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Chili pepper plants
I planted several chili pepper plants (jalapeno, serrano) over a month ago in planting soil mixed with compost. They have not grown an inch. They recieve drip watering every Wednesday and Sunday, rain water, and at least half day sun if not more. What’s causing them to not grow?
Posted by mike koslosky on May 28, 2021
Marianne's Response
You did not mention your climate but these peppers need heat to grow and in most areas it is still a bit cold at night for quick growth of heat loving plants. Give it a few more weeks and I think you will see the plants sprout up as the soil warms up. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
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