Why are my green bell peppers dying off?

They are very small, just starting to grow, and they turn black. Help! This is my first time trying to grow green peppers.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/16/2012 @ 6:45 am

It sounds like a pollination issue. If the peppers are not properly pollinated, they will get soft and drop off the plant at a small size. Peppers and tomatoes pollinate in the same way, so this article will help you:
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