Sweet pepper
Water below
64%
Healthy band 70% to 92%
Needs wateringJust watered
Researched Converted from published irrigation figures for this crop.
Even moisture while fruit sets. Slightly drier as the fruit ripens improves flavour.
Even moisture while fruit sets. Slightly drier as the fruit ripens improves flavour.
Setting the threshold
These figures are a tested starting point on a calibrated monitor. Watch one full wet to dry cycle in your own bed and adjust if the plant tells you otherwise. Soil type, container size and how much sun the spot gets all shift where the right number sits.