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Pine trees a problem for peppers?

huntsman

huntsman

My proposed chilli/pepper grow site is surrounded by pine trees, and I was wondering if this might be an issue for my plants?

Cheers! :)
 
No, they likely won't cross....:lol:
I take it you're worried about shade. I'd imagine you'd be getting some searing hot days in summer and they'd probably be begging for a little shade anyway.
 
LOL!

Nah, mate - I know the soil is more acidic under a pine tree, so thought that might be an issue. Reckon a pine's no problem?

Love the hybridising idea, though...!
 
huntsman said:
LOL!

Nah, mate - I know the soil is more acidic under a pine tree, so thought that might be an issue. Reckon a pine's no problem?

Love the hybridising idea, though...!
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Is it a big tree, I'd be more worried about the roots?:shocked:
 
I'm pretty sure the grass dies because of the high acidity (read low pH) of the soil...I know azealeas love pine straw and pine bark mulch...

just don't know how acidic the soil gets...never had it measured...
 
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