My Pepper Plants Are Dying

Question

All my pepper plants, a variety have developed brown spots on the leaves and are dying off. I’ve grown peppers for years and I ‘ve never seen this. Can anyone help?

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Answer 1

I notice that the soil is very overly wet. This is likely the cause. Peppers are quite drought tolerant and not very tolerant of wet soils.

Make sure that you allow the soil to dry out, thoroughly, between waterings. A fungicide may be necessary to correct the issue, as well.

These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-chili-pepper-plants.htm