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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 27, 2015
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    There is no one set amount for watering, as there are dozens of factors that can influence how much water a pepper plant needs at any given time. These factors can include age of plant, size of plant, type of soil, current temperatures and humidity, state of fruit and amount of fruit as well as weekly rainfall. A general baseline is considered to be 2" of water a week for a plant in the ground (more often for container plants).

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 1, 2015
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    Once the fruit reaches the right size, you can harvest them green or you can wait until they turn red and harvest them then.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 1, 2015
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    If you are saving them for salsa, you can freeze them. They will lose some of their crispness, but will have all their flavor. Since you are using it for salsa, the crispness is not as important. Just chop them the way you want to, spread it on a cookie tray and pop it in the freezer. When the peppers are frozen, you can place them in a zip bag and keep them in the freezer until you need them.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 6, 2015
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    I would recommend doing a local search for your area to find any retailers or even mail-order catalogs. Your local garden center may also be able to help. You can also check out eBay. In my experience, eBay is actually a great place to find unusual plants/seeds. Just check the feedback on the seller before you buy.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 18, 2015
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    Distorted leaves generally is an indicator of Aphids.
    Treating with Neem Oil is a good idea.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-problems.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 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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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 23, 2015
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    If the black is on the top or side of the fruit, then it is likely sunscald and is from too much direct sunlight. A simple shade will help stop it. If it is 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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