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- Q.Bell Pepper Plant - I planted three bell pepper plants in my small garden this spring. They were all doing well, but the other night, ...
- Q.Bird Snipped Top From Pepper Plant - Will my bell pepper plants still produce fruit if a bird snipped the tops off? The plants haven't flowered yet ...
- Q.Brownish Leaves On Bell Pepper Plants - I have recently noticed a brownish film on bell pepper leaves and spots on others.
- Q.Specific Physical Characteristic Of Bell Pepper Plant - I have a bell pepper plant in a raised bed and I noticed that where each branch extends from base, ...
- Q.Red Bell Pepper - How much watering is needed in southwest US to grow red bell peppers?
- Q.Curling Bell Pepper Plants - Why are the leaves on my bell pepper plants curling in on themselves? They were planted the third week in ...
- Q.Red/Green Bell Peppers - Are red bell peppers really matured green bell peppers?
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Anonymous on
May 7, 2011Q.Bell Pepper Plant
I planted three bell pepper plants in my small garden this spring. They were all doing well, but the other night, the plant that actually had a small pepper growing on it began to look wilted. The leaves drooped and the plant looked very unhappy. I thought it needed water, so I watered it; but that did not seem to improve the plant. Some of the leaves seem to have a bronzy sheen to them. What can be done to save this plant, if anything?
Answered by
Nikki on
May 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like it might have wilt. This article will explain more about it:
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- Asked by
bfox409 on
May 10, 2011Q.Bird Snipped Top From Pepper Plant
Will my bell pepper plants still produce fruit if a bird snipped the tops off? The plants haven't flowered yet and still have some leaves.
- Answered by
Heather on
May 15, 2011
Certified ExpertA.If it still has at least one set of true leaves, it should regrow. You will notice that it will grow bushier as a result. Some people actually deliberately pinch the tops of their peppers to make this happen.
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May 11, 2011Q.Brownish Leaves on Bell Pepper Plants
I have recently noticed a brownish film on bell pepper leaves and spots on others.
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 12, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This could be due to some type of virus or fungus, often attributed from pests. Neem oil will help with any pest problem, as well as fungus. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
This article can help pinpoint the issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-problems.htm
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Anonymous on
May 12, 2011Q.Specific Physical Characteristic of Bell Pepper Plant
I have a bell pepper plant in a raised bed and I noticed that where each branch extends from base, there is black. I planted these plants about two weeks ago. I did not start with seeds. Could this be a disease problem?
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Nikki on
May 12, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The plant could be in the early stage of blight-caused from a soil-borne fungal infection. It's also more prevalent in poorly drained soils and humid conditions. If it's just starting, fungicide may be helpful. Here is an article dealing with other pepper problems that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htm
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Anonymous on
May 13, 2011Q.Red Bell Pepper
How much watering is needed in southwest US to grow red bell peppers?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Water the soil when it is dry on the top, which will likely be nearly once a day, perhaps twice a day on hot days. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/how-to-grow-red-peppers.htm
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May 16, 2011Q.Curling Bell Pepper Plants
Why are the leaves on my bell pepper plants curling in on themselves? They were planted the third week in April. They are watered regularly.
- Answered by
Heather on
May 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Peppers are susceptible to tomato diseases and I suspect that your peppers may have Leaf Curl. This article will explain more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-leaves-curling.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 16, 2011Q.Red/Green Bell Peppers
Are red bell peppers really matured green bell peppers?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 17, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Actually, yes they are. Bell peppers come in many varieties. Much like a tomato plant, these pepper plants have green immature fruit and red mature fruit. And, also just like a tomato, the mature fruit can also be yellow or orange. Therefore, these varieties are just left on the vine longer to color.
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rcg7 on
May 17, 2011A.You can also visit Burpee's web site to see all the different belle peppers available as well as their colors. I don't claim to be an expert but I know that if I want red belle I plant red and if I want green belles I plant green.
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rcg7 on
May 16, 2011A.No, belle peppers come in several different colors. Red, green, yellow, orange, white, and purple. Each offer a completely different taste with red being the sweetest that I have found. I can actually eat a red belle like an apple they are so sweet.
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