My chilli plant has black / purple stems appearing at the joints ?

Question

it is also not flowering well the flowers never grow past the size of a pea then drop off but the plant is huge over 2 1/2 feet.

how can i get it to grow chillis?

Answer 1

The colouring is normal.Have you pollinated (i.e very gently touch each flower with a wee bit cotton wool) not all hybrids need this, but won't do any harm. I've had lots of flowers fall off too, but have had some peppers, I think it might just be this terrible British wet weather we,re having this year. Hope you succeed!!! :)

Answer 2

Inconsistent temperatures from day into night. You might try some ,"Get Set". That sets the flowers on the plant so the fruit will grow. And it is that color because it is a mature plant now. Byee