Peppadew - Overwintering

recruiterg · November 29, 2011

Here's a Peppadew plant I dug out of the ground, shook all the dirt out of the roots, trimmed the root-ball considerably with a scissors, cut the main stalk to about 8 inches long, and cut off all of the leaves (except the small leaves that were forming at the base of the places where the branches were formed). I then planted the stalk in potting mix and put the plant in my south facing window in my office. I am amazed at how healthy this plant looks now. I can't wait to see how it does next summer.

austinnhanasmom · November 30, 2011

Looks great!

I may go through that much work this year with my peppadew.

It needs new soil anyway.

Last year, I put it in my darkish basement. I think I'll give it more sun this winter. Yours definitely looks healthy. Mine did not, until it got back outside.

HeirloomGuy · December 1, 2011

Where can I get these seeds or seedlings? Thanks.

Bob Freeman · January 18, 2012

I'll mail you some Peppadew seeds (free) if you'll send a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope - one first class stamp is adequate):
Bob Freeman
3220 Yorktown Drive
Tallahassee, Florida
32312

I'll try to get them to you in less than a week, but when sending a SASE, send me an email also (bnfreeman@comcast.net) so if I'm not in town, I can tell when I'll be home.

She paints while I plant! So, by all means visit my wife's water media website:
http://ninaallenfreeman.net/

puttgirl · January 18, 2012

Looks good and healthy!

Fred Hempel · January 18, 2012

Bob, that plant looks fantastic!

lakelady · January 18, 2012

Wow that plant does look fantastic. Looks just like a houseplant for now! I have some seeds I just started this past weekend. Now the wait begins...

You should get a great harvest if it looks that good right now, good luck!

Skaggydog · January 18, 2012

With Wikapedia protesting I almost didn't know what a Peppadew was, but what I did see looks GREAT.

wmontanez · January 18, 2012

My peppadew overwintered last year the sole survivor of my aphid infestation last winter argh (got seeds from Remy! thanks again!) and produced 4 peppers that rippen and I got seed. Hopefully will grow more plants to plant and get seed again to offer to few people. It took a looooong time to produce peppers. I kept mine in a pot since it was the only one that made it through

November 29, 2011	#1
recruiterg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edina, MN (Zone 4) Posts: 945	Peppadew - Overwintering Here's a Peppadew plant I dug out of the ground, shook all the dirt out of the roots, trimmed the root-ball considerably with a scissors, cut the main stalk to about 8 inches long, and cut off all of the leaves (except the small leaves that were forming at the base of the places where the branches were formed). I then planted the stalk in potting mix and put the plant in my south facing window in my office. I am amazed at how healthy this plant looks now. I can't wait to see how it does next summer.

December 1, 2011	#3
HeirloomGuy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Auburn, PA Posts: 1	Peppadew Seeds/seedlings Where can I get these seeds or seedlings? Thanks.

January 18, 2012	#4
Bob Freeman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 1	I'll mail you some Peppadew seeds (free) if you'll send a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope - one first class stamp is adequate): Bob Freeman 3220 Yorktown Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32312 I'll try to get them to you in less than a week, but when sending a SASE, send me an email also (bnfreeman@comcast.net) so if I'm not in town, I can tell when I'll be home. She paints while I plant! So, by all means visit my wife's water media website: http://ninaallenfreeman.net/ Last edited by Bob Freeman; February 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM. Reason: Makes it faster & easier for people to receive free seeds. Besides, it saves me money. (I've had overseas requests)

January 18, 2012	#7
lakelady Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern NJ zone 6b Posts: 1,862	Wow that plant does look fantastic. Looks just like a houseplant for now! I have some seeds I just started this past weekend. Now the wait begins... You should get a great harvest if it looks that good right now, good luck! __________________ Antoniette

January 18, 2012	#9
wmontanez Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 776	My peppadew overwintered last year the sole survivor of my aphid infestation last winter argh (got seeds from Remy! thanks again!) and produced 4 peppers that rippen and I got seed. Hopefully will grow more plants to plant and get seed again to offer to few people. It took a looooong time to produce peppers. I kept mine in a pot since it was the only one that made it through __________________ Wendy

November 30, 2011	#2
austinnhanasmom Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Z5, CO near Denver Posts: 225	Looks great! I may go through that much work this year with my peppadew. It needs new soil anyway. Last year, I put it in my darkish basement. I think I'll give it more sun this winter. Yours definitely looks healthy. Mine did not, until it got back outside.

January 18, 2012	#5
puttgirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW PA Posts: 281	Looks good and healthy!

January 18, 2012	#6
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Bob, that plant looks fantastic!

January 18, 2012	#8
Skaggydog Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 131	With Wikapedia protesting I almost didn't know what a Peppadew was, but what I did see looks GREAT.