View Full Version : THCTalk Chilli Comp 2023 (Sponsored By Herbies)
Bud Lightyear
27-02-23, 04:30 PM
Welcome to the THCTalk 2023 chilli comp.
In Association with Herbies Seeds (https://herbiesheadshop.com/)
https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/data/2906/medium/chilli.png
A nice and simple competition:
Grow some chilli plants either indoors or out. Document the progress of your grow during the season in this thread then choose and post a photo of your final entry before the closing date remembering to include a sign with THCTalk.com, your username, date and (strain of plant if possible) of the plant you wish to enter.
The closing date will be the 31st August 2023 when a voting poll will be created to see who's chilli plant is considered to be the best.
Rules...
The comp is open to all but you must post regular pics in here during the course of the season so we can monitor the progress.
You can grow as many plants as you like. Your plants can be from seed or small shop bought plants. No overwintered plants from last season.
Prize...
4 Pack of Grandmommy Purple Fem Seeds
https://herbiesheadshop.com/cannabis-seeds/grandmommy-purple-herbies-seeds (https://herbiesheadshop.com/cannabis-seeds/grandmommy-purple-herbies-seeds)
If you have not germinated your seeds yet then it's time to get cracking...
Good luck everyone have fun.
Massive thanks to the team at Herbies for putting up the prize for this comp.
Tommy stoner
27-02-23, 05:29 PM
I would love to grow some chilli plants,but I haven't figured out how to smoke them. Lol:bong:
CityDweller
27-02-23, 09:40 PM
My seeds are not germing. I just ordered another batch. Gonna be a late start for me.
Growing Peace
28-02-23, 11:29 AM
i will do anything for 4 packs of grandmommy lol
Herbies
28-02-23, 11:39 AM
Good luck, everyone! ;-)
barney_b
02-03-23, 07:42 PM
Hmmm. Sure why not. I'll be growing some for Mrs. Rubble anyways.
Grandmommy Purp sounds pleasing.
Cheers
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Bud Lightyear
03-03-23, 03:58 PM
Let's get this show on the road...
Basket of fire & Bolivian Rainbow...
My plants are coming along nicely. One of the plants is showing signs of deformation/mutation but I'll leave it to see how it gets on.
The two smaller seedlings actually sprouted up in the pot from a plant that I was overwintering..
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Regards BL
I tried growing some a while back but I got lazy and they only appeared to grow to the size of 5 pence piece, but they died before really finishing. I think I have some lemon chillis so I'll chuck some in and see if I can do better. My tent will be on 12/12 soon, is that ok to grow in form start to finish?
Bud Lightyear
14-03-23, 03:06 PM
Got mine under a 250w CFL in a makeshift grow box along with some lobelia, pertunia and tomato seedlings..
Coming along nicely..
https://i.ibb.co/bBzhMfm/P1050511.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/NyD4pS6/P1050512.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/KNF9V8f/P1050513.jpg
Regards BL
CityDweller
14-03-23, 08:05 PM
I've got spider mites. Not sure how to start these safely until I deal with the mites.
CityDweller
14-03-23, 11:16 PM
As far away from the growroom as I can get them. My cave is small. Hopefully I can keep them safe until I finish my current grow and then bomb the growroom and cave.
Good luck to all. Let's get some spice going!437162
CityDweller
14-03-23, 11:17 PM
Got mine under a 250w CFL in a makeshift grow box along with some lobelia, pertunia and tomato seedlings..
Coming along nicely..
https://i.ibb.co/bBzhMfm/P1050511.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/NyD4pS6/P1050512.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/KNF9V8f/P1050513.jpg
Regards BLEnvy overflowing. This is beauty!
Bud Lightyear
21-03-23, 05:41 PM
Plants are coming along nicely they are loving the CFL. I'll be potting these up soon.
https://i.ibb.co/gvyZkHL/P1050517.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/BTx5Zwh/P1050518.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/WnHgMbY/P1050520.jpg
Regards BL
CityDweller
21-03-23, 10:43 PM
Started over with fresh Rocoto seeds from 2 sources. The 4 that sprouted are about 3 weeks since I started germination. The other 2 came in later from the 2nd source and just went into the soil this morning.
Cheers!437306
Sun&Soil
23-03-23, 08:52 PM
I'm to far north to even consider popping peppers, but don't fear our plants grow fast here in the NE and it won't take long to catch up.
barney_b
27-03-23, 07:34 PM
I'm not quite sure if I'll be in for the long haul but I wanted to show you guys this tiny success. These are seeds from a pepper from my sister in law's garden last year.
Only 3 of 8 popped... but that's 3 more than if I hadn't tried!
Probably not even a 'chili' per se but no one else seems to give a dern so here yuns go!
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Cheers
B
CityDweller
27-03-23, 09:00 PM
I'm not quite sure if I'll be in for the long haul but I wanted to show you guys this tiny success. These are seeds from a pepper from my sister in law's garden last year.
Only 3 of 8 popped... but that's 3 more than if I hadn't tried!
Probably not even a 'chili' per se but no one else seems to give a dern so here yuns go!
437413
Cheers
BNice! Any idea what type of pepper?
barney_b
27-03-23, 09:43 PM
Nice! Any idea what type of pepper?
Uhh... I'll have to get back to you on that. I never saw the actual peppers, only a paper towel with "Seeds" written on it and my wife's request for me to make them grow.
What does she think this is a garden show? :toke:
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Bud Lightyear
28-03-23, 07:10 PM
Potted up into 1/2 litre pots...The CFL keeping them compact and bushy :thumbsup:
https://i.ibb.co/J5yvHpS/1.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/QQmkrkN/5.jpg
Regards BL
barney_b
28-03-23, 07:39 PM
@CityDweller - Boring old bell peppers it turns out; capsicum annuum.
How drab.
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CityDweller
29-03-23, 11:07 AM
@CityDweller - Boring old bell peppers it turns out; capsicum annuum.
How drab.
BDefinitely not a chilli then.
barney_b
29-03-23, 02:21 PM
Definitely not a chilli then.
Ehh, debatable depending on who you ask. 'Definitely' is incorrect.
That said, I've no interest in following rules to compete. Like I said, was just sharing.
Cheers
B
I've just put a few that have been sitting in water for a cple of weeks into soil lol, I put 4 or 5 in one pot so I'll pick the best starter and pull the rest. Only enough soil for one or I'd let more go on for longer. It'll be on 12-12 all the way through, or 10 wks at least
CityDweller
29-03-23, 04:04 PM
Ehh, debatable depending on who you ask. 'Definitely' is incorrect.
That said, I've no interest in following rules to compete. Like I said, was just sharing.
Cheers
BGoogle agrees with you. I learned something new today. Bell pepper is a sweet chilli.
Bud Lightyear
11-04-23, 07:09 PM
Bit of an update...I've potted mine up today into 1 litre pots, gave the roots a dusting of (Great White Shark) mycorrhizae. I'm going to bring them on in these till fully rooted out before going into their final pot size...
https://i.ibb.co/zFFJL7s/P1050528.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/1vtk3Gz/P1050534.jpg
Regards BL
Deku Nut
12-04-23, 12:02 AM
One Cayenne poked its head up, I'll see if I can get her to give me her goodies.
https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/data/5213/medium/20230411_185912.jpg
Bud Lightyear
26-04-23, 08:16 PM
Camera battery went flat...More pics coming soon.
https://i.ibb.co/5KD13Jk/1.jpg
Regards BL
CityDweller
26-04-23, 09:44 PM
Mine are looking terrible. I think I put them outside too early and it got too cold at night. Hopefully they recover.
CityDweller
26-04-23, 09:45 PM
Camera battery went flat...More pics coming soon.
https://i.ibb.co/5KD13Jk/1.jpg
Regards BLThis is fantastic!
Valentina
28-04-23, 12:37 PM
Alright, I am in - seeds permitting. I have some OLD Naga seeds that have sat around for a few years and about 20 have been dunked. Let's see if any of them germ.... I have had them germinating super slow, so basically I thought they were duds, and I threw them and their pots of what I thought was nothing into another flower pot outside.... Yeah, I ended up with way too many of those darn things, and the season where I am is not long enough for them. D'oh, yeah.
Sending spicy-grow-mojo to all who are participating.
Cleargreen
29-04-23, 02:11 PM
I'm way behind on this and sowed my seeds today, 7 different varieties ranging from mild to superhot, will post pictures when they've germinated
Deku Nut
29-04-23, 03:02 PM
Potted up and gave her some mykos :)
https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/data/5213/medium/20230429_095445.jpg
Bud Lightyear
29-04-23, 09:45 PM
Few more pics for you folks...Making steady progress soon ready for final pot size :thumbsup:
https://i.ibb.co/MZ6gYK4/P1050580.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/4TgK9C1/P1050583.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/Tg6DL5D/P1050582.jpg
Regards BL
Valentina
30-04-23, 01:22 AM
I'm way behind on this and sowed my seeds today, 7 different varieties ranging from mild to superhot, will post pictures when they've germinated
Great to see you back!
Same here, mine's only just gone into the soil-coco mix today, but we have temps fairly steady in the low 20s so fingers crossed we have some Nagas coming up.
Bud Lightyear
15-05-23, 07:12 PM
Coming along nicely...Should be some good plants come summer :thumbsup:
https://i.ibb.co/6H4HHJy/P1050590.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/RNP0y96/P1050591.jpg
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Regards BL
Wow, those are coming on like gang busters. :fire:
CityDweller
15-05-23, 07:39 PM
Amazing Bud! Mine don't even have flowers yet.
Cleargreen
17-05-23, 09:03 PM
Bit behind but might manage to catch up with the warm weather here.
https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20230517_084655.jpg (https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/212890/title/img-20230517-084655/cat/500)
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Bud Lightyear
17-05-23, 10:20 PM
Forgot to mention...I'm not entering the comp, just along for the ride and a bit of support :thumbsup:
Regards BL
Sun&Soil
18-05-23, 12:40 AM
Getting close, but still to early here. Getting a freeze tonight, actually.
Bud Lightyear
28-05-23, 03:49 PM
Update folks...Potted up from 1.5 to 3 litre pots these are going to be plenty big enough finals for these particular strains of chillies. Watererd in with a splash of maxicrop seaweed extract...Plants leaves look a tad on the light side (lime green) colour. The colour should darken in a few days when the roots start sucking the nitrogen from the fresh compost, if not Ill give them a feed of Plant magic old-timers grow...
https://i.ibb.co/9VszYdr/1-1.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/n7JQwVP/1-7.jpg
Regards BL
Valentina
28-05-23, 04:53 PM
Update folks...
Bud, I'm gonna pull out of the chilli comp this year. I have had no seeds germinating. Best of luck to everyone who's still in the comp.
Bud Lightyear
12-06-23, 02:45 PM
Quick update on mine...Gave them a feed of plant magic oldtimer half and half grow & bloom mix @ 4ml per litre, seems to have greened them up a bit..
https://i.ibb.co/9tR08G3/P1050651.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/YyMgmFn/P1050653.jpg
Regards BL
Lovely stuff bud! Ever run ghost chillies?
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CityDweller
15-06-23, 11:15 AM
Looking awesome Bud. Mine died. I have too much going on this year and not giving the individual projects proper attention. I need to thin my list.
Deku Nut
15-06-23, 08:53 PM
Update on the lonely Cayenne.
https://www.thctalk.com/gallery/data/5213/medium/20230615_154856.jpg
Bud Lightyear
01-07-23, 08:11 PM
Getting some colour on these now...Gave them a feed of Tomorite just to see how they react, I've never tried it on chillies before :thumbsup:
https://i.ibb.co/bK0SKzr/P1050796.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/sQYsn95/P1050797.jpg
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https://i.ibb.co/L9btzX0/P1050799.jpg
Regards BL
Do bell peppers count?
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Bud Lightyear
01-07-23, 08:47 PM
Do bell peppers count?
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Why not...Lets lets see them. If there is enough interest I may do separate categories :thumbsup:
Regards BL
I planted a single seed that survived the waste disposal so I thought it deserved life.
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Was sharing a pot on windowsill with a garlic plant but now has a 20l pot out in the garden.
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Do bell peppers count?
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Some where in the thread is a post from barney and he googled it and it said they are chilies.
Good enough for me [emoji106]
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Little update on my lonely pepper plant. Beasties have got to her a bit but she's doing fine, couple of flowers coming through.
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I hope she lasts.
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@Deku Nut we should get our lonely plants together haha
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Bud Lightyear
28-08-23, 02:08 PM
Chillies not done too well this year mainly due to shite weather in July & August...I'm on the hunt for descent size greenhouse for next years season :thumbsup:
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Regards BL
I have 1 half decent bell pepper on my plant. Don't think it will get much better.
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