Do bell pepper plants always wilt in the heat?

Question

They seem to wilt more than my other vegetable plants. Does it cause lasting damage? What can I do to stop it?

Answer 1

They love the sun...........But they are like me.......just love to drink.............oh ya...........water that is...........enjoy.

Answer 2

When the temp is in the high ninety's a bell pepper plant can wilt no matter how much water you give it.  They always seem to come back but you can prop up some cardboard to provide a little shade for them during the hot part of the afternoon.

Answer 3

yep...water more often and plant them in semi sun vs full sun

Answer 4

All plants will wilt when exposed to too much direct sun.  Peppers tend to get moody when they're in 90F heat and hotter for too long.

I keep mine in partial shade in the late afternoon and keep the soil well-mulched and moist.  I can always tell when the soil dries out:  the plants wilt.

Answer 5

They need more water. When you bite into a bell pepper, have you noticed all the water?

Answer 6

They usually wilt due to a watering need.  They must not be getting enough water.  Try watering them specially, and in an hour, they should not be so wilted.  If they still are wilted, then I guess it is not the water.  But it usually works for me.

Answer 7

water them more (if they're dry). maybe you're overwatering them as well?

Answer 8

Put it in more shade and fertilize more often. Check to see if there are any insects or fungus.

If you have used the soil for a long time change it out.

All else fails.....

Buy new tomatoes and try it again.