Taiji
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Location: Gardening in western U.P. of MI. 46+ N. lat. elev 1540. zone 3; state bird: mosquito

How to Overwinter Peppers?

I read through the thread "Why bring peppers indoors for the Winter". But I'm not real clear on how to actually do this. So, here's what I think I gleaned from the thread:

1. Stick with chile style peppers not sweet peppers. (I'm going to try to overwinter a ghost, a serrano, a cayenne, and a jalapeno)

2. Near season's end pull up the plant by the roots.

3. Severely prune the roots and branches.

4. Place in pot, with potting soil, maybe 1/2 gallon?

5. Bring indoors til spring. (actually in AZ, I can probably set them out on some days if I want)

6. Keep moist as needed I guess

7. Replant into garden next spring?

Does that all sound right? Thx!



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