Growing chilis more than one season

paradajky · August 12, 2021

I grew some calabrian chili plants in pots last year and they produced fairly well. Then, when weather cooled down, I cut them back, and they grew back a bit and produced a little fruit, but not much - I gave them some dynagro foliage pro with every 2-3 waterings. Sadly I've had bad luck this year with chili seeds not germinating, and if they did, just basically remained stagnant with the cotyledon leaves and never really grew past that.

Given this, is it worth it to continue trying to grow the potted chilis? I haven't found enough information to see if second, third, etc year old chili plants actually can produce well. I'm guessing a repotting with a little root trimming and fresh soil would be the right direction to let the plants be healthy. I've seen things like "bonchi" on the internet where people turn the peppers into bonsai, but I'm looking to enjoy the peppers, and would really love to have a bigger crop next season!

Thanks for your time.

August 12, 2021	#1
paradajky Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2021 Location: Coastal Southern CA Posts: 164	Growing chilis more than one season I grew some calabrian chili plants in pots last year and they produced fairly well. Then, when weather cooled down, I cut them back, and they grew back a bit and produced a little fruit, but not much - I gave them some dynagro foliage pro with every 2-3 waterings. Sadly I've had bad luck this year with chili seeds not germinating, and if they did, just basically remained stagnant with the cotyledon leaves and never really grew past that. Given this, is it worth it to continue trying to grow the potted chilis? I haven't found enough information to see if second, third, etc year old chili plants actually can produce well. I'm guessing a repotting with a little root trimming and fresh soil would be the right direction to let the plants be healthy. I've seen things like "bonchi" on the internet where people turn the peppers into bonsai, but I'm looking to enjoy the peppers, and would really love to have a bigger crop next season! Thanks for your time.