Why do pepper plants grow so slow and leaves turn red under light?

My pepper plant starts are growing very slow an the leaves have red on them.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 04/15/2012 @ 10:02 pm

This indicates a phosphorous deficiency. I would recommend giving the plants a quarter strength fertilizer.

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