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Pepper Blossom Drop Under Grow Lights

Healthy pepper plant dropping young fruit? Likely causes: "bloom booster" fertilizer (high phosphorus, low nitrogen) starves vegetative growth, or lights on 24/7 (no dark period). Peppers need balanced feed and 8+ hrs darkness.

Fixes

Switch to complete fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10 or fish emulsion).
Set timer: 14 hrs light / 10 dark.
Bloom nutrients ≠ plant food.

Rest cycle is essential.

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