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askbjo

Hey guys and gals!
 
Spring here in Norway has been really late, so I'm still keeping my late seedlings inside in a grow box. 
 
Recently something is, i guess wrong, with the leaves of a few plants. The leaves look fine from below, so it seems like it is only on the upper surface. Overall the plant seems fine, Im just wondering... It is a Jamaican Bell if that helps to sort out anything:) 
 
Check out the link for pictures.
 
I was also wondering if it is necessary to prune the first set of leaves when it has developed 2 to 5 sets of real leaves. 
 
Thanks in advance!
 
AB
 
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yd8z36hnyyelixk/AAD1JviAN8nmy_3U4UIbt2Zia?dl=0
 
that's edema caused by over watering usually.
 
seems like dropbox won't let you embed pic.
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Thank you guys! 
 
I have been so stressed with the watering, I never know what is enough... I'm a rookie, so I guess we all make those mistakes in the beginning...
 
I'm used to tomato plants, and they need a lot of water compared to peppers. I should let the soil dry out a bit in between waterings I suppose?
 
Oh, and one more question; should I start topping and pruning these young plants, or should I wait? I guess you can see on the picture if the need topping or not.
 
Thanks again!
 
AB
 
They look too young and the new growth look very healthy and eager to grow. I would not top just now, IMO(it's not necessary at all in fact, do what you feel is right and see what works for you). I would just let them run their natural course at the moment.
 
As you said, let them dry out properly before watering.
 
Generally, once a plant has at least a handful of true leaves, the easiest way to know when it's time to water is to start by letting the plant tell you. First, don't water at all until the leaves very slightly droop. Before you water, though, pick up the pot and feel its weight. You don't have to lift it high, just enough so you know how heavy/light it is. Then water thoroughly, allowing water to flow freely out of the drain holes. Stop the water and wait until it stops draining, then lift the pot again and feel how heavy it is. Do this just a few times to get yourself familiar with how light the pot is when the leaves start to droop, then in the future you won't need to let them get to drooping, just almost the same lightness, before you water again. There are other approaches, but this is the easiest way, particularly for new growers.
 
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