snip: ----- Original Message ----- From: "George A. Starkey" <gas@kdlegal.com> George Indy ps. The four jalapeņo plants from my garden are now indoors, molting leaves like the maple trees outside. The leaves that remain are plump and firm, but how much longer do I expect to be sweeping leaves? George, As long as leaves are not yellowing before dropping off, it should be OK. If leaves are yellowing first, I'd recommend giving plants a shot of Nitrogen (Fish Emulision works for me) & see if that stops leaf drop. Last year, indoor Jal dropped leaves until late Nov. & then suddenly "died" for no good reason.This year some of my Habs have been dropping leaves since cool weather arrived in Sept.. But I also have some Habs this year from same supplier (Master Grower out of Canada) that are very happy in their pails & are still producing flowers. The few plants I overwintered last year looked pretty rough by spring but bounced back after recieving increased sunlight in spring. Keep the faith & see what happens. Paul