My first attempt to grow Hot Peppers...

Dork Fish · February 26, 2013

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to document my progress for growing Hot Peppers. This is my first attempt and would love to get some feedback..

I am in zone 5 (IL). I have decided to plant in containers instead of in-ground. I am going to use the black 5 gallon plastics bags. I think they are like .89¢ a piece. What i haven't decided is what growing material to use.

I will be using a Burpee seed starter kit...

I just ordered two heat mats this morning. While i wait for those to be delivered, i decided to go ahead and prepare the growing pellets...

added filtered water...

I not sure if its just me but this pellets look better than the Jiffy ones...

So far i have...
Pepperoncini
Anaheim Chili
Hot Lemon
Hungarian Wax
still looking for a couple others
going to through in some sweet also

more to come...

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RayR · February 26, 2013

The Burpee Super Growing Pellets look different because they are made of coco coir, not peat.
Best of luck to the newby pepper grower!

Dork Fish · February 26, 2013

Ahhh, that makes sense. Thank you!

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guruofgardens · February 26, 2013

Best of luck to you and your first hot pepper growing season. Don't be discouraged if the seeds don't germinate earlier than anticipated. My last ones just started to show some signs of sprouting after 4 weeks. But I know they'll be worth the wait.

You'll also need lighting, a fan, and patience. Looks great so far. Don't forget to experiment with different varieties of hot peppers. That's the fun of it. Bhut Jolokias are great to begin with.

WVTomatoMan · February 27, 2013

You can get great results growing peppers in containers. I've included a couple of pictures I just happen to have at work - I have many more at home. The first picture is Jalapeno on the left and Sweet Banana on the right, the second picture is Ring of Fire. I use a 60/40 mix of Miracle Grow Potting Mix and Black Cow (bagged composted manure).

Good luck. If you have any questions please ask.

Randy

Cole_Robbie · February 27, 2013

At this point I am convinced that peppers love manure even more than tomatoes. In my clay soil, it seems that manure is the difference between a big, successful plant versus one that does not grow at all.

Father'sDaughter · February 28, 2013

Last year I grew hot peppers in 5 gallon grow bags with the same mix as Randy, and also had excellent results. You just want to make sure you get the MG Potting Mix, not Potting Soil, and I stay away from the stuff with the Moisture Control.

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Originally Posted by WVTomatoMan

You can get great results growing peppers in containers. I've included a couple of pictures I just happen to have at work - I have many more at home. The first picture is Jalapeno on the left and Sweet Banana on the right, the second picture is Ring of Fire. I use a 60/40 mix of Miracle Grow Potting Soil and Black Cow (bagged composted manure).

Good luck. If you have any questions please ask.

Randy

WVTomatoMan · February 28, 2013

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Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Last year I grew hot peppers in 5 gallon grow bags with the same mix as Randy, and also had excellent results. You just want to make sure you get the MG Potting Mix, not Potting Soil, and I stay away from the stuff with the Moisture Control.

Nice catch. Thanks. Yes, I use Miracle Grow Potting Mix. I corrected my original post.

Randy

Father'sDaughter · February 28, 2013

Honestly, I was so focused on what you used for bagged manure that I didn't even notice you said "soil" the first time!

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Originally Posted by WVTomatoMan

Nice catch. Thanks. Yes, I use Miracle Grow Potting Mix. I corrected my original post.

Randy

Dork Fish · February 28, 2013

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Originally Posted by guruofgardens

Best of luck to you and your first hot pepper growing season. Don't be discouraged if the seeds don't germinate earlier than anticipated. My last ones just started to show some signs of sprouting after 4 weeks. But I know they'll be worth the wait.

You'll also need lighting, a fan, and patience. Looks great so far. Don't forget to experiment with different varieties of hot peppers. That's the fun of it. Bhut Jolokias are great to begin with.

Thank you! I decided to go ahead and start the seeds today using the paper towel method. crossing fingers...

I have flour lighting at home. i should have a small fan lying around somewhere.

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Dork Fish · February 28, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by WVTomatoMan

You can get great results growing peppers in containers. I've included a couple of pictures I just happen to have at work - I have many more at home. The first picture is Jalapeno on the left and Sweet Banana on the right, the second picture is Ring of Fire. I use a 60/40 mix of Miracle Grow Potting Mix and Black Cow (bagged composted manure).

Good luck. If you have any questions please ask.

Randy

Awesome, mix noted! Thank you

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Dork Fish · February 28, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

At this point I am convinced that peppers love manure even more than tomatoes. In my clay soil, it seems that manure is the difference between a big, successful plant versus one that does not grow at all.

I am definitely going to try the manure/putting mix combo!

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Dork Fish · February 28, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Last year I grew hot peppers in 5 gallon grow bags with the same mix as Randy, and also had excellent results. You just want to make sure you get the MG Potting Mix, not Potting Soil, and I stay away from the stuff with the Moisture Control.

mix not soil, stay away from moisture control...got it!

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Dork Fish · February 28, 2013

Okay, so i got the seeds started today (paper towel method)

Here's the list:
Anaheim chili
Hungarian Wax
Serrano
pepperoncini
Hot Lemon
Jalapeno Conchos
Jalapeno M
California wonder (sweet)

Let's see how long it takes them to sprout...

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WVTomatoMan · February 28, 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Father'sDaughter

Honestly, I was so focused on what you used for bagged manure that I didn't even notice you said "soil" the first time!

I like Black Cow when I can get it, but others will work. I've used Moo-nure (ugh for that play on words) and other products.

Randy

February 26, 2013	#1
Dork Fish Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Zone 5B Illinois Posts: 402	My first attempt to grow Hot Peppers... Hi everyone, I just wanted to document my progress for growing Hot Peppers. This is my first attempt and would love to get some feedback.. I am in zone 5 (IL). I have decided to plant in containers instead of in-ground. I am going to use the black 5 gallon plastics bags. I think they are like .89¢ a piece. What i haven't decided is what growing material to use. I will be using a Burpee seed starter kit... I just ordered two heat mats this morning. While i wait for those to be delivered, i decided to go ahead and prepare the growing pellets... added filtered water... I not sure if its just me but this pellets look better than the Jiffy ones... So far i have... Pepperoncini Anaheim Chili Hot Lemon Hungarian Wax still looking for a couple others going to through in some sweet also more to come... Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Andrea Last edited by Dork Fish; February 26, 2013 at 12:27 PM.

February 26, 2013	#3
Dork Fish Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Zone 5B Illinois Posts: 402	Ahhh, that makes sense. Thank you! Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Andrea

February 28, 2013	#14
Dork Fish Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Zone 5B Illinois Posts: 402	Okay, so i got the seeds started today (paper towel method) Here's the list: Anaheim chili Hungarian Wax Serrano pepperoncini Hot Lemon Jalapeno Conchos Jalapeno M California wonder (sweet) Let's see how long it takes them to sprout... Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Andrea

February 26, 2013	#2
RayR Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 2,466	The Burpee Super Growing Pellets look different because they are made of coco coir, not peat. Best of luck to the newby pepper grower!

February 26, 2013	#4
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	Best of luck to you and your first hot pepper growing season. Don't be discouraged if the seeds don't germinate earlier than anticipated. My last ones just started to show some signs of sprouting after 4 weeks. But I know they'll be worth the wait. You'll also need lighting, a fan, and patience. Looks great so far. Don't forget to experiment with different varieties of hot peppers. That's the fun of it. Bhut Jolokias are great to begin with.

February 27, 2013	#6
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	At this point I am convinced that peppers love manure even more than tomatoes. In my clay soil, it seems that manure is the difference between a big, successful plant versus one that does not grow at all.