Non-Growing Veggies: Beets, Peppers, and Tomato Blight

Same garden struggles as last year despite amendments. Beets stalled, peppers slow. Tomatoes get annual blight. Upstate NY, regular watering, annual rotation.

Pepper Patience

Weather may still be too cool. Try row covers for heat or wait—peppers need consistent warmth.

Beet Details Needed

"Stalled" when planted? Variety maturity rates differ. Leaves healthy? Bone meal (phosphorus) was missing—adds slowly, so limited help now.

Blight Management

• Rotate solanaceae (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant) on 3-year cycle.
• Maximize airflow; avoid wetting leaves.
• Accept rain limitations in cool, damp seasons.