Ace

Ace often suffers from powdery mildew once warm days and humid nights arrive, showing as a white, dusty coating on leaves. Improve airflow by spacing plants and removing heavily affected leaves, then spray in the morning with a labeled potassium bicarbonate or sulfur fungicide and repeat as directed on the label. Avoid overhead watering so leaf surfaces stay drier, especially after the plants reach full leaf coverage.

Harvest when plants are at full size and pods/heads (depending on your Ace type) have reached their final color and fill—typically around day 70. If you’re unsure, check a sample: fruits should feel firm and mature through the center, with no green, underdeveloped interior. Harvest promptly once they’re mature to prevent quality drop from over-ripening.