mich 71 Posted February 23, 2010 OK Alex, take care about the soil temperature, not higher. I see the lightbox is partially close. Try, if it is possible, to open a little, maybe there will be a better air change. Last year, my first lightbox (1/2 close) came up to 40°C!!! It's the motivation that now it is full open... and, in facts, is really better (in my situation). Chissà se mi hai capito... scusami, eh! ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 23, 2010 OK... so here's the second "happy" half of the update... As you can see the plants are growing really well since moving them to the new light box: Here are some of my favourites... ...and some buds!... ...and, of course, the "purple chupegascar!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mich 71 Posted February 23, 2010 Nice! But... why some plants are wet? It can be dangerous with the light for lens effect... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 23, 2010 OK Alex, take care about the soil temperature, not higher. I see the lightbox is partially close. Try, if it is possible, to open a little, maybe there will be a better air change. Last year, my first lightbox (1/2 close) came up to 40°C!!! It's the motivation that now it is full open... and, in facts, is really better (in my situation). Chissà se mi hai capito... scusami, eh! ;-) I understand you fine! It's good advice... thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 23, 2010 Nice! But... why some plants are wet? It can be dangerous with the light for lens effect... ...I just watered them! ...I understand what you're saying though! I'll try to water just the soil next time (...but they look nice wet though!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mich 71 Posted February 23, 2010 ...I just watered them! ...I understand what you're saying though! I'll try to water just the soil next time (...but they look nice wet though!!) Eh eh, it's true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf 18,126 Posted February 23, 2010 Wonderful plants, so "green" Professional growers always water small seedlings (in greenhouses) over the leaves, but they don't use artificial light so close to the plants. Water drops may really act as small lenses and cause burns. Also keeping leaves wet may help fungal and bacterial diseases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megamastger71 8 Posted February 25, 2010 woooooooooooow!!! I agree with mich and Claudio ... best to avoid planting too wet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirmen1980 10 Posted February 25, 2010 wanderfullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 25, 2010 woooooooooooow!!! I agree with mich and Claudio ... best to avoid planting too wet wanderfullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Thanks Mega & Kirmen ...I've taken notice of the advice! Here's an update of how the plants are growing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mich 71 Posted February 25, 2010 Simply wonderful! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 25, 2010 Simply wonderful! Well done! Thanks Mich! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cossuziggy 20 Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks Mega & Kirmen ...I've taken notice of the advice! Here's an update of how the plants are growing... What a beautiful plants!!!you're gonna to have fruits in March!!!!!!eheheh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chili 201 Posted February 25, 2010 Compliments, it's very nice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 26, 2010 What a beautiful plants!!!you're gonna to have fruits in March!!!!!!eheheh Thanks! ...it would be nice!!!!!! Compliments, it's very nice!!! Thanks Chili! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Here are a couple of updates... Cajamarca: Cajamarca compared with Scorpion (following the discussion with Lonewolf about the species): https://www.pepperfriends.com/forum/index.p...ost&p=55533 Anaheim... (now with it's first buds forming): ...and the buds developing on the Cayenne: Here's also a post on the non peppers... the Okra is germinating! https://www.pepperfriends.com/forum/index.p...ost&p=55654 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks Mich! ...I managed to do a few more repottings today, I'll post another update tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 28, 2010 Absolutely BioBizz line! Take a look here. Ciau! Sorry to go back to an old post, but I couldn't find BioBizz in the garden centres near me but I did find a product called "BioFito" which I think is made from leftovers from wine making ("Borlanda Vitivincola Fluida")... it says it's 100% natural/organic... does anyone have any experience of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pioc 36 Posted February 28, 2010 Hi AlexH! Borlanda is a very good natural fertilizer, adviced for a foliar usage, do you have the exact composition of BioFito and/or manufacturer ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 28, 2010 Hi AlexH! Borlanda is a very good natural fertilizer, adviced for a foliar usage, do you have the exact composition of BioFito and/or manufacturer ? Thanks! ...if I remember well it was made by Guaber Srl, I don't know the composition but I'll try to find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pioc 36 Posted February 28, 2010 Is [ this (see pag. 24) ] ? It's a N-K (3-4) fertilizer, good expecially during the second half plant's life when pods are ripening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 28, 2010 Is [ this (see pag. 24) ] ?It's a N-K (3-4) fertilizer, good expecially during the second half plant's life when pods are ripening. Yes, this is the one (the "universal" one)... next time I see it I'll get a bottle. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexH 0 Posted February 28, 2010 Here is a little "2 month" update! The original "germ/light box"... it's crowded in there! ...a "group photo" of all the peppers together... The "famous" Purple Chupe and two of her non-purple sisters... ...and buds forming on Cayenne and Hungarian Hot Wax... ...thanks to all for all your help, advice and support over the last two months... I certainly would have not got this far without it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
