Growing Conditions
Warm-season crop; best set at ~21–29°C (70–85°F). Flowers drop under heat stress above ~32°C or cold nights.
Sources: UF/IFAS Extension — Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida · RDA Nongsaro (Rural Development Administration, Korea) · reviewed 2026-08
Irrigation
Needs steady moisture; fluctuations cause blossom-end rot and sunscald exposure. Drip irrigation with mulch keeps supply even.
Sources: UF/IFAS Extension — Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida · RDA Nongsaro (Rural Development Administration, Korea) · reviewed 2026-08
Water Quality
Moderately sensitive to salinity (threshold ~1.5 dS/m). Keep sodium and chloride in check; consistent water plus calcium reduces blossom-end rot.
Sources: USDA-ARS Salinity Lab · FAO Irrigation & Drainage Paper 29 (Ayers & Westcot) · UF/IFAS Extension — Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida · reviewed 2026-08
Soil
Well-drained loam, pH 5.5–6.8. Avoid waterlogging, which promotes Phytophthora root rot.
Sources: UF/IFAS Extension — Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida · RDA Nongsaro (Rural Development Administration, Korea) · reviewed 2026-08
Fertilization
Follow a soil test; split N and K and keep calcium adequate. Excess nitrogen delays fruiting and softens fruit.
Sources: UF/IFAS Extension — Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida · RDA Nongsaro (Rural Development Administration, Korea) · reviewed 2026-08
Pest & Disease
Key pests: aphids, thrips (TSWV vectors), and pepper weevil. Key diseases: bacterial leaf spot, Phytophthora blight, and TSWV. Use resistant varieties and rotation.
Sources: UF/IFAS Extension — Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida · RDA Nongsaro (Rural Development Administration, Korea) · reviewed 2026-08
USDA & Extension Resources
Production and price data: USDA NASS and USDA AMS Market News (peppers). Guidance: UF/IFAS Extension, RDA Nongsaro.
Sources: USDA NASS — Quick Stats · USDA AMS — Market News · UF/IFAS Extension — Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida · RDA Nongsaro (Rural Development Administration, Korea) · reviewed 2026-08
Market Information
Live U.S. prices appear below when connected (USDA AMS). Korea prices: aT KAMIS.
Sources: USDA AMS — Market News · aT KAMIS — Korea Agricultural Marketing Information Service · reviewed 2026-08
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