[CH] Trimmings

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Alex Wrote:
<Good info snipped>

>>I trimmed the plants yesterday, taking off some dead and trimming down
some
>>green.  

<More good, sad info snipped>

I'm really quite a novice at raising plants of any kind.  I've killed
anything from ivy to cactus, and probably most of the fauna in between.  I
have been blessed this last year with some super-chilis that I have given
constant care, and they have produced wonderful fruit for me.

So here's my question:  I raise these plants indoors, in an office that has
both South and West exposure.  Do I need to trim them back during the winter
(ok, I'm a little late with this question, since I live in the NW.)

Secondly (and really the meat of the question) I have never trimmed a plant
back.  How?  How much?  How far?  To all leaves?  Green as well as any
slightly discolored?  I do go through every two weeks or so and pick off any
leaves that have shriveled or are fairly limp - is that good enough?

I must say, I am extremely happy that I've had a fairly consistent harvest
schedule over the winter of smaller, yet just as hot, peppers.  Nothing like
your own pepper flakes on a Tony Maroni's pizza to put a little tingle on
your tongue.

TIA,

JJ

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