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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...
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Fruts and Bhuts ;) ...
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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!
 
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PrimeTime said:
One of your gochu and one of my tobasco hooked today day 7 Rick so thanks and hope those tabascos pop for you!
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Good luck with the Gochu guy... the Tabasco didn't pop this time around, but no worries... I've got plenty to keep me occupied. :)
 
 
Devv said:
Congrats on the new hooks!
 
Oh you're going to need more room! But I guess most of us are in that boat.
 
One thing that's good is the Onions are stingy with their space requirements, mine in the ground are just starting to green up and grow.
 
Keep on a chooglin'!
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I know you're feelin' it too brother... Lol! Space is always at a premium when you're sowing seed indoors for the early start. That's why I love planting Onions. They don't just pull their freight repelling nasties, they also don't take up much space and we use a lot of 'em!
 
Keep on chooglin'?! You must be channeling John Fogarty... ;)
maximumcapsicum said:
Woot on the Chintexle!
 
Yeah you got some very nice annuum shots from last year. Very inspiring! Can't wait to see all the new hooks!
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georgej said:
Looking good, Rick!
Those horticubes seem to be working nicely for you!
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meatfreak said:
Good luck on the Annuum round, Rick. Curious on your thoughts about the Chintexle, it sounds like an tasty pepper :)
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Thanks Guys, I appreciate the good vibe!
 
Stefan, I hear it's a Pequin-type from Oaxaca, Mexico that has fuzzy stems, white flowers and pods about 2cm long that are often roasted for rice dishes where they come from. Haven't tasted them yet, but looking forward to it... The hooks have fully emerged  this morning, and there's one more on the way. When it hooks up I'll pot them up to get them out from under the humidity dome.
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Here's the others that are coming along...
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The overall shot of the growbox downstairs
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Round one seedlings are looking great at this point.
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The King Naga in its Airpot
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The Lotah Bih is looking better, but still kinda yellow
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Round 2 seedling pics for a bump...
 
Jeff H said:
Round 1 and round two plants all look great, same with the onions. I was surprised though to see the thermometer showing such a low temp. I would have though that it stayed warmer in there with all those lights on. Interesting. 
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I know... last winter was warmer through the end of January and into February so it was warmer downstairs by a few degrees. I think it actually helps me to have it cooler down cellar before I plant out in April. The plants get used to a bit of cold and can take it without wilting when I plant them outside under the low row cover in early spring.
 
Everything looking Great Rick! Well...except that Lota??? Wonder what is up with the yellow??? Baffles me how so many plants can look perfect under the same conditions, but some just wanna be a PIA. Looks to be growing right along in spite of the color though...so no worries! I checked out the almanac and I am still in the go zone for many winter crops so I put some Lettuce, Onion sets, Carrots and Turnips in the ground...thanks for the inspiration to grow something besides peppers! Heck...I should start some cilantro and I'll have all the ingredients for salsa!
 
stc3248 said:
Everything looking Great Rick! Well...except that Lota??? Wonder what is up with the yellow??? Baffles me how so many plants can look perfect under the same conditions, but some just wanna be a PIA. Looks to be growing right along in spite of the color though...so no worries! I checked out the almanac and I am still in the go zone for many winter crops so I put some Lettuce, Onion sets, Carrots and Turnips in the ground...thanks for the inspiration to grow something besides peppers! Heck...I should start some cilantro and I'll have all the ingredients for salsa!
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There ya go Chief! Cilantro does OK in cool weather... in fact I think it bolts a little slower, and having something outside to call in the friendlies where you're eventually gonna put your chiles ain't a bad thing... no?
 
Looking good Rick. With your yellowing lota it may be a heavier feeder or my bet is that its Roots are either compacted or root bound in some way. I would pull it from that container and repot it in fresh less packed soil and I will bet a small wager of seeds it will bounce back ;)
 
Trippa said:
Looking good Rick. With your yellowing lota it may be a heavier feeder or my bet is that its Roots are either compacted or root bound in some way. I would pull it from that container and repot it in fresh less packed soil and I will bet a small wager of seeds it will bounce back ;)
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Cheers Trippa... that sounds like it might work... I'll give it a shot!
 
I was baking bread today anyway and had a hankering for a pizza made with my spicy Ajvar instead of Tomato sauce. It's got a pretty good zing because I added a couple tablespoons of my kitchen sink powder when I made the Ajvar. Also Onions, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Black Olives, shredded Chicken and Mozzarella
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stickman said:
 
Cheers Trippa... that sounds like it might work... I'll give it a shot!
 
I was baking bread today anyway and had a hankering for a pizza made with my spicy Ajvar instead of Tomato sauce. It's got a pretty good zing because I added a couple tablespoons of my kitchen sink powder when I made it. Also Onions, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Black Olives, shredded Chicken and Mozzarella
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Great looking pizza Rick. I'm still on the shelf with the ajvar. I bought some at the store when this topic came up about a year ago and, well, it tastes like crap. I'm sure yours has to be much better since you speak so highly of it, and Doc (where the heck did he go anyway) loved it, but it makes me very trepidatious when I think about when making my own. It is just annuums, how could that be bad. How do I make it better than the store bought stuff? 
 
maximumcapsicum said:
Just tossed that together huh? Looks fantastic! Better than anything you could have delivered. 
 
Luckily the wife made carnitas tonight, so my stomach isn't doing summersaults. 
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Actually, it is usually the reverse for me. I almost always make pizza on Friday, the kids love it, but I seem to have just enough left over dough to pull off a loaf of bread, or two. 
 
maximumcapsicum said:
Just tossed that together huh? Looks fantastic! Better than anything you could have delivered. 
 
Luckily the wife made carnitas tonight, so my stomach isn't doing summersaults. 
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You did as well or better Adam... I love carnitas too!
 
Jeff H said:
 
Great looking pizza Rick. I'm still on the shelf with the ajvar. I bought some at the store when this topic came up about a year ago and, well, it tastes like crap. I'm sure yours has to be much better since you speak so highly of it, and Doc (where the heck did he go anyway) loved it, but it makes me very trepidatious when I think about when making my own. It is just annuums, how could that be bad. How do I make it better than the store bought stuff? 
 
Actually, it is usually the reverse for me. I almost always make pizza on Friday, the kids love it, but I seem to have just enough left over dough to pull off a loaf of bread, or two. 
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If you got a jar of Ajvar off the shelf, chances are it was processed with steam instead of fire roasting... There's no comparison IMHO. It's a bit of work to make, but well worth the time!
 
stickman said:
 
Very cool Charles! How would you describe their flavor profile and heat level? How do you use them? They're certainly vigorous growers.
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Was your seed from me on this one too?  As far as heat level, I find all of these little pods very similar, but from what I remember it was middle of the road.  I used these dry, they dried the easiest of all my little peppers.  What was exceptional about them was their productivity considering the less than optimal conditions I gave them.  The seed is so tiny, they must be something different, maybe aviculare?
 
Spicegeist said:
 
Was your seed from me on this one too?  As far as heat level, I find all of these little pods very similar, but from what I remember it was middle of the road.  I used these dry, they dried the easiest of all my little peppers.  What was exceptional about them was their productivity considering the less than optimal conditions I gave them.  The seed is so tiny, they must be something different, maybe aviculare?
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Yup, I'm pretty sure they are from you Charles. Thanks for getting back to me on them. I like unfussy plants, and these sure seem like it from your description. Cheers!
 
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