November 13, 2015 | #76 |
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These are 7 gallon pots. I use Promix BX, to which I mixed 1 cup dolomite lime( garden lime at HD- 50 lb bag about $6) and 1&1/2 cups Tomato Tone which I like far better than any other fertilizer I have ever used. I mix thoroughly, and that is all so far. I was given some homemade fish emulsion so I am probably going to get a Tablespoon of that to a gallon to supplement pretty soon. Maybe once per week I will add that. I think everything is growing taller there because its on the west side of the house, and the house shades it until afternoon, but they do get about 5.5-6 hrs full sun. They don't really look like they are strething to reach the light though, do they?
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November 13, 2015 | #77 |
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They look pretty happy to me
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November 13, 2015 | #78 |
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November 25, 2015 | #79 |
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The size is progressing. The oldest formed fruit are small saladette sized. I am dying to know what color they will be. Hope that one ripens soon. First plant top showing lots of fruitset.
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November 25, 2015 | #80 |
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Next view first fruit getting larger, definitely the cross took as these are way larger than momma, Ambrosia Gold.
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November 25, 2015 | #81 |
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Second plant showing quite a few fruit.
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November 25, 2015 | #82 |
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View of oldest formed fruit also at small saladette size.
RIPEN, RIPEN, RIPEN!!! |
November 25, 2015 | #83 |
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Awesome project guys! I look forward to following the progress. They look a little bit like unripe Purple Bumblebees I've grown, except a bit larger.
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November 25, 2015 | #84 |
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Smokin early so far I calculate about 66 days from sowing at this point.ripen ripen ripen!
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November 26, 2015 | #85 |
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Wow! Exciting stuff so far!
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November 26, 2015 | #86 |
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That is Early. 66 days from seeds (at this stage, add another 15 day until ripe) that is like 50-55 DTM. I wonder how long will it take up north, in Canada .
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November 26, 2015 | #87 |
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Sow date was September 14th so Karen, you were close. Today is 71 days from sowing if I counted right. Still, yes, very early if it ripens soon. The big question is pink, or orange? Any prognosticators here? Heee!
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November 26, 2015 | #88 |
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Or red or yellow lol. Yellow epidermis should dominate. Could be red....
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November 26, 2015 | #89 |
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Red. Lol
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November 26, 2015 | #90 |
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Great looking healthy plants. Very interesting thread. Sweet discovery suspense.
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