Insomnia Thread...

[The Hollyberry Lady]

So great you've got many seeds planted, Tom! Looks like you're sure enjoying them.


No need to be envious Cam...I will send all you guys the "little blue" variety as well. I just need to collect some seeds, which as you can see, won't be a problem.


Just give your pepper plants lots of sunlight and fertilizer Cam, and they'll be loaded with fruits before you even know it. If they're indoors, keep them showered from mites.


I'll send you "Aurora" and "Explosive Amber" later too, and if JaNan doesn't get around to it first, I'll send ya "Marble" as well. You'll have some very cool peppers to grow, by the time I'm through.


Ok well if that mystery "jigsaw" plant is a cross JaNan...I love it!!!


The fruits remind me of "purple tiger"...a gorgeous type I grew before.


I'm growing Blake's chilly chili too and it's got open blossoms on the plant right now. The fruits are super long and purple when they start out. Wait until you see! My "Black Pearl" plants are developing buds now too.


I have the first couple fruits on my "Jimmy Nardello" sweet pepper plant now as well.


No big deal about Dean not getting his seeds yet...I expected he wouldn't. It's just Easter that slowed things. Everyone will have their seeds in the end, so don't worry.


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[Willow87]

I have read that Epsom salt is good to use for peppers and tomatoes. I was wondering if you used it when watering your pepper plants. I wonder if it helps with growth or just fruit production? I have all of my peppers outside in partial sun right now. Should I wait to fertilize them? Explosive Amber is another one I like

[Jananas Bananas]

I've got a Fish and a Black Pearl seed started in the AG, and also a Goji. As, soon as I make room I will have more up and going!

I love this! It is so much fun!!! I am going to start the Cherry Peppers for sure and a Thumblina I think. I know you like guessing what we are starting first.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I've been using epsom salts on my plants for years now. It's magnesium. It can help with blossom drop on peppers and tomato plants. I even use it in my aero-garden's water basin.


Epsom salts also brings out the rich color of plants, and keeps them from looking dull. Don't over-do-it though with seedlings, Cam.


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[Willow87]

Ok so I should only water with Epsom salts right now? No fertilizer?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

JaNan, sorry I didn't have too many Goji Berry seeds to spare...I'm waiting on a new order right now. The three seeds I sent you though, are very fresh and viable so I wouldn't be surprised if all 3 of them pop for you.


Goji Berry shrubs are incredibly appealing to pests, so be extra careful to keep them showered and clean of them. You are very lucky to get those ones from me, as only a select few ever have. They're berry special


Cool you're growing a 'Fish' and a 'Black Pearl'. You're gonna love "Fish". Ever grown a pepper plant that has variegated fruits as well as leaves?!


So I just can't believe how many peppers that 'little blue' plant is setting! It's crazy but I love it. I am so excited about eating my first one..."little blue" is super nutricious and full of vitamins! I love the heat too.


I have faith in the marble plant as well JaNan...I know it will pull though with lots of fruits in the end. There are a few new ones already.


How did you grow yours before...it was outside, correct?


I have a 400W MH lamp, Tom. It's in my bedroom. Wish I could have a 1000W system like you, but it would set my bed ablaze!


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

You can water with either a weak, diluted solution of fertilizer mix, very weak though, or you can water in some epsom salts. Epsom salts aren't really necessary right now but if you want you can apply 2 tablespoons of it, per 2 litres of water, until they're bigger.


Don't go killing your seedlings though Cam, by over-doing a good thing. When it comes to seedlings, less is better.


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[Willow87]

Thanks Sherry. I have some liquid fertilizer that is called Hasta Gro. its 6-12-6. I may wait a little while to fertilize them just to be on the safe side lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I think that's a good idea Cam and I'd recommend it. Let me see shots of your pepper plants in a week or so and I'll let you know when to apply some nutrients.


For now just give the lots of water and sunshine and they'll be great.


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[tbaleno]

I've always been under the assumption that the seed has all the nutrients a plant needs until it starts getting its true leaves. Can anyone verify this?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, the seedlings are good for about two weeks after germination occurs, before they need some nutrients, Tom.


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[Willow87]

Ok I can definitely do that. One of my black pearl peppers fell over, luckily i picked it up but it did get damaged =(

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah well sh*t happens, right Cam?! No worries, just grow what you can and forget about the rest.


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[Willow87]

Thats true lol. I still have a few more that are unscathed lol

[Jananas Bananas]

Have any of you guys eaten or tried Miracle Fruit? I wonder if they are hard to grow from seed? Sherry, do you know much about them?

And Desert Rose, also. I have heard that those are tough from seed.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's what I'm waiting on now JaNan...miracle fruit and goji berry seeds...among a few other special fruits seeds too.





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[Jananas Bananas]

I'm trying Cherimoya seeds right now. I ate one for the first time a month ago and it was super delicious. I saved all the seeds and have been trying them one at a time, but haven't had any luck sprouting. Both in my seed starting domes and the AG. I am going to have to re-read starting them to see what I am doing wrong. Do you know Sherry about them?

[Willow87]

Seems like Miracle fruit has to have very acidic soil. I think i read that somewhere. I saw one plant for sale on an online nursery. It was $7 for a 4 inch pot i think. I could be wrong, Sherry help me out lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Nope, don't know about them, JaNan. Wonder why they're not coming up. Did you sow them fresh from the fruit?


Not sure Cam, but that price sounds about right.


I think I'm hitting the hay early tonight...I'm sleepy. I need a good night's rest and tomorrow I'm doing some more packing. Can't wait to get out of here!


G'night gang. See ya tomorrow.


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[Jananas Bananas]

Good Night Sherry!