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    Optimum number of peppers per plant?

    Is there a "safe" number of peppers per plant? You know, 6 trusses on a tomato to ensure ripening etc.
    I have a Torro de Rosso pepper with currently 10 peppers, the biggest of which is about 5" long. I'm really pleased with this, however I am not the biggest fan of green peppers but adore red peppers. Is there an optimum number or do I just keep feeding and watering and hope for a good summer?
    First attempt at peppers, so all advice gratefully received.
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    I grow peppers, lots mof them and I've jsut let the plant do it's own thing. I haven't noticed plants with ten fruit doing ripening quicker than a plant with less fruit. All I would say is you may well have to provide extra support for the plant. I normally just use string attached to the crop bars and then attached to the plants. I let most of mine turn red but will pick some green peppers. I freeze a lot for use all year round and so like to have both green and red.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by COMPOST CORNER View Post
      I, 6 trusses on a tomato to ensure ripening etc.
      can someone define a truss for me please? i'm not sure what i'm looking for

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      • #4
        Basically, a cluster of flowers or tomatoes.

        From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by marathon View Post
          ....I let most of mine turn red but will pick some green peppers. I freeze a lot for use all year round and so like to have both green and red.
          How do you freeze them? Don't they turn to mush?

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          • #6
            I find peppers great for freezing - I chop them into cubes, ior strips or whatever, pop them in a bag and put them in the freezer. I don't tend to defrost before using however, just chuck straight into the pan when I want to use them.

            Same for bell peppers as chilli peppers.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by queen of the cobs View Post
              I find peppers great for freezing - I chop them into cubes, ior strips or whatever, pop them in a bag and put them in the freezer. I don't tend to defrost before using however, just chuck straight into the pan when I want to use them.

              Same for bell peppers as chilli peppers.
              Ditto - I just slice, lay on a tray in the freezer and when frozen I bag them up. I also tend to add them to my cooking as they are.

              If you want peppers to add to salads/tarts etc it's better to roast them and then store in glass jars.

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