Pepper stem size? - Page 2

JamesL · February 10, 2015

I can't really say either if there is anything wrong. I see what you are saying about the thinner stem at the base.
Dilute hydrogen peroxide does work. 1 part 3% h2o2 plus 2 parts water. Small spray bottle. Spray the entire top of the media and the seedlings around the base. Label the spray bottle and keep it in the fridge.

jahwarrior1423 · February 10, 2015

What does that do?

jmsieglaff · February 10, 2015

It is a way to try to kill fungus if present. So if you have some mild damping off going on, it may bring some help.

Regarding the yellowing bottom leaves. Are you sticking a toothpick or something down a inch or two into your cups before you water to see if the soil is moist or dry? The soil should be dry before you water. Too much love can be as bad as not enough.

jahwarrior1423 · February 10, 2015

No. But I will begin to do that. How long should I wait to water after it being dry?

JamesL · February 10, 2015

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Originally Posted by jahwarrior1423

What does that do?

Sorry, to kill the pythium, etal that can cause damping off. I like to spray it as a preventative too.

Bottom two leaves? Aren't they just the cotyledons getting read to drop?

jmsieglaff · February 10, 2015

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Originally Posted by JamesL

Bottom two leaves? Aren't they just the cotyledons getting read to drop?

Probably but I just think people often water too much. You want to water as soon as the top inch or two has mainly dried out, at least that seems to work well for me.

jahwarrior1423 · February 10, 2015

I was watering when I felt the weight of the container to be significantly lighter after watering

jmsieglaff · February 10, 2015

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Originally Posted by jahwarrior1423

I was watering when I felt the weight of the container to be significantly lighter after watering

You're probably watering fine then. James' comment is on the mark. I always like to see people follow-up on stuff, please let us know how the plant does.

AlittleSalt · February 10, 2015

I just saw this thread and agree that it may be due to over-watering. I had a few pepper plants that were thinner at the bottom of the stem. I moved them to a larger solo cup, buried them deep, and now they look happy and healthy. This might help you as well?

JamesL · February 10, 2015

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Originally Posted by jmsieglaff

Probably but I just think people often water too much. You want to water as soon as the top inch or two has mainly dried out, at least that seems to work well for me.

Right you are on both counts. I have done my share of overwatering....

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JamesL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,992	I can't really say either if there is anything wrong. I see what you are saying about the thinner stem at the base. Dilute hydrogen peroxide does work. 1 part 3% h2o2 plus 2 parts water. Small spray bottle. Spray the entire top of the media and the seedlings around the base. Label the spray bottle and keep it in the fridge.

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jahwarrior1423 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Benson, Arizona Posts: 37	What does that do?

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jmsieglaff Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southern WI Posts: 2,742	It is a way to try to kill fungus if present. So if you have some mild damping off going on, it may bring some help. Regarding the yellowing bottom leaves. Are you sticking a toothpick or something down a inch or two into your cups before you water to see if the soil is moist or dry? The soil should be dry before you water. Too much love can be as bad as not enough.

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AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	I just saw this thread and agree that it may be due to over-watering. I had a few pepper plants that were thinner at the bottom of the stem. I moved them to a larger solo cup, buried them deep, and now they look happy and healthy. This might help you as well?