Environment
Blossom drop
Flowers open and then drop before setting fruit, usually from temperature extremes, inconsistent watering during bloom, or weak pollination rather than a nutrient problem.
How to confirm it
- Check daytime and nighttime temperatures during the bloom period against the plant's normal range.
- Watch a few flowers over several days to see whether they drop without any fruit swelling behind them.
- Review recent watering consistency, since drought stress during bloom can make drop worse.
Next Steps
Fixes connected to this cause
Improve pollination and fruit set
Small changes during bloom can reduce blossom drop and improve how many flowers actually turn into fruit.