Do you just let them die naturally?
I plan on digging one up, trimming it, and putting it in a container to see how many years I can get out of it.
Was also thinking about taking clippings from these and repotting them instead of starting from seed. Have you ever done that? And should I take hardwood clippings or softwood clippings?
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I thank it, cut off the peppers that are left, save some seeds and plant them again next season.
It’s an interesting idea seeing if you can keep it alive inside though. Best of luck!
Depends on where you live. I have pepper plants that have survived 2 winters outside. I live in NE Florida so zone 9 I think.
I’d try to see if you can over winter them. I also live in 8a in CA. I’ll leave half of my plants outside since it rarely gets that low out here. Mulching the soil, cover with fabric if it’s gets really low.
I would say maybe invest in a green house asap
Build a hoop house around them or dig em up and over winter them, or kiss them goodbye
I feel your pain. I have a reaper that flowered in late september.. i’m trying grow lights in the garage. can’t wait for the police to be surprised.
Pots, or a greenhouse. I keep mine for a few years, and start a new generation from the seeds.
Soo my peppers actually overwintered themselves in my garden and grew back stronger than ever the next season! So might be something to look into ✨