First time trying to overwinter some dwarf “Basket of Fire” chilli’s. Chopped, roots washed and into new soil. These will be under a window that receives afternoon sun only.
by ImmuniseTheChickens
9 Comments
agreatkumquat
Confused why you’d remove the plant from the pot to wash the roots? Seems ridiculous… why not just leave the plant in the same pot and bring it inside? Can’t imagine how much damage you caused the root structure by doing this
Specialist-Debate136
I’m gonna try this on a couple plants this year I grew from seed. Our growing season was so short this year and I refuse to let all that hard work go to waste! This is helpful info. Wish me luck!
Good-Opportunity-925
They both look good, well-trimmed and you did everything right, as the roots and soil can harbour live pests and their eggs, leading to infestations when the plants are moved inside.
As long as the stems stay green (cut off any which start turning dark, as they will eventually fall off anyway) you should see new growth and who knows, maybe even flowers and buds when it gets warmer and they receive sufficient light.
ZtephenGrackus
Love it! I’m going to attempt to overwinter my favorite calabrian pepper plant since it’s so compact and small. Great visual I was wondering about rinsing the roots completely or just changing out soil. I think it looks great!
miguel-122
They look good. Careful not to over water. You can get a grow light and have them fruit indoors. Good luck
sikorasaurus
How did you decide how low to cut?
MarijadderallMD
Looking pretty good! I would actually trim just below the Y node at the tips of most of those though, it’ll encourage new nodes down the whole branch at the old leaf points as opposed to those y tips exploding. Just something I’ve noticed cutting my plants back again and again since I grow indoors😅 (only the Ys on the long branches near the bottom, not the 4 at the top)
9 Comments
Confused why you’d remove the plant from the pot to wash the roots? Seems ridiculous… why not just leave the plant in the same pot and bring it inside? Can’t imagine how much damage you caused the root structure by doing this
I’m gonna try this on a couple plants this year I grew from seed. Our growing season was so short this year and I refuse to let all that hard work go to waste! This is helpful info. Wish me luck!
They both look good, well-trimmed and you did everything right, as the roots and soil can harbour live pests and their eggs, leading to infestations when the plants are moved inside.
As long as the stems stay green (cut off any which start turning dark, as they will eventually fall off anyway) you should see new growth and who knows, maybe even flowers and buds when it gets warmer and they receive sufficient light.
Love it! I’m going to attempt to overwinter my favorite calabrian pepper plant since it’s so compact and small. Great visual I was wondering about rinsing the roots completely or just changing out soil. I think it looks great!
They look good. Careful not to over water. You can get a grow light and have them fruit indoors. Good luck
How did you decide how low to cut?
Looking pretty good! I would actually trim just below the Y node at the tips of most of those though, it’ll encourage new nodes down the whole branch at the old leaf points as opposed to those y tips exploding. Just something I’ve noticed cutting my plants back again and again since I grow indoors😅 (only the Ys on the long branches near the bottom, not the 4 at the top)
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Very well. Hope they survive and thrive!
Goodnight, Sweet Prince.