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re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:34 am to PillageUrVillage
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:34 am to PillageUrVillage
I've never had much luck with bell peppers. Over many years, I've done everything the LSU Ag site recommends (with the possible exception of pinpoint pH control.) I keep the aphids away with soap and neem.
The plants and fruit usually look great, but I always get a rubbery texture that isn't very appealing.
My tomatoes, jalapenos, and eggplant grow great in the same dirt.
Anyone had and/or solved this issue?
The plants and fruit usually look great, but I always get a rubbery texture that isn't very appealing.
My tomatoes, jalapenos, and eggplant grow great in the same dirt.
Anyone had and/or solved this issue?
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Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:36 am to holdem Tiger
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Anyone had and/or solved this issue?
Yes, I started substituting bell peppers with other sweet pepper varieties. My favorites from last year are Jimmy Nardello and Corbaci. Both heavy producers.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:50 am to holdem Tiger
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Anyone had and/or solved this issue?
I've had decent success with the California Wonder variety. Earlier fruit sets will normally get some good size to them and thick flesh. Subsequent sets tend to get smaller as the heat and bug pressure gets greater. Even with fertilization.
Like Loup, I'll just be substituting them with Marconis. I've had good luck with them. And they're sweeter and tastier anyways.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 3:42 pm to holdem Tiger
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I've never had much luck with bell peppers.
I had a great crop of Parks whopper bells last year. They quit producing when it got hot and started back around September.
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