why do the blooms die on home-grown jalepeno plants?

Question

I am growing jalepeno plants from peppers I picked in a garden. The buds bloom, but then die quickly. I have about 6 plants in a pot. I do need to re-pot them. Just wondering if the pot is too small for them.

Answer 1

Use Blossom Set on the blossoms when they just open. Buy it soon, it sells out fast and stores don't order more in the same year. Every bloom you spray will give you a pepper. And do re-pot them in a larger pot.

Answer 2

When flowers are pollinated, they die and the ovule will prooduce a chili. Unless they are inside and have not been pollinated - no chilies.