Re: [CH] pruning

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>Does anyone have any suggestions on pruning peppers? 

I suggest cutting chile plants back by 1/3 to 1/2. This
brings the energy back closer to the base, where it will
then push out new growth. Keep in mind that the plant will
grow the same amount (if not more) than it did last year,
so give it a good framework to start from. Aim for a nice
compact shape, where the stems will not be too leggy to
support all the fruit that will be produced! If the plant
has many main stems, sometimes I cut out a stem or two as
well, so that air will be able to circulate. Always cut off
any dead or broken stems.

Be sure to follow through with either a partial soil
change, or an application of diluted fertilizer .

janie


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