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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 12, 2015
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    No, no need to remove flowers.
    An average yield per plant can be up to 12 peppers.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 12, 2015
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    I find this to be a common issue and complaint from many gardeners.

    Generally it can be more of an environmental issue. Sun, water, temperatures all can effect the ripening time.
    Generally if it is wrinkling it is overripe and should be picked before this happens.

    I might suggest using Epsom Salt on the peppers. I have good luck in pepper production with the use of it.
    I add it weekly to the plant throughout the growing season.

    Here are some links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-peppers.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 18, 2015
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    Typically, pepper plants are not prone to bolting. They cannot go to seed without producing flowers and setting fruit (i.e. the peppers). If you are getting flowers or fruit but they are dropping off, these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossoms-falling-off.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/peppers-falling-off.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2015
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    Most red peppers are actually green pepper varieties. They are simply left on the plant longer, which results in them turning red. If you leave your green peppers out long wnough, this will happen as well. As fo the stunted growth, it is likely due to the extremes in temp this year.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 23, 2015
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    This is likely sun scald.

    Here is a link with more information.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 30, 2015
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    It is not necessary to pinch out the blooms, as these will begin to fruit eventually; and if the plant signals an over abundance, they will normally drop on their own. However, if you want to pinch out one or two, it will not hurt the plant or fruiting of those remaining.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 23, 2015
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    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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