Hey, guys. I really want to start growing peppers year-round, but it gets too cold in the winter (duh). I want to start growing inside, but the only place I have room to do it is inside of my close (I also like this idea because I can control the elements better). The only problem is, is that my closet is pretty small, so I don't want it getting too tall. I like short, bushy plants better anyway. Any way to make it grow like this? Thanks!
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How to make a pepper plant short and bushy?
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Top it, you can use the search feature and I am sure there are a few threads on it.
when it branches out cut the top ends off to make it more bushy, where the node hits the stem.
I agree, just pinch the terminal growth tips off at a node.
Proven method for bushy plants.
Proven method for bushy plants.
Yep, Pune, Prune,Prune :-D
Thanks, guys! Do you mean cut the top branches off at the node and leave the stem?
Check out Jamison's guide:
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/38705-a-simple-guide-to-topping-and-pruning/?fromsearch=1
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/38705-a-simple-guide-to-topping-and-pruning/?fromsearch=1
Was wondering about this myself. Thanks for the link thunderchili.
This is exactly what I want! Do you mean like this? I know it's crude.stc3248 said:I cut mine just above where it forks...there are others that "denude" their plants which is stripping all the leaves. Topping works well...
This is my Fatalii last year.
