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Jalapenos ISO Vinegar and Other Tidbits

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:28 pm

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Well, since my antagonist character won't come out of my mind, I figured I'd update everyone on the status of the Aerogarden.


The largest of the peppers is now in Corking mode. I don't know if it's going to change colors. I'll give it a few more days to see if a change occurs but, once I get some vinegar, this bad boy is going down.



Big Jalapeno Pepper in the Aerogarden of Hope ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )



As to the tomato, it continues to grow. Whenever I turn my head away from it and then look at it again, it seems bigger. Lately, it looks a slightly different color green. I'm wondering whether that's growing pains or a trick of the light or something else? As to the plant, that's growing like a weed now. It went from barely growing to growing like Kudzu. It only took 123 days for this to occur. I remain hopeful that I'll have a bumper crop by the New Year.



Developing Cherry Tomato in the Aerogarden of Hope ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )





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Second Harvest of Peppers and a Junior Partner

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 3:16 am

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A Brief update:

The Aerogarden as a whole featuring the heavily fruited Jalapeno pepper plant in the forefront.


Jalapeno Pepper Second Fruiting as of 16 October 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


The Jalapeno pepper plant from the underside.



Jalapeno Pepper Plant Second Fruiting from the underside 16 October 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


My first of four Cherry tomatoes growing in...finally.



First Cherry Tomato Fruiting as of 16 October 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


I'm feeling very ill and I'm getting ready for NaNoWriMo. My apologies for the brief update.

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Second Inflorescence

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 5:34 pm

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My harvest of peppers was spectacular. I currently have them sitting in a brine/vinegar mixture to keep them while I wait for the next wave of peppers to grow on the plant. It's currently covered in flowers and growing even thicker than before.


Which presents a problem. The tomatoes are struggling for light beneath the canopy of leaves the pepper has over them. I'm hoping that they'll eventually grow up and over the pepper, thus getting their own portion of light but it isn't looking too good for them doing much in the way of fruit production.


The next kit I get will be three tomatoes rather than a pepper and two tomatoes. This should ensure that everything grows at relatively the same rate.


I may get a "Grow Your Own" seed kit and attempt growing the dwarf variety of large tomatoes I saw on the Burpee website.


About the only other thing happening is my Pelargoniums finally blooming. Yay!


Pelargonium Flower - Taken 26 September 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


They're months late but they're blooming at least. I really hope I get a red flower.





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Shave and a Haircut - Three Weeks Until Bliss

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:10 am

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I had to trim the pepper back a bit today to free up some light for the tomatoes. Hopefully, they'll now mature at a quicker rate than they have been. They're (tomatoes) getting an okay-ish quantity of light but it could be better.


Now, to all the many peppers.



Jalapeno Pepper Plant Showing Fruit 28 August 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


I cut a few branches off that didn't have fruit on them. Since the peppers have reached the pinnacle of pepper production for now and the flowers are dropping off, I figured it would be okay to do the trim. Hopefully, down the road, this will lead to even more peppers.


According to the updated Aerogarden website (glare), I have about three more weeks until they're ready to be harvested. I find it shocking that they're going to get bigger than they are now. I was fully prepared to eat some until I read that they have to cork first. I want the best flavor, so I'm prepared to wait.

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Ghost Tomato!!!!

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:47 am

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Do all tomatoes look like this initially? This is so awesome! I present to you Casper the Friendly Tomato.


I'm trying to document, as closely as possible, the progression of my tomato's growth, such as it is. It is a Red Heirloom Cherry. Hopefully, all the other flowers on the plants will also set fruit. In the meantime, I'm spying on this one known fruit and two suspected fruit like a Pomodoro paparazzo.


Tomato taken with Flash on phone 23 August 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


There is also the Jalapeno pepper plant to consider. Twice the size of the tomato plants combined, it's really being a light hog but I've been keeping it judiciously trimmed back. Despite my pruning it and my showing favoritism to the tomatoes, this lovely thing is proving to be quite the producer. I've lost count of the number of active growing jalapeno peppers on this plant.



Jalapeno Pepper close up with Flash from phone 23 August 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


All things considered, things are going well with the Aerogarden. I'm having a minor problem with the tomatoes growing more slowly than the peppers due to trimming but they're catching up as well as flowering and fruiting while doing so. By this Winter, I am hopeful that they'll all be around the same size. :)



Aerogarden of Hope in full 23 August 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )





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Rollercoaster

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:45 am

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It has been quite a trip lately.

My phone is dying.

My tablet now makes no sound without earphones.

My computer died (hence my disappearance).


On the up side, I've got a new computer tower, a sale on phones just made itself known if I can catch it and my jalapenos are fruiting like crazy.


Also...I may have tomatoes.

I say "may" because I don't know what a new tomato looks like. It's pretty recent if it is a new tomato. The flowers went through everything the pepper flowers went through, including fertilization attempts, so I'm hopeful that this is a really tiny cherry tomato developing.

I'll let you all be the judge.



Aerogarden Cherry Tomato ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )



Also, for good measure, I'll post a picture of some of my jalapeno peppers.




Aerogarden Jalapeno Pepper ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


I hope everyone is doing well and keeping cool/warm this Summer/Winter.


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Seven Days!

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 11:22 pm

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A growth update.


Aerogarden - Growth of plants after seven days 14 May 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )


All the seeds have either germinated or, as is the case with the curly parsley, is in the process of germinating. The ones without the grow domes are the ones that are visibly growing. Some just aren't taller than the pod casing yet.


The basil smells so good already, my mouth is watering just thinking of eating it later in its growth cycle.


The mint is currently too small to sample yet but I'm looking forward to doing it.


The dill and cilantro are both growing, as is the chives.


Heh, I've already gotten half of it promised out to select friends and family. Hopefully, there will be enough.


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Curbing My Enthusiasm

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 12:31 am

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I had originally intended on doing a full unboxing video once I got the Aerogarden Ultra LED. Ah, the best laid plans of mice...


I tore through that wrapping and cardboard like a maniac before assembling the machine at breakneck speed. It's my weakness. I just can't resist a good puzzle. Oh well. I'll probably make that unboxing video once I get a second one.


The Aerogarden was an easy project to assemble. The instructions were clear and setup was a breeze. I highly recommend this model for anyone interested in the technology.


As an aside, it also puts out enough light to grow other plants around the Aerogarden. I'm not going to do it with this one as I'd like for it to be a completely sterile environment with not even the remotest chance for contamination from my soil plant babies. Yet, the option is there.



My First Aerogarden - Just Assembled 7 May 2015 ( photo / image / picture from xantedeschia's Garden )



This is my new toy with my little potentials currently swimming around in 1.2 Gallons of water. Well, suspended above the water to be precise. Hopefully, knock on wood, there will be no infestations of bugs or anything.



Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an Aerogarden to stare at. :D




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Aerogarden Enthusiasm

Category: Hydroculture | Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 12:32 am

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I'm getting an Aerogarden! I'm getting an Aerogarden!


I am unbelievably excited about finally getting an Aerogarden Ultra LED. I've been fascinated with the technology for months now but haven't had the resources available to get it before yesterday.


Well, it's in the process of being shipped by Amazon now. I'm eagerly anticipating getting it and will be doing a series of YouTube videos on my experiences with it via my YouTube channel.


My short term goal is to grow the seed kit that comes with the machine. In this case, it's the Gourmet Herbs kit. Eventually, I'd like to get a few more and have full scale production going in my home for Tomatoes, Peppers, Strawberries, Chard and, of course, Herbs.


My reasons for this are two-fold. One, I'd like to satiate my curiosity about the technology and become more proficient in it than I currently am. Two, I'd like to grow some food for the house. While I no longer live in a food desert, fresh produce is very hard to come by given my income level. I am hoping that, with this purchase, I can be on my way to reliably providing a source of fruits and vegetables for the household.


That's the hope anyway. Now, to put it into practical application.

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