Kamis, 19 Mei 2016

In the month since I took my tomato plants out of the grow bed inside, the jalapeños' growth exploded. They've grown tall and have a profusion of flowers. As I've mentioned before, the I was surprised that the jalapeños flowered, due to the predominately blue light of the metal halide bulb. Such light is best for vegetative growth.

Last week I harvested the first fruit: they are about 3 inches long and very spicy! They made for a piquant corn chowder. I have 16 more that will be ready to harvest soon and at least another 15 buds and flowers.

3" Jalapeños on 7/05/2011
Jalapeños Ready for the Chowder

Meanwhile, the chard has re-grown tremendously...
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