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- Q.Eggshells Crushed For Soil/garden — How To Put Them In? - ok,hello..I try to keep it small and growing hot peppers only as space allows where I live, so they are ...
- Q.Pepper Plant Gone To Seed - My pepper plants are covered in seeds, not peppers. What do I do?
- Q.Vegetable Beds - Why are my vegetable plants leaves turning yellow? (I have planted peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, melon and radishes. All the ...
- Q.Growing Capsicum - I'm growing a capsicum plant for the first time. It's situated in our conservatory. There are several small flower buds ...
- Q.I Have A Pepper Plant. It Got These Spots And My Bush Beans Did This On One Plant After Heavy Rains. - https://photos.app.goo.gl/HduWRKUEak5TP1Fz7
- Q.What Is Making Bottom Leaves And Flowers Yellow And Drop Off Of My Pepper Plants? - I purchased two Carolina Reaper pepper plants and two Ghost pepper plants. First time attempt to grow these fire bombs. ...
- Q.Pepper Wilt - For the last few years I have had problems with pepper wilt. I alternate every year between tomatoes then peppers, ...
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May 24, 2019Q.eggshells crushed for soil/garden — how to put them in?
ok,hello..I try to keep it small and growing hot peppers only as space allows where I live, so they are still inside in a warm room with light, and the plants are about 3 inches and look nice and green. I'm following the seed packet instructions, but had a bigger container garden in the past and did pretty good. Ok so i'm zooming around looking for advice about egg shells crushed for soil but its funny no one is talking about how to use them or to insert them. One video i saw of a farmer it looks like he turned it into powder -- big garden... I just would like to know how do I insert the eggshells after I crush them up? Lay them on top of container soil, or push them down under the soil? Thats all i need for now...thank you in advance/jeff.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 24, 2019A.Generally, you will crush them up as fine as possible, and mix this with soil before you plant. You can crush them a little less and apply on top, but they will be a lot slower to break down.
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- Asked by
lyndaturner66 on
May 25, 2019
nr33 9nqQ.pepper plant gone to seed
My pepper plants are covered in seeds, not peppers. What do I do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 25, 2019A.Bolting, or going to seed, is the plant's natural living process. This can often be brought on prematurely by warm weather and longer days.
In the case of a pepper plant bolting, there is not anything you can do as a gardener to stop the process. Harsh as it is, I would pull them up.I would try getting some new plants. Keep them well watered and fed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers.htm
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June 14, 2019Q.Vegetable beds
Why are my vegetable plants leaves turning yellow? (I have planted peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, melon and radishes. All the plants leaves are slowly turning yellow). I water them once a day making sure the soil is moist. The soil I purchased is new soil and have added chicken manure. Please help me in understanding what is wrong with my plants?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2019A.Yellowing of leaves can indicate a watering issue. Too much or too little.
I do see some little mushrooms growing in your soil.
This could indicate that your soil is over saturated with moisture and may not be draining well.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/watering/watering-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
June 15, 2019Q.growing capsicum
I'm growing a capsicum plant for the first time. It's situated in our conservatory. There are several small flower buds forming, and I was wondering if the flowers, when they open, need to be thinned out, or wait until they form fruits. I'm a bit confused about what to do !
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2019A.I recommend neem oil as long as you do not spray the plants while in direct sunlight. There are many safe ways to rid your peppers of bugs, though. This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
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Anonymous on
June 21, 2019Q.I have a pepper plant. It got these spots and my bush beans did this on one plant after heavy rains.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HduWRKUEak5TP1Fz7
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 21, 2019A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
srs20 on
June 28, 2019
Henderson, TexasQ.What is making bottom leaves and flowers yellow and drop off of my pepper plants?
I purchased two Carolina Reaper pepper plants and two Ghost pepper plants. First time attempt to grow these fire bombs. The ghost peppers are doing fine, producing peppers. The Carolina Reaper has started losing leaves and flowers. I read this could be from lack of water or deficiencies in nutrients. We have had unusual amount of rain this year and I have applied Miracle Grow on two occasions. Plants are side by side. Any ideas?
Answered by
carolinegwen on
June 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.These two articles will answer your questions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-plant-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-yellow-leaves.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Anonymous on
June 30, 2019Q.Pepper Wilt
For the last few years I have had problems with pepper wilt. I alternate every year between tomatoes then peppers, and I still have the problem. Can you tell me how to get rid of this problem?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 1, 2019A.It sounds as though there may be a fungus involved. There are a couple different types and you'll need to identify the problem before you decide on a solution. Here's a good article that will explain your options:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-wilt-on-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00
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