Contest for First Ripe Pepper

[AlabamaJack]

nothing as yet with my other seeds, geez those 4 must of been keen to see some daylight:cool:
pablo what method are you using for your cuttings? Ive been doing them in coco, which is working ok (3 weeks good root system) Im now in the process of building my own aeroponic style cloning tank, Ill post pics when its up & running:)

anyone else got a sprout yet?:P

No sprouts here yet......:(

[stillmanz]

nothin yet here

[LUCKYDOG]

Germinated !!! yesterday along w/ Piquins, datils, scoth bonnets, purple tigers, siams, black manaqualana still waiting for fatelli and bhuts ...

under grow lights now till bigger then a bigger setup... I'll take pictures when the Naga grows from the hole in the rock wool. :cheers:

[pablo]

nothing as yet with my other seeds, geez those 4 must of been keen to see some daylight:cool:
pablo what method are you using for your cuttings? Ive been doing them in coco, which is working ok (3 weeks good root system) Im now in the process of building my own aeroponic style cloning tank, Ill post pics when its up & running:)

anyone else got a sprout yet?:P
hi billyboy
lets see, I use 16oz solo cups,poke a hole in the side about 1/2 inch from bottom of cup,fill cup with peralite/vermiculite mix,poke a hole in medium with a pencil,cut trim clones and dip in rooting gel,place in cup and cover with a clear plastic cup for a humidity dome,place on heating mat and wait.
what your useing now,coco is probably one of the best choices for a medium,Im just kinda cheap so i buy bulk peralite and vermiculite...and mix it myself.

pablo

[POTAWIE]

What sort of lighting do you give your cuttings?

[pablo]

What sort of lighting do you give your cuttings?

Hi POTAWIE
compact fluroescent bulbs, cool white bulbs/tubes do very well for seedlings/cuttings/vegetive small plants.
the ones I have now can be found at wally world ,23 watts each @ 1600 lumens..I use 5 in my small little grow box
so 115 watts at 8000 lumens in an area 36"x 30"x24" . :cool:
these bulbs are cheap and have a life of 10,000 hours .
Id much rather have a 4' 8 bulb T5..
but i dont have that much to spend.

pablo

[POTAWIE]

Ok, and how close are your cuttings to the light? Just wodering how much light is needed in the cloning stage.

[pablo]

Ok, and how close are your cuttings to the light? Just wodering how much light is needed in the cloning stage.

hi POTAWIE
they are about 10-12 inches below the bulbs,I dont think very much light is needed to root plants. more important is the warm temps and high humidity. I think a shop light with good grow bulbs would be fine for cuttings or seedlings.
However ,if you grow alot of seedlings and plant a large garden ,you might consider something brighter.

pablo

[AlabamaJack]

YEAAAAAAAA!!!! Two little hooks emerging this morning at 4:30 am.

Looks like I am on my way...

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/3610/sprouted0011dy9.jpg

[billyboy]

Congrats on the sprout AJ:)

Ive just finished building my very own aeroponic cloning station its small scale (20 litre bucket), fits 7 cuttings its up & running! Ive already taken a few Naga cuttings & they are in it now, its a bit of an experiment, Ive gone 10 liters of rainwater with a few drops of supathrive didnt touch the ph I guess it would be around 7ish didnt use any rooting gel or the likes just stuck em in the cut pool noodle discs, the aero thingy will run 24/7 till good roots appear, & the lighting will be on 16 hours. Looking for quick healthy growth of roots :cool:

Ill post a pic later, its time I get some shut eye:halo:

[bentalphanerd]

:eh: no accusations, embezzlement or threats of woe & betide...what kind of a competition is this & why can't I disqualify anyone yet?

It's quiet...too quiet. Someone's obviously up to something :think:

[AlabamaJack]

Have two more hooks and the two that were hooks this morning are taking off. One more to go for 100% Naga Morich germination.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9863/010708002yw8.jpg

Red Savinas growing like wildfire too.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8423/010708001wh2.jpg

[pablo]

i just checked my soil planter,2 seedlings up now,
we may have a good grow yet. keeping my fingers crossed.

pablo

[Omri]

No sprouting yet.
I trust my method of growing (I'm a REAL quick learner), so I believe I'll have the chance of winning if they'll sprout within a week from now.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

nothing here but I still have all fingers and toes crossed

[billyboy]

Ive got one of Tonys seeds pop up today:cool: the rest are still errr resting:) or is that resisting.........

[LUCKYDOG]

I have the one the others are resisting as well ... slow so far however, the Datil Piquins and Purple tigers are really taking off

[AlabamaJack]

All 5 Naga seeds I planted have sprouted. Won't be long before my supergrow formula hits 'em.

[pablo]

well slowly but surely,another small sprout has shown itself.
so far three jolokia seeds have sprouted.

pablo

[billyboy]

:) Ive got one more of Tonys & two of Beths sprout today:cool:
Nothing yet on my Bhuts:( The early four had their first real feed today & look very happy its around 30 degrees C here atm. The aerocutting bucket is on day 3 and so far all cuttinsgs are looking good, Ill have a look to see if any bumps have started later. I hope the temps arnt too high but there is no sign of stress so far!

POTAWIE, any news in your neck of the woods?

[rainbowberry]

Ive got one of Tonys seeds pop up today:cool: the rest are still errr resting:) or is that resisting.........

You've got good seeds then BB. Last year I had 100% germination from Tonys seeds.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Wooohooo my 2 nagas just sprouted!! ill take pics when I get home from work

[POTAWIE]

I've got some sprouts now finally.

[Omri]

Me too.

[stillmanz]

nothin here yet....

[AlabamaJack]

I have read the posts from front to back and gleaned the following information from it....who's in and who has sprouts as of Thursday morning, 10 January 2008, 0800 CST (GMT +6).

POTAWIE - got sprouts
Pam - got sprouts
Omri - got sprouts
Luckydog - got sprouts
Bowhunter - No word
Devil Duck - No word
Trexxen - No word
Canuk Pepperhead - got sprouts with pictures
Billyboy - got sprouts
Fisting Mayfield - No Word
Rainbowberry - No word
Pablo - got sprouts
Stillmanz - no word
AlabamaJack - got sprouts with pictures
Bentalphanerd - no word (are you in the contest?)

If I am wrong on this please let me know. Just trying to help you Ms. Pam.

[Pam]

No you're not, you're trying to gloat.

[AlabamaJack]

No you're not, you're trying to gloat.

Not gloating, just getting ready to supply billyboy some dust to breathe......:lol:

[Canuk Pepperhead]

heres my babies

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture002-1.jpg

[AlabamaJack]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8791/011008plantpics008uy9.th.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=011008plantpics008uy9.jpg)

Come on ya'all...post your pics...:)

[Canuk Pepperhead]

I aggree with you AJ thats what makes this fun lol..This is the first thing ive ever grown from seed that worked thx to alot of reading!Now im just that much more hooked with gardening!!!Lol im like a kid at christmas right now hehehe

[AlabamaJack]

Lol im like a kid at christmas right now hehehe

Me too CP.....I am giggling right now...could have something to do with this good cold Shiner Bock. By the way...each time someone post a pic, I edit the "status" list above.....

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Nice touch man

[Pam]

Well, I finally have some sprouts. So, ten days to germination, which is about what I get without soaking the seeds. I'm underwhelmed.

[AlabamaJack]

Well, I finally have some sprouts. So, ten days to germination, which is about what I get without soaking the seeds. I'm underwhelmed.


Good Deal Ms. Pam...now put some of that south carolina soft woman talk on them and coo them on to victory....:onfire:

[billyboy]

cough, cough, cough, wheres all this dust coming from :lol:

Hmmm, Pam got sprouts eh! Must of got lucky....:P

Geezz, Still nothing on the Bhuts:(

[Omri]

Don't even try, it's obvious I'm gonna win. :cool:

[LUCKYDOG]

I just got 4 more sprouts --- they cannot resist luxuriating in the Germination Station. Time to develope Stage 2 growing chamber.

[AlabamaJack]

I just got 4 more sprouts --- they cannot resist luxuriating in the Germination Station. Time to develope Stage 2 growing chamber.

How big are you going to make your Stage 2 growing station?

[Pam]

Hmmm, Pam got sprouts eh! Must of got lucky....:P



*smug smile*


I always get lucky.


Oh, wait, you're talking about peppers.


Never mind.

[Omri]

*smug smile*


I always get lucky.


Oh, wait, you're talking about peppers.


Never mind.
:lol:

[POTAWIE]

:shocked:What, Pam always gets lucky with peppers. Or maybe I read it wrong:lol:

[Pam]

:shocked:What, Pam always gets lucky with peppers. Or maybe I read it wrong:lol:



I don't grow any Peter Peppers.

[AlabamaJack]

I don't grow any Peter Peppers.

Want some......?

[LUCKYDOG]

How big are you going to make your Stage 2 growing station?

I haven the vague-iest, I was looking at an easy setup that I found with styrofoam coolers -- a Cooler Float Grower and some Flourescent lights -- give it a test... also I have found a DIY Aeroponic grower that would hold up to 40 plants for less than 100$ --- The cooler is obviously cheaper.

Any ideas?

[LUCKYDOG]

all this talk about "Lucky" is making me feel like Im on a swing

except for the Peter Pepper comments etc...

[Pam]

Want some......?


*gasp*


Not from a married man!

[LUCKYDOG]

Want some......?

Is that like asking someone if they have any French ( or your ethnicty) in them?

[rainbowberry]

No word from me yet because my seeds are still sproutless :(

[AlabamaJack]

*gasp*


Not from a married man!

:shocked:I said that without thinking.....and you know that is not what I had in mind....:oops: I can laugh about it though Pam


Is that like asking someone if they have any French ( or your ethnicty) in them?

This forum makes me giggle like a little school girl.....

[LUCKYDOG]

This forum makes me giggle like a little school girl.....

pfffftttt :lol: I just choked on my water :lol:

[Pam]

:shocked:I said that without thinking.....and you know that is not what I had in mind

Well, yeah.


That's what makes it fun to tease you.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

:
This forum makes me giggle like a little school girl.....

As long as you dont dress the part Im thinking we will over look that comment lmao

[bowhunter]

AJ no sprouts yet
Dan




LET IT BURN

[AlabamaJack]

Dan...are you talking to them? Ask them if there is anything they would like that would help them along their journey to daylight.

[pablo]

all is well so far,
i have 4 sprouts up, 4 cuttings under the dome and my 2 mature plants have revegged nicely and have begun to flower again,under 18 hours of metal halide.
The two mature plants will be flowered one more time ,then i will try my hand at a bonsai like I saw on another chili pepper site.
bueno

pablo

[pablo]

Lets see if these pictures link properly...
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1193/bhutjolokia4pablott5.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bhutjolokia4pablott5.jpg)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4485/bhutjolokia7pablofn4.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bhutjolokia7pablofn4.jpg)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/269/bhutjolokia1pablolargohf9.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bhutjolokia1pablolargohf9.jpg)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3455/fireandicefreshfrozenjolo5.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fireandicefreshfrozenjolo5.jpg)
I may have to redo this a few times to get it right.

pablo

[bentalphanerd]

pablo: with imageshack click the resize image option, upload then under the heading "Thumbnail Code:" copy the code from 'Forums' & paste that in.

nice pics BTW

[pablo]

pablo: with imageshack click the resize image option, upload then under the heading "Thumbnail Code:" copy the code from 'Forums' & paste that in.

nice pics BTW
thank you for the help bentalphanerd...
me thinks I got it...:idea:
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5311/bhutjolokiacuttingspn9.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bhutjolokiacuttingspn9.jpg)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/7602/pablobhutjolokia1zb0.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pablobhutjolokia1zb0.jpg)
ya'll in trouble now cause I done figured out how to make pictures.

pablokia :hell:

[bentalphanerd]

dont thank me...just send pods:drooling:

[bowhunter]

AJ ya i been talking to the and they want our weather to make up it's mind ,winter or spring 0ne day 60-70 next day a foot of snow.
Dan



LET IT BURN

[AlabamaJack]

AJ ya i been talking to the and they want our weather to make up it's mind ,winter or spring 0ne day 60-70 next day a foot of snow.
Dan



LET IT BURN


I can just imagine the little germinating seeds with their little stem toes sticking up through the soil testing the weather....then deciding it is too cold and going back to sleep. Yup, I am out there this morning.

[billyboy]

Finally one of the Bhut Jolokias has germinated:)

[bentalphanerd]

Finally one of the Bhut Jolokias has germinated:)

woohoo go BB. Don't hold your breath tho...I'm still waiting for pods from mine & I planted it in March '07 :lol:

[billyboy]

Ill send some to you by May :)

[bentalphanerd]

Ill send some to you by May :)

You have one sprout & a shirt load of optimism :lol:

[AlabamaJack]

Just looked at the Naga babies and they are putting out their second set of leaves. (posted pic on blog) They need to catch up with their growing buddies.

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9938/011208redsavinanagamoriym4.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/my.php?image=011208redsavinanagamoriym4.jpg)

[AlabamaJack]

For those in the contest, I have decided to try and equalize the competition. Cans are available for $5.95 + shipping USD each. Operators are on line now anxiously awaiting your orders. Call 1-800-BR-549 within the next 48 hours and I will gladly double your order for a low additional cost of 5.94 plus shipping (USD).

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/8324/nagajoke001db3.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nagajoke001db3.jpg)

(J/K)

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Hmmmmm now theres an idea.....hmmmmmm
lol

[Pam]

Hmmmmm now theres an idea.....hmmmmmm
lol


For LOSERS who can't grow a decent pepper!

[AlabamaJack]

For LOSERS who can't grow a decent pepper!


Pam......how many cans can I put you down for?:):lol:

[Pam]

Pam......how many cans can I put you down for?:):lol:


Let me tell you where you can put those cans, bub!

[Canuk Pepperhead]

lol this thread just keeps getting better and better

[DevilDuck]

I guess I need to get started. Everyone has had a sufficient head start now. I didn't want to embarrass anyone.

[stillmanz]

no sign from my little fellas but I'm still quietly confident.
Read: I hate you guys and am making small voodoo dolls of naga plants with certain internet handles attached to stems.
.....whatever it takes lol.

[AlabamaJack]

Let me tell you where you can put those cans, bub!


;)

[Pam]

no sign from my little fellas but I'm still quietly confident.
Read: I hate you guys and am making small voodoo dolls of naga plants with certain internet handles attached to stems.
.....whatever it takes lol.

I feel you pain. No, no, seriously, I was about to accuse Pepp3rFreak of setting me up with dud seeds. Then there was a glorious moment of a little seedling sighting.

Now I join everyone else in ragging your ass.

[AlabamaJack]

OK....first hurdle comes...I have a start of green mold on the top of my seed starting soil...is this going to hurt the seedlings and how do I get rid of the mold?? I may have been overwatering the seedlings....

[Pam]

OK....first hurdle comes...I have a start of green mold on the top of my seed starting soil...is this going to hurt the seedlings and how do I get rid of the mold?? I may have been overwatering the seedlings....

What! Give Aid and Comfort to the Enemy? Are you mad?

*heavy sigh* oh. Ok.

Dilute chamomile tea, baby powder, and corn meal are all supposed to help. A light spraying with Neem oil will also help.

[AlabamaJack]

What! Give Aid and Comfort to the Enemy? Are you mad?

*heavy sigh* oh. Ok.

Dilute chamomile tea, baby powder, and corn meal are all supposed to help. A light spraying with Neem oil will also help.

Thanks Pam...'goes running out the door to walmart or homus depus'

[Pam]

Thanks Pam...'goes running out the door to walmart or homus depus'

Um, if you're after Neem, be sure you spray lightly. The little seedlings have delicate leaves. Might just spray the soil.

[AlabamaJack]

Um, if you're after Neem, be sure you spray lightly. The little seedlings have delicate leaves. Might just spray the soil.

couldn't get neem oil yesterday and forgot about the camomile tea...just went to walmart to get neem oil and they don't have it...I will get it from my local nursery today...in the mean time I just sprinkled some cornmeal on the soil....do you know the mechanics of why the cornmeal works? what does that do ?

[Pam]

couldn't get neem oil yesterday and forgot about the camomile tea...just went to walmart to get neem oil and they don't have it...I will get it from my local nursery today...in the mean time I just sprinkled some cornmeal on the soil....do you know the mechanics of why the cornmeal works? what does that do ?

No, I've just read several articles about it working. Some people use it on their skin for mystery rashes and the like. I know it's very trendy in green circles to use corn meal to suppress weed growth on your lawn. You put it on in the spring for the weeds, and as it decomposes it adds nitrogen to the soil. I've tried in on my lawn, and it did work, but it was too expensive to get it from the lawn care folks. I never tracked down a feed store or some place that might sell it cheap.

[AlabamaJack]

...Some people use it on their skin for mystery rashes and the like.

That is the first time I have ever heard of using cornmeal...my grandmother used to use corn starch on me when I had heat rash under my arms in the summer time...wonder if corn starch would work like corn meal?

I just started another blog with pics for the Naga Contest..

[Pam]

That is the first time I have ever heard of using cornmeal...my grandmother used to use corn starch on me when I had heat rash under my arms in the summer time...wonder if corn starch would work like corn meal?

I just started another blog with pics for the Naga Contest..

*grumble* You're going to make me look it up, aren't you?

*google, google, google*

Ah ha!

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_question.php?id=116

I knew I'd read it somewhere.

[stillmanz]

Here they come finally.... 2 little NAGA heads, GAME on At the "fARM"

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Heres my naga progress so far
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture004.jpg
and this is my cherry bomb and myster bird with lots of other assorted planted
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture005.jpg
my carrabian red hasnt sprouted yet but it is alive..cant wait!!

[AlabamaJack]

POTAWIE - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Pam - got sprouts with peeectures
Omri - got sprouts
Luckydog - got sprouts
Bowhunter - got sprouts
Devil Duck - No word
Trexxen - No word
Canuk Pepperhead - got sprouts with pictures
Billyboy - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Fisting Mayfield - No Word
Rainbowberry - No word
Pablo - got sprouts
Stillmanz - got sprouts
AlabamaJack - got sprouts with pictures - check blog

DD, Trexxen, Fisting, Rainbow,....any word on sprouts?

[bowhunter]

AJ yes 1 busted out today and tomorrow goes under the lights. Just to let you know I will be putting them in the dirt.
Dan




LET IT BURN

[Pam]

Bentalphanerd - no word (are you in the contest?)
Bent....any word on sprouts?


Bent is pouting because no one has bribed him yet.

[bentalphanerd]

lol - noo i'm not in it. by the time I got back from hols & got over my illness it was a week after...now I'm just flooded with work.
Strangely though I'm in the lead on points having shouted myself several whiskeys last night....how nice of me, have another 5 points....why thank-you.

[AlabamaJack]

Hey Bent......want some of those Diablo Negro's?

[bentalphanerd]

Hey Bent......want some of those Diablo Negro's?

lol...well it's a start

[AlabamaJack]

lol...well it's a start

Well how 'bout this....take a look at my post on seed trading and see if there is anything you need...;)

[bentalphanerd]

Thanks for the offer Jack...I've really got no room to grow anything else here at the moment.

[Pam]

As requested, here is a picture of my first born Naga.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w221/Peppergeek/1stborn4130.jpg


I'll put up others when I update my blog.

[POTAWIE]

Cute baby!

[pablo]

my jolokia sprouts are beginning to root well.
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2092/bhutjolokiacpiseed3aa3.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bhutjolokiacpiseed3aa3.jpg)
the smaller two seedlings will be transplanted into 3 gallon passive hydro buckets over the next days to begin their journey in a hydro grow,the larger seedling will remain in the soil filled planter.for a side by side comparison to see if chili pod type or quality is effected either way.the fourth and smaller seedling will be transplanted into a small coco filled seedling cup and givein to my friend...good luck chiliheads...
and their off...

pablo

[Omri]

They're growing, and also some seeds I planted later sprouted yesterday.

[pablo]

woohoo go BB. Don't hold your breath tho...I'm still waiting for pods from mine & I planted it in March '07 :lol:
hi bentalphanerd,
I just read thru this.
what seems to be the problem your haveing with the jolokia not bearing fruit?

1.no flowers?
2.flowers form ,but drop off after they open.
3.flowers not produceing visible pollen?
4.flowers form,pollenation occurs but small fruit drops off immature?
the more detail you can give ,the better i can help with this,maybe.

most problems occur when
1.too much /not enough nitrogen in soil
2.night time temps fall out of optimum range 85f>>65f ideal night
3.humidity too low/dry climate...50%>>70% is optimum for the jolokia
4.PH imbalance/nutrient lock out
5.day time temps too hot/cold
6.photoperiod is interupted or not optimum to trigger plant response.
7.Sterility...quite common
{normally due to improper nutrient levels}
NMSU.CPI has some very detail grow data for the jolokia and has nutrient amounts for pod production and certified seed production...each requires specific nutrient amounts for proper growth .

i hand pollenated my plants,one produced pods and one did not.

pablo



pablo

[pablo]

this is rose plant...she did not yield a pod
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6159/rosebhutjolokia1cchinesha1.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rosebhutjolokia1cchinesha1.jpg)
this is pablo plant... I pollenated 9 flowers and got 9 pods...hes excellent plant
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1383/pablobhutjolokia2cchinehx0.th.jpg (http://img183.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pablobhutjolokia2cchinehx0.jpg)
what is really amaizeing is the fact that both my plants came from same exact chili pod but yet they show Phenotypical differences...
one is lighter green with green branches,
the other is much darker green with purple branches...same seed,same pod,
same GenoType...different PhenoType
which is typical of a Landrace that is not commercially cultivated...
this will change IMO since these are now being grown in mass numbers in many countrys.

pablo

[bentalphanerd]

hi bentalphanerd,
I just read thru this.
what seems to be the problem your haveing with the jolokia not bearing fruit?
pablo

was Operator error Pablo. I started them just before our (very mild) winter. I accidently mixed some green fertilizer into their pots. I planted it out at the start of spring & it came back well & was just starting to flower when I went on holiday. Came home no flowers, no pods & half the leaves eaten by something.
Lots of new growth on it now. Waiting for new flower buds. I'm confident of getting a pod from it before '09 :lol:

[pablo]

was Operator error Pablo. I started them just before our (very mild) winter. I accidently mixed some green fertilizer into their pots. I planted it out at the start of spring & it came back well & was just starting to flower when I went on holiday. Came home no flowers, no pods & half the leaves eaten by something.
Lots of new growth on it now. Waiting for new flower buds. I'm confident of getting a pod from it before '09 :lol:
ya man, I understand that. we have some voracious insects around these parts too. last season I had some giant aphids that just chewd the heck outta my tomatoes and peppers. I got the buggers later though ,roetenone/pyrethrum, its organic and degrades quickly...spray the buggers at night and count the little green bodies in the morning ...
good luck wid the jolokias bentalphanerd

pablo

[AlabamaJack]

Naga babies seem to be doing well.....lol

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1225/nagaplayja7.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nagaplayja7.jpg)

[bentalphanerd]

looks real to me {insert: [hans blix expression]}

[Canuk Pepperhead]

lol
I have full both leafs and still growing..planted some buht jolokias tonight to keep them company...my cherry bomb and waxed hungarian are growing like nuts(planted them to try the seeds have tonnes of them)
my mystery pepper is a really slow creaper and seed 2 of bents caught and im expecting it will be as slow as my mystery bird pepper
on a final note I planted 1 carrabian seed I had left didnt take so I planted 2 more..Lemme know on the germination success on those seeds to anyone I sent them to

[billyboy]

I had to post this picture, what a beautiful display of colours! Its from my Rainbow Naga Tree:P

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/bi11yboy/RainbowNaga.jpg

[AlabamaJack]

I think that is the most gorgeous pepper I have ever seen...the coloring is phoenomenal.

[bentalphanerd]

I had to post this picture, what a beautiful display of colours! Its from my Rainbow Naga Tree:P

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/bi11yboy/RainbowNaga.jpg

Almost seems a shame to scoff it down, but :drooling:

[bentalphanerd]

Hey my T.Douglah just sprouted. Game On.

[stillmanz]

T.Douglah.... you... thats probably the only one in oz. Man youron the pulse bent.

[bowhunter]

good going bent
Dan




LET IT BURN

[bentalphanerd]

why thank-you & Thank you too.

I put it into dirt in a small pot out in the yard under some shadecloth & forgot about it for a week. Today it's up. I feel very proud. Hey I gave everyone 2 weeks head start.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

another pic update of my nagas and other plants

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture002-2.jpg

[AlabamaJack]

Well, it has been 22 days since we planted. How's your seedlings/seeds doing? Is the list and comments right?

POTAWIE - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Pam - got sprouts with peeectures
Omri - got sprouts
Luckydog - got sprouts
Bowhunter - got sprouts
Devil Duck - No word
Trexxen - No word
Canuk Pepperhead - got sprouts with pictures
Billyboy - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Fisting Mayfield - No Word
Rainbowberry - No word
Pablo - got sprouts
Stillmanz - got sprouts
AlabamaJack - got sprouts with pictures - check blog (updated today)

DD, Trexxen, Fisting, Rainbow,....any word on sprouts yet?

[billyboy]

Mine are going along fantastic, the next coming week they will really start to take off!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/bi11yboy/pix064-1.jpg

The aero cuttings are doing great, I got some really nice roots forming up & they are starting to get nice and hairy :)

[stillmanz]

They look healthy man, huge and healthy...your a naga growin machine lol

[POTAWIE]

Mine got hit by aphids already but I think I caught it in time. Hopefully just a minor setback.

[AlabamaJack]

Looks like BB is getting ahead of me. Nice looking seedlings BB. I will have to talk to mine and tell them they are behind in the race judging from the photos. (whispering to my seedlings, "if you don't grow, the aphids will attack you).

[Pam]

Mine are on course, just putting out their first set of true leaves.

[rainbowberry]

About to put the THIRD seedling in soil, as nothing's sprouted, not like I'd be in with a chance anyway but taking part is what counts (that's what I tell myself anyway).

[LUCKYDOG]

Damn BB -- Those are doing very well I have many that sprouted but are holding back growth --- they need a boost

[DevilDuck]

Oh....we're supposed to start?

[AlabamaJack]

I transplanted mine out of the 9 oz cups to 6" pots today because they were having issues with mold. The inside of the cup was lined with it. I carefully took them out of the smaller cups, doused them with cornmeal, put cornmeal on top of the potting soil in the bottom of the cup, filled sides with soil and watered them in.

We will see how well this cornmeal works. They are in sick bay right now.

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1815/0123p08002zs0.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0123p08002zs0.jpg)

[pablo]

Mine are going along fantastic, the next coming week they will really start to take off!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/bi11yboy/pix064-1.jpg

The aero cuttings are doing great, I got some really nice roots forming up & they are starting to get nice and hairy :)
hey billy ,
those are some fine looking chili plants, looks like your leading the way .

I have the 3 seedlings going ,the soil planter is the quickest so far.
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8852/bhutjolokiacpiseed8zh2.jpg
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2181/bhutjolokiacpiseed7xq8.jpg


pablo

[billyboy]

I think we are all around the same stage, the row of four are the Nagas that sprouted in 3.5 days, Ive found from about the 3rd week using coco they just explode in growth.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/bi11yboy/pix058.jpg

this is the stem where the first fork starts, the plant is not quite 4 months old.

[billyboy]

Pablo, curious to know why your pix are all really red. Are you growing under HPS?

Your seedlings look fine to me:)

[Omri]

My guess is HPS + CFL/MH.
Anyways... I took all the sick plants and isolated them, let's hope the Nagas won't show any signs.

[stillmanz]

lol nice pic of you orange tree BB lol

[Trexxen]

Oy. About two weeks ago, my heat cut out...so now it's a balmy ~20 degrees in my house most of the time. I was going to get them started indoors, but now that's not looking safe for the plants - we had some other houseplants that we were growing to test the setup we had (it was directly in sunlight from a window, heated via a vent), but since our heat's been gone not a single one of those plants looks like it's going to make it. So, I'll likely be off to a much later start...but don't count me out just yet. ^.~

~Trexxen

[pablo]

Pablo, curious to know why your pix are all really red. Are you growing under HPS?

Your seedlings look fine to me:)
thanks Billy

yes Im useing a HPS with a hortilux lamp.
the switchable ballast makes for easy bulb changes too.

pablo

[bentalphanerd]

Well I've just returned from a visit to the billyboy farm...& what can I say, but you're all doomed lol.
I was down that way anyways so I thought I'd do the extra miles. I got a few pics but will just post this for now.

These are Nagas & Bih Jolokias at between 4 & 6 months old & the man himself :-

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7979/bbcropqm9.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bbcropqm9.jpg)
click for larger image

Now you can't really see it there but that 'hedge' (yup from one end of the pic to the other) is covered in pods of all stages of ripeness & flowers & flower buds. He was trying to complain about having to get into it & cut back some branches....yer, that would be hell wouldn't it, having to cut back your million scovie plants because they were too bushy :rolleyes: lucky talented $@#%

They're in small pots too. Some of the lower leaves were easily 10" x 6", dark green, lush. I want to live inside that grow hut BB, just me & my BBQ & enough vindaloo to see me through about 2 weeks, then there'd be nothing left :lol:

Thanks for the beer & plant (choc hab with pods....does this guy know how to bribe a judge or what! {hope you're all taking notes})...all the great pods to throw on my dinner woohoo & a few dried nagas for sauce experiments.
Sorry for getting there late mate, I honestly had no idea how far it was lol. How was dinner?

Thanks
:cheers:

[Omri]

lol sounds awesome.
Because billyboy is so awesome (and all my plants are dead/dying), I would like for you guys to take my name off the list.
I can't compete with no plants. :(

Go billyboy! :lol:

[bentalphanerd]

Damn Omri - did you see the sign for this forum the "fun zone"

What happened, is it all your plants :shocked:

[Omri]

It's all just bad luck.
Well good luck for you guys, cause I would have kicked all your asses. :lol:

[AlabamaJack]

I am sorry your plants are dead/dying Omri...Is there nothing you can do?

POTAWIE - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Pam - got sprouts with peeectures
Omri - Withdrawn from competition - Crop failure due to disease
Luckydog - got sprouts
Bowhunter - got sprouts
Devil Duck - No word
Trexxen - No word
Canuk Pepperhead - got sprouts with pictures
Billyboy - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Fisting Mayfield - No Word
Rainbowberry - No word
Pablo - got sprouts
Stillmanz - got sprouts
AlabamaJack - got sprouts with pictures - check blog

[bentalphanerd]

It's all just bad luck.

Not good enough. The rules stipulate:

well ok I've had a few beers & cant find the post...but,

"For the benefit of all the other competitors you must stipulate why yours failed so the may avoid the pitfalls."

That sounded official didn't it?

You can also just make something up to get me off your back....but why would you?

What happened Omri - & did you lose all your plants or just the comp ones?

[Omri]

http://www.thehotpepper.com/showthread.php?t=4391

I'm having some weird bacterial disease killing all my peppers.

[bentalphanerd]

fair enough - i was out all day & didn't see the post.

is it this : http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/3123.html ???

did it get all your plants?

[Omri]

Well it looks the same, but AJ made it sound scary. I hope it's not.
All my plants are in a single room, so yep... all having the symptoms.
The ones I photographed a week ago were kinda dead already, so I got rid of them.
I think I should get rid of the rest as well.

[AlabamaJack]

Not trying to make it scary Omri...just trying to help my friend...

[Omri]

Not trying to make it scary Omri...just trying to help my friend...
You sure do help, just didn't think it's that bad. :shocked:

[bentalphanerd]

isolate & watch, isolate & watch, isolate & watch,

[Omri]

Took most of them and got them in plastic bags, then I've put them in the trash.
Got a few left so I could take pictures later.

[rainbowberry]

No word from me as they still haven't germinated. Sorry to hear about your bad luck Omri. RB x -I was looking for a cuddle smilie but I couldn't find one.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Omri..dude that sucks..Hope your other plants work out

[bowhunter]

Omri sorry to hear about your plants,do not know any thing to help but if you need any seeds pm me I may be able to help
Dan




LET IT BURN

[Omri]

Thanks, you're too kind. :)
I should be getting some Tepin seeds, so I'll start small.
I'm also going to plant some of the available species here.

It'll take some time, but I'll get all my plants back and more. :)

[bentalphanerd]

i'll have birdhabiam #4 in a few weeks for you Omri.

Good luck mate.

[bentalphanerd]

billyboy - i posted your pic up a page or 2 back on this thread.

In case you didn't see it, thanks again mate!
:cheers:

[billyboy]

I saw it :oops: :)

Did you taste those Lemon Drops?

Those aphids were back on that little plant again :( I gave it another hit with Mavrik, its not getting the best start:(

[bentalphanerd]

I was worried & checked mine here. they're clean. I use pyrethrum & now mixed with neem here when i see the little varmits.
I can replace your plant next time I see you if you need to trash that one, so don't fret too much. Although that kind of early stress has to be good for pod flavour in the end result.

[billyboy]

Although that kind of early stress has to be good for pod flavour in the end result.

:hell: its going to be one cranky little plant :)

[bentalphanerd]

I hope you're spending at least an hour a day telling it how pathetic it is & it'll never amount to anything....so it takes revenge

[AlabamaJack]

01-27-08 Naga Morich Seedling
Quetion...see the material on the the leaves?...should I try and get this off? It is debris from where I transplanted.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7243/012708nagas005qd7.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=012708nagas005qd7.jpg)

[billyboy]

Id leave it, looking good AJ:)

[bentalphanerd]

01-27-08 Naga Morich Seedling
Quetion...see the material on the bottom of the leaves?...should I try and get this off? It is debris from where I transplanted.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7243/012708nagas005qd7.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=012708nagas005qd7.jpg)

It'd wash off in a "natural" downpour I'd think. Wipe with a damp cloth may do it also, but yer, prone to problems if it's left there.

[billyboy]

I would think it will fall of when dry, or if you wanted to you could use a mister & wash it off.:)

[stillmanz]

HEy Bent that 7 you gave me is charging I think I see a flower lol

My friend.... we'll call him "cheech" gave me a "special medicine" which brings "buds" on apparently.
I think I could get a naga seedling to bud at around the ten leaf stage with this stuff lol. Problem is the pods would be too small. It's amazing how they can manipulate plants so easily these days.
I tell you the hydro guys are just going to blow this comp out.

[AlabamaJack]

OK....time for the babies bath....:lol:

[bentalphanerd]

The world needs more cheech's especially the ones who can remember....er.....um....*things*

[Canuk Pepperhead]

I have a few pics I thought the one was kinda neat..I found a visitor in my tank mind you I always see them around here in the winter
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture002-5.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture001-3.jpg

[Omri]

I have a few pics I thought the one was kinda neat..I found a visitor in my tank mind you I always see them around here in the winter
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture002-5.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture001-3.jpg
You need more light, a lot more.
They're too tall and not enough leaves.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

ok I can do that I have another double ballast sitting here I was using for my seedlings with the lux lights..time to re-design I guess

[Omri]

ok I can do that I have another double ballast sitting here I was using for my seedlings with the lux lights..time to re-design I guess
They do look healthy, I just want you to have the very best results. ;)
I'm using 5500K MH, and my ex-seedlings grew REALLY fast with it.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

I was afraid of over heating them thats initally why I did the fan system on timer and remote...Im now just looking for something to mount the other light

[Canuk Pepperhead]

BTW thx Omri

[Omri]

I was afraid of over heating them thats initally why I did the fan system on timer and remote...Im now just looking for something to mount the other light
BTW thx Omri
No problem, hope they'll grow big and strong. :)

[Canuk Pepperhead]

how does this look Omri
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture002-6.jpg

[Omri]

That looks bright, but what am I seeing here? full sized fluorescent?

[Canuk Pepperhead]

2 24 inch double flourescent fixtures with the grow lux bulbs

[Omri]

What's the distance between the plants and bulbs?

[Canuk Pepperhead]

basicilly 4 20 watt flourescent lux bulbs for a 42 gallon aquarium(with circulation too)


ummmm 1 sec

[Canuk Pepperhead]

cant be much more than a foot

[Omri]

That's pretty high, is there a way to lower it?
Fluorescent lights aren't very affective if they're not REALLY close to the plants.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

shure there is I just have to put on the thinking cap lol
If I were to go back to one set and drop them down would that be ok?

[Omri]

Maybe you could just put something under the plants, like a little stage. ;)
See? I'm super-smart. :lol:

[Canuk Pepperhead]

lol finally found use for that old 486

[Canuk Pepperhead]

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee292/_Canuk_Pepperhead/Picture-2.jpg
hows this

[Omri]

lol finally found use for that old 486
Wh... Why would you still have a 486 around? WHY?!
K5 is the oldest thing in my house, and I'm not sure why it's still here. :shocked:

EDIT:
Looking good. :cool:

[Canuk Pepperhead]

people give me puters all the time..if its half decent ill clean and fix it up and give it to someone I know who cant afford to buy one

[POTAWIE]

Can you fix my vic-20?:lol:

[Omri]

Can you fix my vic-20?:lol:
Nah... if it was a C64? maybe, but not VIC-20. :shame:

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Lol I still have my C64 with about 400 discs and the rest of the setup hehehe

[Omri]

Lol I still have my C64 with about 400 discs and the rest of the setup hehehe
Dude! please tell me you own a copy of "Bubble Bobble"! :surprised:

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Well yes I do lol

[Omri]

Well yes I do lol
Damn, it's like one of the best games EVER!
Well this and Duke Nukem 3D, that game was just awesome when it came out.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

ive always been hooked on Donkey Kong

[Omri]

ive always been hooked on Donkey Kong
lol, with little "jumpman". :lol:

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Ih yeah I remember that game...I know I have it but my old system is still put away..

[Omri]

How exactly did "Contest for First Ripe Pepper" thread became about video games? :lol:

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Lets blame it on Potawie for mentioning the Vic 20 lol

[Omri]

Lets blame it on Potawie for mentioning the Vic 20 lol
:lol:

[Pam]

people give me puters all the time..if its half decent ill clean and fix it up and give it to someone I know who cant afford to buy one

The friend that I go to visit in New York refers to himself as the "Mother Teresa of Homeless Computers". He's got a basement full of computers and computer parts. He supported himself when he was out of work a few years back by fixing them up and selling them.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Lol I should try that I just got laid off after 13 years..Nothing like cash money hehehe

[AlabamaJack]

I have had an interesting day today...planted 360 seeds in 5 germination trays. (Updated blog to reflect major planting) I have 3 or 4 more germination trays to plant.

It is time for the Naga babies to move to their new home in the grow box.

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5184/27january2008planting00ne5.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=27january2008planting00ne5.jpg)

[Pam]

Lol I should try that I just got laid off after 13 years..Nothing like cash money hehehe

Well, that sucks! I hope your job hunt is short and sweet.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Thx for the concern Pam..The way I look at it for every thing bad that happens something good always comes outa it..So im not too concerned..

[Omri]

Thx for the concern Pam..The way I look at it for every thing bad that happens something good always comes outa it..So im not too concerned..
Yep, as some of us here say: "it's all for the better".

[rainbowberry]

......Finally, its germinated! Can't we also have a winner for being the last one to get an unripe pepper? That would be nice (for me) :)

[AlabamaJack]

Rainbowberry got sprouts.....

POTAWIE - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Pam - got sprouts with peeectures
Omri - Withdrawn from competition - Crop failure due to disease
Luckydog - got sprouts
Bowhunter - got sprouts
Devil Duck - No word
Trexxen - No word
Canuk Pepperhead - got sprouts with pictures
Billyboy - got sprouts with pictures - check blog
Fisting Mayfield - No Word
Rainbowberry - got sprouts....:cheers::clap::party:
Pablo - got sprouts with pictures
Stillmanz - got sprouts
AlabamaJack - got sprouts with pictures - check blog

DD, Trexxen, Fisting,....any word on sprouts yet?

[rainbowberry]

Ha Ha! Cheers AJ. No picture from me though as it probably wouldn't show up, it's about 2mm tall, it better not die on me now.

[DevilDuck]

I've been real busy on the business side of things and haven't started yet. I'm going to plant some, just haven't really had the time.

[AlabamaJack]

The babies are one month old today...anyone else want to post a picture of their babies? Picture quality could be a whole lot better tho.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8470/020108babynaga002tf0.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=020108babynaga002tf0.jpg)

[stillmanz]

Yours are looking great AJ, mine are pathetic hence no pics lol

[AlabamaJack]

Thanks Stillz...they looked pretty pitiful last week when I transplanted and they had that mold/fungus but it looks like the cornmeal trick worked so far. They are being given a steady diet of Botanicare Pure Blend Progro every time they get water. I received my order for SUPERthrive yesterday and will be adding it to the fertilize solution. If they are anything like the Red Savinas that are two weeks older, they should take off any day now. The Red Savinas are two weeks older and probably 20 cm tall. One thing I noticed is where I trimmed the lower leaves off, new growth is already a cm long and another thing, the leaves are not symetric...is that common for Naga plants?

[LUCKYDOG]

Looks good AJ almost to good hmmmmmmm.....


Yours are looking great AJ, mine are pathetic hence no pics lol

I with ya there Stillz sprouted fast and now they are stuck in low gear.

[bentalphanerd]

The babies are one month old today...anyone else want to post a picture of their babies? Picture quality could be a whole lot better tho.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/8470/020108babynaga002tf0.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=020108babynaga002tf0.jpg)

Oh yeah -

:bday::party::cheers:

To all the little contestants

[pablo]

hi gang
not alot to post
the soil seedling is doing well and
my Pablo Plant is setting flowers and produceing a small amount of pollen,
maybe some fruit will set in a week or so.
This seedling has a long way to go yet,but is ever so healthy
and only 26 days old...
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9955/bhutjolokiacpiseedsoil1cp6.jpg

pablo

[AlabamaJack]

Looks very healthy Pablo...the race is on...

[billyboy]

Heres my babies

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/bi11yboy/pix166.jpg

Can anyone spot the T.Scorpions:cool:

[billyboy]

Pablo, AJ, looking very nice, wish I had those sort of results using soil!

[AlabamaJack]

Thanks BB....are the TS's the front three in the bottom of the pic?

[billyboy]

:)almost AJ.. if you ignore the first three that are not fully showing in the picture, one of the TS is the first on the left, I have 9 in total in there! the others are out of view.

Im thinking the Nagas are to go outside transplanted into soil, and Ill be doing the Trinidad Scorpions inside fully under my Hydro Lights etc system. The TS will be my pet project for the coming months. Ive started a few of my plants like this, coco then to dirt & they love it, I have some awesome looking Datil plants happening atm which had the same beginnings as the Nagas pictured, weve got a good three months of prime growing weather here yet:)

billyboy

[AlabamaJack]

They all look very healthy...

I have about 6 weeks before I transplant outside into containers. St Patricks day is March 17th and that is the average last frost date here in Fort Worth. In the mean time, I have a lot of work to do getting ready....irrigation system setup, bed preparation for veggies, and setting up something to sit all my containers on. I have a six foot tall wooden pricacy fence across the back of my lot and am going to replace 10 eight foot sections. I am going to cut enough of the eight foot sections into 2 foot wide pieces, lay them end to end for a row that is 48 feet long. I will have 6 of these rows. The very back of my yard slopes downward to my house so each row will be a little higher than the next when I finish (at least that is the plan now).....

sorry, I got to rambling....

[Omri]

Awesome work guys! :)

[pablo]

Pablo, AJ, looking very nice, wish I had those sort of results using soil!
thanks billy...your plants are looking real nice too mate.
my personal feelings on soil...
Its all about the roots
I think if problems from soil arrise,its usually because the soil is too wet,this for the most part will create many secondary problems ,like disease.
If you like to reuse your medium ...try adding hygrozyme ...it does work very well,albeit like gold for expense,and smells like sour mash whiskey...but Ive never had a sick plant useing it,and it will prolong the medium by keeping it pathogen free,like pythium for example.yield is increased ,simply because a healthy plant will out yield a sick one,even if the sickness is not apparent to the eye...

I think i may have some fruit set next week ,Pablo Plant was kicking out the pollen today and I had my Q-tip working over time ...LOL

pablo

[DevilDuck]

Hmmmm..... All I've really seen so far are all the dirt farmers results. Where are the hydro people?

[pablo]

hello everybody
well I got peppers...
the older soil plant from last season has begun to set fruit,
I just checked and it looks to be alot ,lol.
I will continue to act as a bee and fiddle the flowers with my trusty Q-Tip...this is where it gets tricky indoors...
hmmm ,do I just add water,or should I use a mild bloom nutrient?



the soil is fortified with SBG,Kelp Meal,two table spoons MBG.
also I use a supplemental liquid Meta K sometimes.
Foxfarm TigerBloom and BigBloom are the primary nutrients.
also at my disposal is FF Beastie Bloomz as a booster late into bloom.
Last but very important ,I add 5ml Hygrozyme per gallon of finished mix,adjust PH to 6 and Wapa!{george lopez}
or
I can just continue to use ph adjusted water only.
what ya think?


pablo

[AlabamaJack]

Pablo...you lost me at SGB....

[AlabamaJack]

This is the largest one I have...all are within an inch of each other in height...

having issues with Image Shack

[pablo]

Pablo...you lost me at SGB....
Hi Jack
lol, sorry about that .
the soil is fortified with SBG,Kelp Meal,two table spoons MBG.
also I use a supplemental liquid Meta K sometimes.
Foxfarm TigerBloom and BigBloom are the primary nutrients.
also at my disposal is FF Beastie Bloomz as a booster late into bloom.
Last but very important ,I add 5ml Hygrozyme per gallon of finished mix,adjust PH to 6 and Wapa!{george lopez}

SBG {sea bird guano}, MBG {mexican bat guano},
Meta K is a liquid organic source of Potassium,
Tigerbloom and Big Bloom are liquid complete hydro/organic based nutrients.
Hygrozyme is an OMRI approved Organic enzyme that feeds on dead and dieing plant material,releaseing back into soil ,nutrients that plants can take up,it also kills dangerous things like pythium and prevents damping off in seedlings.

Nice looking plant BTW.

pablo

[AlabamaJack]

Hi Jack
lol, sorry about that .
the soil is fortified with SBG,Kelp Meal,two table spoons MBG.
also I use a supplemental liquid Meta K sometimes.
Foxfarm TigerBloom and BigBloom are the primary nutrients.
also at my disposal is FF Beastie Bloomz as a booster late into bloom.
Last but very important ,I add 5ml Hygrozyme per gallon of finished mix,adjust PH to 6 and Wapa!{george lopez}

SBG {sea bird guano}, MBG {mexican bat guano},
Meta K is a liquid organic source of Potassium,
Tigerbloom and Big Bloom are liquid complete hydro/organic based nutrients.
Hygrozyme is an OMRI approved Organic enzyme that feeds on dead and dieing plant material,releaseing back into soil ,nutrients that plants can take up,it also kills dangerous things like pythium and prevents damping off in seedlings.

Nice looking plant BTW.

pablo


Thanks for the clarification Pablo...I suppose I can get these ingredients locally here in Fort Worth...

And by the way...thank you for the compliment....makes me proud to be in competition with you folks....

[pablo]

ya jack ,I think your best bet would be go to a Hydro store as they will carry the sunleaves line of guanos,these are the best source and very consistant...also one Im out of that I need to replace soon is
Jamaican Bat Guano...great for bloom ,aroma and flavor of your favorite greens...

ever been to McKinney?
born n raised...
I need to go back to Tejas for a few days soon...gotta kick romos ass for pokin the pooch in the playoffs...cost me 40 g's in vegas...when will the boy learn to stay away from the girls in the playoffs...same thing happened to brady...IMO

pablo

fin

pablo

[AlabamaJack]

got a hydro store right down the street that I deal with...I use Botanicare fertilizers and I bought my remote bulb thermostat there...

McKinney...sure I have been to Mckinney...friends live there...it is a long way for me...I live due west of downtown Fort Worth about 10 miles...

When ever you get back to Tejas, let me know and we can tip a couple of shiner's together...

you gotta give Romo a little slack Pablo....he is still a "mere child"...a rich one albeit but still a child...he will mature with age...

[stillmanz]

BB is growing in coco which is hydro, DD

[POTAWIE]

BB is growing in coco which is hydro, DD

I think we decided that for the contest, hydro is defined by "soil" or no "soil"

[pablo]

This plant is about ready to switch to bloom,she will be forced at 12.5 dark and 11.5 lights on...the Pablo Plant is getting loaded with small pods and fresh flowers...sounds like a good idea to me too. ;)
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7907/p1010020eu7.jpg

pablo

[stillmanz]

coco fibre isn't soil? Is it?
Judges.....? lol

[pablo]

na man coco fibre is state of the art modern hydroponics

aka Soiless Medium

[AlabamaJack]

All I got to say is that is a very healthy looking plant...Hey Pablo, can you get any closeups of the small pods or the flowers?

[pablo]

All I got to say is that is a very healthy looking plant...Hey Pablo, can you get any closeups of the small pods or the flowers?
here ya go Jack.
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6981/pablossecondbloom2in4.jpg
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3588/pablossecondbloom1lg9.jpg

pablo

[AlabamaJack]

They are so cute....good photos Pablo...

[stillmanz]

so Pablo you are going to force the seedling into a bloom stage?
I have no doubt it will flower but do you think the pod will be stunted?

[pablo]

so Pablo you are going to force the seedling into a bloom stage?
I have no doubt it will flower but do you think the pod will be stunted?
Hi stillmanz,
there should be no problem forceing bloom at any time really.

Bhut Jolokia is a long season variety,meaning 100+ days from pod set. Like most long season varieties,it will mature before it sets flowers,no matter what the photoperiod. the main problem is the roots,the plant needs to grow enough roots to support a heavy pepper laden plant. You could grow these plants from seed germination at a 12/12 photoperiod with no adverse affects,just a small plant.As soon as the small plant shows a flower,i will start the 100 day clock and see where we are when that day rolls around.

pablo

[stillmanz]

so if youget theyoungerplant to bloom you would allow one or two pods to form and pick the new flowers off toallow it tousemostof its energy on the pod? thats if you were in an international first pod comp hyperthethically lol.
I've seen my small hydro fatalii go into early bloom I usually just flick the flowers off.

well my nagas arevery healthy but way behind the leaders I'm just pickin uptips from here lol.

My money now on Pablo sorry billyboylol.

[pablo]

so if you
get theyounger plant to bloom ,
you would allow one or two pods to form and pick the new flowers off to allow it to use most of its energy on the pod?
thats if you were in an international first pod comp hyperthethically lol.
I've seen my small hydro fatalii go into early bloom I usually just flick the flowers off.

well my nagas are very healthy but way behind the leaders I'm just pickin up tips from here lol.

My money now on Pablo sorry billy boy lol.
Thanks for the vote of confidence mate,
but Billy is gonna win,if all things equal,hydro will win everytime.
well really the actual race is still at the starting line,since this is a seedling Im competeing with,it has yet to prove itself as a fertile plant,I have two mature plants same as my Pablo,and neither has yet to produce any peppers and they are both two years old,like my Pablo plant. so until someone actually has a pollenated flower and fruit set,we all are in the same boat.
ya know me and my friend from nmsu ,planted about 1000 of the original assam seed to get pablo,so hes kinda special. a real stud ya know. so if I get these other 4 new seedlings from the same old assam seed as Pablo to produce like him ,then I will be very happy.soon I need to do Fatalii and make some wicked hybrids.I just have not decided on where to get the seed,I need the land race generation of seed,not a maybe pure seed.
maybe I can source some from cpi. ;)

hang in there folks ,this is only just beginning to get started.

pablo

[pablo]

Hmmmm..... All I've really seen so far are all the dirt farmers results. Where are the hydro people?

Heres my babies

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa109/bi11yboy/pix166.jpg

Can anyone spot the T.Scorpions:cool:
Hi DD,
Here is my ace in the hole should Billy get his groove on good hehe...
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4906/pabloclonecchinesejacqiq9.jpg
This is a clone of my Pablo seed plant and is a genectic copy, identical to the big one makeing peppers now,also Pablito is already proven and same age as papa...so he will bloom at the snap of the lights.
He is rooted into a soiless mix of coco fibre/peralite/vermiculite and fed mostly ph water,with just a touch of Foxfarm Hydro Organic as per FF mixing chart.
as i said in the beginning I wanted to try both soil and hydro.
so when billy snaps his indoor hydro into gear I will start pablito...if I did him now,it would not be a fair race.
its alot of fun to reap what you sow,
my grandparents are to thank for my green thumbs...
bless them both.

pablo

[billyboy]

Guys n Gals, Ive had a switch of plan with my coco Nagas, as Ive got 9 seedlings of T. Scorpions up they will be given the royal treatment ie, in the Hydro room. All my Nagas are now currently outside and in 4 inch pots sitting in potting mix, I have kept 2 Bhut Jolokias in coco which will go under the lights till the first fork appears then they are going outside in my "Naga Hut" so they will be full hydro. Ive done this type of growing before, (starting in coco then to potting mix) and have fantastic results my Datils which were started this way 2 months ago already have their first open flowers formed & look awesome (I must post a pic of them).

Pablo thanks for your confidence in me, but the others are very experienced growers so dont count them out either. For me its going to be interesting to see how the dirt nagas compare to the coco bhuts, but alas my new love is with the T.Scorpions :)

Hope everyones plants are coming along nicely.

billyboy

ps harvest pics tomorrow :hell:

[stillmanz]

So pablo have you found productivity in plants varies seed to seed?
I've noticed it in Devils tongues (fatalii type chinenses)
some plants grow hard out and produce early others are stunted and struggled grown in same conditions. weird
Is there more story to the thousand assam seeds?

[stillmanz]

bb what about the 7s?

[AlabamaJack]

Seems the baby Nagas are starting to take off now...

Leaves are getting large and new growth abounds...

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6562/021008nagas001hj5.th.jpg (http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=021008nagas001hj5.jpg)

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7681/021008nagas002yh7.th.jpg (http://img442.imageshack.us/my.php?image=021008nagas002yh7.jpg)


Stillz...I planted five 7 pod seeds and have five thriving seedlings....sorry for the bad pic...

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8398/0210087pot001wl9.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=0210087pot001wl9.jpg)

[Canuk Pepperhead]

Man they are looking good AJ

[AlabamaJack]

Man they are looking good AJ


thanks CP....but I think BB and Pablo well ahead at the moment...

I am NOT giving up.....you boys better kick it into a higher gear....my little ones are coming on....

[Canuk Pepperhead]

both of mine are a little behind you but doing good

[AlabamaJack]

both of mine are a little behind you but doing good


Good deal...got any ideas on how to beat BB and Pablo?......

I am open for suggestions.....

[Canuk Pepperhead]

steroids???lol

[Omri]

At the end of the day, it's the guy with the best gear.

[Canuk Pepperhead]

At the end of the day, it's the guy with the best gear.
Possibly but still in fun..Im impressed with what ive done win or not I dont care..This is the first time ive grown from seed sucessfully and its still alive..thats good enough for me

[Omri]

It is fun, and also a great way to learn new techniques.