Chiltipin Flowers But Won’t Set Peppers.

Question

I have a chiltipin plant in a pot that is now about 2-3 feet tall. It is kept in the shade of several large yard bushes and is only watered every 7-10 days during this time of year and I will probably change that to every 14 days as it gets even cooler. I drilled additional holes in the bottom of the pot so that it has better drainage. My problem has been that the plant puts on lots and lots of tiny white flowers but has not set any peppers and I am wondering if I am doing something wrong with it? Your suggestions would be appreciated.

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Answer 1

It could be a pollination problem, however, you could pollinate the flowers by hand. It also could be an environmental issue. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/peppers-not-producing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/how-to-grow-chiltepin-peppers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/hand-pollinating-peppers.htm