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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 3, 2015
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    It sounds like a pollination issue. If the peppers are not properly pollinated, they will get soft and drop off the plant at about that size. Peppers and tomatoes pollinate in the same way, so this article will help you:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/pollinate-tomatoes.htm

    If you are getting any peppers that are growing and it's rotting only the bottom portion of the fruit, this is blossom end rot. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossom-end-rot.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2015
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    If the spots are on the top or sides of the fruit, then it is likely sunscald and is from too much direct sunlight. A simple shade will help stop it. If they are on the bottom of the fruit, then it is blossom end rot. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-sunscald.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossom-end-rot.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2015
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    You are too nice to them is why they have thin skin. Plants develop thicker skin to help protect them from the elements. I would guess that where your plants are growing is sheltered from winds and harsh sun. While I have not tried this personally, I am guessing that since reducing harsh elements on peppers makes their skin thinner, increasing it will thicken them. Try giving the plants a gentle shake every so often to trick them into thinking they are in a windier environment than they actually are.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 8, 2015
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    Blossom End Rot. Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossom-end-rot.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 13, 2015
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    This could be spider mites or even aphids. Regardless of the pest, neem oil is an effective (and safe) treatment. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 16, 2015
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    Yes, Daconil should help. It certainly does sound like a fungus and this fungicide should help relieve the problem.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2015
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    This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-yellow-leaves.htm

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