Espo
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Post by Espo on Jun 4, 2006 16:18:56 GMT -6
I need help with my pepper plants. They have been in ground for about two weeks now and there kinda of yellow. There not growing but not dead yet either. I did put down some ashes from the wood stove this past winter, some coffee grounds this spring along with some horse manure too, I have not put down anything else. The ground was tilled many times over this spring, It has been kinda a wet spring too Any help would be great thanks Frank
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Jun 4, 2006 19:37:13 GMT -6
Was the manure fresh? You can not apply fresh manure to a garden, It is to 'hot'. It needs to be composted for 6 months to a year. The manure will 'fry' the little roots of the plants. Before you try something, in the future, please ask and we will let you know if it is ok or not. Sorry to hear your pepper plants are not doing good.
I picked the first green pepper and cuc today. Was good in the salad I had for dinner.
Try folaire feeding with compost tea. Spray both the bottom and tops of the leaves. It might help bring back the pepper plants.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jun 5, 2006 4:31:19 GMT -6
Two weeks ago would have been early here. Do you have any pics? depending on how much, and the quality of the wood ash, it could be your problem, Applying wood ashes will raise soil pH. Wood ashes contain up to 70 percent calcium carbonate, as well as potassium, phosphorus, and many trace elements. Because it is powdery. Wood ash is a fast-acting liming material. Be careful, a little goes a long way. Limit your application to: 2 pounds per 100 square feet and only apply it every other year in a particular area.
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Espo
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Post by Espo on Jun 5, 2006 19:47:14 GMT -6
OOPS! I did apply ALOT of wood ash this winter, As for horse manure I put that down in Feb, The ground was frozen solid then. I believe it was fresh then, I did not compost it at all. My tomatoes are doing great though. thanks for all the help Frank
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Post by Laura on Jun 10, 2006 8:33:36 GMT -6
Walked through the garden last night & looked at thing's..the pepper's are really growing..we have thing's protected from the wind out here..other wise I think they would be laying on their side's..
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Post by trudy on Jun 10, 2006 11:10:56 GMT -6
I just pickeds about a dozen or so off the sweet banana pepper, the rest are coming along. I may add them to my relish I'm making today. My Black Krim mators has 1 gettin ripe, can't wait. trudy
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Post by douglas on Jun 10, 2006 11:58:43 GMT -6
Mine are about ready for a dose of Epsom salt around the roots no peppers yet but a few blossoms, maybe the cool weather will help them to start producing peppers soon
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Post by nvtashak on Jun 10, 2006 17:07:43 GMT -6
Some of mine are budding and blossoming, but like Doug I haven't seen any peppers yet. Same with the tomatoes, squash, melon.
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Espo
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Post by Espo on Jun 11, 2006 18:31:54 GMT -6
What does Epsom salt do? Thanks Frank
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Post by douglas on Jun 12, 2006 4:22:36 GMT -6
I use it to help produce peppers, learned this from another sight that went under a few years ago
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jun 12, 2006 4:35:22 GMT -6
Epsom salt provides Magnesium and this helps with the nutrient uptake, providing a greener healhier plant. Gardens using manure sometime lack magnesium, and is advisable for tomato, peppers also.
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Post by crazy1 on Jun 12, 2006 5:02:18 GMT -6
Thanx fer the info Doug and Phil. Now I'll have even more pepers! And maters
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Post by douglas on Jun 12, 2006 8:42:22 GMT -6
Another to do on my list of things to do today
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Post by chickenfarmer on Jun 12, 2006 9:30:04 GMT -6
Great posting but how much should Espo put on or or around his plants.?
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Post by douglas on Jun 12, 2006 14:15:45 GMT -6
Not sure but I use about a table spoon on each plant and mix it lightly around da roots and have had great results
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Espo
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Post by Espo on Jun 12, 2006 19:42:54 GMT -6
Thanks again I will try it as soon as I can Frank
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Post by chickenfarmer on Jun 12, 2006 22:02:06 GMT -6
What town ya from Espo ? I got some family in Bridgeview, Burbank, and Lemont
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jun 13, 2006 4:40:59 GMT -6
The amounts can vary! Two tablespoons at the base (two inches around) each plant One tablespoon per foot of plant height Can be sprayed, at about 1 tablespoon per gallon For most, the above guidelines are fine. Ya just have to try and see, adjust if you see no results. E.S. contains a high amount of Sulphur, which in large amounts, will lower your soils Ph.
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Post by crazy1 on Jun 13, 2006 17:06:07 GMT -6
I add Epsom Salts to my compost tea. About 2 tablespoons to 20 gal at the begining in the tea sack.
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Post by douglas on Jun 13, 2006 17:49:34 GMT -6
You salty dog you
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Post by crazy1 on Jun 13, 2006 18:03:46 GMT -6
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Espo
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Post by Espo on Jun 13, 2006 18:56:51 GMT -6
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Post by Espo on Jun 13, 2006 19:40:26 GMT -6
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Post by douglas on Jun 14, 2006 4:34:01 GMT -6
Nice looking garden there, about the same size as mine, onions look great
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Post by coffeetime on Jun 14, 2006 6:38:23 GMT -6
How often do you apply the ES?
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Post by crazy1 on Jun 14, 2006 6:41:45 GMT -6
I belive you can do it every other week or so. It's posted somewhere, just gotta phind it.
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Post by deb65802 on Jun 17, 2006 13:18:22 GMT -6
Roses love epsom salt too ....
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Post by deb65802 on Jun 17, 2006 13:19:46 GMT -6
My dog just killed 2 of my bell pepper plants with his chain. grrrrrrrr
anyone want a dog?
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Post by douglas on Jun 17, 2006 14:13:36 GMT -6
No thanks, I's already have two
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