Hot Pepper Problems in the Garden
Pepper rarely has serious problems in the vegetable garden. However, this year, we had some problems growing pepper. Thought to share our experiences so that you too can benefit if your pepper has problems!
Burning questions
This year, I noticed that some of the pepper plants had some leaf curls — only the hot ones. Naturally, I thought they needed more water. The next day they were bad and more plants were affected. It’s time to take a closer look.
Why Do I Have Leaves on My Peppers Calling?
At the base of the leaves were small white obscure bubbles with veins. They were easily crushed, which made me think it must be some kind of small insect. To get the exact identification of what criteria this is (spider? Trip? Millibuck?), We sent a picture to our cooperative extension entomologist. Because I thought it might take days to get an answer, I charged in advance and diluted the dish soap and alcohol mixture in water for the affected plants.
To my surprise, we got the answer right away! They are not insects except water crystals. The plants had edema called water blister from excess water. They advised us to let the plants dry until they start to dry out before re-watering. Warm moist soil and high humidity cause the roots to absorb water faster than the leaves use or expel it by transplantation, thus pushing it out through the plant cell walls.
Due to a large amount of space in our greenhouse at this time of year, the plants are packed tightly together and the air circulation, even if the fan blows on us, is not enough to remove the moisture. It remains to be seen whether they will be affected in the new leaves as the leaves with edema are already damaged, but so far only the ‘Inferno Hot Banana’ plants seem to be affected. Another lesson learned in a difficult way!
Growing Hot Peppers
Hot peppers are native to the tropics, so do not plant outside until all the dangers of frost have passed and the night temperature is above 60 degrees. In colder parts of the country, black plastic mulch can be used to heat the soil. In warmer areas, you can remove the plastic before planting and switch to organic mulch such as boiling leaves, straw, or grass clippings.
Plant them in a place with high exposure to sunlight or in full sun. Grow some in containers so you can bring them to the end of the season and continue the pepper feast in the winter.
Supporters
Tall plants or more tolerant plants will need some support. We place the nets horizontally across the entire bed and grow the plants through the mesh. If you have a few plants, tomato cages will work well. Cover your new transfers with remodeling, secure them and retain a little extra heat. Once the plants begin to bloom, remove the coatings to pollinate the coatings.
Why are Peppers dropping blossoms?
Hot peppers like more heat than peppers, but when it is above 90 to 100 degrees F they can drop their flowers. Hot peppers grow well when the days are 65 to 85 degrees and the nights are 60 to 70 degrees.
If there is too much sun, the peppers can also get sunlight. The fruit may not grow fully or get thin spots. It’s like sunlight to humans! It is best to store the fruits in the sun or move them if the peppers are in containers.
Why are my peppers not effective?
Fruits do not form when the temperature is below 55 degrees or above 95 degrees. Flowers can fall even when the nights are above 75 degrees. When the plants start to bloom you can give them compost or well compost or fish manure to drink. Do not feed them with too much nitrogen fertilizer or you will grow evergreen and leafy plants with little or no fruit.
Do not water as I did! Let the top inch or two of the soil dry before watering. Loss of water for plants makes the fruit even hotter, but many say that irregular watering can cause problems such as flowering and eventually rot.
Why do my peppers have black spots?
Blossom End Rot (BER)
The end of your pepper will show as dark, sunken spots. The most common cause is calcium deficiency due to irregular watering or excess nitrogen. You can eat peppers with BER - cut the base. To fix quickly, treat the plants with calcium spray for BER. Keep the soil constantly moist; The use of mulch helps. Test the soil after the pepper season is over. Edit as needed.
When selecting hot papers
Mature peppers are very hot
The idea is to pick them up before they ripen. The oil that gives a kick to the hot pepper is called capsaicin. It is highly concentrated in the white membranes and seeds inside the fruit. Be careful when handling hot pepper; Wear gloves and do not touch your eyes!
Your peppermint hair will appear as dark, sunken spots. The most common cause is calcium deficiency due to irregular watering or excess nitrogen. You can eat peppers with BER - cut the base. To fix quickly, treat the plants with calcium spray for BER. Keep the soil constantly moist; The use of mulch helps. Test the soil after the pepper season is over. Edit as needed.
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