[Tattieman]

Hi I am new to the forum and have an issue with a pepper plant which I am growing for the first time. So far, although many flowers have formed only one fruit is starting to grow. Some of the flowers are now dropping off. What should I do to get more fruit to grow.

[8doubles]

Get an artist paint brush and pretend you are a bee.

[fatcat1955]

Careful!!!!!!!!!!!!! he may paint himself yellow and black and attempt to fly.

[gowing238]

Careful!!!!!!!!!!!!! he may paint himself yellow and black and attempt to fly.

LOL!!! BUZZZZZ!!!!

[peapod]

Some growers advocate taking off the first few flowers to encourage a flush, so I wouldnt worry too much.

Now get buzzing 

[Tattieman]

thanks for the advice i will bee sure to do that !

[Kristen]

Misting them can help the fruit to set

[Bobbeh]

I've been giving the stems of my tomatoes and peppers a tap every now and again to pollenate them as advised on here or possibly in a book and it seems to be working.

[nipper31]

I've been given a minibel too from someone on freecycle and got about three peppers on the plant so far  They are green and look healthy but the leaves on the plant are all going yellow in the veins and then they drop off 

Does anyone know what I need to do to save it?

[Yorkie]

I suspect there's a nutrient deficiency there, nipper31.  Try watering with a bit of epsom salts

[B_and_D]

...or try feeding with half strength tomatoe feed...