10/16/2026
🌶️ Did you know peppers are perennials? 🌱
Most of us treat peppers as annuals, planting new ones every spring. But peppers can actually live for several years! In cold climates, you can bring them indoors for winter and enjoy a head start on next year's growing season, earlier harvests, and savings on new plants. You can even keep your favorite varieties growing year after year! 💚
Here's how to overwinter your peppers:
1️⃣ Prune: Remove peppers, flowers, and damaged leaves. Trim back larger plants if needed.
2️⃣ Check for pests: Rinse the plant and inspect leaves and stems before bringing it inside.
3️⃣ Pot it up: Carefully dig up garden peppers and transplant them into pots with drainage holes and fresh potting mix.
4️⃣ Find a spot: Place near a window for natural light, but avoid excessive light if you want your pepper to go dormant. A cool, frost-free location works best for dormancy.
5️⃣ Water less: Let the top inch or two of soil dry between waterings. Avoid soggy soil!
6️⃣ Welcome spring: Gradually acclimate your peppers to outdoor conditions once the danger of frost has passed.
Have you ever overwintered peppers? Share your experience below! 👇
