Re: PROBLEMS WITH PEPPERS
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: PROBLEMS WITH PEPPERS
- From: J*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:00:46 EST
In a message dated 2/23/00 4:39:58 PM, glider@yage.net writes:
<< I got a collection of 30+ peppers. Until recently everything was going
>> fine. Suddenly, starting with a pepper plant that is the oldest one (4
>> years old), new leaves came out extremely small, plenty of flowers that
>> resulted in fruits the size of a pea or less. Then the 'thing' or
>> whatever it is spread to other pepper plants despite those are in large
>> pots instead of beddings and far from the problematic initial plants. As
>> even some rare peppers were reached I'm affraid that my collection will
>> be reduced to worthless 'bonsai' looking pepper plants.
>> Any advice will be welcone.
>>
I think they need more light.
If they were growing outside - or even in the GH for the summer they were
receiving 16 hours of light. During the short days of Dec. that light is
reduced to about 8. That's a BIG change for them. You must provide the
growing requirements they need if you want them to continue their growth.
Try supplimenting light in the morning and evening so they have at least 16
hours. The light candles probably should be studied also.
Don't spray unless you find an insect problem. Also don't overwater - your
plants are taking a rest - probably somewhat dormant - and don't need water
until they start growing again.
Jackie
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