Re: Peppers
I just checked the clips I have saved over the years, and in Harrowsmith
CountryLife, May/June, 1995, in an article about peppers, the author M.D.
Phinney says the following. "I set transplants so their bottom leaves are
just above ground level. The additional roots that will form along the
length of the newly buried stem not only stabilize the plant but increase
its intake of water and nutrients". I have followed this practice and have
fairly good luck, although here in my garden it really is too cool to get a
good crop. There where it is hotter, I'd think you would have a bumper
crop. Good luck.
Rachel Wozniak
Silverton, Oregon
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julianne Wiley" <jlw@planetc.com>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 3:17 PM
Subject: Peppers
> Dear Veggiepeople,
>
> I gotta ask again:
>
> When I transplant peppers, should I remove a few leaves on the bottom, and
> bury several inches of stem, as I do with my tomatoes?
>
> Also: some little critter (I don't know what) has eaten all the leaves
off
> of some of my peppers. Is it too late to start more plants indoors? I
know
> they have a long growing season...
>
> Mrs. Five-Little-Peppers,
> Julianne
> Upper East Tennessee\Zone 6
> Where it's hot already
