Yellow pale leaves

raindrops27 · May 16, 2013

Ok, I sowed a lot of pepper seeds together in a 3 inch container which grew wonderfully healthy indoors under lights for two and a half months. I hardened them off for a week and then transplanted them into the garden.. When I took them out of the container they were terribly root bound.. I do admit I was not tender separating them. Tugging and pulling away. I planted them, and now instead of the lush green color they were.. They have all turned pale yellow.. Are they saveable or will I have to buy plants from a nursery? TIA

Tracydr · May 16, 2013

Mine turn yellow from iron deficiency because our soil pH is so high. I use a little ironite when the leaves start to yellow.
It can also be nitrogen deficiency. Would help to see a picture.

May 16, 2013	#1
raindrops27 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: long island Posts: 327	Yellow pale leaves Ok, I sowed a lot of pepper seeds together in a 3 inch container which grew wonderfully healthy indoors under lights for two and a half months. I hardened them off for a week and then transplanted them into the garden.. When I took them out of the container they were terribly root bound.. I do admit I was not tender separating them. Tugging and pulling away. I planted them, and now instead of the lush green color they were.. They have all turned pale yellow.. Are they saveable or will I have to buy plants from a nursery? TIA

May 16, 2013	#2
Tracydr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina, zone 7 Posts: 3,207	Mine turn yellow from iron deficiency because our soil pH is so high. I use a little ironite when the leaves start to yellow. It can also be nitrogen deficiency. Would help to see a picture.