Re: [CH] First Pepper
Jim Campbell (jim@wildpepper.com)
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 10:55:08 +0000
Although there is some debate on this subject, most agree that:
Chiles are much like most teenagers. Once they've discovered they can
reproduce (fruit), all time & energy is spent on trying to accomplish
just that at the expense of future growth. Knocking them back a bit
will make them realize there is more growing yet to do. In a growing
season of sufficient length, the plant will eventually take care of
itself if the first few fruits are left on. However, most of us are
limited in our seasons and so knocking them off helps.
Hope this helps!
-Jim C
MWPH