Grow log by Shawn · Original thread
What you can learnA useful compact-pepper diary covering support, unexpected plant stature, fruit set, taste differences by ripeness, and aggressive end-stage pruning.
*The days were calculated automatically and approximately.
It's always amazing to see how far a pepper plant can be cut back.
I think I have done this two of three times before in the time I have been Aerogardening. But I am ready to end this one. It is also in a room that I do not go in much so that is another reason to end.
So will you be harvesting and eating the rest left on the plant ? Or are you tired of that variety in the meals?
We will be harvesting them all by next weekend. I am waiting to see how many I can get to at least starting changing color. We enjoy both but there others we like better. Would I grow again? The answer is yes.
Thanks, Shawn!
I LOVE the way the Tams grow!
I really need to get pictures. THe lunchbox while short has a ton of peppers and the Tams also have many and just waiting for them to turn colors
Take care of your hand first -- so we can get tons more pictures in the future!
Beautiful picture with the pepper right beside the pristine white flower!
You make me want to grow even more peppers! Yours look so healthy!
The Lunchbox is cute, though. They are in good company with the Godfather next door.
I've had some shorties like that. I don't think there is much you can do for them. You don't want to top them. But I haven't got much of a yield from them, either. I'd give them a few more weeks before you decide anything. They could hit a growth spurt. Have you changed the water and give them fresh nutes?
I have but not lately. I will do that today! Thanks!
I started big Jim Chili peppers in my AG and transplanted outside. The plants are huge and producing very well. I will say, however, that the taste of these peppers is just ok. It is similar to a banana pepper, but less flavorful.
My husband reviewed this pepper as follows when I grew it
I would agree with that assessment totally. It is very thin skinned, but it doesn't have any heat at all in my setting.
They are off and running!
Both doing good and over the labels. Gave just 3ml of nutes today.
I should have some pepper plants going again soon. This heat is something else. Six straight 90º+ days and three more to come. And my air isn't working hardly at all. I've been trying to fix it, but no luck. Today, I ordered a new one. It'll be installed tomorrow.
mike, you need ac. I hope it gets connected fast. Thrilled you will have peppers going again. What do you think you will plant?
Big Jim and Orange Spice Jalapenos.
Loved the Big Jims and looking forward to seeing and hearing about the Orange Spice
Still nothing happening.
I see a little sprig popping out of a seed in the Lunchbox! YAY
Goodness on the way!!!