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Overwinter pepper problem #782282

Asked February 21, 2022, 8:28 AM EST

Good morning! I’m trying to overwinter my peppers for the first time, and they don’t seem happy. I wonder if it’s because I didn’t cut them down too small for the pot or if it’s maybe a little too close to the light or not enough watering(1-2/ wk) or another issue?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response


Your pepper plant should be allowed to go dormant during the winter months. Remove all of flower buds and leaves when you cut them down in fall or if new leaves and buds form during the dormant period. Removing the leaves will reduce insect pests. Decrease the water in fall and winter so the plant goes dormant. A dormant pepper plant still needs a little light. Grow the pepper plant in a cool location that is above 50 F. Only give the plant a a small amount every 3-4 weeks. Most plants in MN need less water during the winter because they are not actively growing. The following site may help you overwinter your pepper next year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wo3bwp5uQAThere are many types of light bulbs used for growing plants. The next site will help you understand the many types of grow light. The type of grow light will determine how long the lights should be on.
https://extension.unh.edu/resource/growing-seedlings-under-lights-fact-sheet

Pat M MN master gardener and TCA Replied February 21, 2022, 4:39 PM EST

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