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    Yellowing leaves

    So my system is fairly new and I am growing some peppers, basil and scallions. What I am worried about is that the new leaves on my pepper plant are yellowing but my basil is thriving like crazy. I have read that it could be a nitrogen, iron, or manganese deficiency causing the yellowing but wouldn't that affect the basil as well? Any thoughts?
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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    First, welcome to the forum....

    I think peppers are 'nutrient hogs' compared to basil. It seems like, systems need to be more mature to support them.
    It does look like a pinch of iron may help your system. I like maxi crop 'with' iron. Your local hydroponic shop may have it in stock.
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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    Welcome to the forum!

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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    Thanks, I was on the forum before but the hack made me get a new account.

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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    Quote Originally Posted by shontzy
    Thanks, I was on the forum before but the hack made me get a new account.
    Opps...lots of folks to remember shontzy . Better to be greeted twice then be ignored...
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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    I also have yellowing leaves and stunted growth with small fruits any help?

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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    Check your pH levels, high levels 7.8 or > will prevent your plants from utilizing the nitrates in your system.

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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    I have never had any luck growing peppers but I cant kill my basil if I tried...It is like the energizer bunny...just keeps growing (going)...
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    Re: Yellowing leaves

    Peepers take a lot of nutrients in my opinion. Something I just can't keep going in winter months. Lettuce cabbage and herbs go wild still in the cold.

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