Anyone ever grow Poblano Peppers...?

Discussion in 'Gardening' started by StaffOfPower, Apr 25, 2015.

  1. #1 StaffOfPower, Apr 25, 2015
    So I picked up a packet of Poblano Pepper seeds, and I'm wanting to grow them.
     
    I've grown Jalapenos, Fresno Chilis, and Bell Peppers before, but the thing is, not one single pepper plant I've ever grown has produced big fruits...  The flavor has always been right,  the foliage of the plants do outstanding, but the fruits never grow as big as I think they should.
     
    I really dont want that same thing to happen with these Poblanos...  Is there a secret that I'm not aware of to getting big, "store-sized" peppers?  I've heard of giving peppers Magnesium via a foliar spray in the past...  Is that the key?  Magnesium?
    I also have compost and vermicompost in progress, so I plan on going completely organic with the veggies as well as the medicine this year.  Just need to know if there are any tips that might help.
     
    I'd really appreciate it.

     
  2. #2 Anatman, Apr 26, 2015
    I'm pretty new to gardening, but I know MotaMike grows a crapload of peppers so maybe he can offer his advice.
     
    Are you growing outdoors or indoors, watering regimine? Calcium sources?
     
  3. #3 StaffOfPower, Apr 26, 2015
    I may have to hit him up then, and see what he has to say.
     
    I'm going to be growing them outdoors.  I recall peppers liking their soil to dry out in between waterings - specifically hot peppers - so I'll just kind of wait and see how it goes, as of now.
     
    Calcium sources...  I have no idea.  Eggshell maybe?  Like I said, I'm trying to do EVERYTHING in my garden organic this year.
     
  4. #4 VaWaveRider, Apr 26, 2015
    Peppers don't like the be "waterlogged" but they do like consistent moisture. Inconsistent watering is one of the most common reasons for small peppers. Although, there are other variables too, so I'm not saying that it is definitely under watering. It's simply the first thing that you might want to consider. Best of luck to you on those peppers! Yummy!
     
  5. #5 booshido, Apr 27, 2015
    Peppers like acidic soil 5.0-6.5, I'm working on some trinidads, thai chilis, berberes, ghosts and white lake peppers. They all like different acidity.
     
  6. #6 gardeningheaven, Nov 3, 2015
    grow in your climate soil it isn't already rich in nutrients .get some fish fertilizer and seaweed extract and it might be the phenotype don't give bell peppers too much nitrogen
     

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