Hi everyone! I'm excited to be part of this group. I've got a couple of questions regarding my garden. First off, why aren't my pepper plants growing? I planted them at the same time as my tomatoes, and while the tomatoes are flourishing, the peppers seem to be stuck. I added earthworm castings and organic fertilizer when I planted them, and recently sprinkled some blood meal around the drip line. I also trimmed the bottom leaves, but they aren't yellowing; they're just not progressing at all.
Additionally, should I keep pruning the bottom leaves of my tomato plants as they grow taller, or is there a point where I can just let them be?
Lastly, I bought Neem Max from Home Depot for organic gardening. Does anyone have experience with this product, or should I consider returning it for something else? Thanks a lot for your help!
3 Answers
Peppers tend to prefer well-drained sandy soil and don’t do well with too much moisture. They also need calcium, and they love to dry out a bit between waterings. Keep an eye on soil type as well!
Your peppers might just be slow because it's still a bit chilly for them. Regarding pruning your tomato plants, you can definitely prune the lower leaves to keep things organized and help prevent any diseases. It's really a personal choice, but it helps with airflow!
Sounds like your peppers might be struggling with the night temperatures. If they weren't properly hardened off, they can really take their time to adjust. As for fertilizer, I’d recommend holding off on adding more until you see some growth—sometimes too much can do more harm than good.
Got it, I'll make sure to adjust the soil for them. Thanks!