I bring my hot pepper plants in for the winter after picking off all the peppers. New flowers are removed and just the foliage grows. Is this OK?
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I wouldn't necessarily remove the flowers- you won't get any peppers. It's an annual veggie (unless it's ornamental), so it isn't meant to live and produce forever, but why not let it do it's thing until it can't do it any more? Make sure it gets plenty of light.
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Yes, but they need lots of sun . Spritz them a lot . They will probably get leggy, sparse leaves though.
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Last year, I put 3 pepper plants in one, which worked out fine. I also put 2 tomato plants in another, as stated in other comment, one at each end. They did OK, and they both grew very large, but I'm doing only one per box this year. The root mass was, I think, too large and they seemed crammed when I took down the plants last year. In the instructions, they give you ideas but also say that it's more trial and error. I think the climate conditions have some influence on your results as well. A family member who lives in Vegas, NV, had poor results because of the extreme heat.
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I've been using Jobe's spikes that have over-wintered with no adverse effects. Also, I'd point out that roses are hungry flowers and should be fed every three months year round where frozen topsoil doesn't prohibit. Gemerally this means that spikes may be applied during the January thaw. :-)
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Yes. Just dip it in some water or snuff it out in the ground or the dirt of a potted plant. They start just fine the next evening.
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Yes, I have. All of the really hot peppers are not easy to germinate or to grow. I had to use sterile seed starter soil with no fertilizer additives. I also used a regular Rx heating pad to warm the soil and keep it warm. Soil should be kept just barely moist. It can take up to 3 weeks for the seeds to sprout then keep your eye on them. You'll get a beautiful plant. Another thing to be aware of is the hotter pepper plants do not like direct sunlight something I was not aware of initially. Some of the "Pepper" freak sites will give you very specific instructions on how to get going well...good luck, it's not easy but it's worth it.
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Happend with some non moss plants of mine. I got a Venus flytrap and it ate them up!
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I wondered that myself but didn't want to take the chance so I opened the box and followed the instructions and I plan on repackaging right before the holidays. It was very easy to just remove the plant and soak it. I keep it still in the box near a window for some light. I got them a couple of weeks ago and they look great!
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These are reusable. It probably won't produce in the frost -- not many plants do. You'll be ready to use this once your plant is close to flowering.
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to avoid a disappointed season ,I personally recommend Pepper Joes or founder Puckerbutt. I grew and babied my seeds only to finally get yellow habenaros.I purchased these on a supposed great deal.Spend extra get quality gaurented and enjoy.I am already buying my next year 2015 seeds.If you like reapers heat try some jigsaw seeds.Best of luck!!!
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Mine were fine in zone 5 out in the open. They are blooming now. If you are concerned, make sure they get some protection with mulch or plant in an area near your house where it is usually warmer.
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Hi there. Don't understand. Are you concerned that the plant has not produced peppers when planting or transferring outside. I planted my peppers directly outside. I just had to enclosed it in a vented container with an opening at the top to protect it from direct sunlight. A few weeks later it will outgrow the container and should start producing peppers.
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We have dried just about everything in ours. With herbs keep a close watch on them they dry quickly. We have also done cherry tomatoes and peppers.
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It should stop new baby plants from sprouting. Plants that are already growing there won't be effected.
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The cold here in Western Washington has not affected the tree, but I did bring it inside when lows were expected to be below freezing. Many new leaves over the past month because of our warm February. No flowers yet. I have had my plant since June of 2014.
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I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather better. It's always trial and error with these little grow house. Good luck and thanks for asking! I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather... » Read More I started cool weather seeds this week (lettuce,spinach,peas). I'll start other plants probably next week. I watch how cold it will get overnight. If it stays above 32, I figure most seeds will be ok. By the time the little shoots have started coming up, it will be staying warmer at night. I'll bring in geraniums and pansies in the next week or two. I've been in the greenhouse the past few evenings and it is still pretty warm. I always go by Zone 4 for Colo. And I always try to pick perennials that are native to this area. You can't go wrong with any of them. They take the cold weather better. It's always trial and error with these little grow house. Good luck and thanks for asking! « Show Less
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Yes! We live in upstate NY. I bring my plants in during the cold winter months. I place them under simple round grow lights. They did well this last winter. They need a about 6 weeks of cool fall evenings (around 40 degrees F) without freezing temps. in order to flower.
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I personally remove mine in November. I close my greenhouse up tight so I can keep my few plants warm all winter. My highs will only reach about 90 in the greenhouse or so in the winter and thats with temps outside in the teens to twenties. So I want to retain all the heat I can. As far as it freezing up, I've never had it do that, but I dont leave it in all winter either. Its just way to cold here to do that. If you keep it cleaned, and oiled lightly like instructed in the paperwork that came with it, you shouldnt have any problems. Hope this helps.