How To Pollinate Peppers Indoor and How to Prevent Pepper Flowers From Dropping

These questions may seem very simple to experienced gardeners, but quite a challenge for people who just started growing peppers. Many people wanted to see my indoor grow space, so I took the opportunity to answers these questions as well. I hope this information will help you with your pepper garden. Thanks for watching!

Flowers dropping could be due to multiple reasons. It's hard to tell because I don't know the condition of your grow, but here are a few simple diagnostics you can do narrow down the problem.

1. Poor pollination due to lack of bees or wind. Try shaking your plants or use an electric toothbrush to vibrate the flowers. You can use Qtip to spread pollen as well.
2. Drastic temperature changes from day to night. It's best to try to keep the temperature constant between 75-80 F.
3. Lack of certain nutrients, such as calcium or magnesium.
4. Too much nitrogen during bloom stage
5. Imbalanced pH
6. It could be due to over watering if you're growing in soil

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Hydroponic Nutrients:
Masterblend:
1 Gallon of water, pH is between 5.9 - 6.5
3 Grams of Masterblend 4-18-38
3 Grams Calcium Nitrate
2 Gram of Epsom Salt

General Hydroponic Nutrients(Flora Series 3 Parts):
1 Gallon of water, pH is between 5.9 - 6.5
5 ml Flora Micro
5 ml Flora Gro
5 ml Flora Bloom
5 ml Cal/Mag

Neem Oil Spray for Aphids:
Use Standard Home Depot Spray Bottle
2 plastic spoons of Neem oil
1 plastic spoon of Dish Soap
Fill the rest of the bottle with water and shake well

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