Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

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07 Jan 15 Stephen Zielke (Australia - tropical climate)
I have capsicum that grow to half their size and go rotten in a patch (25%).AND if the don't go rotten they fall off the bush when only half their size. Am I watering too much (Every Day)..Fruit fly???Bundaberg Qld..
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08 Jan 15 Jean Taylor (Australia - arid climate)
Capsicums need to be watered only at the roots. If watering overhead, they absorb the water into the fruit and rot. NPC fertilizer is a good all round fertilizer for moving them along. Watering in the early morning also helps.
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09 Jan 15 Stephen Zielke (Australia - temperate climate)
Thanks Jean - I will give it a go.
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