To pot, or not to pot? That is the question

discrepancy · June 3, 2010

I grabbed a pair of peppers a few weeks ago, and ever since they've been stuck in the garden, they've been watered like crazy by a nonstop parade of thunderstorms that produce torrential downpours. Every leaf but the absolute newest ones are an angry yellow, and I'm suspecting some kind of revolt is going to happen soon.

Is it a good idea to yank them up and stick them in pots now, or should I wait for them to green up before doing it? Or not do it at all, and just see how it goes? D:

dustdevil · June 5, 2010

Since you feel they are over-watered, pot them up. Otherwise, it may be fatal.

discrepancy · June 5, 2010

Arighty! Thanks so much. It hasn't rained where I am since I made this post, and they've greened up quite a bit, but I don't think I'll take a risk -- into the pots they go!

June 3, 2010	#1
discrepancy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holly Springs, NC (zone 7b) Posts: 112	To pot, or not to pot? That is the question I grabbed a pair of peppers a few weeks ago, and ever since they've been stuck in the garden, they've been watered like crazy by a nonstop parade of thunderstorms that produce torrential downpours. Every leaf but the absolute newest ones are an angry yellow, and I'm suspecting some kind of revolt is going to happen soon. Is it a good idea to yank them up and stick them in pots now, or should I wait for them to green up before doing it? Or not do it at all, and just see how it goes? D:

June 5, 2010	#2
dustdevil Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: WI, USA Zone4 Posts: 1,887	Since you feel they are over-watered, pot them up. Otherwise, it may be fatal.