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My pepper keeled over

applebyflemmingapplebyflemming Posts: 3
in Fruit & veg
I had a pepper plant growing very well in the greenhouse. Then for no clear reason it snapped off The end looked like this Any ideas what might have caused it Thanks  John 

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    rotted off because too wet?
  • applebyflemmingapplebyflemming Posts: 3
    I won’t have thought so as base knob is hard and looks as if it’s developed a canker growth. 
    Thanks for your comment. John 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Starting with the simplest question first … was it well supported with a strong cane or other support? 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • applebyflemmingapplebyflemming Posts: 3
    Probably the answer, as inside and in a pot felt there was no need. First year growing these so a valuable lesson learned. Thanks 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    We don’t know what we don’t know 😉 

    Peppers and tomatoes can become very heavy as the fruit swells … always best to support them by tying to strong canes from quite small plants. 

    Good luck in the future … enjoy your gardening. 👍 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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