March 19, 2016 | #16 |
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I have a Peach ghost pepper plant that looks like a small tree. It over wintered to low temps of 25-26 and we still have peppers on it with lots of fresh growth. Too bad I dislike the taste or hotness? of this one.
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March 19, 2016 | #17 |
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Worth, I do agree. I would like to find a good barometric pressure gauge. I have heard the dew point is 31 here today so far. That's good news. I've also seen/heard they have raised the forecasted low temperatures to around 40 in my area. I do tend to worry too much.
I still need to get out there and put up the t posts and lower wires sense that's how I am going to support the tomato plants this year. |
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In the old days this is how the weather people did things without all the fancy stuff they have today. Just like I used to use a grid map compass and wind direction to call 81 mortar and naval gun fire instead of GPS and computers. A homemade barometer and a hygrometer are both easy to make in a pinch. |
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March 19, 2016 | #19 | |
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I also seem not to think outside my box. the season is just starting here, i was thinking seedlings. If peppers are more mature, I agree, 40 is fine! Last edited by drew51; March 19, 2016 at 01:17 PM. |
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March 19, 2016 | #20 |
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Buckets, Totes, and Dragons
If it just frosts tonight/morning - hopefully this will work. I put stakes away from the tomato plants trying to keep the sheets from touching the plants. I don't know if it'll work or not?
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March 19, 2016 | #21 |
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Looks good Robert, you should be fine.
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March 19, 2016 | #22 |
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It's going to be thrity seven here in Dallas. I don't have the number you people have, so I will use buckets. Would sheets work? Maybe you could try that. I don't think you will have an issue in Austin either.
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March 20, 2016 | #23 | |
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Thanks for teaching me something Worth! I need to get a barometer and hygrometer and learn to use them. |
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