I posted in here a week or two ago asking for advice on whether to top my habanero plant. The consensus was NO, with some people saying it will 'top' naturally and branch out. Well, they were right, it looks to be growing 4 new stems and some bushy growth coming up from the bottom.
This post is for people like me who haven't seen this before, makes it easier to trust the process and let the peppers do their thing.
Also, I'm pretty pleased with how this plant is turning out. I think it's going to be huge. How many years can a potted pepper survive indoors?
by creamulum078
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Nahhh not to top!
I prefer to let the plants do their thing! They can be taught how to be super producers, but I guess my needs just align with the plant rather than wanting for force the opposite of that! Call me holistic, but that’s my stance lol
When I’d only read the title I was like “why?!? It’s just forked! Looks perfectly happy”
No need to top habaneros. They are naturally bushy in nature. Topping them will only set them back.
Topping can be beneficial for annuum varieties, but still need a long enough growing season to make it worth the 3-4 week setback.
I wouldn’t top this given it’s current symmetry
Do not chop chenense or baccatum. They take too long already, and will get bushy on their own. How long do you want to wait for peppers?
Usually you wanna top as soon as there’s at least 3-5 nodes. Early is better so the plant can heal and continue to grow