issue hi guys im really at a loss as to why im experiencing all these issues

[chaza]

hi guys
im really at a loss as to why im experiencing all these issues. i have at the present, sweet pointed pepper, finger chilli, reb bell , yellow bell, aji lemon,, romano. 1 scotch bonnet. out of all these , for me to have all the issues i have seems blooddy bad luck... new compost, bug spray to irradicate bugs, fresg water .... most seedlings are under humidty domes,, yet te rate of growth is such that winter will be here before they get above 3 inches...

im a bit dispondant right now.

 

[SatanicFlatIron]

I see that the soil is covered in green algae, it could be the cause of too much humidity, the algae can act as a plug and create hydration problems and consequently development problems for the plant. You can remove that layer with a teaspoon and water when the soil is dry. Over-hydrated plants tend to become droopy

 

[chaza]

I see that the soil is covered in green algae, it could be the cause of too much humidity, the algae can act as a plug and create hydration problems and consequently development problems for the plant. You can remove that layer with a teaspoon and water when the soil is dry. Over-hydrated plants tend to become droopy

Thanks for that, it's good to know. I'll remove it tomorrow.

Cheers

 

[Marturo]

As the plants are getting bigger, any tips on pruning these suckers.

Don't prune.

 

[Wimpy69]

Hey don't sweat it, we all can say we've been in these same situations and if you haven't your lying. It's not just throwing some dirt in a container and adding a seed. The trial and error along with interest of the whole process will lead to better growing. I sure you'd do a lot of things different already, your on your way.
Second to the no pruning, they been thru enough.

 

[chaza]

Thanks I've seen that video,, I don't thi k I'll prune. They know their job

Cheers

 

[chaza]

Hi guys
Anyone know why my leaves seem curly or infected.. it doesn't look ok to me... they get bug sprayed...

 

[chaza]

what do you think herb,, do they look ok to you..

 

[HerbCasa]

Well, chaza
I am not sure.
The yellow could be from pH issue. The curled leaves could just be stress on the plants.
If the soil is good then the plant will adjust and grow new leaves and drop the old leaves when they are used.
Make sure you are giving them dry period in between watering.
Don't keep them too moist and see how they do.

 

[chaza]

Cheers herb....

 

[chaza]

As the plants are getting bigger, any tips on pruning these suckers.
Cheers

Well, chaza
I am not sure.
The yellow could be from pH issue. The curled leaves could just be stress on the plants.
If the soil is good then the plant will adjust and grow new leaves and drop the old leaves when they are used.
Make sure you are giving them dry period in between watering.
Don't keep them too moist and see how they do.

Hi herb
Just an update.. as you can see, I eventually got some fruit. The banana not doing too bad, the pepperdew a bit small but still time to see what happens..

Cheers
Guys

 

[chaza]

update,, the season is coming to a end soon, my tomatoes have a decent amount of fruit but still green, ive cut back the vine to allow the plant to send energy to the ripening.
the peppers have done kind of alright a far as fruit is concerned. thats bell and sweet pointed.
the banana plants im arfaid didnt have enought season left to get going although one plant is trying.
my pepperdew,,, well they are not getting past the two inch sprout phase.
overall....
i losrt some vital growing time with that damping off business.
so lets see how we get on next year. next year ill use heat mats to get a jump start.

cheers guys

 

[Marturo]

i losrt some vital growing time with that damping off business.

I was searching for a Bio-Fungicide you can use when watering your seedlings with to help prevent Damp Off & Fungus Gnats.
It's called Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens a Bacteria that Kills the fungus that the FG larvae feeds off of starving them & kills Damp off fungus protecting the seedlings. I have used it for 3 seasons now with fantastic results so far.

You may be able to source it from a Plant products store. Here we just buy Southern States Garden Friendly Fungicide.
I could not find it , ( Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens ) on UK Amazon. However it may come by another name where they sell Organic plant products.

Amazon.com

 

[chaza]

cheers mate. ill keep that in mind. i dont think i actually had a damping off issue, on reflection i think it was just me overwatering and the seedlings getting drown.. hopefully ill do better next year...

cheers

 

[Xavi]

I wanted to chime in here RE fungus gnats. I had always knew about the mosquito dunks, but I found the same thing in granules a couple of seasons ago, and ever since using the granules, I have had zero issue with fungus gnats. I mix it in with my soil when putting them in pots, and you can also just sprinkle some on top of the plants that are already potted. See attached image...