Some Issues with the Hydroponics (2023.05)

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[@ChilliChump]

Its been unusually hot lately! Some of my plants have been loving it, others not so much! How have yours been dealing with it? 🌱Looking for quality Chilli seeds? chillichumpseeds.com 🌶🔥Buy some Delicious ChilliChump Hot Sauce! chillichump.com/shop Links mentioned in the video👇👇 --ChilliChump Podcast 🎧KZbin: kzbin.info/aero/PLuQ_ySnkV1el9emt-HwWJLp4W-1bIoUD- 🎧SPOTIFY open.spotify.com/show/0PUCvVWiQPNvVe5Kjr0dIk 🎧ITUNES podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chillichump-podcast/id1671572083 🎧POCKET CASTS pca.st/z931icmd 🔥Turns out I haven't reviewed the Ring of Fire yet...but here is an awesome recipe I use them with! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ope8dZuVi9SHjdU 💦My Hydro build kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXSfqtpeLh5ors 🏆Big and Tall Competition kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKW0Y2OejpWmaKs 🌱 Epic Gardening www.youtube.com/@epicgardening

[@WIED66]

Do you have to worry about hail? In Eastern Montana USA hail is a constant worry for me.

[@linaso9739]

Loved this longer video. It didn't feel long at all.

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you mate! Always a challenge figuring out how long they should be

[@wranther]

You have a fine assortment of plants and growing methods to select from Shaun! Everything from a short stunted plant up to some rigorous growers ending the first half of the calendar year. There are times when simple can win the race as you clearly demonstrated with your new water storage unit sliding across the lawn. That is surely a clear and simple move! Have stopped picking off flowers here, and just gone around with a half strength fertilizer dose. Barney and those crazy big floppy ears he has. Somewhere there is a greater power that has a fine sense of humor. While looking forward to the live stream in the morning... Stay Spicy!! -Bob...

[@heqaib]

Ha, you moved the big water tank like the ancient Egyptians did. Sometimes low tech solutions work well. Enjoyed the gardening discussion too.

[@chiligeeks]

We had a very rainy start into this Summer here in Austria, so the last heat wave worked wonders for my plants. Finally some growth, keep it coming. Great video as always, spicy greetings from the Alps!

[@markmurphy9862]

I like all your vid's. this one especially because it presented that even the great ChilliChump can occasionally struggle with plants. I'm not alone.

[@capsicumco]

Also can wrap tin foil around the black buckets to help keep them cooler.

[@PlantObsessed]

We have had some extreme weather here as well. Drought and 95 f/35c here for a month and a half. Now it has rained every day for a week now. My poor chilli's are so confused. I like the longer videos . I'm glad Barney is getting involved in the garden as a pea tester. 😂 I can't wait to see the offerings for the 2024 seed season. Cheers to you and the family.

[@CSaville]

Anoter great video. I know some people have short attention spans but for me the longer the videos the better. The amount I learn from your video's is enormous and i appreciate all your content. As a result my chillis this year are better than ever.

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you!

[@MrSBGames]

Love longer videos 👍 Nice to just put it on when working at home and use it as a type of hybrid podcast

[@krisbrown9064]

I'm growing the Piri Piri seeds I bought from you in an Aeroponics Planter. So far its extremely healthy. I wish I could post photos of it here. I did trim the base a little but the flowers are starting and its about a foot tall. Its branching out beautifully. This is all indoors and im more than impressed on how much growth and how fast its growing... Thank you Mr. Chump :)

[@ChilliChump]

Send me some photos through my website! Chillichump.com/contact

[@maxhammick948]

Maybe some horticultural fleece around the pots in the polytunnel? That would keep most of the light off the pots

[@MsFresh619]

I've had a couple of stunted plants this year 1 I put back under lights and it took off and now its potted up and doing good. Very nice looking plants

[@chrisjtwatson]

I really enjoy the longer update videos... but always reminds me how behind schedule my plants are every year!

[@ChilliChump]

There's still time in the season for them to catch up!

[@danhadley8204]

Great video. I've been looking forward to this update for ages. I had some issues in the heat wave but now they are thriving.

[@why_wait]

Quick way of sorting those pots - just paint them white / spray Paint works - other option is surround them with a bit of white plastic sheet

[@ChilliChump]

Definitely a consideration. I did that with my large hydro system. Definitely brought the temperatures down

[@astrobear8790]

knowing me, i woulda put that tank on the side and rolled it, but you're way is much better hahaha. everythings looking great!!!

[@ChilliChump]

That was one of the ideas....but it wouldn't have fitted through our gate...and also it has a massive tap that would have broken off if we did that!

[@carolyncollier1589]

Stake the wobbly plant and use a plant clip and attach the plant to the stake with clip 😊❤

[@PepperWolverine]

For my Kratky plants in 40 gallon trash cans I use chicken wire and form it like a tomatoes cage. Supports plants very well. You have some awesome varieties this season it is gonna be fun to continue watching your progress with all of your different methods incorporated. Thanks for sharing and continuing to provide quality content.

[@youtubesucksforforcingthis]

I learned the same lesson with my corn and pole beans this year. Planted them at the same time, big mistake. I keep having to cut the beans back so the corn can grow. But I think it is having the effect of making the beans much bushier. Might actually increase production. I'm worried about production overall this year though. Being in Pennsylvania, we are having a bit of a struggle. Started off with almost no rain for the entire month of May. Now we are battling the wildfire smoke.

[@patriciamay638]

A light tomato cage might work to support your plant

[@sonnypally6]

I'm actually growing a rocoto myself that I collected from seeds from a coworkers chili they brought in for us to try. Was hotter than I expected but manageable and very sweet and tasty before the burn. I was also pleasantly surprised by the beautiful purple flowers!

[@maplesyrup76]

Garlic Fire 🧄🔥!!!!! Been waiting.... It's my favorite above medium hot sauce ever.

[@brucecook502]

@3:45 why don't you try using a plant cage and string it up through there? I do something similar with some of my young plants that Branch out too much, I use a plant stake and run plant string from the top of the stake to the branches to hold them up. I think you could do this with a plant cage to help hold it upright.

[@littlebiscuit53]

It's looking great considering the exposure. Thanks for the inspiration. I like to wrap my pots in panda film when it gets too hot. Even cover the clay. The white side out will keep the sun off the pots and the black side keeps the lights off the roots. Another thing to do is get an aquarium chiller hooked up to the reservoir. Your plants get so huge every year! I only have a couple that made it through the crazy spring. A peach ghost pepper and a Murasaki purple.

[@bramokkerman9689]

Thanks Shaun for another great update. never too long for me! Regarding the Olho de Peixe; Most died here too, and the one left took a long time. But giving it a fair bit more water and a place in between some bigger plants for some shade during the hottest parts of the day might work. Mine really took off. It's still a small plant, but looking healthy, having gis Y split and first flowers coming. Will try to make and share a pic here from it tomorrow.

[@bryn3652]

I've had the same problem with my Romano peppers I didn't realise it was down to heat I thought I was over watering

[@davecoleman6855]

Well my Olho de Peixe White started off stunted compared to the rest of my crop. They are now about 8 - 10 inches high. I am still working at clipping flowers as everything is far behind what you have accross the pond. Kingston, ON Canada. Thanks for the update!

[@G-boi]

The plant at 17:26 might benefit from a bit of rootbooster nutrients.

[@JustOneAsbesto]

You could always paint some of those plantpots white. Those roots are basically in a clay oven. Inside of another polytunnel oven. Golden nugget is the best name of any chili variety. Cute little plant, too.

[@nelson3443]

Not had the best year so far because of heat also,cayenettas only have 4 on each plant but starting to mature to red so hope to have another crop,one result I have is basket of fire,these things are so productive😮,I urge anyone to grow them beautiful plant too,good luck everyone😊

[@TJs_Potager]

Thanks for sharing. Chilli plants are so beautiful. My new obsession ❤🌶

[@kevinrandall01]

Your chilli plant videos are obviously always informative & the basis of your business & I really appreciate and enjoy them. Any chance of including your gorgeous dogs in the KZbin feed, they are lovely ❤

[@ChilliChump]

Thanks Kevin. I enjoy making the videos and sharing with you all. And I try and include my pup in my videos, which isn't difficult because he follows me about when I'm outside working!

[@daveaway]

Thanks for the update. Good looking plants

[@why_wait]

Given how warm it is might have been worth putting some of your spares outside - bigger pots and a bit more space they will still be pretty good

[@murdog04]

Love this video Shaun! Certainly not too long. All your plants just look amazing. The CC homestead is wonderful. I would love to see it in person some day. So cool! Looking forward to the LS tomorrow. See you then. Stay Spicy! V/R Shane

[@paulvanheerden5385]

Wrap tin foil around the buckets of the plants that aren't doing well with the heat

[@beadheed1984]

My season in Scotland is going better than ever, that last month has been crazy warm. i dont have the space for a big green house so I've had to make do with a temporary plastic tent style one, which high winds absolutely destroyed yesterday

[@ChilliChump]

I hope it didn't wreck your season! We are have some strong winds today

[@OrionHumphrey]

Here in Texas it has been close to 40C for the last few weeks and none of my peppers look shrivelled like that. They are in the ground however. Whenever I have a pepper look shriveled it's because of a nutrient issue or aphids. It's possible that a different nutrient to water ratio is required in the hotter temperatures.

[@jodyhatch3862]

I have a much smaller golden nugget started here in Alaska. The CC peri peri is doing great as an Alaskan Transplant. I have green chilis on the hydroponic plant but tons of flowers on the one in soil and in the greenhouse.

[@jimmy6535]

I've have had the same problems with some of the groth. Other have grown ridiculously short and compact, can't even see the stem on some. Might be this extreme weather you and me both i reckon. June here is usually rain rain rain but now it felt like the Mediterranean here in Scandinavia 3 months of barely any rain which was a challenge like you mentioned with the balance in watering properly the superhots have made an amazing comeback now tho since the rain returned

[@DonPandemoniac]

Lovely video, always good to observe your progress. When it comes to moving bulky and heavy objects, the game is all about reducing friction and adding force. Get yourself some nice round beams to roll on, and put on a good braai for a couple of friends willing to push.

[@why_wait]

As for the bamboo again not a terrible idea but if your concerned about it you can always mount the bamboo on the outside and wire it on

[@brianammann1387]

It be great to see a video of you making the black garlic and super hot chilies, starting with fermentation. I had been growing some spectacular hot chilies this year, but didn't think to cage the pots. My mistake thinking the deer would not eat hot chilies leaves.

[@ChilliChump]

Have you seen the video for my Garlic Fire? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXS9aWWen9ukecU

[@markwoodger2]

For hydroponics in hot weather if you cool your tank so it cools the roots off with each watering.

[@ChilliChump]

The tank remains cool. It's in-between cycles that's the issue.

[@barrychristian4050]

For the chilli support in the poly tunnel you could try tomato cages that sit on the floor, cable tied around the bucket. If you're feeling creative you could make some with pvc tube and elbows that could come apart for easier storage in the off season.

[@BlackJesus8463]

I'd have to have a shadecloth for the greenhouse or grow a canopy crop Japanese style.

[@Jonno8653]

My pepper plants don't mind the hot dry weather we've had here in louisiana. I've gotten loads of peppers but none of them have any heat to them at all. I've got some in containers and some in raised beds and its the same story for all of them. Maybe I got bad seeds. Will definitely order my pepper seeds from you next time.

[@garyz2043]

I think it's a good year for chillis. I got loads on already,early and only in small pots too.The 3 plants I overwintered are looking great and have a few chillis and more coming.I only water from my big goldfish tank.Plants love it and fish are very happy with all the fresh water they get. I only started using some fertiliser every other watering this year and I notice the differance.Stay spicey Chillichump : }

[@frogstock2597]

Depends on region and country

[@garyz2043]

@@frogstock2597 Where are you?

[@chubbyschillis1065]

Great video love the updates. So much has changed i was last there

[@ChilliChump]

Things are definitely growing quick! Including the pumpkin you gave me. Seems to be doubling in size every couple of days!

[@chubbyschillis1065]

@@ChilliChump honestly that plant is so far behind where it should be i will try to get new seeds next year as i had problems with repotting as you know

[@ChilliChump]

Thank you sir

[@jimlachance2181]

We started hydro this year for the first time we ended up using tomato changes

[@ChilliChump]

I think that will be the route intake next year.

[@ollieriley8281]

if you have a 3d printer you could use a free CAD to design a modular support system that fits in your hyrdo pots to support your plants. :) make sure you use PETG to print it though as PLA in that heat wouldn't work. ;)

[@user-bv7ls7dc7s]

I found these metal support fit perfectly on the bucket , I took pictures but I am not able to post them it’s like three metal post with rings inside them

[@ChilliChump]

Send over the photos through chillichump.com/contact

[@user-bv7ls7dc7s]

@@ChilliChump did you received them ?

[@ChilliChump]

I didn't, did it say it sent through successfully?

[@user-bv7ls7dc7s]

@@ChilliChump sorry I did try to send it again and now it went thru

[@ChilliChump]

@@user-bv7ls7dc7s thank you, I have received them. I like the look of them. I need to find out if I can get them here for a decent price. Thank you for sharing.

[@remka2000]

Awesome video. If I like the content, 30 minutes is a minimum haha. 😊 Beyond painting the pots and the res in white, maybe adding some kind of cooling solution to the res? Understood that means adding one more possible point of failure though… This year I go the oldschool route with a frozen water bottle dunked in. Definitely not scalable or easy to automatise of course.

[@steveadams8438]

I write this before watching whole video, so if mentioned before please excuse. In Arizona USA, I had to paint my pots reflective white. Trouble is, when you again need the heat, they are white. This year I am trying white butcher paper and tape.

[@ChilliChump]

I think that will certainly be a consideration for next year....white paint has worked well for my monster hydro system

[@LeightonSmithiii]

It was an unusually cold and wet spring in Southern California making it quite challenging for my young chilies and tomatoes. Looks like we’re back to warm and hot now so I’m deploying the shade cloth! I have a very large CC Jalapeño i’ll be using in my pico de gallo to pair with the grilled steak fajitas we’re having tonight.

[@ChilliChump]

I hope the CC Jalapenos are tasty mate!

[@katherinechapman1432]

What about using a wooden support around the whole pot of the cc jalapeño?

[@stecca848]

I got your seed kit by fatalii and i faced similar problem with oio de peixe. Basically half of the seeds germinated by all died when they were about half the size of your plant

[@ChilliChump]

I have heard that from a few folks now. Will do some research on them

[@stecca848]

I think i need to say, to be honest with fatalii, that i am totally happy with al the other seeds i got from him

[@ChilliChump]

I would think it's more about the species. Fataliis seeds have always been good

[@retheisen]

Olho de peixe is eye of fish, fisheye. Olho is pronounced like "ol yo" "de" "pesh" probably Portuguese.

[@ti-brindesbois5408]

At 17:42 , I'm growing this Spaghetti pepper this year and wonder if it can be a rebranded (renamed) Thunder Mountain Longhorn?

[@ChilliChump]

I am growing the thunder mountain longhorn too. The plants are very different!

[@ti-brindesbois5408]

@@ChilliChump I grew the Thunder Mountain Longhorn last year, but my Spaghetti plant is not mature enough to compare the two properly. I have a leftover young plant that's still in its 650 gram yogurt pot and it's amazing how much it produces. It has around ten peppers, including a 31 cm one and other one of 30 cm.

[@epicon6]

I was diagnosed with some type of oral lichen planus recently and the doctor told me i shouldn’t eat extra hot/spicy foods anymore 😢 I need to really find out if i can eat ultra hot chillies or not where the limit is that i can because while i was waiting for the test results i hate ultra hot chillies 4 weeks straight and it didn’t seem to affect anything.

[@BlackJesus8463]

Have you tried the keto diet for your inflammation? Check it out.

[@user-fu2ul9dy9x]

Thanks for sharing. What filtering setup do you use for your IBC tanks? My garden has got many trees that leaves a lot of debris that I need to remove. Any video on your current setup? Stay spicy! /R John

[@ChilliChump]

I use a pool filter basket and a mesh bag inside it.

[@Marcgarcia322]

can you use a 2in pvc pipe or fatter to stabilize your plant that is loose

[@ChilliChump]

Do you mean inside the pot? I don't think the hydroton would be stable enough for that unfortunately.

[@Marcgarcia322]

@@ChilliChump you can use a 3way splitter or a 4-way and connect small extensions maybe a foot or so long then use 90degree elbows for the legs to the floor of whatever length want for the height you also use a tomato cage

[@kybbe112]

Troy Primo is not able to sell his 7PP seeds to EU. You have any of those laying around?

[@ChilliChump]

I will be selling them towards the end of the year, I have an agreement with Troy. The seeds I'm growing from are dîrect from him

[@AshleyWragg]

Is the Rocoto the only Capsicum Pubescens variety? I'm struggling to find any others online. Thanks

[@ChilliChump]

There are quite a few! The rocoto manzano is another really nice one. Have a look on my app SeedsIO, click here and search "pubescens". You will see a bunch of others that people are growing seedsio.com/publicgarden

[@AshleyWragg]

@@ChilliChump Thank you, that's really helpful

[@carolyncollier1589]

What nutrients do you use?

[@davidfrana2753]

Are you having a livestream tomorrow?

[@ChilliChump]

Yes I am! Heres the link in case it didn't popup up for you kzbin.infonyRo0SUXHK4?feature=share See you there!

[@AshleyWragg]

Will you cut a doorway into the old shed?

[@ChilliChump]

There already is one on the other end

[@ChilliChump]

Oh wait, you mean a second door? Nah, that other shed has my mower and other garden power tools. Want to keep them separate I think

[@boet68]

Which ph meter do you use? Could you please leave a link in your reply where I could buy one ? Love your videos and your channel. Thanks again

[@ChilliChump]

This is what I use at the moment geni.us/Apera_ph If you have a look at this article, I talk about some of the other options I have used in the past too chillichump.com/ph-meters-for-hot-sauce/

[@sprinter4457]

tomato cage

[@sprinter4457]

I'm using tomato cages on my peppers and it makes the well supported with some plant ties as needed

[@bryn3652]

Any recommendations for a peat free compost as a ban on peat is coming in next year in uk

[@ChilliChump]

Homemade is best. Otherwise check with your local council, many of them sell it even give away good plain compost

[@bryn3652]

@@ChilliChump I'll try the local council. Thanks for the reply and the information you give out in your videos I've learned loads.

[@joemoer1]

Hi Charl, have you ever grown a Hot Cherry pepper? It seems to be popular in America, but I’ve never come across it, have you? PS. The longer videos are great👍🏻

[@ChilliChump]

Who's Charl? I've grown the hot cherry a few times. They taste great pickled!

[@joemoer1]

Hahahah! Shaun, sorry :) Ek raak soms deurmekaar

[@ChilliChump]

😄

[@joemoer1]

@@ChilliChump Would you reccomend Hot Cherry over Peppadew for stuffing and pickaling? I watch a farming channel based in the US and they say they sell more Hot Cherry than any other pepper. I live in Aus, so I dont have either readily available, but can buy Peppadew drom you. Just planning my season

[@ChilliChump]

Peppadew is miles better

[@garyknight3019]

What are you using to scan the numbers with?

[@ChilliChump]

It's the app I've developed, SeedsIO SeedsIO.com kzbin.info/aero/PLuQ_ySnkV1entyEIGv2mDlOlRuR3Gmyr6

[@ando5899]

So I've tried 4 years running to grow chilli's, they're in direct sunlight in a conservatory.... Every single year they get infested with greenfly that eventually strip the leaves and die..... Help! Any advice? Anything I can do?

[@ChilliChump]

When I grow indoors, I make sure to use my neem oil mix as a preventative measure kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2mZmYCBlpyheKs

[@shaneott7660]

Roll

[@ChilliChump]

That was the first plan. But it has a massive tap on it that would have broken if we did that.

[@stevankolarevic8626]

🦁🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️👍👍💪💪👏👏👏👏👏

[@kcx1588x]

What is garlic fire??

[@ChilliChump]

It's one of my hot sauces I sell

[@ChilliChump]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXS9aWWen9ukecU

[@kcx1588x]

@@ChilliChump Have you heard of the Orion Pepper???

[@ChilliChump]

Yep, interesting chilli. Got some heat

[@kcx1588x]

@@ChilliChump Ever thinking about growing it? Or is it too hard to grow?

[@frogstock2597]

Tomato cages secured to the upper rims of the buckets for support?