I have 2 plants about one metre high. I am getting plenty of fruit but they won't ripen properly. They get three quarters ripe and fall off the bush. I collect them and take them inside but they don't get any riper. This means they have a slightly sour taste still.??
please help
I love mine slightly tart. The usual rule is for the pod to become transparent and the fruit change from green to orange. Then they are ready! I have grown them easily from Sydney to Taree, and am told that they grow well around Portland SW Vic too.
Anyone know where I can obtain some??
Hello Phil
Try fertilizing with liquid Potassium (available from Bunnings) Potassium promotes the growth of fruit and flowers and should make the fruit ripen properly. I spray most of my fruiting plants and my flowering plants (roses etc ) regularly with liquid potassium for great results.
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