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13 Dec 11, Tracey (Australia - temperate climate)

Blossom drop is common early in the season. The number one cause is that temperatures are not yet quite right. Like tomatoes, if it is too cool or too hot fruit will not set. Capsicums like night time temps to be above about 16 C for fruit set. Also if daytime temps are too high (above about 35) fruit will not set. There is probably minor variation among varieties in the actual optimal temperature range, but you get the idea...Generally patience is the only remedy required. Other possible causes are not enough airflow (capsicums are primarily wind pollinated), too much nitrogen, not enough water, too much water...

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07 Dec 11, cherry rotella (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

I planted red capsicums in august. They are growing tall, lots of foliage. Very tiny peppers are appearing but they are not growing any bigger. They appear to be turning brown and falling off.

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20 Nov 11, susan (Australia - temperate climate)

hi, dose any one know why my capsicums are getting black patches on them and have a sogy mush inside behind the black patch, we are in geraldton WA (400ks nrth of Perth). thank you for your help.

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22 Nov 11, Alex (Australia - temperate climate)

could be "Blossom End Rot" ?

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16 Oct 11, lily (Australia - temperate climate)

I have a capscicum plant that is 20cm high with 4 flowers at the very top. Should I chop them to allow the plant to grow more, I have read that I should have chopped the central stalk when it was 15cm tall to allow the side stems to produce more fruit?

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28 Oct 11, Bruce (Australia - temperate climate)

It will just grow by itself something like a tomato plant and doesnt need to be chopped to produce nice fruit when it is ready. It may benefit from some staking the same as a tomato bush.

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15 Oct 11, Diane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I am living in Sub-Tropical, Coffs Harbour. I would like some helpful advise in growing Capsicums in this Region. I have tried planting in the ground and in pots but have not had any success. Any tips would be great. Di

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23 Nov 11, Max (Australia - temperate climate)

Hello Di Don't give up you can do it. You don't say at what point things go wrong- but I suggest you start with a small red capsicum (sweet pepper) from a local outlet. The smaller fruited ones ripen quickly and don't get fruit fly for me. The smaller fruited ones are tougher and get going quicker. And this is the exactly time of the year to start. They also produce more abundantly. Cheers Max

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10 Oct 11, (Australia - temperate climate)

Yes you can I have great results from organic ones only

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08 Oct 11, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)

can I just plant seeds straight to garden?

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