Special delivery from the mailman today...

[fupalooter]

So since I started my seeds less than a month ago, I decided to order a few other varieties that had already been started... When they arrived today I was pleasantly surprised to see that 3 out of 7 already had pods growing. The bad part is, we are currently under a Tropical Storm warning so these little guys are going to be hanging out in the garage for a day or so... hopefully they will have no problems.
 
Back row left to right: Butch T, Butch T, 7Pot, 7Pot
Front row left to right: Red Savina, Naga VIPER, and T.S. Morouga Red

 
 
 
Red Savina Pod 

 
 
VIPER not looking to hot but has multiple pods already...

 
 
7Pot pod coming in ...

 

[NattyPepper]

Good looking plants, hope they make it threw the storm ok.

 

[KingLeerUK]

I know you'd probably get 10 different opinions on this, but my personal preference is never to let a plant start putting on pods when they are still so small.  If they were my plants I'd probably let the pods that are current set finish out, but pinch and new flowers and top the plants to encourage new robust growth and more potential for pods.  Especially here in Florida with the long growing season.

 

[Noah Yates]

I know you'd probably get 10 different opinions on this, but my personal preference is never to let a plant start putting on pods when they are still so small.  If they were my plants I'd probably let the pods that are current set finish out, but pinch and new flowers and top the plants to encourage new robust growth and more potential for pods.  Especially here in Florida with the long growing season.

 
I agree!!!!
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=b3_lVSrPB6w

 

[Scovie]

 

[fupalooter]

I know you'd probably get 10 different opinions on this, but my personal preference is never to let a plant start putting on pods when they are still so small.  If they were my plants I'd probably let the pods that are current set finish out, but pinch and new flowers and top the plants to encourage new robust growth and more potential for pods.  Especially here in Florida with the long growing season.

Do you have any particular tutorial or instructions on properly topping? I would screw it up if I try without researching.

 

[sicman]

there is a topping thing by pepper guru i think?  one of these smart dudes will link it for you

 

[fupalooter]

Good call, I'll try a search

 

[KingLeerUK]

Again, you'll probably get half a dozen different opinions on topping methods, or whether to even top at all.
 
If is was me...
 

 
Make a clean, non-pinching cut just above the leaf joint.

 

[Noah Yates]

there is a topping thing by pepper guru i think?  one of these smart dudes will link it for you

yuo are smart!

 

[Scovie]

Sicman = Smart?

Amanda Bynes = Normal.

 

[sicman]

   
 
hay hay hay.  i finished third grade just like you.  only diffrence is i wasnt in a one room school.

 

[coheed196]

Topping/pruning guide

http://thehotpepper.com/topic/38705-a-simple-guide-to-topping-and-pruning/

 

[Helltaco]

Rollow Amanda on Twitter
 

...

Amanda Bynes = Normal.

 
Gotta love her Twits

 

[Bob_B]

I personally would cut the pods and lower leaves that touch the soil.

They'll be fine.

 

[fupalooter]

Topping/pruning guide
http://thehotpepper.com/topic/38705-a-simple-guide-to-topping-and-pruning/

Thanks a lot. After reading that I plan to do some pruning and topping. By chance does anyone know how big the sarina pod should be to chop it off and be edible?

I personally would cut the pods and lower leaves that touch the soil.
They'll be fine.

What is the advantage of chopping off the bottom leavs that touch the soil? Is it for disease prevention?

 

[Jetchuka]

What is the advantage of chopping off the bottom leavs that touch the soil? Is it for disease prevention?

Yes, that's where the nasties come from. They can splash up onto the leaves also. That's part of the reason that some people mulch, to prevent dirt from splashing up.