Per Marjorie Willison "MG" 1999 Vesey's Seed Catalog To increase yeids, pick off the top most center pepper right after it has formed. Claims increases yeilds by 25% I would assume this means near the end of the growing season. Just found the data, so I have not had the chance to try it. Thought I would pass it on since southern gardeners would have a chance to try it before mine are ready Or maybe someone in OZ land. Byron