Green Pepper Fertilization and Radish Bulbing Issues

Heard of fertilizing peppers with matchsticks, coal ash, or Miracle-Gro. Using compost and oxen manure in raised beds with good pH. Also, radishes grow long stems and roots but no bulbs despite 1-1.5" spacing.

Pepper Advice

• Matchsticks/coal ash: ineffective or toxic. Avoid.
• Miracle-Gro: not ideal for vegetables.
• Your manure helps, but add bone meal or phosphorus source for fruiting.

Radish Troubleshooting

Radishes are roots, not bulbs. Describe leaf growth: excessive tops suggest too much nitrogen or heat. What variety? When planted? Some varieties need cooler weather to bulb properly.