This provides magnesium which will help the plants produce dark green leaves and an abundance of peppers. Cool weather may cause the blossoms to drop off. The only solution is to make sure night temperatures have warmed sufficiently before transplanting peppers outdoors. The plants will survive and more blossoms will appear. Companions Onions make an excellent companion plant for peppers.
Hot peppers can help deter insects in the garden.
See our recipe for Red Pepper Spray Concentrate , a good general insect repellant which is especially effective against caterpillars. Medicinal Use See Cayenne .