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It's Here! It's Here! My very first tomato.
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Did I learn the trick?
From day 1 since I started planting, I was never able to get the chilis to ripen on the plant. Frustrated with the situation, I tried planting it in pots so that I can have better control and I managed to get some red chili peppers. The yield was very low and quality I would say grade C. I thought it could be bacteria/virus in the earth in my mini-farm that was causing the chilis to rot before ripening. After checking ways to sterilise the soil, the only effective is by steam and it is costly so I stay away from chilis for awhile. A bed in the mini-farm was vacant and I had never plant chili there before so I decided to had a go at it again. Everything went well until before the chilis ripen, they start to rot as usual. Decided to post my predicament and got lots of help. Thanks everyone. So I did something and got ripened red chili peppers. The quality is good and yield is decent. The conclusion is that they were attacked by thirsty micro juice sucking pest which is not visible to the naked eyes. So today I planted 2 seeds from the fruits of the last plants and hoping to conclude that my home brew pesticides is my success story ... haha!! This blog entry has been viewed 849 times
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I admire your garden detective work KK!
One of the fun parts of gardening is experimenting, I think we learn more, especially if success has been a struggle to attain. As we follow your struggles KK we too learn. Congratulations on your perseverance and success!! Enjoy the chiles. :-)
Thanks Frank, have to keep the old mind active .... hehe!!
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