pepper problem

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hiccup

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pepper problem
« on: July 28, 2016, 18:51 »
Evening All

                I wonder if anyone has a similar problem to mine. MY bell peppers ( california wonder )
                   are in fine shape with masses of flowers, but when the tiny peppers appear they all
                   seem to dry up and fall off. I have'nt been over watering, and have been feeding
                   them with tomorite. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. cheers.
keep on digging

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Yorkie

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Re: pepper problem
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2016, 19:28 »
Are you sure that they are being pollinated?
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: pepper problem
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2016, 21:27 »
I've know idea yorkie. IF not, is there anyway I can help them along. they were in the same spot in the greenhouse last year, and did fine.

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Re: pepper problem
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2016, 21:28 »
Hmm, not sure.

I'm going to move your post over the Greenhouses board as there will be people there who have grown them in the greenhouse.

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Re: pepper problem
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2016, 10:03 »
Has it been very sunny in your neck of the woods? Flower abortion is usually a sign that the plant isn't getting enough energy OR the climate is not right for it.

If it's been cool (<16) and dull, they won't be happy. On the other hand if it's been exceptionally hot in your greenhouse, flower quality and fruit setting will also be poor.

As a guide commercial growers control temperatures to be 20-25 during the day and 17/18 degrees at night for good setting and fruit development. We also let the plants' roots dry out a bit overnight to encourage more flowers.

Advice would be keep feeding but don't overwater and hope for the best

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Re: pepper problem
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2016, 18:10 »
ok thanks for that doctor. The weather has been dull for weeks, but the temperture has still been
      in the twenties and thirties, but dropping right down at night. There are lots of flowers still
           so i,ll keep them on the dryish side and hope they pick up. cheeers.



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