Need everyone’s input on how to get thicker leaves (transplanting soon need more solo cups)
How should o go about getting thicker bigger leaves
I'm already using a only nitrogen fertilizer
by Longjumping_Ad9142
9 Comments
noahwaybabe
How old are these? Peppers are pretty slow-growing, you likely just have to wait. It could also be a light issue. I’d wait until they’re larger to transplant.
FleetAdmiralFader
You wait. You shouldn’t transplant yet and they probably don’t even really need fertilizer.
Minimum-Spirit-5129
Those are just seedlings. You need to let them grow more
Longjumping_Ad9142
For everyone asking their about a month – a month and a half old
JPF93
Worm casting tea or small amount of worm castings. Fox farms big bloom is basically a worm casting tea but doesn’t have as much of the good bacteria as fresh worm castings but is still a good pair with your nitrogen. Also greensand, Azomite, and/or basalt (rock dust) when you step up the size pot. A little vermiculite can go a long way too.
However wait till true leaves show up, you aren’t quite there yet but they should be coming really soon.
Jdibarra
I’d hold off on the fertilizer for now. I’ve gone over a month in previous years without and they do just fine. If they are a month and a half or a month old like you say, they may be stunted. Mind showing your light setup?
A bit closer. My biggest has 4 sets of leaves already. Haven’t used any fertilizer at all.
highestmikeyouknow
Microrhaizal (sp?) fungi. Always and forever. Use mycelium early, then constantly. Your roots will be gargantuan superhighways of nutrient pathways just begging the earth for life. Beneficial fungi and bacteria are always helpful. Store bought root powder fungi, maybe some root stuff from fox farm and other bite companies…and if you can procure local worm castings from a farmers market or plant shop, and a scoop or two of soil from your garden, then toss it all in in a big 5 gallon bucket with a few tablespoons of molasses and an aquarium pump with an air stone. Run the baby for like 48 hours until it bubbles and looks alive. It’ll smell sweet and earthy. Water with that compost tea, and your peppers will conquer the universe.
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How old are these? Peppers are pretty slow-growing, you likely just have to wait. It could also be a light issue. I’d wait until they’re larger to transplant.
You wait. You shouldn’t transplant yet and they probably don’t even really need fertilizer.
Those are just seedlings. You need to let them grow more
For everyone asking their about a month – a month and a half old
Worm casting tea or small amount of worm castings. Fox farms big bloom is basically a worm casting tea but doesn’t have as much of the good bacteria as fresh worm castings but is still a good pair with your nitrogen. Also greensand, Azomite, and/or basalt (rock dust) when you step up the size pot. A little vermiculite can go a long way too.
However wait till true leaves show up, you aren’t quite there yet but they should be coming really soon.
I’d hold off on the fertilizer for now. I’ve gone over a month in previous years without and they do just fine. If they are a month and a half or a month old like you say, they may be stunted. Mind showing your light setup?
https://preview.redd.it/m6pl1nwxmtje1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7164c1fd354bf0f73c624ac7eada0648495b6939
This is my little makeshift setup. Not traditional grow lamps and 90% of these hatched on January 22. In zone 8b
https://preview.redd.it/qhqwqxs8ntje1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9babf5d2458762506a0701b5b88c3c7734bb1d62
A bit closer. My biggest has 4 sets of leaves already. Haven’t used any fertilizer at all.
Microrhaizal (sp?) fungi. Always and forever. Use mycelium early, then constantly. Your roots will be gargantuan superhighways of nutrient pathways just begging the earth for life. Beneficial fungi and bacteria are always helpful. Store bought root powder fungi, maybe some root stuff from fox farm and other bite companies…and if you can procure local worm castings from a farmers market or plant shop, and a scoop or two of soil from your garden, then toss it all in in a big 5 gallon bucket with a few tablespoons of molasses and an aquarium pump with an air stone. Run the baby for like 48 hours until it bubbles and looks alive. It’ll smell sweet and earthy. Water with that compost tea, and your peppers will conquer the universe.