I live in Vermont and it's been extremely hot this summer. I've been watering but not overwatering.
2006-08-02 04:36:17 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Actually, too high temperature can also be a problem for peppers. From Ohio State University:
"Extremely high temperatures (90 degrees F or above) during flowering often results in blossom drop. Fruit that set when temperatures average above 80 degrees F may be small and poorly shaped due to heat injury to the blossoms. Temperatures below 60 degrees F at night will also result in blossom drop.
A shortage of water at bloom time can also result in blossom drop or failure to set fruit. Usually, the plants set satisfactory crops when temperatures are between 65 and 80 degrees F and the soil is well-supplied with moisture. Avoid a soggy, water-logged soil condition when growing peppers. "
While you say you are watering enough, look at the temperature range: 65 - 80!! I know things have been much hotter than that down here in Delaware and probably not much cooler up there either. Sorry for your luck (my peppers aren't doing well, either, BTW).
2006-08-02 05:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe they won't form fruit until late in the growing season. We've grown habaneros for several years and one year we got over 100 peppers from one plant. We live in Central Texas, though and have a longer growing season than you do. I believe our plants didn't fruit until late August or early September. Good luck and watch out for how hot they are.
2006-08-02 05:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by Moolu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habaneros in the mid-Atlantic don't start producing heavily until August. You are probably a few weeks behind us. I think they will start producing, but do be advised that most peppers prefer an extended period of warm days AND warm nights.
2006-08-02 05:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by prosopopoeia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fruit comes after the flowers. Wait.
2006-08-02 05:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by mariachinieve 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The problem is that the blossoms are not pollinated. Are there any bees flying arround the plant?If not you should use a brush and pollinate them.
2006-08-02 06:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by mago 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must spray the flowers with water to allow them to set.
2006-08-02 08:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋