[CH] why overwinter plants?

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Assuming you did everything correctly
You should have been able to harvest some pods during the winter.  In the
spring you should be able to get a harvest from overwintered plants before
your new transplants yeild their first pods.

LB


Hi all,

For the second yr I have tried to overwinter some of my chile plants
outside.
 I live in a relatively frost free area and the plants do live,  but they
never seem to grow as well as the new ones from seed.

The new ones from seed are about 6 inches tall,  have flower buds, and are
vigorously growing.  The ones from last year have leaves,  some buds,  but
the plants in general are woody,  scrawny and non-vigorous appearing.  If
they were ornamentals,  I would yank 'em.

Assuming we arent talking about an unusual variety with hard to obtain
seeds,
 what is the benefits of overwintering plants, if any?

Meconella

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