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Pepper tieing itself up

16 years ago

Hi All,

I have a purple marconi pepper that is about 2.5 weeks old. Ever since the first true leaves sprouted it looks like it has been literally tieing itself into a knot. I notcied this past weekend that it had a few bugs on the leaves. I have since taken care of the bugs with a white powder that was made from some type of flower (supposed to be natural?)

I water my peppers when needed and the marconi is still under the lights. Any idea as what could be causing this to happen?

PS - I know the purple marconi isn't a hot pepper but I got it from rdback on this section of the forums.

Thanks all.

Dave

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Comments (2)

jean001
16 years ago
If the bugs were aphids, that's why the leaves are curling.

No matter what you used against them, likely you missed at least one. Look again, very closely & with a magnifying glass if needed. Then squish.
dave0538
Original Author
16 years ago
OK thanks for the help! I will check again after work. Will the pepper "untie" itself once the bugs are gone? I have a few other varieties next to the marconi that I sprinkled the dust on just to be on the safe side. I was going to put the others outside but was unsure if they would fry even in the shade - they are only about 3 weeks old.

Dave
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