RE: [CH] Re: Scotch Bonnets via Hydroponics
Dale Freeman (dale.freeman@sorell.tas.gov.au)
Tue, 5 Dec 2000 13:13:32 +1100
Dave/Mike
One thing to watch with hydroponics is to get the nutrient level right. I
use nutrients which comprise one formulation for "Grow" and one for "Fruit".
The "grow" is high in nitrogen and gets the plants going early in the
season. The "fruit" is high in phosphorus (I think) and quite a bit lower
in nitrogen, resulting in the growth going into larger fruit and less
legginess in the plant (also keeping a pretty close eye on the pH is
important, particularly in recirculating systems).
A change in the nutrient might solve the problem noted below.
Cheers from the Southern bit of Oz.
Dale
> (2) Any suggestions on how to increase fruit size?
> If they are that tall, they probably have been putting more effort into
> growing than fruit production. Try pruning them.
>