Stilted growth of Sweet Peppers
Pepper, bell
Wellington, South Africa
I have stinted growth on my Green Peppers (unknown variety). The plants remain small and as can be seen in other photos the leaves don't look healthy. The plant in this image (Plant 1) is now 40cm high and was transplanted to the bed at the beginning of October. I have applied Epson salt as leaf spray on 10/12/2016. Plant 1 is in flower and the first pepper is now 3.5cm in length.
Stilted growth Plant 2 - only 15cm high - was planted at the beginning of October.
Stilled growth Plant 3.
Planting 2/Plant1 These plants were transplanted on 26/11/2016 and Epson salt applied as leaf spray on 10/12/2016. As can be seen it does not look healthy. Height now 15cm.
Method used: No dig, permaculture bed. Square foot planting.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Sweet Pepper Plant 1(1)
Plant 2
Sweet Pepper Plant 1(2)
Planting 2/Plant 2
Plant 3
Planting 2/Plant 2
I assume it is experiencing the same high temperatures as the tomatoes? over 7 years ago.
Hi David - Yes, it does. Plants 1-3 are shaded by huge pumpkin leaves so are spared most of the direct sunlight. Planting 2 are exposed to the sun. over 7 years ago.