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Asked by
cabojohn on
April 21, 2015
SouthwestQ.Chile peppers
I have 4 containers that currently are growing 3 ghost pepper plants each and I want to separate them into individual pots. Is that possible or have the roots become too intertwined? (they've been growing in those pots together for over a year) I also had some nice scorpion moruga seedlings that reached about 1/2 foot and when I transplanted them into my garden they stopped growing. They never died but never matured, grew, or anything. Got any ideas?
Answered by
shelley on
April 21, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It is very possible they are intertwined, especially if the size container they are in is on the smaller side. With patience and a gentle hand you should be able to tease them apart.
Soak your plants by covering the pots in water and extract them from the pots after about 15 minutes. Gently wash the dirt off the roots and gingerly pry them apart.How are you caring for your moruga in terms of watering and fertilization? Are they planted in well-draining soil in a sunny locale? I recommend that you review the care of morugas at the following link and see if there is anything you can do differently:
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- Asked by
Ken_ang on
April 24, 2015Q.hot peppers are growing thin long leaves
I am a starter in growing chili peppers, specifically, the reaper. I just wonder why out of my 30 plants, some plants have thin, long leaves and others have good growth. All of my plants use the same soil, same sunshine, same pot size, and all are sprayed with fish emulsion foliar spray. Hope you can help me with this. Thank you! I had attached picture of the bad ones and good one.
- Answered by
shelley on
April 24, 2015
Certified ExpertA.How many plants are affected? This could be due to insects (commonly aphids or thrips) or a viral disease (which could be spread by insects - aphids). To be on the safe side, I would remove the affected plants from the others to contain the issue. I would inspect the plants thoroughly for insects:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htmFor a very comprehensive article on chili pepper afflictions, please visit the following link: http://www.thechileman.org/guide_disease.php
For more information on the care of chili peppers, please visit the following link:
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Anonymous on
June 10, 2015Q.disease on my chili pepper leaves
I have chili pepper plants growing and on all the leaves there seems to be a disease that looks like bird droppings and is spreading. I have researched this and cannot find anything that appears to be the type I have. Also, I grew some from seeds that I started inside the house and they were fine till I planted them outside. I also had a flood a few years back and the plants died, and this year the seeds came up by themselves and now all the plants have the same issue. What is it and what can I do to clear this up?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 10, 2015A.It does sound as if it is a fungus issue.
Crop rotation is a good idea to prevent this from spreading.Here is a link about commonly found diseases on pepper plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htm
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Anonymous on
June 11, 2015Q.white powder like substance on chili plant leaves
What can you do to get rid of a white powdery substance on chili pepper leaves?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 12, 2015A.White powdery growth on plants is generally associated with a fungal infection, namely powdery mildew, which commonly afflicts pepper plants, especially under warm, humid conditions. Here are some articles on treating this problem that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
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Anonymous on
June 28, 2015Q.chili peppers
My hot chili peppers are growing well. I have picked and consumed them in different stages (green-orange-red). My issue issue, however, is that some peppers are going from green to black. I am wondering why. Any insight is appreciated. Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2015A.There are some varieties of peppers that ripen to black. If the flesh seems healthy and firm, you may have gotten a plant that was mislabled and the peppers are fine to eat. But, if the flesh feels soft and the skin is wrinkled, they are likely not edible and may be rotted.
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Belinda1951 on
July 6, 2015
9 or 10 zip code 34952Q.Chili pepper problem
I am growing chili pepper plants and a tomato plant on my lanai. I discovered both of the pepper plants were covered with a white powdery substance on the underside of their leaves and have tiny white "flies" buzzing around the plant, as does my tomato. Is this powdery mildew or white flies or both? My tomato fruit has a hole in the underside also. Any idea what is causing this? I live in either zone 9 or 10. My zip code is 34952, South Florida. Thank you! Belinda Adkins
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2015A.Sometimes a stressed plant just begins to invite more than one issue.
Excess heat or damp conditions can be a source of the issues.
Neem Oil is a good way to treat the insects and fungus.Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
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Anonymous on
July 17, 2015Q.when are chili peppers ripe
I have chili peppers in my garden and I need to know when they are ripe and about what size and color they will be.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 16, 2015A.This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-chili-pepper-plants.htm
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