"Ann" wrote in message
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My two pepper plants are planted in 10 inch pots outside. They have both
set
a good number of peppers, most of which seem to be growing well. There
have
been several that have developed discoloured patches, which then turn
rotten. This is not happening in any particular place, eg round the stem
or
at the blossom end, it seems to be random, and there are no signs of pest
damage. The peppers have been a mix of sizes, one full grown, several
others
about half the size you'd expect to harvest them. I was hoping to leave
some
to ripen, but at the moment it seems best to harvest them small, before
they
rot. Anyone got any ideas on what's causing it, and how to put it right?
Thanks
Ann

Just checked mine and they seem to be O.K. (though resolutely green).

I presume the most likely cause is damp - given that we have had a week of
rain before this lovely weather - but I would have thought you would be O.K.
outside.

I certainly drench mine with the hose in the evening and so far they seem
O.K.

If you harvest the damaged ones perhaps some more will develope?

Next week or so should hopefully give a strong boost to growth as long as
they have enough food and water.

I assume they are in full sun most of the day?

Cheers
Dave R