Q&A – Why are my cayenne pepper flowers not developing fruits?
Question:
Why are my cayenne pepper flowers not developing fruits?
Answer:
There are several possible reasons for this. UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner says because peppers are self-pollinating there should be no pollination issues here. She says if the plant does not have the proper soil nutrition it might not be growing fruit. It could also be a result of cool weather or even cool nighttime temperatures.
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Why are my cayenne pepper flowers not developing fruits?
Answer:
There are several possible reasons for this. UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner says because peppers are self-pollinating there should be no pollination issues here. She says if the plant does not have the proper soil nutrition it might not be growing fruit. It could also be a result of cool weather or even cool nighttime temperatures.
Related Videos:
Nutrient-Deficient Pepper Fix
Peppers
Why are my peppers not producing?
Related Resources:
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Growing Sweet Peppers in Missouri
Home Gardening Series: Peppers