Seeking some advice from other growers. We grow in fields (commercial) a few varieties that are well suited to our climate.
We get down to the mid teens in winter with high winds and high humidity. We get up to 40 in summer. Typhoons are the main variable. We dont flood as w have worked out drainage, but weeks of rain can keep things wet.....
We are certified organic, so cannot spray.
The varieties we are having the biggest trouble with are:
Ghost pepper (summer typhoons)
Jalapenos (having year round issues of poor growth)
Serrano (same as jalapeno)
Habanero (constant fruit rot in wet season)
Anyone else in the same boat? We can redo fields and try different ways, just cannot use chemicals.
All seem to be water related issues.
We use raised rows with AG fabric as a mulch with pipes inserted under the plastic for irrigation. Recently we are using rice hulls in between to limit weeds, but just started using these. Have been having issues for a few years now.
Appreciate any thoughts.