Re: [CH] Pepper growing problems.

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I don't think you have a problem. Once they ripen, they begin to dry 
so the seeds can be scattered once the pods break open. Red 
usually means ripe. Thai chiles are extremely thin walled thus lose 
moisture very quickly when the stem quits feeding them.

> I'm growing Thai chilis under a high pressure sodium bulb and am
> experiencing a problem with them drying up.  The plant looks healthy
> otherwise, but once the peppers reach the point of turning red (they're fine
> during their life as a green pepper), they turn red and pucker up, looking
> like they are drying up.  Any ideas?



Dave Anderson
Tough Love Chile Co.
Http://www.tough-love.com

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