Afrikelp Bell Pepper Crop Guide – Boost Yield & Fruit Set

Common challenges with bell peppers

Bell peppers are native to Central and South America. Christopher Columbus brought peppers back to Europe, where they were initially used as a spice. Bell peppers are the only variety of capsicum that does not contain capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers. China contributes more than 40% of the 30 million tonnes global production.

Poor flower retention
Fruit set issues
Heat stress
Water stress

How Afrikelp helps bell peppers farmers

Improves flower retention
Improves fruit set and retention
Enhances abiotic stress tolerance

THE CREDIBILITY

Afrikelp increases yield in bell peppers.

Afrikelp increased bell pepper yield by 20% in a field trial.
Var. Maccabi
Gilroy, USA

General application recommendations

All recommendations are based on field experience and trial results worldwide. Genetics by environment (G X E) must be considered in all applications as this has an impact on plant growth and production. Please contact your local supplier/advisor for additional technical assistance. Each recommendation should be adapted to local conditions and/or optimised depending on crop varieties, soil, environment and fertilisation programs.