Peppers love warmth. They do not survive temperatures below 5° degrees. They are not hardy. Due to the local climate, peppers can only get through the winter frost-free if they are brought indoors in good time.

How to prepare peppers for their winter quarters

After the last pepper harvest, the plants must move into their winter quarters in good time before the first frost. Overwintering peppers is easy - provided the peppers meet the specific conditions of care and location. Before the peppers come into the house, they should be prepared as follows:

  • Thoroughly remove pests such as aphids or spider mites
  • discard diseased or damaged plants
  • Water and water the plants sufficiently

What hibernation options are there?

Bright, cool and frost-free rooms are the best winter quarters for peppers. The plant is dormant at an average temperature of 10° degrees. Watering is reduced to twice a week and fertilizing is not necessary.

In a room with a normal temperature of 20° degrees, the peppers continue to grow, bloom and form fruit. Therefore, water weekly and fertilize once a month.

The right care when peppers overwinter

In principle, all types of peppers can be overwintered. The advantage: In the second year, peppers are often more productive and less sensitive. The following rules apply to winter care:

  • pests and diseases
  • correct pruning and pruning
  • pour

During the winter, peppers are susceptible to pests such as spider mites, aphids and disease. This is additionally supported by heating air that is too dry and wet soil. Check plants regularly and water only moderately.

Properly cutting the peppers down to the woody areas creates space, promotes branching and new plant shoots. The more pruning, the fewer leaves. Therefore only water a little. Lots of leaf mass supports winter photosynthesis. This means there is an increased need for water and nutrients.
Winter watering: the darker and cooler the winter pepper location, the less water. It is essential to avoid waterlogging and always allow the soil to dry slightly.

When winter goes and spring comes

From February you can slowly prepare the peppers for the new outdoor summer. To do this, transfer the peppers to a new pot. Note that the diameter and depth are only slightly larger. Otherwise the plant will use too much energy to develop new roots. Keep the substrate slightly moist again and slowly pour more. Fertilize more often from mid-May. If everything goes well, you will harvest significantly more peppers in the second year.

tips and tricks

Make sure there is enough humidity in the winter quarters. Peppers do not tolerate dry air. Possibly set up humidifiers and spray plants with distilled water.

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Vegetable garden