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Q.I Pruned And Overwintered A Pepper Plant In A South Facing Window In The Basement.

Zone Des Moines, IA | Ryan Jenkins added on February 13, 2021 | Answered

They are growing and producing like crazy. Is this good? Should I prune again before spring or just put them outside when warm again?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on February 15, 2021

Peppers do not have a dormancy, so it should be treated like any other houseplant. The only exception, which it sounds like you have made provision for, is that they need as much light as they can get.

Indoors, peppers will continue to produce if the environment allows for it. It is likely that they like the spot that they are in.

If you end up getting a harvest before putting it out for the year, then you can prune it as you see fit. If it has not finished fruiting by this time, then you can put it outside to finish, as is.

Otherwise, you will want to care for these plants as you would during the active growing season.

Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/how-to-grow-indoor-peppers.htm

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