DirtGently's Early Jalapeno Pepper x 5 Under Attack
Plant: Chili pepper (Capsicum annuum longum group) | Variety: Early Jalapeno
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2 seeds x 4 cells
Sown lightly covered in toilet paper rolls
Bottom heat applied
5 / 8 seeds germinated as of Day 27
Potted up in Ultimate Organic Mix By Pro-mix
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DirtGently's Early Jalapeno Pepper Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Chili pepper 'Early Jalapeno' is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.72 cm (that's 1.49 feet in imperial).
Your garden has fluorescent light - a full sun position will ensure your plant thrives.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5a) is within the ideal range for Chili pepper 'Early Jalapeno'. The recommended range is between Zone 5 and 12.
Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 7.0 and 8.5 as Chili pepper 'Early Jalapeno' likes to be in neutral to alkaline soil.
Common Chili pepper problems include Nematodes, White Fly, Aphids, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, and Bacterial Leaf Rot, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Early Jalapeno Pepper is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Early Jalapeno Pepper Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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16 Apr 2011
Under Attack day 55
Found baby leafhoppers, so destroying this planting.
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02 Apr 2011
Treating day 41
Greenearth brand pyrethrin applied
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01 Apr 2011
Under Attack day 40 I'm from Buenos Aires and I Say KILL ...
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24 Mar 2011
Treating day 32
Bioprotect HDN Neem Oil
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19 Mar 2011
Potting Up day 27
Many fungal plaques in medium.
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19 Mar 2011
Fertilising day 27
Bottom-watered with half-strength Plant Prod 10-52-10
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08 Mar 2011
Fertilising day 16
Bottom-watered with half-strength Plant Prod 10-52-10
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05 Mar 2011
Sprouting day 13
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25 Feb 2011
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22 Feb 2011
Under Attack day 2 TP Roll Fail
Traces of fungal mycelia present inside and out. Will treat with cinnamon and chamomile tea.
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20 Feb 2011
Sown day 0
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