Healthy Pepper Plants But No Fruit: Pollination, Heat, and Fertilizer Fixes

Lush foliage but no peppers usually means blossom drop from heat stress, irregular watering, or excess nitrogen.

Solutions

• Hand-pollinate: shake plants or brush flowers daily.
• Water deeply twice weekly; mulch heavily.
• Night temps must stay above 65°F; day temps below 90°F ideal.
• Use high-phosphorus fertilizer (10-30-20); avoid high nitrogen.

Peppers are self-fertile but need vibration (wind, bees) to release pollen. Heat above 90°F sterilizes pollen.