Q&A – If you prune a pepper plant will it produce more fruit?
Question:
If you prune a pepper plant will it produce more fruit?
Answer:
Pruning peppers is not necessary in the garden with most cultivars. UT Assistant Professor of Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner explains how most modern peppers are bred to be compact and do not require pruning. In a hydroponic greenhouses it may be necessary to prune, shaping the plant for that environment, In the garden it is generally not necessary. If you do prune remove the main growing points. This will cause the pepper to become more bushy and spread out.
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If you prune a pepper plant will it produce more fruit?
Answer:
Pruning peppers is not necessary in the garden with most cultivars. UT Assistant Professor of Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner explains how most modern peppers are bred to be compact and do not require pruning. In a hydroponic greenhouses it may be necessary to prune, shaping the plant for that environment, In the garden it is generally not necessary. If you do prune remove the main growing points. This will cause the pepper to become more bushy and spread out.
Related Videos:
Nutrient-Deficient Pepper Fix
When to Pick Bell Peppers
Related Resources:
Peppers
Growing peppers in home gardens