Troubleshooting Anaheim Pepper Blossom Drop

Flowers turning brown and dropping before fruit sets usually means nutrient imbalance (too much nitrogen) or root-knot nematodes.

Check & Correct

• Switch to low-nitrogen fertilizer (5-10-10 or similar).
• Inspect roots of one plant: white, swollen galls = nematodes. Solarize soil or rotate crops if found.
• Peppers prefer 15-15-15 chemical or balanced organic feed.

Small, poor-quality fruit confirms the diagnosis.