Do yellow leaves on habanero plants recover back to green if treated with fertlizer?
It depends on why the leaves are yellow. If the cause is a deficiency or overall lack of nutrients then yes they should green back up. If the leaves are yellow from sun-scald, over-watering, under-watering, shade or old age, then no the leaves will not green back up. Fertilizers meant to be applied in the dry form do not make good solutions. It is true that the applications of soluble nutrients can green up plants very quickly particularly with those with trace elements such as iron, zinc and copper. However, it is best to use products formulated to be mixed with water and applied according to the label directions. You can plant the peppers with the yellow leaves, the leaves will either recover of fall from the plants. If they fall, remove them from around the plants to prevent the growth of a disease which might infect the plants. For images and more info about Habanero peppers AKA Capsicum chinense, check out the plant profile at
