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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 20, 2014
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    Bell peppers often have a purple-black coloration at points where stems meet, but if the black color is a solid black and the area is shriveled, this would indicate the black are is the issue. One thing that I can think of that could be causing the issue is a condition called stem scald, which normally happens on the main stem. What happens is a heat source can focus heat on a part of the stem and it wilts. It is known to happen when plastic is used and it focuses the heat onto a part of the stem. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/black-stems-on-pepper-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 26, 2014
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    There are a few possible culprits here. Pinpointing the right one will help in dealing with it. The most common pests that could cause holes in pepper plants would be slugs, flea beetles, or some type of worm. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-are-flea-beetles.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/worms-on-peppers.htm

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    Nikki on
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    theficuswrangler on
    June 28, 2014
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    Figuring out what is causing a particular problem is usually a process of elimination, and experimentation. If you try one thing and it doesn't work, try another. This article explores the common causes of flower drop in peppers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossoms-falling-off.htm

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