Is this iron deficiency?
Julie (KS - Zone 6B)
3 years ago
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Julie (KS - Zone 6B)
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Iron deficiency in container pepperocini
Comments (4)The plant looks fine, although rather immature (still small compared to a fully mature plant). Indoors is going to be tough and I think your plant will be limited by insufficient light rather than insufficient nutrients. The fertilizer you are using is not necessarily "high" Nitrogen - it's actually high Phosphorous and Potassium. At this point, I'd actually increase the Nitrogen to keep the plant growing. Peppers will flower long before they're ready to set pods. Most often, the early flowers will abort - but many of us will remove early blooms in order to keep the plant in a vegetative state (until it is of an appropriate production stature). Chlorosis would look much different. I recommend googling for images of iron deficiency. Josh...See MoreIron deficiency in random plants?
Comments (5)It's possible one of the compost products was not completely composted and is tying up nitrogen but as you say it should affect the whole bed at least for identical plants if it was spread evenly. This may not be iron, it may be nitrogen, which can be affected by temperature too. Where in the world are you and how is the weather? If you are in the northern US it may be a bit cool to plant tomatoes and peppers. Mine aren't in yet (central MO, zone 5b). They normally would be but it was 39F two nights ago. Also, if things are very wet as well as cool, maters and peppers can look pretty sad for awhile....See MoreIs this mango leaf iron deficiency or too wet
Comments (4)is it just newer, or just older leaves ? also, is it colder than usual ? the temp can effect PH, which can effect uptake of some minerals... My guava leaves turn red and purple when its cold and the soil is wet. it changes the PH limiting a mineral ( i think phosphorus ?) i give mine iron chelate and epsom salt 3-4 times a year. (foliar spray and drench) either way, i would let it dry out a bit first, and keep an eye on the new growth leaf color. =============================== Signs of Nutrient Deficiency Calcium: New leaves misshapen or stunted. Existing leaves remain green Nitrogen: Upper leaves light green, lower leaves yellow. Bottom (older leaves) yellow and shrivelled. Carbon Dioxide: White deposit. Stunted growth. Plants die back Phospate: Leaves darker than normal. Loss of leaves. Iron: Young leaves are yellow/white with green veins. Mature leaves are normal. Potassium: Yellowing at tips and edges, especially in young leaves. Dead or yellow patches or spots develop on leaves. Manganese: Yellow spots and/or elongated holes between veins. Magnesium: Lower leaves turn yellow from tip inward. Veins remain green....See MoreOh no, is this iron deficiency again?
Comments (1)With the veins still greenish I'd say Iron chlorosis. Lack of Calcium can cause distortion in leaves....See MoreJulie (KS - Zone 6B)
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