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Re: Pepper seedlings, transplanting, insects

William M. Groth wrote:
> 
> Hello fellow propogators,
> 
>         I have planted and have some very strong looking seedlings of various
> types of chile peppers growing in 4" pots and some are getting holes in the
> leaves indicating "someone" is eating on the leaves.  Also with sometimes 4 or
> 5 plants in these 4" pots and each plant haveing 4 to 8 leaves on them I am
> beginning to worry about overcrowding.  The stems are still pretty gangly and
> not very strong and I am wondering if I should put them out in the garden
> proper
> where wind and lots of sun will work on them.  They are currently on the patio
> which is outside but sheltered and shady virtually all day long now.
> 
> Comments will be much appreciated as this is my first attempts at growing
> plants
> from seads.
> ______________________________________________________________________
> 
>        William M. Groth
>        groth@ruf.rice.edu
>        Senior Staff Auditor
>        Internal Audit Department
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> _____________________________________________________________________
Mr. William,
Don't be afraid to let your peppers receive plenty of sunlight. Peppers
like it a lot (at least my peppers here in Brazil). To avoid having
problems with wind outside try to prick small sticks(one)in each of your
pots and tie the stem on (each) of them. I don't think it is prudent
having more than one plant per pot.If your pot is crowded with seedling
having more than 20 cm high, then you can transplant them to their final
location (late afternoon+plenty of watering). Concerning the holes on
the leaves my best bet goes to some small beatles that use to eat pepper
leaves.
Hope I could be of help.
Angelo
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