soil Best cheap soil(or mixture) from retail stores for containers?

[Boarider]

I also agree this thread has alot of good info (Thanks to solid7). I've made my soil pretty close to his recipe and all is good so far.

 

[mattbhm]

All in all, those plants look nice.  Try to just keep your watering and feeding right, don't get too lovey or twitchy, and those plants will bring you much happiness.  If something doesn't look right, and you have doubts, bring your questions to the forum, before you make any snap decisions.  But really good start.
 
That mix looks nice, by the way.  I'd still put a layer of hay down on top.

 

Grassy stuff is going down tonight. I've been busy and they looked good so I forgot.. But here's some more pictures of "symptoms" a few have now..
 
The soil is wet but they have curled/droopy leaves.
 
And one of them has what looks like sun spots? Little black/brown spots on some of the leaves. Somehow my picture of it didn't come through.

 

[solid7]

How often have you been watering them?
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How long did you harden them off, before putting them in full sun?  Were they started indoors?

 

[mattbhm]

How often have you been watering them?
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How long did you harden them off, before putting them in full sun?  Were they started indoors?

 

Haven't watered them except when I give them fish which has been twice. But it has rained. Alot.
 
A week-ish. 2 were started indoors, rest came from nurseries and were in half sun-ish. Not much.

 

[solid7]

They look like they're wilting from overwater and heat.
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Is there any way that you can cover them?

 

[mattbhm]

They look like they're wilting from overwater and heat.
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Is there any way that you can cover them?

 

Yeah, would be rain. It's been wet here. Very. Last fish was 1.5 gallons of water between all of them.
 
I can move them to shade easily.

 

[solid7]

I have plants that look like that right now, from too much rain.  You said you rolled the organic dry ferts in, so just set them aside, and completely neglect them for a week or so.  Only move them to shade if it's the only way to cover them.  If it's not going to rain, leave them out.

 

[mattbhm]

I have plants that look like that right now, from too much rain.  You said you rolled the organic dry ferts in, so just set them aside, and completely neglect them for a week or so.  Only move them to shade if it's the only way to cover them.  If it's not going to rain, leave them out.

 
I don't really have a way to cover them, so I should just leave them in the sun if it's not raining?
 
It's going to rain tomorrow so I'll probably bring them in the garage this evening.
 

 

[solid7]

 
It's going to rain tomorrow so I'll probably bring them in the garage this evening.
 

 
That's your answer.

 

[mattbhm]

 
That's your answer.

 

It's been raining nonstop since. Is this a sign of not enough sun?

 

[solid7]

No, that's a sign of nitrogen deficiency.  That happens almost always after lots of rain.  The rain does displace some of the nitrogen, because it's the most mobile nutrient.  Don't worry too much.  This is where that organic dry fert comes into play.  Neglect, neglect, neglect...  Get them under cover, if you can.
 
All in all, your plants still look really good. Next time you need to water, you should definitely use the fish fert.
 
Also, if you had some alfalfa hay mulch on those containers, it would be working for you right now...  Just sayin'

 

[mattbhm]

No, that's a sign of nitrogen deficiency.  That happens almost always after lots of rain.  The rain does displace some of the nitrogen, because it's the most mobile nutrient.  Don't worry too much.  This is where that organic dry fert comes into play.  Neglect, neglect, neglect...  Get them under cover, if you can.
 
All in all, your plants still look really good. Next time you need to water, you should definitely use the fish fert.
 
Also, if you had some alfalfa hay mulch on those containers, it would be working for you right now...  Just sayin'

Alright. Yeah I put 2 cups of fertilizer per bucket.

They are still in the basement. It's going to rain tomorrow, I'll take them out if it stops but I know it will be clear on Sunday. Should I just bring them out but keep them shaded? Or would sun be fine again?

Tomorrow is fish day, but they're still soaked. Should I just hold off on fish until they need water or mix it really heavy without much water.

I'm putting something on them ASAP! Don't think I'm ignoring you. Life has been busy and it's been storming everyday as you know. I am putting that grassy stuff on tomorrow or Sunday at the latest!

 

[solid7]

Don't water them while they're bogged down.  Wait until the next necessary watering.  Feeding schedule definitely doesn't override being waterlogged.  And if you've got them in the basement, get a fan on them.  For sure.

 

[mattbhm]

Don't water them while they're bogged down.  Wait until the next necessary watering.  Feeding schedule definitely doesn't override being waterlogged.  And if you've got them in the basement, get a fan on them.  For sure.

 

Gotcha. Big ol' box fan is on them. I will take them out as soon as the rain stops and wait for them to need water. Then I'll fill up with fish juice.
 
Look what I just noticed!!!!!

 

[mattbhm]

Don't water them while they're bogged down.  Wait until the next necessary watering.  Feeding schedule definitely doesn't override being waterlogged.  And if you've got them in the basement, get a fan on them.  For sure.

 

Just went out to look at the pepper that was turning.. And found this..
 
Should I just pick it now? Should I do something with the other green peppers?
 
Also, what is this on one of the plants? I was told it was some kind of rust.
 
Sorry for all the questions, over and over again.
 
And thanks for the help.

 

[solid7]

Something chewed a hole in your pepper.  Pick that fruit, throw it away.  
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Like I said last time...  just keep chill.  Neglect the plant for now, with the exception of only NECESSARY waterings.  Give it another week, see if the edges of the leaves get worse, and if it progresses.  Remember, you JUST transplanted them.  They need time to settle, before we start being reactive.
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You've got new growth, and it looks good.  No twitchiness.  Yet.

 

[mattbhm]

Something chewed a hole in your pepper.  Pick that fruit, throw it away.  
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Like I said last time...  just keep chill.  Neglect the plant for now, with the exception of only NECESSARY waterings.  Give it another week, see if the edges of the leaves get worse, and if it progresses.  Remember, you JUST transplanted them.  They need time to settle, before we start being reactive.
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You've got new growth, and it looks good.  No twitchiness.  Yet.

 

My first pepper though.. Haha..
 
Doing that. Haven't done anything but move them in and out when it's raining. Dirt is still absolutely soaked. It's so humid that it feels like you're swimming when you walk outside.
 
I'll stop worrying unless something gets bad. Or try anyways.

 

[solid7]

 
My first pepper though.. Haha..
 
Doing that. Haven't done anything but move them in and out when it's raining. Dirt is still absolutely soaked. It's so humid that it feels like you're swimming when you walk outside.
 
I'll stop worrying unless something gets bad. Or try anyways.

 
Honestly, we were done with the peppers a page or so ago.  We've been working on you ever since.
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Yeah, it's your first pod, and you love it.  But it's creepy to keep a carcass around for sentimental purposes.  Life goes forward.

 

[The_NorthEast_ChileMan]

Honestly, we were done with the peppers a page or so ago.  We've been working on you ever since.

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[The Hot Pepper]

I have no idea why this was reported. You guys are all weird.