Both seeds germinated and sprouted. Can I just let them grow next to each other? I don’t want to separate them because they are both in a single Aerogarden pod just beneath the soil. Any downside?
by bltkmt
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mrpopop16
I would try to separate them before they get super big. It would be a lot harder to pick peppers through two plants worth of branches. I’m not super sure if there are other downsides though.
iri0001
You can, but they will be competing for nutrients and both suffer as a result. Also why keep both there when you can take one out, put it in some soil or something a have 2 strong plants?
Equivalent-Appeal-72
I purposely grow my banana peppers like that. You can only do this outdoors in a garden with deep soil and lots of sunligjt though, otherwise Both plants will compete for light/nutrients and both will die. But when its done right both plants will grow around eavhother and become one in a way, it’s really cool to see them work around eachother.
hotsauceboss222
Cull one. It’s called pricking out. One plant per pot
natedogg2326
I would try to separate them now if possible… Otherwise it’s the Sophie’s choice route. Yes they can grow together, but they will be fighting for nutrients… Not worth it… Just have one healthy plant per pot
Texas4Fuunn
At this stage they both likely only have one main tap root and maybe one or two offshoots.
Next time you water them, gently pull your least favorite one out and relocate.
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I would try to separate them before they get super big. It would be a lot harder to pick peppers through two plants worth of branches. I’m not super sure if there are other downsides though.
You can, but they will be competing for nutrients and both suffer as a result. Also why keep both there when you can take one out, put it in some soil or something a have 2 strong plants?
I purposely grow my banana peppers like that. You can only do this outdoors in a garden with deep soil and lots of sunligjt though, otherwise Both plants will compete for light/nutrients and both will die. But when its done right both plants will grow around eavhother and become one in a way, it’s really cool to see them work around eachother.
Cull one. It’s called pricking out. One plant per pot
I would try to separate them now if possible… Otherwise it’s the Sophie’s choice route. Yes they can grow together, but they will be fighting for nutrients… Not worth it… Just have one healthy plant per pot
At this stage they both likely only have one main tap root and maybe one or two offshoots.
Next time you water them, gently pull your least favorite one out and relocate.