Stickman's 2014 Glog- That's all folks!

Hi All,
   I've got Manzanos sprouted and my Bhuts, Lotah Bih and Donne Sali seeds planted so it looks like time to leave 2103 behind and begin to concentrate on 2014. Last year I started some of my late-season varieties right after New Year's Day, but our season was too short to bring the pods to full ripeness so this year I started 2-3 weeks earlier.
 
Manzano seedlings...

 
Fruts and Bhuts ...

 
There are many more varieties yet to plant in the proper turn, and I have 4 overwintered pepper plants from 2013 that I'll report on later. Have a great weekend all!

 

[chilli whisperer]

Flying cobras...thank goodnes we don't have those! :s

 

[maximumcapsicum]

Can't remember what the actual species was... I know whenever I saw them they were actually pretty docile.

Colleagues have had all kinds of trouble with the cobras though.

 

[chilli whisperer]

Dang,I realy hate snakes,not something to play with.
They ALWAYS come to the houses looking for water,that's the real cause of them coming in our homes

 

[stickman]

Now if you could only train the snakes to leave the people alone and go for the birds in the pepper plot...

 

[chilli whisperer]

That would be AWESOME! If only there was a way to train snakes..

 

[stickman]

This time I know it's a pepper... there's a hook in the Dedo de Moca pot!

 

[chilli whisperer]

Woohoo!

 

[Trippa]

This time I know it's a pepper... there's a hook in the Dedo de Moca pot!

Great flavoured chilli that one Rick ... And quite thick walled for its size/shape if I remember correctly... Nice work!

 

[maximumcapsicum]

Congrats!

 

[stickman]

Great flavoured chilli that one Rick ... And quite thick walled for its size/shape if I remember correctly... Nice work!

 
Thanks Trippa, I haven't a clue what to expect beyond size and shape, so your observation is welcome! Got another hook in the Dedo de Moca pot this morning so I moved it downstairs with the others.

 
Boy, we've been having some crazy weather the last couple of weeks and the trend looks to continue for a bit. Daytime highs are forecast to be in the upper 30s to upper 40s and night-time lows could be anywhere from the upper teens to upper 20s resulting in walking back and forth over the line between rain and snow for the next 5 days.
 
Happy Monday all!

 

[Penny]

Awww, that's so cute Rick!

 

[maximumcapsicum]

Congrats on the new hook! Temps are crazy town here as well... Actually put the plants on the balcony yesterday to enjoy the 60 degree temps.

 

[stickman]

Got a hook in the Aji Lemon pot ... this time the right kind , and another one in the pot with the Scotch Bonnet MoA, so things are starting to move on round 2!

 

[Devv]

Congrats on the new babies Rick!

 

[PeriPeri]

Reading up on venomous African snakes I see the most venomous ones are further north, but it looks like the Cape Cobra and Green Mamba are quite venomous enough! Stay vigilant bro'...
 
I can see that bird brains might not be able to handle pepper pods in a wrapper... that would also be handy for isolating flowers to ensure they wouldn't cross-pollinate with other varieties.

We have Black Mambas on the farm where I am growing. The owner gets them in his farm house all the time, but luckily I have not come across one yet in the garden! The nearest hospital may as well be in the north pole lol

 

[PaulG]

Good work, Rick - new seedlings just keep showing up in your grow!
 
I hope your better half is on the mend.  If she hit her head hard when
she fell, a checkup is a good idea.  Better not to take chances.

 

[stickman]

Congrats on the new babies Rick!

 

Good work, Rick - new seedlings just keep showing up in your grow!
 
I hope your better half is on the mend.  If she hit her head hard when
she fell, a checkup is a good idea.  Better not to take chances.

 
Thanks Guys!
 
My wife is definitely on the mend... still a bit stiff and sore, but getting better daily.
 

We have Black Mambas on the farm where I am growing. The owner gets them in his farm house all the time, but luckily I have not come across one yet in the garden! The nearest hospital may as well be in the north pole lol

 
Yikes! We have venomous snakes in our area, but they're pretty rare and their preferred habitat is a marginal one that doesn't attract too many people. You be careful out there bro'...
Looking in on my MoA babies this morning, I see 4 hooks. This one looks like a very vigorous grower!

 
A couple of Dedo de Moca babies

 
Aji Lemon baby

 
and the rest are growing slowly...

 
The Manzanos seem to be having the most trouble. One seedling isn't damping off, but seems to be failing to thrive. Another is growing mis-shapen. This is the healthiest-looking one.

 
Have a good Tuesday all!

 

[PeriPeri]

Nice one Rick - looking awesome!

 

[georgej]

looking good so far, Rick!

 

[Jeff H]

Little ones are looking good Rick. You're system of using bigger pots and sowing more seeds looks like it will be easier to deal with splitting plants up vs my smaller pots.