Re: [CH] rocoto question V6 #224

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Hi C-H's,
Baker wrote:

>Fellow Chileheads,
>I have a question on rocotos.My plants are full of blossoms but they haven't
>produced any fruit yet.My question is,do they have to be in a cool
>environment to set fruit.When the temps get above 80 degrees,I shade them
>with a covering,hoping that would help set fruit.

I do not think the temperature is the problem here. You are probably 
missing an insect vector for pollination. If the plants are in pots 
try to locate them near a wasp or hornet nest, but all kinds of other 
insects will do. (Including some ants according to Brent Thompson.) 
Or you can hand pollinate. You may also wish to stop feeding the 
plants and switch to plain water for a while. Just so they get the 
message that they are supposed to be concentrating on fruiting now 
and not putting on vegetative growth.

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                      Regards,               Cameron.

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