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- Q.Bell Peppers - The top set of the leaves are small and rolled under. The rest of the leaves on the plant are ...
- Q.Transplant Indoors - Will transplanted bell pepper plants continue to produce peppers if brought indoors?
- Q.What Color Are The Bell Pepper’s Leaves? - I planted my seeds about 4 days ago and earlier when I checked my bell pepper there were many little ...
- Q.Sweet Peppers - I have planted several sweet bell peppers. The plant looks healthy and the fruits are ripening. But the fruits are ...
- Q.Red Bell Pepper Dark On Inside - I bought two nice looking, firm red bell peppers. When sliced, they both had a dark, sort of smokey look ...
- Q.Bell Pepper Problems - I have read on this site about wilt in peppers and it said most of them die. Ours don't die ...
- Q.Bell Pepper Taste Bitter - Last year the bell peppers I grew tasted very bitter but grew to a normal size and the plant itself ...
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Anonymous on
October 7, 2012Q.Bell Peppers
The top set of the leaves are small and rolled under. The rest of the leaves on the plant are big and of normal size; however, the plant seems to have stopped growing. Can you advise me as to the problem and what I may do to remedy the problem?
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Nikki on
October 8, 2012
Certified ExpertA.As with tomato plants, peppers can also suffer from a virus known as leaf curl. This may be what your pepper plant is experiencing, though it could also be attributed to a lack of water or restricted root growth. The following article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-leaves-curling.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
October 7, 2012Q.Transplant Indoors
Will transplanted bell pepper plants continue to produce peppers if brought indoors?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 8, 2012
Certified ExpertA.There are a variety of vegetables that can be successfully grown indoors over winter but probably will not fruit for you. For more information on helping yours flourish until spring, this article may be useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/overwintering-peppers.htm
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February 26, 2013Q.What Color Are the Bell Pepper’s Leaves?
I planted my seeds about 4 days ago and earlier when I checked my bell pepper there were many little saplings with red and yellow leaves. Is this normal?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
February 26, 2013A.Pepper seedlings have green leaves, and should take 19-14 days to germinate. Could the seedlings you see possibly be something else? Red and/or yellow leaves on pepper isn't normal, but don't know what it might be.
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July 30, 2013Q.Sweet Peppers
I have planted several sweet bell peppers. The plant looks healthy and the fruits are ripening. But the fruits are looking puckered and the shell is soft. It does not look like a bug. It has been very dry and hot here. I have been watering, and my other veggies are doing fine.
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
July 30, 2013A.This link takes you to several articles about peppers and their problems: http://www.google.com/cse?cx=012078378210706707791%3Af1h5n_k1r5e&ie=UTF-8&q=pepper+problems&oq=pepper+problems&gs_l=partner.3..0i8l6.125620.129993.0.131632.15.12.0.3.3.0.186.1377.1j11.12.0.gsnos%2Cn%3D13..0.0.4367j1726617j15..1ac.1.cEtJBx9acCw#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=pepper%20problems&gsc.page=1
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Anonymous on
August 29, 2013Q.Red Bell Pepper Dark on Inside
I bought two nice looking, firm red bell peppers. When sliced, they both had a dark, sort of smokey look inside. Any idea why and are they safe to eat?
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Sumatra on
August 30, 2013A.Sounds like they were put into a gas and that preserved the outside while the insides aged. I wouldn't suggest eating it, especially if it looks like there's mold beginning to develop.
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February 5, 2014Q.Bell Pepper Problems
I have read on this site about wilt in peppers and it said most of them die. Ours don't die but they wilt and get a tar-like substance on the top of the leaves, and are slow producing peppers. This problem just seems to have occured in the last couple of years. Had the ground tested and pH is 6.8, phosphorus is high, potassium is high, magnesium is high and everything else seems normal. Our garden space was a hog lot for 40 years and before that a cow pasture. Could the fertilizer be the problem, or do you think the problem might just be some type of wilt and how can we treat it? Everything else in garden grows excellent except for peppers. Also, could it be a problem of what we plant it next to?
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Agronoman on
February 16, 2014A.It sounds like an insect infestation. Check the bottoms of the leaves for whiteflies or aphids. Address that issue first. The sooty mold caused by the honeydew will dry up and flake off. The plant is wilting because the insects are sucking the juices and the sooty mold is decreasing photosynthesis.
Hope this helps!
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Anonymous on
February 21, 2014Q.Bell Pepper Taste Bitter
Last year the bell peppers I grew tasted very bitter but grew to a normal size and the plant itself appeared healthy. I used Miracle Grow every 3-4 weeks.
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 21, 2014
Certified ExpertA.There are actually a few things that can cause bitterness in peppers. One is the soil. I would have it tested to check its pH level as well as any deficiencies. If the soil is too acidic, it may lead to a more bitter tasting pepper. If the soil is low on potassium, this can cause bitterness as well, especially if there has been lots of rain lately or if watering too much--this can leach potassium from the soil. In addition, picking them too early can lead to bitter peppers. Allow them to remain on the plant a little longer for sweeter tasting peppers. Cooler than average temps can be a factor as well.
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