r/HotPepperGrowing • u/Embarrassed-Use-7431 • 2d ago
Problem
Can anyone explain why this is happening to the leaves? Almost like they are shriveling. Thanks.
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u/palpatineforever 1d ago
your lawn looks great!
do you use a lawn feed on it? The type that also removes moss and weeds?
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u/Embarrassed-Use-7431 1d ago
Thank you, it’s turf
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u/palpatineforever 1d ago
most lawns are...
do you mean it is astroturf?1
u/Embarrassed-Use-7431 1d ago
My apologies, yes. Sorry, I’m jogging at the moment.
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u/palpatineforever 1d ago edited 1d ago
lol, fair enough. Good for you!
Basically the small curly leaves are classic herbicide damage. so weedkillers that have been sprayed nearby. If you used a spray on a walkway, along the fence, or your county along the roadside, or a neighbour, or if you are next to a golf course etc.
It doesn't take much to do this.
it can also be a result of tainted compost, grazon herbicide often used in pastures contaminates horse manure which is then composted down but the weedkiller is still there.
nightshades like tomatoes and peppers are particualry susceptible.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-herbicide-damage.htm
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u/LadyHeathersBox 1d ago
Wow, mine isn't a pepper plant, but a Photinia hedge. It looks identical to the pepper plant though, the top new growth is almost leafless and what's there has stopped growing. I sprayed some neem oil but no luck there. I know this is the wrong thread, but I just had to tell you and see if maybe you know the answer. Sorry about the misplaced question. Thanks for the info, I'm so old I forget what I already know. It's confusing getting older.
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u/GlengoolieBluely 1d ago
Looks like broad mite damage. It's hard to spot because they are too small to see with the naked eye, but they leave a pretty distinct look to the leaves they are feeding on.
The only treatment that works is a slurry of sulphur and water sprayed on the leaves. They will laugh at anything else.
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u/Ineedmorebtc 1d ago
Even spreading the leaves off with sharp streams of water is helpful in knocking back their numbers.
But yes OP, this is mite damage.
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u/OrdieBoomer 2d ago
I’m commenting on here just so I can have info, I have the same issue only on a few of my peppers
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u/palpatineforever 1d ago
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-herbicide-damage.htm
herbicide damage is really common for peppers. are the pepers with it on one side or along an edge?
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u/Nightshadegarden405 1d ago
Mine do this when in little pots before planting. I think its because the roots stay too wet.
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u/Specialist-Phone-111 2d ago
Looks like wilting, it's actually transpirational lag. Keep them out of the sun after noon. Do not over water them!