Feed for Fruit, Not Foliage
While nitrogen-rich fertilizers promote leafy growth, jalapeños need a shift toward phosphorus and potassium once they flower. Side-dress with a balanced 5-10-10 organic fertilizer or apply compost tea monthly to bolster blossom-to-fruit conversion and support cell-wall strength in developing pods.
One season, I switched to a bloom-boost regimen mid-June, and within weeks my plants bloomed with renewed vigor. Even better, hummingbird moths began visiting those fresh flowers—nesting nearby in hollow stems—and pollinated far more blossoms than before!