Image 1 — First ferment and sauce, but missing something.
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First ferment and sauce, but missing something.

I have plenty of Thai dragons and Korean gochu peppers so I used them for my first ferment, mainly a fermentation test. An edible
Hot sauce after is a bonus. I used 3% brine and after just under 3 weeks it’s tasting good and sour and I haven’t seen bubbles in days so I figured it’s done. Peppers were fermented with white onion and garlic cloves. I blended it all today and I have a hot sauce that is hot but that’s it; I am missing a layer of flavor. I added a table spoon of sugar and a roasted red pepper from a store-bought jar but it needs something else. I was thinking a spice may be the missing touch like cilantro or basil, or maybe coriander seeds? Smoked paprika?
I have two bottles with fully blended sauce. One bottle is the liquid that was strained and a small cup with the pulp from the strain with olive oil added - like a chili paste you use at a Pho restaurant.
It’s all being refrigerated tonight so I can mix it more tomorrow- does anyone have suggestions?

u/Appropriate_Bid9933 — 3 days ago

Propagation success!!

Need to know how to propagate your FLF? This is how…BAM!! I grew the roots super-long in a flower vase to make sure that f’er wouldn’t die when potted it in soil. I keep the 3-1-2 fish-poo organic fertilizer going weekly, and she is taking off!
This clipping was from my 6ft FLF, “Frankie”, that
I wanted to branch. And wouldn’t you know, Frankie sprouted two branches exactly as planned and thriving. Thanks to all advice in this group!! I love the teamwork! Now I need a name for the new FLF.

u/Appropriate_Bid9933 — 1 month ago

Up-pot toms from 5G to 7G

I have two varieties of tomatoes growing in 5 gallon buckets: Chadwick cherry and heirloom cherry. I have the option to move them to 7 gallon grow bags. I have never made this transition with such a mature plant. I either, do it now or not at all; once this latest cold spell passes the heat/humidity is going to increase and the plants will take off and it won’t be possible. 2 of 3 already have roots visible around the base of the plant and visible roots out of the drain holes.
Has anyone done this, what am I up against? Is it worth the trouble/possible consequences?

u/Appropriate_Bid9933 — 3 months ago