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    connie may on
    August 30, 2011
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    thank you-will try the garlic approach

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    isaac on
    August 28, 2011
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    well you can make pesticide by grinding garlic go on youtube it will show u how to or u can buy store pesticide but the homemade one is organic

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    Nikki on
    August 30, 2011
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    Yes, they will turn an orange-ish red.

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    Nikki on
    September 3, 2011
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    This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-blossoms-falling-off.htm

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    Heather on
    September 23, 2011
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    If you meant that it is like cotton wool, then you likely have mealybugs. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm

    If you did mean it is not like cotton, then it is likely a fungus. Treat the plant with a fungicide and that should clear it up.

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    Heather on
    April 8, 2012
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    This would have to do with the plant putting all of its energy into the initial crop of fruit. It exhausts its stores of nutrients and energy and produces smaller fruit after because of it. Try giving the plant a light dressing of fertilizer while it is in its initial flush and this should help the plant build up its stores and produce well after that.

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    Nikki on
    April 14, 2012
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    You can pick the chili peppers about 45 to 55 days after you see them bloom. Feel the growing chili peppers and see if they feel thin or if they feel as they should, somewhat firm.

    Another clue is the color of the pepper. Most varieties turn red once they're ready to harvest. However, if your variety is supposed to turn orange, then you would wait for it to turn orange. If it's supposed to be green and it’s turning red, however, this could mean you allowed it to stay on the plant too long.

    Also, the more you harvest peppers, the more the plant will produce for you.

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    farmer chick on
    April 14, 2012
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    i always pick my red chili peppers when they turn red, or can you be more specific about exactly what chili? there are lots of red chilis. the more you pick, the more they put on. at least that has been my experience. :)

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    Heather on
    April 16, 2012
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    When growing in containers, it is best to use a potting mix. Soil from the yard will compact in containers and plants have trouble growing in it. Potting mixes can be purchased or there are several recipes you can make. Here is one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soilless-growing-mediums.htm

    Also keep in mind that plants in containers need far more water than plants in the ground. Watering daily, even twice a day, in high temperatures may be necessary.

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