removing leaves from peppers
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windy Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 55 Location: Co Cork
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Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:44 am Post subject: removing leaves from peppers |
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hi all can anyone tell me is it nessesary to remove some leaves fron sweet peppers to get more light into the fruit |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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it is not necessary and as these leaves provide the food for the developing peppers the overall yield will be reduced and the flavour impaired.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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tunnelsofhens10 Rank attained: Rowan Tree


Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 146 Location: Longford
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Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Michael, I was wondering that myself. |
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windy Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 55 Location: Co Cork
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Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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thanks Michael |
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