Re: Peppers and watering

I grow peppers, both sweet and chili varieties, in a hot, humid climate. 
Our nights, though, are not generally as hot as what you describe. I have 
used only compost and composted manure as fertilizers. This year I added 
some reserved fireplace ashes when planting the peppers.

I have never had any real problems growing peppers, especially chili 
peppers. However, last year or the year before I had dark, curling leaves 
on a couple of tomato plants, and the problem was, without a doubt, too 
much water due to too much rain, especially early on when the root systems 
were not yet well developed. The roots were too damaged, and those plants 
never fully recovered.

Unfortunately, I can't give you advice on a watering schedule, as I don't 
really seem to have one. When we don't have rain I try to give everything a 
good, deep watering once a week -- It varies according to the size of the 
plant and the temperature. Very young plants get a small amount of water 
almost every day in the 90 degree temps. This spring we had such strong 
winds that I had to water my young pepper plants every day to keep them 
from drying out. One of them actually "fainted" nearly every day, then 
stood up again the next. I lost two tomato plants during the windy spell 
but no peppers. One thing for sure, though:  Generally, more problems are 
caused by overwatering than underwatering.

Good luck !!

Pat


At 09:07 PM 7/14/00 +0800, you wrote:
>It's my first time too.I've only planted our local chillies in Singapore 
>so I have no idea.My bell pepper plant is still young and doesnt look too 
>good lately.I'm also wondering if I should cut down on the waterings.
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