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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 2, 2015
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    Wall thickness is determined by 2 factors, genetics and nutrients. On the genetic side, seek out pepper plants that naturally grow thicker walls. On the nutrients side, make sure that the peppers have enough nutrients to grow well (you may want to get your soil tested to determine this) and that they are getting enough water to take up the nutrients in the soil. Nutrients are the building blacks the plant uses to make the fruit, so the more they have access to, the better the fruit is that they can grow.

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    Heather on
    June 7, 2015
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    It could be a symptom of too little water. With it being so warm, you may need to give it more water, or make a waterer for it. Here is information on how to do that:
    http://www.yougrowgirl.com/2001/05/30/make-your-own-pop-bottle-drip-irrigation-system/

    It might also be wilt. There is not much you can do for it if it is wilt. This article will explain more:
    http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r604100411.html

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 8, 2015
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    They are probably infected with wilt. disease, which may be fungal (Fusarium or Verticillium wilts) or bacterial. All of these will affect any plant in the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-wilt-on-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/controlling-fusarium-wilt.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htm

    Generally, there is no cure once your plants become affected with wilt. In most cases, the infected plants should be disposed of and the beds solarized (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm) to prevent future issues. That being said, many fungal issues can be treated with a standard fungicide, should you wish to try this route first. I personally like neem oil as it is both a fungicide and a pesticide, but is food safe, beneficial bug safe and organic.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 14, 2015
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 15, 2015
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    An average number of peppers per plant is 8 to 10, but this can vary with the variety your growing.

    Yellow leaves is usually a watering symptom. To much or to little. Containers need more water and even more when temperatures rise.

    Pollination also can be an issue in container gardens. You can shake the plants lightly to move the pollen around.

    Epsom Salt is a great addition to Green Pepper plants, I use it myself with my Green Peppers. Once a week I feed about 1/8 cup to the base of each plant and water in.
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/peppers-not-producing.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 15, 2015
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    It might be mealybugs or scale. They don't look much like bugs to the naked eye, but rather like spots and cause the same damage as aphids. This article will help if it is that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm

    It could also be powdery mildew or another type of fungus. This article will help with that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm

    At any rate, neem oil will help with both the pest issue and fungus. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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