Light green leaves, slow plant growth
Probable cause(s)
Insufficient light
Cool weather
Poor soil fertility
Excess water
Cool weather
Poor soil fertility
Excess water
Control and comments
Thin plants; do not plant in shade.
Provide hot caps, floating row cover.
Add fertilizer or compost. See nutrient key
Do not overwater. Improve drainage by adding organic matter and/or building raised beds.
Provide hot caps, floating row cover.
Add fertilizer or compost. See nutrient key
Do not overwater. Improve drainage by adding organic matter and/or building raised beds.
Nitrogen deficiency (UC IPM)