It is the first harbinger of a bountiful harvest: the pepperoni blossom. Although it looks beautiful, sometimes there are benefits to removing it. Find out why in this article.
Should you remove the pepper flower?
Removing the royal flower from hot pepper plants can result in more lush growth and higher crop yields. The royal flower is found in the fork between the main and side shoots. You should stop fertilizing young shoots as soon as their first flowers appear.
The Royal Blossom
The very first flower that forms is called the royal blossom. You will find them in the fork between the main and side shoots. The royal flower plays a crucial role in fruit formation.
Remove or not?
Whether the royal flower should be removed or not is controversial. What is certain, however, is that your plant will not be harmed if you pinch off the flowers. On the contrary, many gardeners report better growth because the plant can invest its photosynthesis profits in fruit formation instead of flowering.
Benefits of disconnecting
- more lush growth
- higher crop yield
What else the flower reveals
When raising young peppers, you should also pay attention to flower development. When the first flowers appear on young shoots, it is time to stop fertilizing.
