Diaries of a Newbie

[JJBagoose]

Hi All,

So, I've never grown anything before let alone peppers of any sort. I was eating some hot sauce on an enchillada about 2 months ago in New Mexico when it hit me that I have to grow peppers. The 6 pints of Guinness didn't hurt either.

So I went to my local Home Depot and found some seeds labeled "Hot Pepper Seeds". I bought them, went home and here you go (~5 weeks later):

http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/291543957_RWsqb-S.jpg

http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/291544060_eoG8B-S.jpg

http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/291544164_PG2WW-S.jpg

http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/291544272_uHngp-M.jpg

Its not much but it has me excited. I didn't find this terrific site until I already started. It has been such a great resource. I am already making plans for next year.

Let me know what you think but please be gentle. I'm just a rookie.

[DrHavanger]

Looking good. Do you know what variety/s you have, or was it one of those mixed packs of seeds?

[JJBagoose]

Looking good. Do you know what variety/s you have, or was it one of those mixed packs of seeds?

It is one of those burpee mixed packs but it lists the types as:

Anaheim TMR 23
Ancho
Long Slim Red Cayenne
Jalapeno M
Hungarian Wax


Wish I would have gotten habs but it can wait.

[Chiliac]

Not a bad choice at all, especially for a newbie. You should be doing fine, atm the plants look healthy and aren't leggy. Well done so far!

Do you keep them under lights/on the window sill/outside...?

[AlabamaJack]

Welcome to our world JJ....next year you will start more seeds than you have room for....

Your seedlings look pretty good....

[LUCKYDOG]

Ha ha I definitly agree with AJ in a few months we'll all be trading seeds --- you've been bitten by the Pepper Bug.

[JJBagoose]

Not a bad choice at all, especially for a newbie. You should be doing fine, atm the plants look healthy and aren't leggy. Well done so far!

Do you keep them under lights/on the window sill/outside...?

Thanks.

They started out by the window sill and then I started reading this site. Now I have them under a couple of CFL bulbs for about 12 hours a day.

[Chiliac]

Perfect! :)

[Pepperfreak]

They are looking real good. This is also my first year...And, I started with wanting a few plants too...Well...I now have 100 plants and have plans for adding another 100 next year...LOL Once bitten, as it seems you are, there is no end in sight. :P

[Rob]

Good luck and welcome to the sport of growing peppers!

[JJBagoose]

Hey Guys. I know these aren't impressive pics compared to some but here is an update of my progress. And I know you guys like pics anyway.

Its about 1 month and 1 purchased Hab plant later. Being a first timer I am pretty happy with myself. Let me know what you think. Advice, Criticism, and compliments welcome :p

-jj

Orange Hab
http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/316308060_Lg48Z-M.jpg

Hab Closeup
http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/316307841_W2uks-M.jpg

Mystery Burpee Peppers:
http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/316307271_yvrz5-M.jpg

http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/316307436_sxib2-M.jpg

[JJBagoose]

More Mystery Plants:

http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/316307653_FfJ35-M.jpg

http://winderjj.smugmug.com/photos/316311009_BFWHS-M.jpg

[915river]

JJB
Your plant are fine to me they are healthy & good in color next year you will have bunch of those plants all different variety good job have great season.

[JJBagoose]

JJB
Your plant are fine to me they are healthy & good in color next year you will have bunch of those plants all different variety good job have great season.

Thank you very much! This season is kind of a test run for me to learn the ropes. Growing Chiles is fun and addictive :lol:

[AlabamaJack]

Hey JJ....those plants look very happy....good job my friend...

[915river]

Yes it is but it is a lot of fun also rewarding.

[andres]

You have no idea what you have gotten yourself into. I am new at this as well. I started with 3 lil' cayennes in december. It seems that every month I start more and more seedlings. I have gotten to the point that I have 50 plants producing at my place. I had to send 20 to a new home in a coffee plantation. And I have 32 more seedlings growing right now. And as soon as I get my germination station I will plant some more!

But it is fun! Welcome and enjoy!