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Re: Pepper Leaves

Hi Julie,

> OK, this is my first year growing peppers and I have a "neophyte" question.
> The new growth on my pepper plants are growing in as wrinkled, misshapen
> leaves.  Other than that they seem healthy, no diseases or insects.  We have
> had a lot of rain lately...could that be causing it?  We also had a few (upper
> 40s) cool nights.  I can't find any info in any of my garden books as to why
> this is occuring.  If anyone can help, please advise.

> Thanks!
> Julie Sasser
> Central TX Zone 8

Check underneath those misshapen leaves for aphids.  They are the most common
cause for the symptoms you described.

If you find them there you can use a daily spray of straight water to help
control their numbers.  A 1/2 gallon per minute misting head on the end of hose
is nice for this.  The moisture left on the leaves is also attractive to
beneficials.  Once they have found the aphids they'll take care of it for you.

Although I wouldn't want to use any insecticide now as any beneficial insects
present would also be killed, it might be good idea to spray with something like
safer's insecticidal soap if the infestation is really bad and seriously
effecting your plants.

   ____________________
  |                    |
  |     Bob Carter     | Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada
  |  bcarter@awinc.com | Zone 6b
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