Overwinter Your Pepper Plants - Garden Quickie Episode 25

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Overwinter Your Pepper Plants In Any Climate! Don't throw away those spent pepper plants at the end of the year, even if you get the worst winters.
Pepper plants are actually perennial by nature. No matter where you live, you can keep your Pepper plants over winter and restart them again in the spring! This will eliminate the need to start seeds all over again next year, and your plants will be further ahead and more advanced when the warm weather returns!
Garden Quickies are hyper-focused 2 minute videos that tackle the most pressing growing questions of the day. I've compiled an entire playlist of them here, check it out!: • Garden Quickies
Pepper Growing Series - The Definitive Guide....Seed To Planting!
Part 1 Seeding and Germination: • Growing Peppers Part 1...
Part 2 Growth and Establishment: • Growing Peppers Part 2...
Part 3 Planting Outdoors: • Growing Peppers Part 3...
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DIY Ultimate Potting Mix Video: • Make Your Own Potting ...
Growing Peppers In Containers: • Growing Peppers In Con...
Pruning Peppers Part 1: • Pruning Pepper Plants ...
Pruning Peppers Part 2: • Don't Prune Your Peppers!
Ripening Picked Peppers: • How To Ripen Already P...
Maximum Pepper Harvests!: • Boosting Your Peppers ...
3 Ways To Ripen Peppers Faster: • 3 Ways To Ripen Pepper...
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@redbarn23 2 года назад

You are an excellent teacher. Your voice cadence is measured, gentle, and easy to understand. And your gardening advice is top-notch. Thank you.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks so much, that is too kind. :-)

@Docentino1914 Год назад

You are an excellent commentor. Your compliment is straightforward and gracious - very polite and non-contentious. Your writing is top-notch :)

@Dekunutcase 2 года назад

Wait, wait, wait, wait.... You can overwinter PEPPERS?! My mind has been blown. I've got to try this!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Right? LOL. Longer version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x09X87UCZTI.html

@Bev437Sqn 2 года назад

Dang my peppers have been composted. Oh well there is always next year. Thanks Jeff

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Always next time Bev! :-)

@user-bt4oj1qk6p 22 часа назад

Brought a couple pepper plants in for the winter and set them by the back glass door which is southern facing and didn't trim anything. Still got a few peppers through winter and put them back out in spring and they did good.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 22 часа назад

@@user-bt4oj1qk6p nice work! Are you going to keep them going for a third year?

@Whistlewalk 3 месяца назад

I knew peppers were bi-annual,but DID NOT know they were perrenial. Well, that changes a few things. Thanks from Victoria. Always learn something interesting from you.

@Maverick4841 Год назад

Quick and to the point.......I dig it.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Год назад

Thanks Maverick!

@mikef6948 2 года назад

Jeff , those special affects where you highlighted the plant up to the nodes were an awesome visual !! Well done ! And I agree with everyone else , your videos are amazing and you make learning so easy and fun. Keep up the brilliant work sir !! A big green thumbs up to you from southern Ontario ;)

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks so much Mike, too kind! If you guys keep watching, I'll keep making, no question! :-)

@morningwoodfarms713 2 года назад

@Mike F Totally! It's the ONLY proper way to display the information! Love it!

@ReiRei992 Год назад

I overwinter my peppers this year and repot them in small container and placed them by the windowsill. And now they are fruiting. Interesting facts for me is that pepper's doesn't need pollinators.

@PauletteHunter123 8 месяцев назад

Thank you Jeff, I decided to try and overwinter 2 of my pepper plants. I would have tried to save my other 10 plants but I don't have a garage and my house is very small. Followed your steps, fingers crossed.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 8 месяцев назад

Right on! Can't wait to see how it turns out for you!

@andyp.4205 2 года назад

Great refresher from last year. I did this last year in zone 5A and brought in 11 plants. Only 4 survived. The strongest survivor was the Burning Bush hot pepper. The King of the Norths, and many Jalapenos didn't make it. I had outstanding hot and sweet pepper production this year from my starts and my freezer is so full of Jalapenos and Aji Rico hot peppers. I thought the starts produced faster than the few survivors of the overwintered peppers. This year I will compost and start fresh in the spring. Great video.

@johnorenick9026 Год назад

I moved peppers and tomatoes into a makeshift greenhouse just before first frost. They haven't frozen, though the heaters weren't able to keep up on a couple of 27 degree (F.) nights, and it got down to perhaps 45 degrees in the greenhouse; mostly I've been able to keep them above 48-50 degrees, 60-65 during the day, and over 80 the few hours of sun we've had (I opened the GH or used a fan the few times it got too warm). Looks like all the tomatoes are dead or dying, although the Sungold is still slowly ripening a few tomatoes. It's now Jan. 4, and the peppers are looking cold stressed; some are still ripening fruit, slowly, except the Jimmy Nardello's, which doesn't seem to know it's winter and has a small crop ready for me now. I mean to try pruning the peppers back as you say, SO THERE ARE NO LEAVES LEFT, maybe root-prune and repot anyone that's now in a pot too big to move, and put them in my basement until next spring. WITH NO LEAVES DO THEY REALY NEED SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHT? Would they actually begin to grow back, over winter, under 5,000 K + high-intensity fluorescents, so they already have leaves when you put them out in the spring? Or do you want them leafless until you put them outdoors.? I would just as soon not spend money/carbon on electricity, if I can make them go dormant, without light, until it's warm enough to put them back outside? If they need light just to keep them alive, even without leaves, how many hours a day, minimum? Very little light? Or??? I understand lumens at inches, and color temperature. ... Could you guess, if I brought it into the house, how many hours of light that Jimmy Nardelllo's might need to keep producing peppers? I wonder of a 9 watt LED reflector--60 watt equiv. so maybe 800 lumens--a foot away would be enough? Also, if the tomatoes have lost all leaves but the stems are still green, is it worthwhile to try to overwinter them, using the same procedures as the peppers? This is an older RU-vid. Hope you're still checking and responding: I need your help! Thanx! J.O.

@kirklamb3270 Год назад

Did this, and was shocked it actually worked. Very good info.

@IjeomaThePlantMama 2 года назад

Exactly what I needed for my habanero plant!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Right on! Hope you get tons of Habs next year!

@anar.trujillo5744 2 года назад

Love the way you teach. I'm the kind of person that has to learn hands on. This s an easy way to do so. Thank you so much

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks for stopping by and watching Ana! Happy growing!

@MichaelRei99 2 года назад

Jeff , you and Brian have been my go to guys for all of my gardening advice. I did one plant last year just to test and this year I’m doing 3. The overwintered plant has been my best producer.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Right on Mike, so happy to hear! :-)

@talapeanutbutter4250 2 года назад

I did this and guess what? It’s growing! It’s about 6 inches tall and I heavily mulched it. I live in north Florida where we do freeze.

@mazzatrue5400 2 года назад

Great advice thank you. Hopefully I'll be able to keep my pepper plants alive over winter now and look forward to next year's crop 😀

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Best of luck Mazza!

@aribavel2757 2 года назад

I did this a year ago, based on your video, and it worked out GREAT!!! Looking forward to doing it again this year!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Awesome Ari! It really does work, as long as you have the space. My biggest issue was getting the watering right, AND making sure the aphids didn't come inside. Cheers!

@cameobabec968 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Great timing! I just brought my peppers indoors before the frost to allow the final couple of fruit to ripen. I was intending on looking up how to overwinter them tomorrow but now I don't have to!

@joj1252 2 года назад

This could save so much time & effort. Thank you Jeff 🙏🏻 can’t wait to give it a go

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks Jo, it really does! :-)

@kingzach5000 2 года назад

I love the information you give and how you lay it out for us

@fionaharvey2720 2 года назад

Thank you Jeff! I had just looked at my pepper plants and thought it was time, so good reminder! I love your channel and find it very helpful! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Haha right on Fiona, let us know how it goes! :-)

@morningwoodfarms713 2 года назад

AWESOME!!!😀 THANK YOU!!🏆 I have a few beauties I don't want to lose! A gorgeous Lunchbox Orange for one!😊 This is going to be an epic experiment!🤞 I love how you always challenge me to try easy, fun, epic stuff!😍 Experiments are so cool!🤓 Thanks again! 💞

@lebored8264 2 года назад

Brilliant!

@janicepyke5313 2 года назад

It’s so wonderful to find a fellow Saskatchewaner to teach me about gardening.(maybe I’m assuming but the hat was a clue. ) Most you tubers talk about every climate but mine. We’re closer to Alaska climate than anything else. You are concise and very informative and a great teacher. I recommend you to everyone here. Good job,

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks so much Janice! I'm actually out in Victoria, BC, but I know Sask winters all too well. Short short growing season, gotta be on your game or you'll miss out! Cheers!

@janicepyke5313 2 года назад

Did you live in Saskatchewan or just a fan?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

@@janicepyke5313 Victoria, BC. My family is from Sask though

@janicepyke5313 2 года назад

I'm from Meadow Lake, Sask. You're one of the few youtubers that are from a warmer climate who talks about colder climate gardening. My husband and I are very enthusiastic gardeners but complete newbies. Plus talking container and garden, overwintering as well for both. I even take notes when listening to you. Good job!

@MrBadger236 2 года назад

I have never heard of doing this.. I have a huge Carolina Reaper Plant that has grown dozes of peppers this year. I was not looking forward to letting it die out. Same with a huge cow-horn pepper plant. I am going to try this and see if I can save it. I love your videos. I learn more and more every time I watch them. Thanks for the information!!

@dahutful 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff. I have one or two pepper plants that I may try this out on. Thank you

@pamelaremme38 2 года назад

I am sooooo ticked off!!!! I had the most beautiful pepper plants this year. I do this with Geraniums so why not with pepper plants! My beautiful plants went to the chickens.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

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@charmainemontgomery582 2 года назад

Great information!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks Charmaine, appreciate it! :-)

@krisyallowega5487 Год назад

I wish I could say that I have had success with overwintering peppers. My timing is always "off" when I think of doing it. My plants are too stressed from overnight temps that fall below 10C combined with waning sunshine. I believe more gardeners should take this step in their gardening adventure. I could rattle off many of the benefits and shortfalls with it but will acknowledge that the pros outweigh the cons.

@pamelachowrimootoo4531 2 года назад

Thank you very much..It's very useful for us.. ☺️🙏🌻

@charmainemrtnz 2 года назад

Good day! Thanks.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks Charmaine, happy Sunday!

@OSGCourtWatch 2 года назад

Noticed some of plants u showed had significantly more lower branching than others and thinking back to your topping video wondered if those were plants u topped last season. Ive found the plants with more branching bounce back the fastest and seem to survive more readily than plants that have a long stem before the first Y. One note I would add...noticed there was still some dirt in the rootball when u transplanted...like to rinse mine completely clean and spray with neem & diluted hydrogen peroxide to further minimize potential pest/aphids moving into the house...

@annapetrosian6696 2 года назад

Thank u handsome Gardner

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Right back at you beautiful! :-)

@Docentino1914 Год назад

Thank you for the advice. I have been growing chili peppers in a greenhouse here in Poland (very cold winters) for 8 years (with the same seeds), I had not ever tried to overwinter the plants yet. This year I'll give it a shot. PS Great channel! Cheers! (Subbed ;)

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Год назад

Hey right on, let us know how it goes!

@poeticpoems1234 2 года назад

Thanks a bunch!! ( pun intended)😁 Great 🎥!

@KitchenGardeningwithMe 2 года назад

Nice video👍

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks guys, appreciate it!

@michaelmarchione3408 2 года назад

I like how you do the visuals in your videos. One of these days I'm going to try that. The problem I have is where to store them. I watched your original video of this, that was very good too! Right now I have 12 rosemary cuttings taken up space that I could have used for about 3 pepper plants. Maybe next year I can figure out a space in the barn with added insulation around them so they don't freeze, I don't think 50 or 60 rabbits generate enough heat lol. But, maybe covered in straw? What do you think? Enjoyed! Take care!

@GreenLove1 2 года назад

My best pepper harvest this year came from my over-wintered peppers. Do you know how many years you can over-winter before they stop being as productive? Great video, love all those special effects, are you also the editor?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks! Yes, its just me. I'm not a big enough channel to hire anyone! :-) As for how many years? At least 4.....and still going! :-)

@GreenLove1 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms you are an awesome editor, each video gets better and better. So talented!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

@@GreenLove1 thanks so much! It's definitely an involved process! :-)

@shirleyk623 2 года назад

Great information! Fortunately for me, I live in Florida and have very few cold spells so I can leave them in the garden. I'll cover if we do get a freeze. Thanks for sharing.🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Lucky Shirley!! What varieties you growing this year?

@shirleyk623 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I grew Anaheim, banana, California wonder, Cayenne long, pepperocini, jalapeno, spicy salsa, and Tabasco in the summer. I'm growing Ajvarski, banana, California wonder, jalapeno Jimmy nardello, Red cherry hots, shishito, and Tabasco still growing strong

@remka2000 Год назад

Even with insecticide I never managed to bring peppers indoors for wintering without pests. Always had an infestation in the weeks later.

@kebunpertanian 2 года назад

*Good👍*

@pixelmaster98 2 года назад

I'm growing my hot pepper plant indoors (it's actually doing surprisingly good, and it's currently still growing fruit). Since my apartment clearly won't drop below 15°C, do I have to prune or otherwise prepare my plant for winter? Since it's close to the southern window, it should still be getting a fair amount of sunlight, but it'll obviously be less than in summer/autumn. Other than that, I do assume that I should try to ensure that it doesn't touch the window, to prevent frost damage on the leaves. Great videos btw! Since I only live in a small apartment, I unfortunately can't implement many of your tips (or grow many plants in general), but I still find them interesting.

@evelyn247 2 года назад

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@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Hey evelyn, thanks for checking them out! I'll take a look at the US link, thanks!

@kerflop 2 года назад

I did this one year with strawberries on reccomendation and they all died. Can a pepper plant not be overwintered with foliage?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Strawberries NEED to go dormant....never bring them inside...growing for 365 days is not part of their lifecycle. Peppers can be overwintered with foliage, but they transpire more and are more susceptible to pests and disease with all their leaves.

@Mgamerz 2 года назад

Gotta do this today for my banana peppers. One thing i'm curious about is how much light do they need? They're going in my dad's garage, but the only light it would get is from the overhead light when he goes in there, which means like 99.9% darkness. I have a spare low power grow light and a timer but not sure how much to give it to not have it try to grow. EDIT: Ah, you did mention it, I missed it at the end there.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

A few hours a day....even without leaves they seem to need it. I've killed them with all other conditions being perfect, except light. So it definitely helps.

@Cherryparfait41 Год назад

I gotta ask, because I would love to pull this off :) This past season I successfully overwinter a Salvia plant ( Rock’n Deep Purple) using terracotta stakes with wine bottles for slow release watering. I’m definitely feeling empowered because it worked fabulously! Now, I’d love to try with peppers. It was in a room with a heater set to keep it above freezing. It’s an old block home that we use for storage, freezers and such. It warmed up naturally and started to grow at the perfect time to raise plants from cuttings to plant outside at just the right time! In the case of pepper plants I could bring them down to my grow room and put them under lights. But, when? Do you think they’ll break dormancy at the right time, much like the Salvia did? Anyway, sorry if I’m bugging ya, I’m get pretty excited over all kinds of gardening stuff. 😃 Thank you!!

@selenepark40 2 года назад

Hello! I really like your video! those are super helpful! I have a question. I was trying to use this method to keep my pepper in my greenhouse but seems like my pepper have Botrytis grey mold... I'm living in Vancouver and as you know this city will be rain all winter. it's too hard to control humidity. Any advice that I can kill the mold and keep my pepper in my greenhouse?

@flowerygirl78 2 года назад

Two questions for you: first, how do you know if your pepper plant has survived the transplant process for overwintering? My plants look like a bunch of dead sticks at the moment and I don't want to have to baby them all winter if there is no hope for them. They may have had a touch of frost before I had the chance to bring them in, so I am not very hopeful. Secondly, will the pepper plants be okay with the extra inches of soil around the stem? Will they grow new roots from the stem like tomatoes do or will the stem rot? I thought you always had to keep the soil level the same.

@BabyBoomerDad64 2 года назад

Hey there. If i already plant in pots do i ""have to"" repot with new org material for the winter? Ours are just starting. Thnanx

@aliceguinot8304 2 года назад

Thanks for your tips! I cut back my pepper plants, repotted them and brought them indoors at the beginning of October. They are starting to grow leaves. Should I cut them off or leave them on?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

That's normal Alice. They never enter true dormancy. Our main goal is to slow them down though. So less heat, light, and water. I wouldn't remove any new growth, just try not to encourage it. :-)

@aliceguinot8304 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your information. I am turning 76 next week and thanks to you am still learning so much about gardening which I love. You are such a good professor...keep up the good work!

@mikemike9747 2 года назад

hey just did this a about 3 weeks ago with my jalapeno plant. I noticed today I have little leaves/growth coming out at each of the V junctions. Should i be concerned? Should i cut them off? I assume this is not the worst thing that could happen. It's in a room half below ground/half above ground with 1 window about 65 degrees and a meh amount of light

@SH-jy6lc 9 месяцев назад

Can i use dr. Bronners castile soap? I really did not know castile soap kills aphids, wow! Thanks

@nancylaw2213 7 месяцев назад

I followed this video, and have the plants inside, with a grow light on a few hours/day. I have an unheated barn, but it definitely freezes out there, I'd think too much for these to survive (is that right)? I'm in zone 5b. The plants are growing new leaves - should I pinch them off throughout the winter?

@pjd2709 2 года назад

Do you chop up your straw or do you buy it that way.....? Love all yuor video's they are great information, thank you for all you do for us!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks PJ! I buy the straw this way....its used as animal bedding and feed.....but it has no hay particles in it.

@pjd2709 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you for answering my question.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

@@pjd2709 cheers PJ, no worries

@pamelaremme38 2 года назад

Will this work in zone 4? I don't know where you are from. New sub here.

@robbonvini2295 2 года назад

Thank you, Sir. One question for you on this, if you are only over wintering some of your pepper plants, how do you choose which is the best for this process? Thank you for all you share!

@Mgamerz 2 года назад

I'd say the strongest ones and the ones you liked the most.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

I selected the plants that produced the best peppers. Great question!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

@@Mgamerz Exactly!

@redtobertshateshandles 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ditto.

@louiseahrens5575 Год назад

I finally brought in a pepper plant to overwinter. All pruned down, but starting to sprout! Is this normal behaviour or do I need to cut it back continuously throughout the winter. Long time till spring here. Zone5b. Thanks.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms Год назад

Yes, they never go completely dormant. They are tropical plants... They'll resprout in normal conditions...

@ryansledz2515 2 года назад

Can you do a video on overwintering strawberries? Does anything change there?

@carrieunderwood3298 2 года назад

Strawberries are winter hardy and shouldn't be brought in. I have a very large patch of June bearing variety. (About 70 x 20 ft) As soon as they are finished producing, I mow them down with the mower platform set to max height. This chops off all the old leaves but doesn't hurt the crown. Next I rip out plants to create some paths and also pull some, (the oldest looking plants) in places that have become too dense. At this point the patch looks like crap. About a month later, everything looks great again with tons of runners filling in the gaps and paths again. In early spring I throw on some 10-10-10 fertilizer. My yields are huge. Hope this helps.

@SeoulKoreaOT7Kpop 2 года назад

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@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Thanks!

@da-gc 2 года назад

Do u feed the plants at all? Like with more potting mix or no

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

No, not really. The potting mix is fresh and will have some extra nutrients, but definitely no direct fertilizing.

@jenniferwalters579 5 месяцев назад

One of of my two overwintered peppers survived last winter- I enjoyed jalapeños all summer from it. I have several in my garage going this winter, which is 40-50 degrees. Will they survive that temp do you think? Space is the issue so the garage is what I’ve got. What do you all think?

@mountaincreekhomestead 2 года назад

My pepper plants we're stunted by crappy ground soil. One of my Peppers is very tall with the Y at the top. I don't want a super tall bell pepper plant. So what to do in my case? This one pepper plant never produced but grew flowers many times. Will grow them in 5g buckets next year. Thanks

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Replant the stem lower......bury half of it. Even adult stems. Its a nightshade, it'll produce stem roots, no problem...just like tomatoes!

@redtobertshateshandles 2 года назад

I live in a temperate climate but I'm just about over, overwintering peppers. They're so dependent on warmth. Mine are so darn slow to get going again. 😪

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Yup.....I live in a cold area too. I'm finding that though that there's LESS heat and electricity and input involved with overwintering the adult plants than there is starting over from seed again and again every year.

@dwightdaniels8322 2 года назад

Could you please tell me where you get your garden straw. I can buy full size bales but they have lots of wheat seeds in them. They are full size straws so are not the best for mulching. I use it to cover my grapes over winter. I am from Red Deer AB. I like your videos. They are full of helpful tips. The only thing that bothers me is that green hat with that S on it. Would look better in red with a big C on it. Have a great day.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Ha ha GREEN is always the color my friend..... ;-) The straw seems to be best sources locally. I don't know of any shipped across the country. I get mine from a local feed barn....that's where I'd start. Pet supply places often carry it as well. I've even seen Home Hardware carry it!

@dwightdaniels8322 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks for your reply

@TheTypingTeen 2 года назад

Do you have any bonsai by chance?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

A couple of store bought ones... Maintained for a few years... Nothing I've made myself (yet). :-)

@bebelimeback4245 10 месяцев назад

What is the pepper solution for bugs?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 10 месяцев назад

Mostly depends on the bugs. For soft bodied ones a natural soap/vegetable oil spray seems to work best.

@farnabyurquhart6970 2 года назад

Does this go for chilly plants too?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Yes, it'll work for all peppers! :-)

@GrandmasFoodGarden 2 года назад

How cold can the unheated garage get without killing plants?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Hi Linda....keep the average above 50F (10C), but dips to 40F (4 to 5C) can be tolerated ...

@davenb5786 2 года назад

I did all of that last year, and when I re-planted them this spring they stayed green but never grew or produced flowers so I don't know what happened

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

So strange Dave...almost like they were stunted for some reason. Do you suppose they got transplant shock or something?

@davenb5786 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms possible I have no idea, I was disappointed with the result obviously but It was a learning experience. I didn't save any this fall

@nobullziggster4070 2 года назад

Just yesterday i cut mine down to soil level. ouch

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Timing couldn't have been worse/better! Ever wondered though if the top of the plants would re-root themselves?

@nobullziggster4070 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Now i do, thank you. Chickens got the plants. i was thinking to put them in my first try at Kratky indoor hydroponic. just a couple of buckets. A passive system. No electric gadgets.. just lights. easy care.

@mukfute86 2 года назад

are there any planters who have tried this near Toronto, Ontario?

@carrieunderwood3298 2 года назад

I deeply respect this author, but don't recommend it. I did it last year. Brought them into my basement grow room, where I also grow orchids and other unusual plants. Soon the plants, and nearby plants, were covered with aphids. Tried to treat. Ultimately tossed them out. A lot more grief than buying a seed pack for next season. If you must try, I'd advise spraying the plant with isopropyl alcohol and soaking the potting mix with hydrogen peroxide before you bring them in. Both are highly effective for insect pests, neither leaves a residue and will not harm the plant. But now you've spent more than the cost of a seed pack.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

Hi Carrie, I can see where you're coming from, but I feel like its a blanket statement. That's like me saying " this one time I tried to grow a tomato in a pot, but it dried out, therefore no one should ever ever grow tomatoes in pots".....Ha ha, well, maybe not that general, but I hope you get my meaning. Yes, I totally agree about the pest thing....I mention it right in the potting section.....and its a great point. Because if you do get pests inside like aphids, they just go CRAZY. There's no natural predators to keep them in check, its a disaster waiting to happen, like you said. But, often peppers can be brought in to a garage or other section of the house that doesn't have dozens of other plants. Or, they can be doused with natural insecticidal soap to thoroughly clean them. In the end, I agree and disagree with you at the same time.....because getting a pepper to adult, flower/fruit bearing size is more than the cost of that seed pack! Unless you know of a way to grow peppers without water, light, soil, or a container! :-)

@carrieunderwood3298 2 года назад

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Again great respect for you and your videos. And I didn't say don't do it. Just a caution. I think it would have gone well if I'd treated with the alcohol spray and peroxide before I brought them in. Peroxide works great for pot dwelling pests and actually delivers oxygen to the roots. Good growing to all.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms 2 года назад

@@carrieunderwood3298 and I big caution... No question. Once those buggers get inside, it's game over.... Better to be safe than sorry, right! :-)