Why Did My Bell Peppers Fail Last Year?

Why Did My Bell Peppers Fail Last Year?

Peppers are sensitive to soil moisture and nutrients. Excess rain depletes phosphorus. They need soil to dry between waterings. Plant in raised beds with organic matter. Use high-phosphorus fertilizer (10-40-20), avoid high nitrogen. Ideal pH 6.0–6.5; only lime if soil test says so. Organic soil buffers pH naturally.

Checklist

• Raised bed + organic amendments.
• Water 1.5"/week, let dry between.
• High P fertilizer, low N.
• pH 6.0–6.5.

Consistent moisture and targeted feeding win.