glog The sun is brutal here. 2025 grow

Here we go for this year. 3rd time's the charm? Started getting seeds into the ground a couple of weeks ago when it decided to rain and then freeze for two days.

Not really trying much new here. I am always finding myself going back to these powders over others. Last year was a huge battle with no rain, wind, no humidity, the never ending sun, aphids, and spider mites. It really does appear that I was extremely spoiled in SoFla with that tropical climate. Learning Texas while working nights for the first 1.5 seasons has been rough. Upgrading from 5gal to mostly 15gal grow bags this year. The misters I've had for a year are finally going to be installed under my grow canopy. As soon as walmart severely discounts promix again some 25 gal bags might get thrown into use.

This year's list:
Sugar Rush Peach
Aji Charapita
Orange Habanero
K.S. Lemon Starrburst
Craig's Grande Jalapeno
Trinidad Moruga Red
Red Savinas
Scotch Bonnet MOA
Thai Birdseye
Dwarf Thai Birdseye
Black Thai
Chilietepin
Sweet Moruga
Pimenta De Neyde
Rocoto Aji Oro
Giant Aconcagua
Hungarian Wax Pepper

As soon as starter trays are available, these are starting
Fetalii
And maybe Gator Jigsaw Purple or Primo x Butch T.

 

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That pH correction has to be what's leading to all the rapid side shoot growth. Started doing the same treatment to the indoor rocotos on Sunday. 2 still in starger cells, 3 are in 3.5" pots right now. Not one of them had any hints of side growth Sunday. This morning it looks like side growth at every node has been going on for at least 2 days and now almost identical to the plants outside. No wind, rain, or anything other than 70-78* air has been on those guys.

The citronella plant has pretty much gone all back to green too. Amazing what .04tsp/gal of sulfuric acid can do.

Even the tomatillo that dampened off and regrew roots is joining in on the fun.

 

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I am beginning to wonder if anything really did dampen off.

 

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Another cold front with 40+mph winds came through, this time the plants were not so happy. Giving it until the end of the week to see what's getting topped and what doesnt need it. The wind spun all the leaves around like tops.

The little chocolate hab in the post above somehow aint dead. Spent a few days toppled over from the bug damage and was left neglected out through the cold front. Despute that it's healed up and is a happy little plant. Was not planning on growinv 2 choc habs this year, but I like how strong this guy is, so it may wind up in a 5gal bag this weekend, or donated to a co-worker.