One of the most common problems that the home gardener have with there pepper plants is the yellowing of there leaves. This can be caused by a few different reasons. The first is the lack of nitrogen and magnesium, another reason is chlorinated water, soil splash on the lower leaves from watering and a fungal problem.
The first reason, the yellowing of leaves is most of the times caused by a lack of nitrogen and magnesium in the gardens soil. This can be simply a result of the nutrients being leeched from the soil due to excess water. Pepper plants only need 1" of water per week. Another reason is the plants may need an application of fertilizer that is high in nitrogen to get past this problem.
Normally you wouldn't want to give pepper or tomatoes a high dose of nitrogen, it will usually result in lush foliage and not a strong harvest. You need to get the plants healthy again, so if they need a dose of nitrogen do it sparingly.
Another thing that works for me is to apply an epsom salt spray to my pepper plants. Epsom salt will supply magnesium and calcium that can be absorbed by the leaves for a quick recovery. You may want to try this foliar spray. I mix 3 tablespoons of epsom salt to one gallon of water and spray the foliage.Then I apply a slow release organic fertilizer that is high in nitrogen to the soil around the plant. At this time I remove any flower buds so the plants can solely concentrate their energy on there foliage. There is still plenty of time for a productive harvest.
If chlorine is the problem, you can simply rid the water of chlorine by just running the water into a bucket and letting the bucket stand for a few hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate.
Lower leaves that turn yellow on your pepper plants can be simply caused from soil splash when watering. They will yellow and wilt. Remove these yellow leaves and your plants should do just fine.
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Tomatoes Are the Pride of Most Gardeners
The most common and one of the easiest crops to grow in the home garden is the tomato. With the proper planning and care you can grow a healthy, highly productive crop in your backyard organic garden.
Tomatoes fortunately are a crop that can be grow many different ways. They can be grown in pots, containers, greenhouses, the traditional garden, raised beds and as a part of your edible landscape. From the urban gardener to the most rural properties this crop can bring rewarding results.
Varieties, this is just about endless in your choices. There are tomatoes for every culture to ones specifically for there taste, size, shape and color. There are tomatoes that have low acid content to the sauce or paste tomato.
As more gardeners are turning to the natural methods organic gardening, the heirloom tomato is regaining it's popularity. It is another group of tomatoes that have just about an endless number of varieties to choose from. These varieties all have some type of history behind them. Whether it be a history of being past down through generations in a family or from it was introduced by our ancestors. There is usually always a story behind every heirloom.
Starting your on tomato crop can be a fun and an educational experience. Growing your own varieties for your own specific needs can be the start of a tradition that can be past down for generation to come. Learning the history behind the heirlooms you grow can even unveil the history of your own heritage.
www.organicheirloomgardening.com
Tomatoes fortunately are a crop that can be grow many different ways. They can be grown in pots, containers, greenhouses, the traditional garden, raised beds and as a part of your edible landscape. From the urban gardener to the most rural properties this crop can bring rewarding results.
Varieties, this is just about endless in your choices. There are tomatoes for every culture to ones specifically for there taste, size, shape and color. There are tomatoes that have low acid content to the sauce or paste tomato.
As more gardeners are turning to the natural methods organic gardening, the heirloom tomato is regaining it's popularity. It is another group of tomatoes that have just about an endless number of varieties to choose from. These varieties all have some type of history behind them. Whether it be a history of being past down through generations in a family or from it was introduced by our ancestors. There is usually always a story behind every heirloom.
Starting your on tomato crop can be a fun and an educational experience. Growing your own varieties for your own specific needs can be the start of a tradition that can be past down for generation to come. Learning the history behind the heirlooms you grow can even unveil the history of your own heritage.
www.organicheirloomgardening.com
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Benefits Of Kitchen Composting
There are many benefits that can be had from composting your organic household and yards waste. The household is a great place to start. Kitchen waste from fruits, vegetables, empty boxes and even bakery items are ideal along with being beneficial when composted.
These items can be stored on a daily basis in a compost container or bucket in your kitchen to be used in your outdoor compost operation or there are ways of composting them in your kitchen without the need of having an outdoor compost pile.
Kitchen composting has been on the rise due to the new compact systems that are on the market today. These compost units range from a simple crock that can sit on your counter to small composting units that fit in your kitchen cabinet. There are many different types and styles of composting bins that can be used indoors and are filtered to avoid odors that can be present with composting.
Go green in your kitchen and start composting. The nutrient rich compost that is produced from you kitchen waste is a very beneficial, nutrient rich humus that your plants will benefit from.
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These items can be stored on a daily basis in a compost container or bucket in your kitchen to be used in your outdoor compost operation or there are ways of composting them in your kitchen without the need of having an outdoor compost pile.
Kitchen composting has been on the rise due to the new compact systems that are on the market today. These compost units range from a simple crock that can sit on your counter to small composting units that fit in your kitchen cabinet. There are many different types and styles of composting bins that can be used indoors and are filtered to avoid odors that can be present with composting.
Go green in your kitchen and start composting. The nutrient rich compost that is produced from you kitchen waste is a very beneficial, nutrient rich humus that your plants will benefit from.
www.organicheirloomgardening.com
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