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Why are my Yolo Wonders so squatty shaped?

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 4:06 pm
by Peebee2
This year my yolos are not producing much, and all the fruits so far have been short, flat, & roundish. Plus, almost seedless. There are 3 in an Earthbox, which I grow yearly. Spring was dismal, cold & cloudy, all the way into July. Anyone else have this problem before? Is it weather related? Photo might be sideways unless it corrects somehow after I post:
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Re: Why are my Yolo Wonders so squatty shaped?

Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2023 7:23 am
by Shule
I'd guess it's a cross or a sport. I've never known conditions to reliable make bell peppers that shape.

Re: Why are my Yolo Wonders so squatty shaped?

Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:20 pm
by Whwoz
Lack of pollination is what I find with bells that short. No seed, or very few means that fruit does not have to grow big to protect the seed or act as nutrient reserve for germination.

Re: Why are my Yolo Wonders so squatty shaped?

Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:14 pm
by peebee
@Whwoz interesting, I never heard of that. I think I'll try another variety next year, I'm getting tired of Yolo.
Thanks!