new leaves on peppers curling in...

merri · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 63 Location: fort worth,TEXAS

...is it just too cold?
a nutrient defiency?

or a virus?

The newest leaves are not laying flat, but rather curling in all tight like...
it seems to be happening on all pepper varieties...

any thoughts or experiences?

thanks, merri

sandih · Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 1077 Location: Dallas,TEXAS

could be a funus because of the rain...and we're about to get more. Other than that, does everything look ok? The color of the leaves?

I would wait until this new wave of rain comes through DFW (if that's where you live), then mix up some bioform in a spray bottle and spray it all over, inclu under the leaves. Bioform is a fish/seaweed emultion that is a great product. I've even gotten rid of aphids on plants by using this. It will also foliar feed your peppers. Use it on everything.

sandih · Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 1077 Location: Dallas,TEXAS

sorry, that should read "fungus"

merri · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 63 Location: fort worth,TEXAS

thanks sandi!

some of the older leaves on the larger peppers are yellowing - but i am hoping this is just symptomatic of the cold and wet spring thus far...

i live south of fort worth, in the mansfield area...

we will definately get the bioform - how often do you use it? will it get rid of black spot on roses (another recent issue...)?

thanks for all of your help!
merri

sandih · Joined: 04 Apr 2003 Posts: 1077 Location: Dallas,TEXAS

the black spot is definitely a watering issue..because of the rain. When you do water your roses make sure you water it at the base only. The bioform will give the roses a real kickstart. The leaves with black spot will eventually fall off and will be replaced with new ones.

I would feed any/all of your plants, every 30-60 days. I like to spray down the plants (foliar feeding) then pour the leftovers on the roots.

You can use it on interior plants also.