Have you tried bottom heat for the peppers? The would dry out quickly. Or just put them on a metal tray that will heat up in the sun.
Have you tried bottom heat for the peppers? The would dry out quickly. Or just put them on a metal tray that will heat up in the sun.
Thank you for the advice!
I have not tried these methods but I will. This coir stuff is hard to work with. It absorbs and holds water better than a sponge, and it order for water to reach the bottom, the top soil must be drenched.
I have ideas to fix it, but I'm so busy lately it's hard to find time. Your solutions seem to be quicker and easier, so I will try them.
Thank you for the help my friend.
Have you tried watering from the bottom? On a metal tray, in the sun, water from the bottom only when, and as soon as, the top feels dry. That's what i would try now. It's so much fun when you figure out what the problem was.
I'm going to have a lot of lemon cucumbers! A lot! My beans are finishing up, I get a small handful every day and it takes three days to get a good serving. My tobacco finally perked up and might even amount to something. I treated it four different ways, fretted over the measly things for MONTHS before they started to grow. Now two of the four methods have finally started to grow. swiss chard pretty much a bust. Okra to look forward too. And tomatoes, more than I can eat for sure.
I've not tried the bottom watering with this medium but I was thinking of trying it. The pan method sounds great, that will be what I try next.
I am excited to hear you did well with lemon cucumbers and beans! Sounds like the other plants are perking up nicely too, very exciting!
I hope you will make a garden post to share with us when you harvest!
Thank you for the advice :)