Planted my peppers too close together and they have merged into one giant bush.
Planted my peppers too close together and they have merged into one giant bush.
by Feirym1sf1t
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arthropal
I read a thing once, not long ago, but I forget what it was or where. In any event, it stated that, with repeatable results, pepper plants grown in clusters of plants, rather than with the traditionally spaced single plants, tend to be healthier and with better yields. Something to do with a synergistic effect of the root systems intertwining and sharing resources..
This assumed that there was no significant resource problems caused by overcrowding, which can be avoided with quality soil and feeding, if applicable.
Winter_Cat-78
My entire gardening now one massive pepper bush, with different areas producing different types. It’s marvelous! Huge yields!
ILCHottTub
You just gotta feed more. Also not great for finding pests if they show up but as long as you’re feeding the’ll be fine clustering.
I personally like better spacing so I’m not breaking branches and making a mess when I harvest.
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I read a thing once, not long ago, but I forget what it was or where. In any event, it stated that, with repeatable results, pepper plants grown in clusters of plants, rather than with the traditionally spaced single plants, tend to be healthier and with better yields. Something to do with a synergistic effect of the root systems intertwining and sharing resources..
This assumed that there was no significant resource problems caused by overcrowding, which can be avoided with quality soil and feeding, if applicable.
My entire gardening now one massive pepper bush, with different areas producing different types. It’s marvelous! Huge yields!
You just gotta feed more. Also not great for finding pests if they show up but as long as you’re feeding the’ll be fine clustering.
I personally like better spacing so I’m not breaking branches and making a mess when I harvest.
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Ah yes, the pepper thicket.
same. getting a great yield tho
Same. Worked well for me this year too. PNW zone 8b. Harvest just now starting.