As I keep transplanting up and losing space I have been adding coffee grounds and broken egg shells and epsom salt to the last. Pro-Mix HP (Canadian Version). I noticed edema starting on a jalapeno so I am going to cut back watering the large containers and try to water the smalls a little more...
Light was too close and I wasn't feeding at first. after transplant they seem to bounce back. How long should I be letting a container bottom feed for? I am trying to avoid it soaking and compacting the medium pro-mix hp. I might have some trees versus plants soon I need to transplant the rest...
That is good to know. I tossed some coffee grounds on top of a transplanted one and will water down the strong fertilizer a little more and see how it goes.
Here is my progress so far. Trying not to take over another thread. noticed either burn or difficiency on some red hots now. too much fertilizer too Soon?
I was thinking it is time to transplant maybe amend some soil with some coffee grounds and egg shells. I might top water next time for most of these to ensure I am getting a good watering. root rot is possible I am thinking will have to take good look today.
I started in pro mix hp mycorrhizae no amendments. I'll mix in some brita longlast filtered water back In but it is very hard water. I am bottom watering mostly. I just cut bigger holes instead of slices for my cups the other day.
Peoples are so bushy it makes me jealous. I tried not to cook these since I just started Temps have varied. Poor drainage and overwatering I find is my thing. I also learned don't spray leaves unless foliar feeding which I have not done yet. Red Hot Cherry and Jalapeno. Using distilled water...