GM54-120, MAN those little plants are SUPER healthy little fellas! I see what you mean about the Rocotos, i ended up with 8 total after transplanting them, 4 yellow, and 4 mini Red. They are definitely slow growers, mine are just starting to open up leaf some now, i wish i had started them earlier! I think they will stil do fine? I hope anyway! I’m doing everything i know to do, they are super healthy, but definitely behind yours in growth, Can you show an updated pic of your Roctos? Im curious just how far behind mine are? When did you start the Rocoto seeds in the Domes?
This fall, Winter i am gonna set up a nice Rack system in my Basement for Starting, and Growing plants, it stays cold down there (about 55-60 degrees average i would say) According to my Dad that is a Good thing here, keep them on the Heat Matt til they get up good, then under the Grow lights. Dad claims the Cool basement will Stunt and slow down Growth, but also harden them up for our weather? He sure does good with Tomatoe plants that way (kinda his specialty) Dad never Babies them, he actually puts them outside on days that are just above freezing, his plants are THICK and healthy, and BIG producers. When summer weather does finally get here (End of May, June 1st) it gets DARN Hot here, and stays that way Through August, if they haven’t matured by Mid Sept they are in trouble of a Frost! You can pretty much expect it here. Definitely a short Grow season here in North Idaho, especially for the Super Hots. Sure is fun messing with them though! And it no doubt can be done, just need to start them earlier, and run Grow lights. Next year i will be setup WAY better for this :yeah: