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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 20, 2011
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    The freezing process kills the seeds, so they will not germinate.

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    Nikki on
    April 19, 2011
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    If the plant becomes too large and is already fruiting, we would recommend staking the plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/stake-pepper-plants.htm

    However, if the plant has not started fruiting, you can prune them. Here is more information on this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pruning-bell-peppers.htm

    Be aware though that plant may produce fewer fruit if you prune.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 6, 2011
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    Chili plants, like their genetic cousins the tomato, are a warm season crop. This means that as well as a moist environment, chili seeds need sufficient warmth to break their dormancy. Even under optimum conditions, the germination process can be slow and irregular as the degree of dormancy varies considerably between species—some taking up to 6 weeks.

    This article will help with growing them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/growing-chili-pepper-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 26, 2011
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    They may have wilt. Peppers and tomatoes are susceptible to the same diseases and wilt is commonly talked about with tomatoes, but can happen to peppers. This article will have more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/pepper-wilt-on-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 6, 2011
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    Nikki on
    July 3, 2011
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    The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/worms-on-peppers.htm

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