Why does not pepper bloom in a greenhouse: determine the cause of the problem and get rid of it

Peppers do not bloom in any way, although everything is done according to technology? Many gardeners face this situation. The article describes the main factors and possible causes of this problem, determines the sequence of actions to get a good harvest. Consider also preventive measures and advice from experienced gardeners who have coped with this problem.

The main factors due to which sweet and bitter peppers do not bloom in greenhouses

Peppers are one of the most capricious vegetables to grow. Their buds break and fall, fruits do not grow or ripen. First of all, you will need to get rid of the reasons why the peppers do not bloom, and provide them with a comfortable existence in the greenhouse.

Factors to be eliminated:

1. Lack or excess of light. It is best if there is sufficient illumination in the greenhouse, but light for no more than 12 hours. It is fluctuations up or down that lead to the loss of flowers.
2. Violation of the temperature in the greenhouse. Peppers love warmth, but not extreme heat. Temperatures above 30 ° C are destructive for this culture, but less than 20 ° C is not suitable for it, the buds will fall off.
3. Soil quality. If the soil is depleted, it is unlikely that you will get a good harvest. To grow decent fruits, you need to nourish the soil with phosphorus or nitrogen fertilizers, the main thing is not to overdo it so as not to get the opposite result. After planting the seedlings of peppers in the greenhouse, we fertilize for the first time with a solution of manure and water in a ratio of 1:10 l, the second fertilizer is a mixture of chicken manure and superphosphate, a ratio of 1:12. With proper soil replenishment, the inflorescences will remain in place and lead to a good harvest.
4. Choosing a place on the site and an excess of water... In order not to get into a mess and then transplant the seedlings from place to place, it is better to immediately determine the south side of the area where the light falls most, and where there is no acidic soil with a lot of moisture. This culture loves moisture, but not to such an extent that water stands in the beds. Ideal conditions - if the site is well ventilated, and there are no underground groundwater or bodies of water nearby.

These are the main reasons why pepper does not bloom. They concern both sweet pepper seedlings and hot peppers. And remember: bitter peppers were planted separately from sweet peppers and quite distantly. Otherwise, when pollinated, the varieties may mix, and the output will not be what you expected. Sweet pepper fruits will be bitter.

Grows but does not bloom

If you have eliminated all the factors listed above, but the peppers are not growing, blooming, or blooming but not tied, then you did something wrong. Why else does the pepper bloom and tie badly?

There are several reasons for this situation:

1. You overfed the soil with fertilizers, and the seedlings began to "swim with fat"... In this situation, dense and lush greenery grows without flowering. Do not use universal plant tinctures, otherwise the pepper will forget about its true purpose and will not grow the fruits you expect.
2. It happens that the seedlings have blossomed, but there are no ovaries, and there are no ovaries - there will be no fruit either. This is because there is no pollination. Pollination does not occur at high humidity in the greenhouse. This is due to the fact that pollen sticks together, pistils with stamens are not found. Pollination will also not occur if it is too cold or too hot, less than 12 ° C or more than 30 ° C.
3. Frosts and long cooling times. In this case, get greenhouse heaters and maintain the recommended temperature around the clock.
4. Watering with cold or cool water. It is recommended to heat the water temperature for irrigation to 25 ° C, this is the optimum temperature for peppers.
5. Do not leave the first buds on seedlings that are ripe immediately after planting. The plant will begin to give preference to flowers, and will not give additional shoots. The first buds need to be picked.

Avoid the above conditions for a good harvest.

What to do to make the pepper bloom

So, the factors that adversely affect the peppers, as well as the reasons why they do not tie and do not bloom, have been clarified. But what to do to get a rich harvest of this capricious crop?

The sequence of actions is as follows:

• plant seedlings when the soil temperature at night has ceased to fall below 13 ° C;
• place the beds in places with light shade so that the illumination is optimal - pepper loves light;
• distribute seedlings among themselves and plant them at a distance of half a meter from each other - do not create grouping, let them grow;
• apply fertilizers that contain an equal balance of potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen;
• loosen the soil no deeper than 3-5 cm;
• plant different varieties separately and far from each other.

By following these guidelines, you will enjoy the fruits of this crop from your greenhouse throughout the winter.

Read also:

What you can not plant next to bitter pepper: the rules of crop rotation.

How to deliciously cook pickled hot peppers for the winter: the best recipes.

How to freeze peppers for the winter for stuffing: instructions for cooking.

Prevention measures

Observe preventive measures:

• inspect the seedlings every day and be sure to the root zone;
• saw slight darkening at the roots - urgently treat with a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
• thin out densely overgrown shoots;
• do not fertilize during the flowering period - do it before or after, in general, you can feed the soil up to 5 times per season;
• watch out for insect pests, if such appear, the fight must be started immediately - use the means "Keltan", "Karphobos", "Arrow" depending on the type of insect (aphids, slugs, mites);
• the optimal temperature in greenhouses around the clock will help avoid greenhouse disease - alternariosis, which occurs due to sudden temperature changes. It is characterized by dark brown spots and water stains already on the fruits. In case of occurrence, a solution of copper oxychloride with water, a ratio of 40 g of a substance per 10 l or a solution of Bordeaux liquid, a ratio of 100 g per bucket of water, will help to correct the situation.

By observing preventive measures, you will be rewarded with a good harvest.

Tips from experienced summer residents

Experienced gardeners share tricks that will help the season go well:

1. Plant other plants between the rows that will safely get rid of pests - coriander, calendula, parsley, basil. In addition, parsley and coriander will be of interest to pollinating insects.
2. Apple peels and banana skins will lure pollinators well.
3. During the growing season, you need to cut off excessively elongated branches and shoots that are shaded. Nothing will grow on them.
4. If ripe fruits are removed more often, new fruits will form, and the harvest will be richer.
5. Observe the sowing period. Seeds should not be planted in February, but in mid-March. Plant in February, the plant will "age" ahead of time.
6. It is better to sow germinated seeds. Place the seeds on a cotton pad moistened with water, cover with a cotton pad, place in a saucer and wait for germination. Spray with water if required. You can add a growth stimulant - HB101 or aloe juice. After three to four days, the seeds can be planted.
7. Plant only in individual dark containers no more than 2 seeds.
8. Do not dive as standard! Otherwise, seedling growth will stop for two weeks. Better to do this:
   • option one - immediately plant the culture in 500 ml vessels, so picking is not required;
   • the second option is to sow seeds in small cups or peat tablets and then transfer them into larger containers, without touching the root system at all, and cover them with soil.

Conclusion

So, we studied in detail the factors due to which peppers do not bloom and found out the reasons why peppers do not tie. Determined the sequence of actions to obtain a good harvest. We learned the tips and tricks of professional gardeners. Arm yourself with these guidelines and the result won't keep you waiting.

And finally, for long-term storage, put the fruits of your labor in wooden boxes and cover them with sawdust - this way they will stay fresh longer.