Brown edges on leaves

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mikegm

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Brown edges on leaves
« on: June 03, 2012, 10:12 »
This year (no greenhouse yet) I purchased one of those cheap plastic zip up tent things with 3 or 4 shelves, ideal for a bit of extra warmth for the new seedlings. But here is the question - I placed a few small pepper plants inside, been in there for a while now. The edges of the leaves have gone a wrinkley brown. Is this because the conditions are quite humid (lots of condensation?) Do I really need to unzip the 'tent' and allow more fresh air in? Your advice please.

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Re: Brown edges on leaves
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2012, 10:23 »
I used to use these before I got a greenhouse and due to it being a small plastic covered space it sweats when hot. And those small plastic tents get very hot very quickly. I would have it open during the day and on warm nights I would leave it open.

I think you are either getting rotting leaves due to condensation or your baking the plants if their getting to hot.
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mikegm

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Re: Brown edges on leaves
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2012, 10:58 »
Thanks for that, just been out in the drizzle and rolled up the front, hopefully will see an improvement. :)

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Re: Brown edges on leaves
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2012, 11:03 »
Condensation is more likely to cause mildew/fungus infection's. It is probably too hot or are the leaves touching the plastic? Could have been a recent frost.


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