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Title: To pinch or not to pinch? Chili Peppers
Post by: gardenqueen on July 27, 2006, 08:31:53

I am growing a variety of Chili Pepper called Paper Lantern.

Not having grown these before I didn't realise just how tall they would grow, about 2 feet so far! ???

Now, my questions are, should I have pinched them out before this stage of development, or is it too late to pinch the tips out now please?

Title: Re: To pinch or not to pinch? Chili Peppers
Post by: Curryandchips on July 27, 2006, 08:34:28

I have never pinched out peppers, since they don't tend to keep growing like tomatoes.

Title: Re: To pinch or not to pinch? Chili Peppers
Post by: PurpleHeather on July 27, 2006, 08:42:23

glad to receive this tip.

I took seeds from peppers and chillis bought for cooking and have now got loads growing. I was wondering if I should take any off or trim, it was just an experiment, which seems to be working well.

Title: Re: To pinch or not to pinch? Chili Peppers
Post by: gardenqueen on July 27, 2006, 16:17:36

Thank you Curry, glad Purple Heather benefited from your reply as well! ;)

I should now be able to pick loads of chilis for quite a while after I have extended the greenhouse roof! ::)

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