[CH] why overwinter plants?
Meconella@aol.com
Fri, 4 May 2001 23:05:54 EDT
Hi all,
For the second yr I have tried to overwinter some of my chile plants outside.
I live in a relatively frost free area and the plants do live, but they
never seem to grow as well as the new ones from seed.
The new ones from seed are about 6 inches tall, have flower buds, and are
vigorously growing. The ones from last year have leaves, some buds, but
the plants in general are woody, scrawny and non-vigorous appearing. If
they were ornamentals, I would yank 'em.
Assuming we arent talking about an unusual variety with hard to obtain seeds,
what is the benefits of overwintering plants, if any?
Meconella