So, being my first year growing super hots, every time i saw a super hot seed germinate, i would put it in a tray, they grew well, and then i moved them to cups. Now they are growing all nice and well but i have extras! I'm not sure what i should do with these extra pepper plants? Any ideas? I have extra bhuts, naga morichs, habs, scorps ...
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sell them as 'habaneros' and people will get a nasty surprise 
probably not a good idea though lol...
probably not a good idea though lol...
sell them as 'habaneros' and people will get a nasty surprise
probably not a good idea though lol...
Sounds like a damn good idea...
serves people right for buying plants from evilbay, lol.
midwestchilehead
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PepperJam, you could always send them to me 
I always find a way to squeeze them in. I’m in the same situation and it looks like I will be expanding my growing area again. My goal was 512 and I’m looking at about 575. 100 will go into buckets and the rest will go in the ground. That’s more pods for the freezer and more powder!!
It’s all good my friend!!
It’s all good my friend!!
I have been taking my "extras" to work and giving them to coworkers. The fun part is, I did not keep track of what each plant was, so I have no idea who got what. They all know the plants will produce really hot peppers, and if they want to know what they are, they got to bring me a ripe pod.
Once my starts started taking off, I quickly realized that I couldn't keep em all, so I started giving em away as a few have already mentioned and I still have extras. I'm thinking I may use those as "experients". Leaving them in smaller than usual pots to see whether they'll produce anything and/or planting them in areas around my property that I don't think would work for peppers. Things like that. Better than tossing em IMO.
share them with other pepper growers. like friends. co workers. thants what i do every year
Ain't I one of your friends, Judy? lol
+1 on what SuperHot said. I find a way to either grow them somewhere, or I just give them away.
+1 on what SuperHot said. I find a way to either grow them somewhere, or I just give them away.
I do the same thing... always over shoot! I'm still not sure as to where all my plants are going to be put into the ground/buckets/pots/etc but I am still starting seeds and still planning a trip to cross country nurseries in jersey to pick up more!
And I am sure you can easily find some local Texans that wouldn't mind taking a little drive to take the plants off your hands!
xo nicole
you could play johnnie pepperseed
go to the local farmers market and set up a table
only "allow" one plant to a family!
or you could plant them around town on public land
(that has automatic watering) and leave them there and check on them in a few weeks
just do not let the poh - poh see you they will think you be planting the ganja
go to the local farmers market and set up a table
only "allow" one plant to a family!
or you could plant them around town on public land
(that has automatic watering) and leave them there and check on them in a few weeks
just do not let the poh - poh see you they will think you be planting the ganja
Landscaping crew would probably destroy them since the crews tend to go hand in hand with auto-sprinkler(at least around here).
I am giving my extras to a friend in the city to put on her roof.
Tried to send you am PM but I guess it is full. I should have 1 or 2 extra at plant out that won't be going to the city roof. PM me if interested XC
The scientist in me says... EXPERIMENT. Try feeding or lighting ideas you might normally be too afraid to do. Go against conventional growing practices, see what the limits are.
If you know someone with a large garden or farm, ask if they will grow the plants on their land and split the produce with you. Aka Sharecropping.