Terminated 6/10/20 - Piper Picked the Peppers (03/28/20)

[Sher]

They look pretty good after the trimming.  Crossing my fingers!

[Shawn]

I took out the Lunchbox Pepper because I forgot to top it and while healthy was not growing and had flowers on it.  I may place in a pot outside.

So now I have a Godfather that germinated and is above the label and my AG Jalapeno.  However can someone (mike maybe) help me on where to top this guy off at?

[Shawn]

Any help on where to top my pepper?  Maybe mike?  

[Sher]

I was waiting for Mike to reply.

My guru, Khang Starr, says to clip them right above where the pepper stem splits into a Y. I can see the Y on yours.

I know that's clear as mud, but don't know how else to describe it.

AG says above the 3rd set of leaves.  That's easier to understand. Here's their video.

[Shawn]

I THINK I know but I always ask Mike if not sure. 

[mike]

I like Khang. I watched many of his videos and his advise is very sound. I also look for the split. If the main stem continues vertically after the split it is an easy choice to trim above the split. But I've had many pepper plants that split into 2-4 branches that makes the plant bush out without much additional direct vertical growth. I leave those alone. If the branches grow out of the light, then trim those branches as they won't produce any fruit more than a few inches out of the light.

[Shawn]

Here are two close ups from two different angles.  I don't know where to cut.  There is usually a high point I can figure out.  THis has me stumped.  


Feel free to add in a cut arrow or line

[Shawn]

mike, if possible can you mark up one of my pics as to where to trim or should I just leave it.  It is an AG Jalapeno

[mike]

That looks like a nice split. Nothing is growing vertical, just bushing out. I'd leave it alone.

[Shawn]

May 18, 2020 15:30:50 GMT -5 mike said:

That looks like a nice split. Nothing is growing vertical, just bushing out. I'd leave it alone.

Thanks mike.  That is why I needed help.  I did not see a defined point to angle.  I will leave it.

[Shawn]

he Godfather on the left and the AG Jala on the right.  I did trim the large leaves off.



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[Shawn]

The ACE is a dead duck.  However the Godfather is doing well as is the AG pepper.  Pictures will be taken and posted tomorrow.

[Shawn]

I had originally planted the Lunchbox Peppers in this garden but I forgot to top it and it never grew in height so I planted it outside.  Two weeks later and giving it no attention at all I went to look.  Here it is and it has peppers on it.

[Sher]

What a beautiful surprise!

You and Mike used to grow TONS of peppers, Shawn..how many projects of peppers do you have going presently?

[Shawn]

I have 4 peppers now (Godfather, Jalapeno, Ace and the Lunchbox (outside).

I usually have 4 peppers growing at a time.  

once an addict.....

[Shawn]

Updating pictures

[Sher]

It is so beautifully shaped, Shawn.

[Shawn]

Jun 2, 2020 1:20:36 GMT -5 Sher said:

It is so beautifully shaped, Shawn.

Not on purpose LOL.  I forgot to top it.