today but only took 2 shots today as we’ve had a busy weekend. I keep finding their eggs too, seems like I’ve crushed 75 now over the last several weeks. I didn’t expect them to be that large yet as I still have one in a glass to monitor its birth. Well enough of dem bastards …

~~Great~~ ~~fantastic~~ ~~awesome~~ out of dis world harvest … keep up dat great work brethren and hope you have a great week!

Thanks Ramon! Several plants are really big...the Birgits, Manzano and Jamies mystery are just plain nuts! I got a little something I need to send you soon!!! I have killed about a dozen freakin hornworms so far...I hate em! Your harvests are no slouch either my friend!

Peptacular said:
Looking amazing dude! Toss some of those gnar pods and ladybird larvae my way! Lol jk jk.

Keep on kicking ass bro. Your plants look way beyond satisfied, they are stratisfied!

Edit: and walkgood sorry to hear of hornworm troubles. If there's one thing that makes me feel better about seeing not a single ladybug this year, it's not seeing a single hornworm. Keep up the struggle brother! Crush dem!

Thanks Pep! I used to live right up the road from you in Stafford! Wow...long time ago. Had a hell of a car accident there in 1988...fingers crossed you don't run into any of them nasty critters!

MGOLD86 said:
SIIICK UPDATE! You got all the supers poppin now! Time for some reviews!!

May get a review done this weekend...we'll have to see what colors up next! Thanks Matt!

PaulG said:
Over the top as always, brother. I expect nothing less from your grow (and your kitchen table).
It's cool to see the Yellow Aji pods getting it on. I hope the weather gods keep blessing you!

So great to have you back Pauly! Missed your quick wit and crafty updates. Hope you become a more frequent visitor!

A couple more pics I snapped Sunday...

Here is the other Romy6 Mystery plant...the one less pubescent. They both darken slightly before ripening...but this one goes full chocolate for a few days before they turn red.

Here is a gnarly freakin 7 Pot Rennie...this one will be more painful than the last...and I ain't eating it! :rofl:

This is on the other Yellow Brain plant...pods aren't as big or gnarly...but most have perfect shapes.

Don't remember...think this is the Yellow Billy Boy??? Another one I am super thankful I decided to grow...

Finally a couple Giant Twisted Chocolate Habs...(CMPMAN_1974 via Pr0digal_son) this plant started off in a funk...leaves not yellow but lighter than everything else, and some stunted odd mutated growth...I trimmed all the mutated stuff and let it be...and now it's starting to put in some work!

Couple Yellow Brains starting to color up...

Hot apple anyone??? C'mon color!!! I may pull some green Manzanos this weekend for some salsa...can't wait any longer!!!

Another gnarly Monster Infinity (gnslngr)...Yellow Brains on the right in the background.

Charapita Yellows...hundreds on this little guy. Yet another one I am super excited about!

Sunday's Pull...the rest of the pods off the sick Yellow Cardi, Some Poblanos and Anaheims already roasted and ready to peel. Some snacking peppers along the top with some immature Birgits in the upper right, below them are some more Romy's Mysteries, Goat's Weed, a couple Yellow Brains and two Morugas above the tomatoes...upper left are 4 small Barrackpores and a single Bhut Jolokia Indian Carbon...The Snacking Peppers, Poblanos, Anaheim, Birgits, some Goat's Weeds and the Tomatoes went into some vegetable soup...good stuff!

Thanks for checking in folks!
Shane

stickman · Jun 26, 2013

Out of curiousity Shane... how long do you think it takes Manzanos to get from flower to ripe fruit?

armac · Jun 26, 2013

that last rennie looks more like mine are looking, very nice update.

stc3248 · Jun 26, 2013

stickman said:
Out of curiousity Shane... how long do you think it takes Manzanos to get from flower to ripe fruit?

Meant to answer this question...I am thinking 45-60 days depending on weather...we'll see. I will look back to when the pods formed and do the math once I have some color.

armac said:
that last rennie looks more like mine are looking, very nice update.

Good to hear! I have dozens on there...some gnarlier than others. All nice and bumpy with an appearance somewhere between a Brain and a Barrackpore...very cool plant!

WalkGood · Jun 26, 2013

Awesome ~~shots~~ pictures Shane as usual, I’m loving the look and picture of the perfectly shaped Yellow Brain pod \o/

Great pull on Sunday but where’s the pic of the vegetable soup

How are the sick plants? Don’t give up brethren, I know you have it in you if you have the time. Once they pop some green leaves I’ll tell you what I did with the one I brought back but not until then.

Wishin you a great day and upcoming weekend!

PS My seeds are almost ready but I’ve been pulled in many directions, hoping they are ready for transport by Friday, we’ll chat off line then if you have time …

annie57 · Jun 26, 2013

Love the way you've timed this "garden," Shane: cukes and toms later, I'm guessing. Or certainly cukes later? Gotta get ready to do a batch of bread'n butter, dill, and uh, try to keep cukes coming until a few chinense turn as sweet/hot pickles, canned, is my best "give-away." (Never get jars back but . . . eh.) Got back from totally ignert faculty meeting (I don't even ask why those are inane, stupid, waste of time any longer) and had 6 messages about "them sweet hot pickles." Love the White Wonders, btw! So much to comment on vis a vis, supers! Love that twisted choc hab! And think the sick chillren will pull through :party:

. Really do! I'd have to pull that manzano just to taste! Beautiful stuff!

romy6 · Jun 26, 2013

Shane my brotha!! As so many have said just amazing grow. Always a humbling experience looking at your gorgeous pots, giant plants and fat pods. Your mystery annuums are kicking ass and takin names. I agree hottest annuum on the planet.

U DA MAN!!!!!!!

Sawyer · Jun 26, 2013

Great pics and harvest there, Shane. I'm jonesing, here. Dang it, I've got work to do out there and I'm stuck here working on the computer, well when I'm not over here in the glogs, anyway.

(When does a "day" start around here? I'm still out of "likes" from last night.)

PaulG · Jun 26, 2013

Shane, your Manzano is looking great! The OW from the seed
you sent was flowering and setting tiny pods before we left for the
coast. I'm hoping they haven't dropped by the time we get back.
It would be great to actually have some pods before next Spring :pray:

I'm amazed that one would OW outside for you down there. I'll be very
interested to see how that goes for the next year or two.

I always love looking at the containers by your pool.

stc3248 · Jun 28, 2013

WalkGood said:
Awesome ~~shots~~ pictures Shane as usual, I’m loving the look and picture of the perfectly shaped Yellow Brain pod \o/

Great pull on Sunday but where’s the pic of the vegetable soup

How are the sick plants? Don’t give up brethren, I know you have it in you if you have the time. Once they pop some green leaves I’ll tell you what I did with the one I brought back but not until then.

Wishin you a great day and upcoming weekend!

PS My seeds are almost ready but I’ve been pulled in many directions, hoping they are ready for transport by Friday, we’ll chat off line then if you have time …

Thanks Ramon!!! I try fo-sho with the pics...just no comparison to the greats like Pr0d though. I didn't take a pic of the soup...'cause it was freakin soup. Sick ones got another dose of aspirin...and are still looking rough. just a waiting game now.

annie57 said:
Love the way you've timed this "garden," Shane: cukes and toms later, I'm guessing. Or certainly cukes later? Gotta get ready to do a batch of bread'n butter, dill, and uh, try to keep cukes coming until a few chinense turn as sweet/hot pickles, canned, is my best "give-away." (Never get jars back but . . . eh.) Got back from totally ignert faculty meeting (I don't even ask why those are inane, stupid, waste of time any longer) and had 6 messages about "them sweet hot pickles." Love the White Wonders, btw! So much to comment on vis a vis, supers! Love that twisted choc hab! And think the sick chillren will pull through . Really do! I'd have to pull that manzano just to taste! Beautiful stuff!

Thanks Annie! Timing was good...Think if I'd have been able to wait one more week until plant out it would have been even better. Last year I rushed getting them out...this year I ran out of space inside...Next year, ahhhhh....I'm sure I'll screw something else up! Haha. My cukes are looking pretty rough, I don't think they're getting enough water. Will try to remedy that this weekend. Gave them a dose of aspirin too. All my aspirin doses are mixed with a little epsom salt. Thanks a billion lady, need to go see what you got cookin over on your grow!!!

romy6 said:
Shane my brotha!! As so many have said just amazing grow. Always a humbling experience looking at your gorgeous pots, giant plants and fat pods. Your mystery annuums are kicking ass and takin names. I agree hottest annuum on the planet.

U DA MAN!!!!!!!

Jaminator! Them annuums are such cool plants!!! Do yours turn brown just before red too? Can't wait to powder some up...think its gonna be the best powder yet! Them alone or as the base with either Goat's/pequins or go the other direction and them as a base with same supers to kick it up a notch. Just thick enough that they'll hold enough smoke...mmmm.

Sawyer said:
Great pics and harvest there, Shane. I'm jonesing, here. Dang it, I've got work to do out there and I'm stuck here working on the computer, well when I'm not over here in the glogs, anyway.

(When does a "day" start around here? I'm still out of "likes" from last night.)

Haha...I am not sure on the likes. I think you can "bank" some if you go a few days without using them all up. Some days I am out right away, but when I am unable to get on for a bit I seem to get a few more. Heck I dunno...I don't understand why they regulate likes??? They don't want us all to be too nice to each other I suppose.

PaulG said:
Shane, your Manzano is looking great! The OW from the seed
you sent was flowering and setting tiny pods before we left for the
coast. I'm hoping they haven't dropped by the time we get back.
It would be great to actually have some pods before next Spring
I'm amazed that one would OW outside for you down there. I'll be very
interested to see how that goes for the next year or two.

I always love looking at the containers by your pool.

Hey Pauly!!! The Manzano is sure making me look like I know what the heck I am doing...Haha. Glad to hear several folks are having good luck with the plants and seeds that made their way out and about. Fingers crossed yours are loading up for you! I don't think they'd have any trouble overwintering in place close to the house...especially it I throw a sheet over them on the cold nights. It's still kicking and growing like a weed now that it has some more room for the roots!

This two week trip has me a little scared. Bad timing with the weather and a few sick ones. HOT HOT HOT here. I hear Death Valley may set an all time record this weekend near 130 degrees...wowch! Here are a few I snapped yesterday...

Yup...I hate 'em!

Will have the first pretty good harvest this weekend. Not huge, but finally respectable. Won't be Jamie size just yet. Here are the two Yellow Brains from the earlier post that have finished coloring up.

Finally some ripe pods on pheno 2 of Jamie's Mystery X!!! :party:

Cool shot here of the chocolate and ripe pods in a crossed sword formation! Some green pods in the background for reference.

It's neighbor the Goat's Weed...amazing contrast and colors on these guys!

Nice knowing you folks!!! The Reaper is knocking at the door! Ughhh....what to do. Maybe I'll send this one to someone else to test out??? :rofl:

This one has more of a bhutish shape, but some look almost correct. Wonder if the heat is consistent???

Ohhhh...remember this one??? Haha, another Rennie almost ready. Several more on the plant showing some color too! Woot!

And a boat load of Freakin Indian Carbons almost done!!!

Bubble Gum anyone? I dunno how true they are? There is one that has already gone all red, No sign of the Calyx turning yet. Small first pods though...time will tell.

Pequin is loaded as well...none ripe yet. These are my pocket snackers once ripe.

Hope everyone is ready for update overload!!! I am going on leave and don't fly out for my trip until next Thursday, so I will be doing much prep out there for my two week absence. Hope to get all caught up on everyone else's stuff too. Mama will have to work Monday through Wednesday, so I will be all alone with the Garden, Camera and Puter!!! :dance:

Have a great weekend everyone!
Shane

WalkGood · Jun 28, 2013

Hola Shane hope all is set for your trip and that you don’t worry much, gotta train the family while papa’s away, hehe. I’m doing the same with both kids and wife now for I’ll be out of touch for 5 days next month. Thing that gotz me worried is the hornworms, I’ve never seen it this bad for years there’s only one or two and now I’ve nailed dozens plus 100 eggs plus by now. Just killed another one and a few eggs this morning, I see another one bites the dust at your place too, I hate dem too brethren.

I see your plants & pods are kicking azz but that Indian Carbon … mon what a beauty! Take care and try not to worry, it drives me crazy thinking about it.

Have a great weekend!

MGOLD86 · Jun 28, 2013

Lookin great Shane! Super healthy looking plants and some sick pods you got there! Can you save me a few Rennie and monster infinity seeds?? Those pods are just upper sick and I think they would make a great addition to my garden next year!

Devv · Jun 28, 2013

Everything's looking stellar!

Gonna be lots of pods rolling in soon, is your family going to pick for you?

Dang hornworms, they're starting to show up here too..