Skimming peppers doesn't do any harm
If you want to harvest ripe peppers in abundance, it is best to break off the side shoots of the plants. But be careful, only remove the shoots, not the fruit bases.
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The advantage of pruning peppers is: Instead of many shoots, the plant now takes care of the optimal care of the main shoot. By removing the stinging shoots, all fruits hang on the main shoot. The fruits on this shoot develop well and promise significantly more fruits.
Garden experts argue about whether this actually brings significantly better harvest results. The fact is: skimming doesn't do any harm. If you want to know exactly, it is best to take the practical test. A pepper plant is maxed out and another of the same variety is not. Then you will be smarter by next year at the latest.
The best time to prune and care for peppers
The best time to remove the shoots is in the morning because this is when the cuts dry up the fastest. Because the larger the stingy shoots, the bigger wounds arise when the plant breaks out.
Bell peppers prefer a location with slightly acidic, sandy, loose soil. The space required and the ideal planting distance depend on the type of pepper.
Skimming peppers also has disadvantages
By pricking the peppers, they are forced to grow unnaturally. By nature, the plant tends to grow in width. Skimming prevents development in this direction. This contradicts the basic ecological idea.
At the same time it becomes clear that the pepper plant is not able to develop sufficiently strong shoots for height growth. The shoots are designed for width growth and too weak for growth upwards. In order to be able to hold the main shoot with the large fruits, the pepper plant needs a bamboo stick or other support.
Tips & Tricks
If you prefer to eat peppers without gloves, you can alternatively rub your hands thickly. This will make it easier to wash off the dye on the plants later.
