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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 21, 2017
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    Peppers will not be picky about the type of fertilizer you use. In fact, I have experimented with individual chemical components of fertilizers in their raw form just to compare to premixed fertilizers. They respond just about the same, as long as there isn't too much nitrogen.

    You can feed once at transplant, and once at the start of fruiting, or you can feed as I do- Half strength ever 2 weeks or so with plain waterings in between.

    Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-fertilizer.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 30, 2017
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    It can be difficult to move these, especially if you have disturbed, or broken any roots. This would be the reason you are having much trouble with wilting. Also, watering indoors should be drastically reduced, as to not give the pepper an infection. Since most of the root tips are broken, or injured, it will not take up ANY water until this has been repaired. It is best to let the plant dry out some before you water again. You can use a product called B1 boost, or any horticultural B1 to help it recover faster.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 6, 2018
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    If you can put pictures here I will be better able to help you. What size pots are these in? if it is still a small pot, then this may be your problem. Make sure the container is at least two gallons to ensure proper root growth room.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 6, 2018
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    I do have a lot more information now! Thank you! There should only be one pepper per container, and that container will not be near big enough. You will want at least two gallons of soil per plant, at least.

    The next issue would be the potting soil. I am starting to see the tell-tale signs of nutrient deficiencies. This appears to be a seed starting mix, which would not have much netients, but to sustain them for a couple of weeks. It is time to get them out and transplant, VERY carefully.

    Turn them upside down with your hand over it being careful not to kill the plants, and once the soil is out of the pot, gently pry the plants apart, while lightly shaking off the dirt.

    Get some fresh potting soil, and moisten it before you put it in the pot. Dig a small hole enough to place each one in, for each pot, and gently push the soil together around the stem from all sides.

    Give a slight watering enough to set the roots in the soil. Then from there they will start to recover.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    January 6, 2018
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    Peppers likes a 50-60 degree nighttime temp and 70-80 F temp in the daytime. The lack of dark green leaves has me thinking it 1. isn't getting enough sunlight or 2. isn't getting the right nutrients. Also, only put one plant per 5 inch pot. Water from the bottom but don't allow the pot to sit in water more than 10-15 minutes. (If your soil has dried completely, which you want to avoid, water isn't soaked up easily from the bottom and runs right through the soil if watering from the top. It may take 30 minutes in water or a combo of light watering above with water below in this case.) Soil should be moist but not soggy. Terra cotta dries out faster than plastic so don't water on a schedule. Water when the plant is dry down 1 inch into the soil. I prefer to use the "heft" test; gently lift the container. If it is super light, it needs water. Heft again after watering to gauge the feel of a well-watered plant. If your house is dry, mist the leaves. Use a half-strenghth liquid fertilizer as recommended on the container. Since winter sun is not as powerful as summer sun, supplemental light is often necessary.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 12, 2018
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    BushDoctor on
    February 4, 2018
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    Have you had the pH tested? There could be several minerals missing, or just out of range due to the pH. You can take a sample of it to your nearest local extension service, and they will be able to sample it for you.

    Here is a link that will help you find your nearest extension service: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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