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transplanting peppers

18 years ago

I am new to the willamette valley in Oregon, and would like to know about frost and the possibility of keeping my peppers alive through the winter.

I have a couple dozen peppers, half hot and half sweet.

Should I cover them or try to replant them inside?

and is that even possible?

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
18 years ago
Peppers need bright light and heat and will not be winter hardy in the ground in this area, even with protection. Indoor conditions are unlikely to provide much satisfaction - light levels too low, humidty too low - but they could do well in a heated greenhouse. I'd be a bit concerned about how well they'd respond to transplanting now, but they are cheap enough to take the risk if you have suitable indoor accomodations for them.
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