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Pepper blooms not producing?

rustyolranger4x4

17 years ago

I have 2 cayanne pepper plants in my garden and they're always slam full of blooms but the blooms usually fall off or dont produce a pepper. Id say I may only have a 1 of 10 success rate on them. Ive never had this problem with my peppers before. I think some of the blooms may actually produce small 1/8-1/4" peppers but they fall off or disappear but I havent really confirmed that part yet. Anyone have any ideas on what my problem may be? Thanks, Sean.

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jeanwedding. zone 6
17 years ago
Just a suggestion but you might ask on the hot pepper forum.
Of course they are knowlegeable gardeners here too.
I planted four myself this year. But couple are in dif places than last year. Im curious to see how they do.
Just my humble opinion
Jean
digdirt2
17 years ago
It is called Blossom Drop so just review the FAQ here on "Blossom Drop". It works the same on peppers as it does on tomatoes and other blooming plants. The blooms will fall off if not pollinated and several factors (including weather and temps) controls the pollination.

Dave

PS linked the one on the tomato forum below but the same FAQ is on the Pepper forum.

Here is a link that might be useful: Blossom Drop FAQ
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