I’ve been trying my luck indoors, with a couple of sugar rush peach peppers this winter. The plants have been frowning well, and started to flower.
This one was recently transplanted into a bigger pot, about two weeks ago. Now, the leaves are yellowing from the top, spreading down.
Extra info: I have been watering every other day, adding about 200-250ml. I may have packed the soil a little tightly in the pot, and don’t see any water come out the drainage holes. I have not used any fertilizer (aside from what’s in the fresh potting soil) to date.
by QWKSVT
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Use a balanced fertilizer with all the nutrients
Also get a pH and moisture probe to see if you are watering properly.
Water from below for one. You only water when needed not on a schedule. If you aren’t getting any water out of the drain holes…you likely aren’t watering enough.
The yellowing and misshapen newer leaves is from inconsistent watering. ICW causes nutrient deficiencies. Your plant can’t absorb and utilize nutrients efficiently. Your pot is also too small. Use a water meter probe. I’ll attach a video about inconsistent watering.
https://youtu.be/oTRERQYtZBU?si=dnuK5VIbnczUcNCv
This looks like classic chlorosis (look it up, you’ll see leaves that look just like that). It is caused by nutrient deficiency, 100%.
You require fertilizer. Even miracle gro works. Just use something, anything. Ideal npk is 3-1-2 for peppers. A lot of tomato fertilizers are in this range. Whatever you use just follow the package directions.
Possible burning from artificial light?