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Pepper plant #871184

Asked June 02, 2024, 5:42 PM EDT

My pepper plants are growing strangely. All of them, different varieties, have changed their leaves at the top growth. What blossoms they had have dropped

Sandusky County Ohio

Expert Response

Hello Dave,

Thank you for your question. (-:

These look like healthy plants, but I'm not able to see what might be going on. The blossoms will drop prior to the development of the fruits, but can also drop prematurely. One of the causes of this is cold temperatures. Our recent cold spell, after a period of heat could have caused a problem with your pepper plants.

https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1618

Besides the cold weather (especially nights below 60 degrees), additional causes of what you are seeing could include the Ph of the soil, over watering, or insects, particularly aphids, which will make leaves crinkle.

https://morningchores.com/pepper-plant-problems/

Check for insects, especially under the leaves. You could test the soil and check to make sure the plants aren't getting too much water (the abundance of rain in May could also be a factor). If we have warmer weather from now on, your plants could produce more blossoms and fruit. Keep an eye on them. Hopefully it is just a temporary issue. 

I hope all will be well,

Good gardening to you!



Char Rae Replied June 03, 2024, 8:45 AM EDT

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