Daphne Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I have some 6-8" pepper plants which were given to me by a neighbour a couple of months ago. They've not set fruit at all but look quite healthy. They could definitely do with potting on. Is there any point in keeping them and hoping they will fruit next year? If so, should I pot on now or wait till new growth spurt in the spring? Or should I just bin them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) peppers are treated as annuals in the UK. the first frost and they're done for! you could try keeping them in the house but I doubt they will fruit Edited September 24, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I know chillies are perennial and can be overwintered, but they will not tolerate frost/cold. I am guessing that peppers would be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Just watch out for sneaky aphids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have a pepper plant in my office, it has fruited now for 3 consecutive years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I overwintered 2 chilli plants last year and they have fruited very well again this year, after an aphid problem early on which was solved with regular spraying with soapy water then being put outside. Give it a go what have you got to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 That's interesting . I've got a few plants which are either not fruiting yet or only have tiddly ones. I might try keeping them too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Oh No I threw mine on the compost heap as not fruited!! blast it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Can you salvage it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
