Hey everyone,
I've been trying to grow jalapeños here in the Netherlands, which isn't exactly the ideal climate for them, but I figured I'd give it a try.
I started them from seed indoors and moved them outside once the weather was warm enough. They've been doing really well so far. For about a month now I've been feeding them a liquid tomato fertilizer once a week.
Over the past week, though, I've noticed the leaves starting to look like they do in the first photo. As you can see in the second photo, the plant is covered in tiny jalapeños, and it seems to produce more every day.
I usually water it every other day, or whenever the soil feels dry about 10 cm (4 inches) below the surface.
Considering this is the Netherlands, we've actually had one of the hottest summers in recent years. Daytime temperatures have mostly been between 23°C and 30°C (73–86 in freedom units), with a few days even hotter.
So my question is: does this look normal, or should I be concerned? Am I watering too much or too little? Is there anything else I should be doing?
Thanks in advance!
by AcryllicButter
2 Comments
Honestly, the plant looks super healthy overall! When a pepper is pumping out that many fruits in 30°C heat, it’s completely normal for the bottom/older leaves to droop a bit. You’re doing great!
Do you fertilise? If not then use a cheap watering fert with 14-3-20 NPK.
But it’s pretty normal for the chili plant to lose a few leaves.
I’m in zone 4a/4b. So your climate is way more appropriate than mine.
I grow chilies without a greenhouse and do fine.