STC3248, Just Another Grow Log! Holiday Harvest!

Still waiting on the supers...but the rest are sprouted and under lights. This will be my first attempt at supers. Fingers crossed. I am so lost in the labels. I don't know how some of you keep them all straight??? I know I got most of them right...but had a couple random seeds pop up under the starter pellets...lolEdit: This was my STARTING listJalapenoBlack CobraMucho Nacho JalapenoBellPoblanoCaribbean RedChocolate HabaneroAnaheimCayenneTrinidad ScorpionBhut Jolokia Red/Yellow/Chocolate/White/PurpleFataliPequin ChiapasAmigo Diablo Bombay MorichDorset NagaLg Yellow 7 Pot7 Pot RedDouglahBishops Crownand OrnamentalsHere is the FINAL revised list! lol yeah right! Got some slow movers on here...GREEN: planted last night 3 February...didn't soak, so they may take a bit longer than normalORANGE: Planted 25 JanuaryBLUE: Planted 13 JanuaryBLACK: Planted 5 JanuaryFish 0/2Wild Brazil (Cumari) 0/2Tepin 0/2Aji Omnicolor 0/2Yellow Scotch Bonnet 0/2Goccia d'Oro 0/2Red Lantern Habanero 0/2Brain Strain 0/2Billy Boy Douglah 0/2Peruvian White Bullet Hab 0/2Kaval F-1 0/27 Pot Primo 0/27 Pot Monster Infinity 0/2Devil's Tongue Brown 0/2Bhut Jolokia Orange 0/2Black Naga 1/2Bhut Jolokia Purple 4/4 Bhut Jolokia White 4/4 Bhut Jolokia Red 4/4Bhut Jolokia Yellow 2/4 Bhut Jolokia Chocolate 4/4 7 Pot Red 4/4 7 Pot Lg Yellow 4/4 Fatali 4/4 Chocolate Hab 4/4 Bishops Crown 4/4 Pequine 4/4 Trinidad Scorpion 3/4Established Plants:Caribbean Red x5Black Cobra x6Jalapeno x6Mucho Nacho Jalapeno x8Cayenne x6Bell x4Poblano x3Anaheim x3

My 10 year old is responsible for the artwork on the cups!

 

[Cayennemist]

I like the butterfly pics. And those pumpkins! Did you put them inside something to get that shape?

I was thinking of trying a square pumpkin by putting them in 12" x 12" forms like they are doing with watermelons now days.

MineCraft Pumpkins FTW!

 

[Pulpiteer]

Awesome butterfly pics, those things are amazing. Just the fact that they migrate is kind of crazy. The place we've vacationed the last several years in the Upper Peninsula is a migration point for them, so there are usually tons of them around.

 

[stc3248]

I agree with Jamie on that Primo shot. Once that thing starts changing colors it is gonna be a contender for the gnarliest pod of the year. Hmmmm....that is getting me thinking.....

Anyways, that is crazy about your Infinty... I'll send you some seeds out of mine so you can give em a shot next season. Mine look wrinkly and 7pot-ish, haven't turned, but starting to get a tint of red. What is the source? I got mine from Wouter (Mido/peppersRus.com) and they are turning out like his are. But at least it has a killer taste to it!

Have maybe 2 dozen of those mean looking little pods on the plant now. Every one of them looks evil!

Got 3 seeds from Dave (gnslnger). Planted 2 only 1 germinated and I gave the other seed away. so this one is it! What't really crazy is the difference in pods on this plant. Some long and Bhutish some stubby and Habish some gnarly and Brainish and several that are a combination....here are some pics.

Wouldn't surprise me to see different color pods! Well...yeah it would but you know what I mean. One thin is certain...

Whatever color they turn out...this plant is a rock star! Check out the node on the lower center far side! One cool plant!

Right next door is another rock star...

My Brain! Really kickin' them out! Some look to be close to shifting colors. So within a week or two I will be able to finally get a taste of my own brain!

Patrick if you're reading this look away now! Was giving the almost dead lawn a dose of old school ferts today...of the smelly variety and this guy decided to check things out...

Tarantula Hawk...This lady was a couple inches long. Freaking HUGE! I grew up around these things, but I rarely see them here. I do see a ton of tarantulas so wasn't too surprised to see this one. Very rare that they actually sting anyone, but when they do it is very paiful...

These things sting their prey (tarantulas) and then pick them up and fly back to their nest. Their sting only paralyzes the spider and once back at their lair...they lay an egg on the victim which is then eaten from the inside out by the wasp larvae. Crazy world!

Here's some more info on these crazy predators...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula_hawk

Some 4th BBQ picks to wrap things up...

Nothing fancy today...Some burgers with fresh roasted corn and green chiles...burgers not pictured.

Forgot who asked about how to roast and peel chiles...basically roast them on all sides till they look about like this, then throw them in a plastic baggie while still hot to simmer in their own steam for a bit. After about 15 minutes I throw them in ice water then peel.

I like the butterfly pics. And those pumpkins! Did you put them inside something to get that shape?

I was thinking of trying a square pumpkin by putting them in 12" x 12" forms like they are doing with watermelons now days.

MineCraft Pumpkins FTW!

Lol my son is on Minecraft all day every day! These guys just grow like that. No box necessary! Might try the box with my watermelons though!

Awesome butterfly pics, those things are amazing. Just the fact that they migrate is kind of crazy. The place we've vacationed the last several years in the Upper Peninsula is a migration point for them, so there are usually tons of them around.

I enjoy them...they are fun to watch as they pollinate my plants! They do have an amazing journey...incredible how something so fragile can endure a journey like that!

Thanks for looking in! Hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July...
Shane

 

[Pulpiteer]

Shane's glog, you come for the peppers. You stay for the insects.

Never heard of a tarantula hawk. Fascinating.

 

[SocalChilehead]

Shane everything looks amazing brother that alot of pod variation I wonder if flavor and heat will also be different. I have a few pods starting to form so I will send you a few more soon. Amazing new addition with the bed your going to need two freezers at the end of the year for all those pods. Awesome job

 

[stickman]

Have maybe 2 dozen of those mean looking little pods on the plant now. Every one of them looks evil!

Hi Shane, Your pod factories are looking stellar!

Tarantula Hawk...This lady was a couple inches long. Freaking HUGE! I grew up around these things, but I rarely see them here. I do see a ton of tarantulas so wasn't too surprised to see this one. Very rare that they actually sting anyone, but when they do it is very paiful...
These things sting their prey (tarantulas) and then pick them up and fly back to their nest. Their sting only paralyzes the spider and once back at their lair...they lay an egg on the victim which is then eaten from the inside out by the wasp larvae. Crazy world!

We saw a rare (for here) Ichnaemon wasp in my Mom's backyard yesterday. Thought it was a Dragonfly at first, but closer inspection proved different...

Some 4th BBQ picks to wrap things up...

Moroccan chicken went quickly when it was done grilling. I also grilled and peeled some Poblanos and chopped them into a tomato, cilantro, green olive, green onion and lime juice salsa. To kick it up a notch I also chopped in 3 Serranos and a small Jalapeno. A good time had by all. Glad you enjoyed your 4th too. Cheers

 

[Pr0digal_son]

You know me and the critter pics... Thanks for posting some. We have a "cicada killer" around here that is as big as a hummingbird. Crazy insect....no pics of my own yet. We have ichneumon wasps like stickman posted. Just so hsppens I have a snapshot from last year.

 

[romy6]

Shane , that seems to be the norm for the Brain. No one pod is ever the same. And mine seem to always produce a few inmature pods( especially when it is pumping mucho pods like yours) that don't have that gnarly point gangster look but still pack a ton of heat. Love the insect shots . Keep em coming bro!

 

[stc3248]

Shane , that seems to be the norm for the Brain. No one pod is ever the same. And mine seem to always produce a few inmature pods( especially when it is pumping mucho pods like yours) that don't have that gnarly point gangster look but still pack a ton of heat. Love the insect shots . Keep em coming bro!

My Brain is putting out uniform pods...almost perfect in fact. Its my Infinity that's fubar...and the wrong color.

Shane's glog, you come for the peppers. You stay for the insects.

Never heard of a tarantula hawk. Fascinating.

They are cool insects for sure...little scary though! I don't mind most critters, even the stingy ones...but they make me nervous. I worked for a bee keeper as a kid, until I forgot to change out the 55 gallon drum on the honey machine and flooded the shop with honey. Ooops

Shane everything looks amazing brother that alot of pod variation I wonder if flavor and heat will also be different. I have a few pods starting to form so I will send you a few more soon. Amazing new addition with the bed your going to need two freezers at the end of the year for all those pods. Awesome job

Thanks Fernando! I enjoyed the Yellow Bhut on some tacos instead of going the painful route. Very hot for a yellow pod, but super sweet too. Would make for a great addition to some fish tacos with some garlic and lemon...I have two freezers, but won't mind at all if I need another one!

You know me and the critter pics... Thanks for posting some. We have a "cicada killer" around here that is as big as a hummingbird. Crazy insect....no pics of my own yet. We have ichneumon wasps like stickman posted. Just so hsppens I have a snapshot from last year.

More cool critters! You caught it laying eggs in that pic too Prod, nice work! Sounds as if they're in the same general parasitic family with the tarantula hawk!

 

[Cayennemist]

those grilled peppers look goOD

 

[stickman]

Hi Shane, Heard about the short but intense firework display in San Diego. That must have been a blast...

 

[stc3248]

those grilled peppers look goOD

They sure are! I have been trying to figure out new ways to fit peppers into meals...

Hi Shane, Heard about the short but intense firework display in San Diego. That must have been a blast...

They were very luck nobody got hurt during that! Had to be a pretty impressive show for about 20 seconds! The shows are all synchronized so you can usually sit in one spot and see 4 or 5 different shows all going off in harmony set to music broadcast on several local stations. Didn't quite work out this year.

 

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Killa Pods!.........., Shane the photo with the 30+ pods is amazing! Shoot a picture when they ripen, that would have amazing contrast...
Always a pleasure to see an occasional food shot thrown in.

Greg

 

[stc3248]

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[background=rgb(255, 244, 228)]They were delicious...the habs put the smack down on a few folks, and kept anyone from wanting to give a try to the ripe Scorpions and Infinities I have on my plants. The Jals were here, then GONE! The syringe worked out great filling the Habs. Just thinned the Cream Cheese by nuking it then adding a little sour cream and it went in easy![/background]

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[PIC 1]

116 poppers ......that's 58 for you and the rest for me!.............ha

I like that idea with the Orange Habs, makes sense since most of those have the identical size and shape..........I'm firing up my grill right now bro!

Greg

 

[stickman]

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(Nudge) Take your hats off... We're in the presence of greatness!

That must have been some party... I take it you had the people from your duty section over for a cookout? Nice idea with the syringe and the cream cheese.

 

[romy6]

And you didn't invite me to the party

 

[mjdiamond83]

Those poppers look awesome Shane!!!

 

[Jamison]

Holy frickin pods man! So many on one node. Truly an amazing sight!

 

[hooda]

Holy smokes on those Hab poppers! I had a raw orange hab today just for the hell of it, which my stomach is still killin me(empty), after the girl and I got back from doing shopping all day. I totally should have thought of doing this instead. Shane, today, you are my hero for those Hab poppers.