[CH] pruning last years plants?

Meconella@aol.com
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 22:04:30 EST

Hi all,

I live in very coastal california and probably wont get any frost this year 
again.  I have about 20 chile plants,  somewhat the worse for wear,  but 
still well alive in the ground outside.  Can I prune these and get a good 
crop of fruits,  or would I get more from newly started plants?  Is pruning 
them worth it?  (they are anahiem types,  poblano types,  and jalapenos.)  If 
it is worth pruning them,  do I just lop off some of the taller branches,  or 
cut very severely and closer to the ground to stimulate all new growth?

thanks,  Janet.