Pepperoni plants love bright, warm locations and are therefore best kept in a sunny spot in the garden. However, if the temperatures drop in winter, you have to bring your crop indoors. Read here how to create optimal conditions for overwintering a pepperoni.
Hot peppers need to winter warm and bright
Bring the peppers into the heat
If the temperature falls below 5°C, your peppers will be damaged if you don't move them to a warm place. Here you should note the following points:
- the pepperoni variety is annual
- or perennial
- it is a potted plant
- or does it thrive in the bed
- Check for pest infestation
Annual and perennial peppers
An annual plant will not bear fruit in the coming year. For a crop yield you need to raise a new plant in January. But you can definitely use the seeds of the old peppers for this. In the case of perennial specimens, overwintering is very well worth it.
type of attitude
Potted plants have the clear advantage of mobility when it comes to overwintering. Place the pot in a bright place, for example on the windowsill. Planted peppers must be carefully dug up and placed in a pot. Temperatures of approx. 10°C are suitable for storage. Watering is sparse.
Check for pest infestation
Before you bring your peppers into the house, you should carefully check them for pests or diseases. Sick plants should be placed separately to prevent the pest from spreading. With suitable means you can fight the disease. These should definitely be approved for indoor use.
Prepare the peppers for spring
As spring approaches, increase the growth of the plant by cutting back the side branches to 3 cm in February. Fresh soil also contributes a large part. In May, when ground frost is no longer to be expected, your peppers can go outside again.