1. Early Season (Seedling stage): When the plant is 6–8 inches tall and has 4–6 true leaves, top it by cutting just above a set of leaves. This encourages bushier growth. 2. Mid-Season (Before flowering): Prune any suckers (small shoots between the main stem and a leaf branch), and lower leaves touching the soil. This helps airflow and prevents disease. 3. During Fruit Production: Lightly prune crowded branches to let sunlight reach developing peppers. Avoid heavy pruning at this stage to not stress the plant. 4. Late Season (if overwintering or extending harvest): Remove excess flowers and small fruit late in the season so the plant can focus on ripening existing peppers.
lucerndia
I usually keep the bottom ~1/3 clean from leaves and stems.
charleyhstl
The leaves on the bottom 6 inches of the stem (tall one)
Crafty-Walrus-731
Let the plant be
stifisnafu
As stated by others, clear out any foliage close to the dirt and let it be. 🌱 Goodluck!
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1. Early Season (Seedling stage): When the plant is 6–8 inches tall and has 4–6 true leaves, top it by cutting just above a set of leaves. This encourages bushier growth.
2. Mid-Season (Before flowering): Prune any suckers (small shoots between the main stem and a leaf branch), and lower leaves touching the soil. This helps airflow and prevents disease.
3. During Fruit Production: Lightly prune crowded branches to let sunlight reach developing peppers. Avoid heavy pruning at this stage to not stress the plant.
4. Late Season (if overwintering or extending harvest): Remove excess flowers and small fruit late in the season so the plant can focus on ripening existing peppers.
I usually keep the bottom ~1/3 clean from leaves and stems.
The leaves on the bottom 6 inches of the stem (tall one)
Let the plant be
As stated by others, clear out any foliage close to the dirt and let it be. 🌱 Goodluck!