Why Aren't My Habanero Peppers Growing?
Asked by PlantWhisperer99
I've got a habanero plant that's blooming with flowers, and I've been hand-pollinating them, but I'm not seeing any peppers form. Is there something I'm missing here? Do I need two plants for pollination? The plant looks really healthy, but nothing's happening. For reference, I'm in Zone 8b, and my jalapeño plant next to it is doing just fine.
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You actually don't need two plants; a single healthy habanero should be able to produce fruit on its own. Just make sure to try hand-pollinating again in the morning when the flowers are at their freshest! ?️
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Have you checked the temperatures lately? A lot of plants will struggle to set fruit if it's scorching hot outside. How have your temps been running?
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PlantWhisperer99: It’s been pretty hot, like high 80s to high 90s. It’s cooling down a bit now into the low 80s.