Re: Pepper Problems

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• To: JonquilJan <w*@imcnet.net>
• Subject: Re: Pepper Problems
• From: A* <a*@flash.net>
• Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 11:17:39 -0500
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JonquilJan

Aluminum foil also acts as an excellent insulator when placed over a
compost layer. I do this with my artichokes. I am able to grow them
where they would not normally grow. Ugly prehistoric looking plants in
the first place, when mulched and insulated with foil they look like
they crash landed from outer space. 

> Also from the serious northeast.
> 
> Seldom grow peppers because they are so inexpensive at the farm market
> but...
> 
> Have used this method with success.  After peppers are transplanted and
> established, lay aluminum foil, shiny side up, flat between the plants and
> as close as possible to the stem.  Seems the foil reflects sunlight enough
> extra to help with the growth, fruiting of peppers.
> 
> Worth a try.
> 
> JonquilJan           map says Zone 4 but acts like Zone 3
> 
> northern New York state near Watertown
> 
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