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.

 

[Aksneed]

Need more info and pictures would really help too. What lights and schedule? Usually I remove the dome and heating mat about 2 days after they pop up. I’m sure they need air flow.

 

[Aksneed]

Might be loving your plants too much too.

 

[chaza]

hi guys
just an update, it seem that when i potted my seedlings, i packedthe soil too tight. ive repotted the seedlings that all seemmto wanting to grow, they all had this bulbous part of te stem that lookedlikeit was bursting to breakout. they are now in a much less packed pot so we'll see how they get on.

cheers chaza

 

[The Hot Pepper]

I like buffered coco coir, even if you pack it down it has room and aeration.

 

[chaza]

Thanks for that.
I bought dome new compost to give them a good start... I am very hopeful after seeing the roots of all of them
Thanks

 

[The Hot Pepper]

This brick will expand into a large garbage bag full of soil!

Amazon.com

 

[chaza]

hi guys
update...... the plants are looking good after just a short time.

 

[HerbCasa]

Thanks for that.
I bought dome new compost to give them a good start... I am very hopeful after seeing the roots of all of them
Thanks

Are you using the compost in a soil mix?

I like to add HP
High Perlite

 

[chaza]

Not this time, just new compost.

 

[HerbCasa]

I'm not sure if it's good enough drainage.
I don't think Pure compost will drain right.

You might want to make sure you don't choke the roots.
I suggest you add at least some Perlite.

 

[chaza]

Ok, I'll see how it goes, I dud buy some but it's all in the other compost,,
Well see

Cheers

 

[rodinbangor]

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.

Hi Chaza...sounds like a temperature or light issue...

 

[chaza]

Hi Chaza...sounds like a temperature or light issue...

Thanks rod.
I'm working through the problem. Thanks for you input

 

[chaza]

hi guys just an update...
the weather has increased alot here, a couple of my pepper plants have got some growth, they are about 6 inches tall. i have quite a few seedlings that seem to be very slow at developing, i really dont know why, my other peppers are still small, most are about 1..2 inches, so im sticking with it and see what i end up witl... i water them with a seaweed mix in the water everyday.
anyway thats where im at right now...

thanks guys,

 

[Marturo]

@chaza

im really at a loss as to why im experiencing all these issues.

I'm not.
You and I were not born with the natural instinct to grow plants.
After 52 years of taking care of plants I believe that the plants have taught me so much. Learning to see the plants & understand just what they need & when.

Eg. This foggy misty am I will foliar feed all the plants with Fish & Seaweed ThermX 70 + a dose of Garden Friendly fungicide.
I hope we do not see the sun for many hours as the food will penetrate the plants leaves & feed them very well. If the sun came out
an hour after you foliar feed the plant it would stop feeding as the moisture dried up. Timing is very important.

Might be loving your plants too much too.

Plants know what to do, all we can do is provide them with soil/water nutrients, water, light however we must not mother them to death.
Since joining THP I have worn out the search feature & have learned so much about Peppers I never knew.

 

[chaza]

Thanks guy
Your right, all I can do is feed them and water them, they know what do, maybe I'm expecting too much... maybe I'm expecting to see the botanical gardens right now.......

At least My spring onions are doing great.


Cheers

 

[chaza]

Here's some pics of how things are going.

 

[chaza]

tomatoes are coming on, the peppers are slow going, the two on the end are growing fine, they are bell peppers.

 

[chaza]

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