Ziggy Stardust and the Hydro from Mars

[Boob McNoob]

 

[Boob McNoob]

My first successful wave of clones; compared to the normal structure of seed raised efforts the node spacing is a little off putting.

 

[Boob McNoob]

 

[Boob McNoob]

 

[Boob McNoob]

Grinding it out; easily have six to eight weeks to whip these into shape.

 

[Boob McNoob]

 

[Boob McNoob]

 

[Mars Hydro Led]

they have different shape leaves.

 

[Boob McNoob]

The simplest solution has proven the best in my experience with cloning; even the less promising lower branches are throwing roots.

 

[Boob McNoob]

Somebody throw this gentleman a towel - he's spent his load.

 

[Boob McNoob]

Jury is still out but I should have a clear determination in a day or two.

 

[Boob McNoob]

The most fervent prayers I've ever seen

 

[Boob McNoob]

What looked to be the more hesitant pair is glowing with life under a Spiderfarmer SF1000 (100 watt) in my smallest dual purpose box (3 x 1 x 4 ft).

The Baby Momma (or Pappa)

 

[Mars Hydro Led]

the last one looks pretty bushy.

 

[Boob McNoob]

the last one looks pretty bushy.

Unfortunately, dense clustering like this isn't any indication of probable female. The specimen immediately preceding this was similarly impressive but dropped balls and had to be ushered outdoors to hopefully pollinate a selected sacrificial virgin to provide a fresh batch of seeds.

 

[Boob McNoob]

While I had intended to commit both the Potatoes and Ghost Peppers to my in ground plot I changed course and offered them homes in the half barrel containers that should work nicely. New cover for the tattered greenhouse behind them should arrive in a week or so and I need to find the motivation to put up a second hexagonal unit I've had in the closet for over a year now.

 

[Boob McNoob]

Still no pistils or balls so I'm stymied for another day or two.

 

[Creeperpark]

You sure are doing a lot of good work friend. Thanks for sharing your grow with us. Your leaves are cupping downwards because the roots are staying wet too long. I had the same thing happen to me when I used large containers. It may be a drainage problem with your bucket or soil but I'm not sure which. Anyway, you are doing a great job and thanks for sharing.

 

[Boob McNoob]

You sure are doing a lot of good work friend. Thanks for sharing your grow with us. Your leaves are cupping downwards because the roots are staying wet too long. I had the same thing happen to me when I used large containers. It may be a drainage problem with your bucket or soil but I'm not sure which. Anyway, you are doing a great job and thanks for sharing.

Interesting observation about the downward cupping; I routinely water the 5 gal container with 2 quarts when the entire plant begins to whither. Barely a trickle drains through to the pan that holds it and is takes a day or two before the signs of thirst become apparent again. I may try a more miserly approach and simply fill the catch pan and let it pull from below.

 

[Creeperpark]

You may have too much soil in the container that lacks proper drainage. Make sure your have big drainage holes and put the bucket on mason jar lids to lift the bucket up in the drain trays for good drainage.