Dark Pepper Leaves

AlittleSalt · July 10, 2015

I potted peppers into solo cup earlier this week and set them out in the shade to get adjusted to the outside weather (I forget what this is called)

Anyway, the leaves are a very dark green. I took a picture but the color doesn't show true on the picture. I'm wondering why they are so dark now?

Details:
Started seeds in cells using pro mix.
Planted plants in solo cups using MG Potting Mix (Not the organic kind) - the one with flavor berries in the mix that feeds for up to 6 months.
It's hot here 90+F.
Pictured are Pasilla Bajio. Guajillo, and Chocolate Cherry Bomb

flavor berries

Patihum · July 10, 2015

They're just darker because of all the nitrogen in the MG potting mix.

guruofgardens · July 10, 2015

Yup - the MG has lots of ferts for the seedlings and probably don't need to be fertilized for at least 4-6 weeks after transplant.

You'll love the chocolate cherry bomb - good flavor and very little heat.

Keep them in the shade with a few hours in the sun. Hardening off.

roper2008 · July 10, 2015

Dark green leaves is very good. Means healthy plants.

AlittleSalt · July 10, 2015

Cool, thank you.

ScottinAtlanta · July 11, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by guruofgardens

Yup - the MG has lots of ferts for the seedlings and probably don't need to be fertilized for at least 4-6 weeks after transplant.

You'll love the chocolate cherry bomb - good flavor and very little heat.

Keep them in the shade with a few hours in the sun. Hardening off.

Is chocolate cherry bomb OP or hybrid?

guruofgardens · July 11, 2015

CHOC cherry bomb is OP as far as I know.

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Patihum Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southeast Kansas Posts: 878	They're just darker because of all the nitrogen in the MG potting mix.

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guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	Yup - the MG has lots of ferts for the seedlings and probably don't need to be fertilized for at least 4-6 weeks after transplant. You'll love the chocolate cherry bomb - good flavor and very little heat. Keep them in the shade with a few hours in the sun. Hardening off.

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roper2008 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Bch, VA (7b) Posts: 1,337	Dark green leaves is very good. Means healthy plants.

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AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Cool, thank you.

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guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	CHOC cherry bomb is OP as far as I know.