Pr0digal_son 1,395 Posted March 20, 2016 I'm back again for another season at Pepperfriends. I have not been very active here,and my interest for capsicum is very low at this moment. This year I have a few wild Capsicum growing,but I haven't planted seeds for any domesticated species yet. I hope to sow chinense and pubescens before Easter Sunday. In total,I should have less than 20 plants total. Here is a nice plant that I am very excited about. This is the first time growing Cappuccino Tepin. So far it is healthy. C.galapagoense is healthy and has the amazing scent! I have not grown this in 2 years,but always a special plant. C.tovarii The king of Capsicum to me. I will grow this plant until my death. C.lanceolatum flower and fruit early this season. This is an accidental cross that turned out to be a beautiful plant and it might need some future work. I think the original parents were galapagoense x purple tepin. Then last season some C.chinense genes were mixed in. I will find photos of the F1 which was an amazing plant! This F2 isn't like the F1,but still a great looking plant. 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grispa72 1,198 Posted March 20, 2016 Welcome back! We are proud you are among us! Awesome and wilds! Paolo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umberm 5,044 Posted March 20, 2016 Beautiful plants! Have a nice season John! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincer 4,756 Posted March 20, 2016 Ciao John...welcome back!!! Have a nice season!!! Ciao Vincenzo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Federico14 212 Posted March 20, 2016 Have a nice season ! That cross looks very interesting! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rapace 9,606 Posted March 20, 2016 Ciao John ! Have a wonderful growing season ! Take care my friend ! Carlo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexrm 4,992 Posted March 20, 2016 Have a nice season! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guitarman 524 Posted March 20, 2016 It is always a pleasure to see your posts, your pics and your knowledge about the Capiscum world.. Wish you a very great season John! will follow with much interest! Cheers Roberto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellas 5,545 Posted March 21, 2016 Hi John, i hope you have a great growing season! ,and my interest for capsicum is very low at this moment. Why, if i can know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDS 98 Posted March 21, 2016 HI, Pr0digal_son I read yours topic on the THP, I learned a lot of knowledge about capsicum. Thank you! I'm glad to find this topic, because of a big chili player is back.Look forward to more of your pictures. Li Ning [From China] 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luca1973 1,504 Posted March 21, 2016 Fantastic plants and already so great!!!I too have the Chiltepin cappuccino ... I hope to get some fruit.I love tovarii ... yours is a wonderful plant.Have a grete season 2016!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Effec90 755 Posted March 21, 2016 Those plants looks very healty! Have a wonderful season Ciao! Federico 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laelia 4,452 Posted March 21, 2016 Hi John! I'm sorry to read your interest in Capsicum is quite low.. we need your pics! Have a great growing season as usual! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerasello 73 Posted March 21, 2016 Well done John! Let's get "Capsical" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ertado 137 Posted March 21, 2016 Have a great season! Your plants are amazing! Ciao Alessandro 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luigi Lombardi 635 Posted March 21, 2016 Wonderful plants! I'm impressed!I really like them all expecially C.tovarii and C.lanceolatum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demoniacal666 1,505 Posted March 21, 2016 Hey mate, really good plants as always! See you soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDS 98 Posted March 22, 2016 Hello, Pr0digal_sonThe C.lanceolatum that I planted always failed. First of all, it is difficult to germinate. Secondly, when I put it in the soil, it would die soon after germination in rockwool,approximately 2 cm high.Do you have any suggestions for me? On improving seed germination and planting after germination.Look forward to your suggestions. Thank you. Li Ning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZAPPALAND 806 Posted March 22, 2016 Ciao john, gl 4 2016! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf 18,110 Posted March 24, 2016 Very nice plants ... and photos! I never saw a C.lanceolatum flowering and fruiting so early, you're a true magician 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pr0digal_son 1,395 Posted April 7, 2016 Hi John, i hope you have a great growing season! Why, if i can know? 3 reasons. 1.Salvelinus fontinalis 2.Salmo trutto 3.Oncorhynchus mykiss To be honest,I have been consumed by other hobbies,fly fishing being paramount. In Pittsburgh it still snows and temperatures are still -5C at times. In June I will be more excited for Capsicum. I do have a few rare and interesting plants that I am looking forward to sharing with Pepperfriends. Very nice plants ... and photos! I never saw a C.lanceolatum flowering and fruiting so early, you're a true magician I consider it luck! The lanceolatum is in a constricted vessel for now,that probably aids it in setting fruit early. Sow date was 12/12/2015. Hello, Pr0digal_son The C.lanceolatum that I planted always failed. First of all, it is difficult to germinate. Secondly, when I put it in the soil, it would die soon after germination in rockwool,approximately 2 cm high. Do you have any suggestions for me? On improving seed germination and planting after germination. Look forward to your suggestions. Thank you. Li Ning I don't use rockwool,so I can't comment with confidence. I would flush and pH rockwool cubes if I were using them. And with germination of any plant or Capsicum,the first key is good seed. Historically,C.lanceolatum has not been a problem for me to germinate. 15-30 days typically. A problem that I see with lanceolatum is the seed sticks to cotyledons after germination. Plant many seeds,and pick the vigorous sprouts to grow. This is a plant called Cabai Burung Ungu Huge Rocopica Purple chacoense Cumari Alongado. This is a special one for Pepperfriends database. Already have a lot of photos C.galapagoense ciao John 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerasello 73 Posted April 7, 2016 3 reasons. 1.Salvelinus fontinalis 2.Salmo trutto 3.Oncorhynchus mykiss To be honest,I have been consumed by other hobbies,fly fishing being paramount. In Pittsburgh it still snows and temperatures are still -5C at times. In June I will be more excited for Capsicum. I do have a few rare and interesting plants that I am looking forward to sharing with Pepperfriends. I consider it luck! The lanceolatum is in a constricted vessel for now,that probably aids it in setting fruit early. Sow date was 12/12/2015. I don't use rockwool,so I can't comment with confidence. I would flush and pH rockwool cubes if I were using them. And with germination of any plant or Capsicum,the first key is good seed. Historically,C.lanceolatum has not been a problem for me to germinate. 15-30 days typically. A problem that I see with lanceolatum is the seed sticks to cotyledons after germination. Plant many seeds,and pick the vigorous sprouts to grow. This is a plant called Cabai Burung Ungu Huge Rocopica Purple chacoense Cumari Alongado. This is a special one for Pepperfriends database. Already have a lot of photos C.galapagoense ciao John Lovely. But looking forward to see posted something bigger (fishes and plants as well) An advice about fly fishing: Using artificial bug bait would be great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pr0digal_son 1,395 Posted April 7, 2016 Lovely. But looking forward to see posted something bigger (fishes and plants as well) An advice about fly fishing: Using artificial bug bait would be great. hahahaha...these are very small freestone streams and not fertile. The fish will not get any bigger than what you see. They are very keen,and difficult to catch. The water in these streams is 40-50 cm maximum. We tie our own artificial flies. Caddis,Mayfly,etc... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerasello 73 Posted April 7, 2016 hahahaha...these are very small freestone streams and not fertile. The fish will not get any bigger than what you see. They are very keen,and difficult to catch. The water in these streams is 40-50 cm maximum. We tie our own artificial flies. Caddis,Mayfly,etc... OH! hahahaha... I didn't realize that!!! I was going to expect something like a fatty salmon. I am seeing your baits are very well crafted. The last one you posted looks like a real one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxx5 1,016 Posted April 7, 2016 beautiful brown trout, rainbow trout compliments 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites