I haven’t posted an update here in a while, but here are some pics of my peppers growing in my AutoPot systems, purchased through AutoPot USA. They are doing very well. I got a late start this season, but I think they will produce before the season is over. I’ll earn commissions for purchases made through the following link, but you’ll save 10% off your purchase. You can use this link, https://www.autopot-usa.com/?coupon=pepperdactyl10 , or just go to the AutoPot USA site and apply the autoPot discount coupon code: pepperdactyl10 for 10% off. #autopot #autopot_usa
You’ll probably notice, I got the date wrong at the beginning, a few have pointed it out. I said it was August 6th but actually recorded it on September 5th, 2020.
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Sansi has sent me the second version of their 15-watt full spectrum grow light. In the video below, I show the unboxing and setup, as well as power and light tests. I have it set up over some succulents and will post a follow-up video showing the progress, after 30 days.
Ball herb growing kit on left, DIY version on right.
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I recently purchased a Ball herb kit from WalMart, in the canning section. They make them for a few different types of herbs, but the one I got was for growing Genovese Basil. It’s a basic passive hydroponic wicking system, three-inch net cup planter in a one-quart mason jar. The cost was around 8.00 or 9.00 dollars.
When I set it up, I made my own version using a standard three-inch net cup, microfiber wick, with the cup filled with coco coir. The Ball version uses mostly perlite, with a thin layer of coco, seeds, and a thin layer of activated horticultural charcoal over it.
Below is a video that shows the assembly, comparison between growers, and some time-lapses.
This is an extremely hot Capsicum chinense f4 cross of a Reaper crossed with Moruga Scorpion. This was originally sent to me by an Italian grower two years ago, seeds then were f2.
Notes
This particular pod was not as big or as hot as they typically get. The pod formed while the plant was still indoors.
Amount eaten: 1/4 pod
Heat: 6
Flavor: 6
Burn Profile: Mouth, back of the throat
Effects: Salivation
Cap Cramps: None.
Review
Phillip and I tried this pod. The pod size was smaller than usual, outside texture was very bumpy. Normally there is a center protrusion, but this one had none. After cutting open I could see quite a bit of placenta, not many seeds, and lots of capsicum oil. The flavor was very good, slightly floral but very sweet. The heat didn’t really hit until after swallowing. It was a little bit of a creeper but peaked earlier than I thought it would. It was very hot, I estimate in the 600-700K Scoville range. Normally this strain is much hotter. I think it’s because it was the first pod, that formed indoors under grow lights. I think the future fruits from this plant later in the season should be much closer to normal range.
The Korean Gochu is a mild heat, flavorable Capsicum annum originating from the Korean peninsula. The plant bears lots of pendulum hanging fruit 3-4 inches long. It is most often used as an ingredient in fermented Kimchi.
Notes
This is a pepper I am growing. The seed originally came from a pod that Jesus Rosario sent me.
Amount eaten: whole pod
Heat: <1
Flavor: 7
Burn Profile: mild, overall mouth burn
Effects: None
Cap Cramps: None
Review
The pod was sweet and very tangy. The heat seemed to be around 1000 Scoville, give or take.
I’m still using the Kingbo 300 LED grow light and happy with it so far. I currently have it over several small pepper plants that I’m doing a nutrient test comparison on.
Here is an update from earlier in the season as well as the original unboxing and setup video.
