[Misanthrope82]

Hi, everyone.

I'm rather new to growing peppers, but I understand that pinching early pepper buds and flowers is recommended to encourage growth so the plant is at a satisfactory size before you want it to begin fruiting. However, I noticed after picking a bud at the very top center of the plant, I've noticed it's hardened and turned a brownish color.

Will this plant stop growing vertically now? Or will new vertical growth eventually emerge?

I included an image for reference.

Thanks a lot!

 

[harrylee]

Welcome....Glad to have you aboard.
I am growing peppers for the 1st time this year too. I just put them outside a few days ago.so really no growth yet. I have read different theories about pinching them off, not sure what to do yet. I will probably pinch some off and not others and see if it makes a difference. Did a quick search and got this....

pinching off pepper plants - Google Search

 

[Misanthrope82]

I appreciate the reply.

I understand the benefit of pinching pepper buds, but I'm just trying to figure out if I made a mistake by pulling the one off at the top center, because I'm noticing some browning and hardening from where I pinched it.

 

[Logan]

It will be fine it's just healed over.

 

[Misanthrope82]

Thanks, Logan.

 

[Logan]

Thanks, Logan.

Your welcome

 

[lucianatutti]

Hi i grow time ago peppers and took info from How to Grow Bell Peppers in Hydroponic System help me a lot. Hope it helps you