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    storage Freezing pods - should I deseed first?

    So I went a little nuts and had 145 plants this year.   Needless to say I have spent the better part of the summer saving pods by cutting them in half, deseeding, bagging and putting them in the freezer until I have time to use them.   I have spent countless hours doing this and there is no way...
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    pubescens Long term storage suggestions for pubescens/rocotos?

    So I have a modest crop of pubes ripening and want to get some ideas on which way is best to store these long term until I decide to make a sauce or cook with them.    I dehydrated one which tasted good and would make a nice powder but the juiciness is a big part of what makes these unique so...
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    Long roots and Solo cups??

    Tonight I decided to start transplanting from my aerogarden seed starting tray into solo cups but was a bit surprised at how long these roots have become in just 3 weeks!   I potted one of the larger plants and had to wrap the root system around the inner sides of the cup to sort of spread them...
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    seeds Zone 5a - What date should I have my seeds started by?

    Anyone else in zone 5a  (Syracuse, NY)?  I've started one batch of seeds so far but am wondering what the cut off date is for starting chinenses and other longer growing season varieties in this area?       
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    seeds Aerogarden seed starting question

    Hi all,   So I have an aerogarden led ultra and plan on starting a 66 seed platter in it this weekend.  I don't believe led lights gives off any sort of heat so I think you rely on whatever air temp you have in the house to help with germination. Well it's quite cold in these parts and I keep my...
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    Hello from Central New York

    Hi all,   I've been lurking here since last summer and am planning on asking some questions soon so I wanted to give a quick hello to everyone first.      I've been casually gardening for the past 10 years and have always enjoyed having peppers in my garden.  Sure, I'd throw in some habaneros...
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