Pinching Pepper Buds

Wind Dancer · March 30, 2009

Hi Pepper Lovers

This may have been answered somewhere in the threads, but I am feeling a bit impatient and in need of enlightenment. I promise not to make a habit of giving up so quickly on a search for info.

There are several pepper plants, heirloom paprika varieties in this case, that are setting buds. Yep, started them waaay to early...and in trying to pinch the buds off while still quite small, I pinched the growing tip of a plant.

Question #1 What effect will this have on the developing plant's growth?

Question #2 How large can buds be allowed to grow before
they are removed?

Question #3 Many plants actually enjoy having tips pinched, becoming sturdier and having better branching.
Are peppers among this company?

Thanks for any info

Wind Dancer

March 30, 2009	#1
Wind Dancer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ashe County NC Posts: 6	Pinching Pepper Buds Hi Pepper Lovers This may have been answered somewhere in the threads, but I am feeling a bit impatient and in need of enlightenment. I promise not to make a habit of giving up so quickly on a search for info. There are several pepper plants, heirloom paprika varieties in this case, that are setting buds. Yep, started them waaay to early...and in trying to pinch the buds off while still quite small, I pinched the growing tip of a plant. Question #1 What effect will this have on the developing plant's growth? Question #2 How large can buds be allowed to grow before they are removed? Question #3 Many plants actually enjoy having tips pinched, becoming sturdier and having better branching. Are peppers among this company? Thanks for any info Wind Dancer