Florida Dave’s 2024 spring grow log

[Florida Dave]

Finally time to prime the Little Dutch - roughly 12 leaves from each plant. The Corojo on the west side has buds but the east side doesn’t yet.

 

[Florida Dave]

Ligero day for 4 out of 6 Little Dutch. Everything this fall is a little raggedy from weather fleck to hornworms and a couple of storms.

 

[Florida Dave]

I have several pots on the back patio that I let go to full flower. My wife thinks they are pretty - they never seem to develop large leaves but this pot had Little Dutch in it in the spring. Obviously at least one tiny seed took root between the pavers and the fence. There is really nothing but sand and lava rock there. I plan on seeing how it develops with the colder months here in NE Florida…

 

[johnny108]

If it works, you might get a variety that works in your cold season.
Plus, with all the struggling it’s doing in the poor soil, it might be very flavorful.

 

[MadFarmer]

I plan on seeing how it develops with the colder months here in NE Florida

The American varieties I've grown here in North Texas faired just fine in December. They were topped and mature and appeared untouched by several light frosts.

 

[Florida Dave]

Here is the current state of this little rogue after three nights last week cold enough to frost my windshield on my morning drive to work.

It is doing better so far than some did through the hot summer months.