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Why do peppers in cocopeat develop blossom-end damage?
Identify the disorder and review water delivery before adding calcium products.
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How do I balance capsicum fruit load in coir?
Use plant vigour, fruit size and production objectives to guide crop-load decisions. A fixed fruit count is not transferable between cultivars and seasons.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
TillyYour crop guides guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Root-zone consistency supports crop balance, but light and canopy development also set limits.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Compare new growth with the number of enlarging fruit.
- Record grade and size of harvested fruit from tagged plants.
- Check whether weak plants have separate root or delivery problems.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is changing?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Fruit size falls as load rises
Review crop-load and light management with the adviser.
Only isolated plants weaken
Investigate their root zone and health before changing all plants.
Growth and fruit size remain balanced
Continue the programme and retain records for comparison.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Review fruit load alongside harvest grade rather than counting fruit alone.
Keep in mind
Do not use stronger feed as a substitute for an appropriate crop-load strategy.
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