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fishoifc 12-21-2020 05:32 PM

Should I harvest
 
I have a bunch hanging since July. We are expecting to get freezing temps for a few hours later this week. The bottom fruits are full but most still have sharp edges. Should I cut em down or let em hang w maybe a plastic bag over bunch? I don’t think it will freeze for long will be mid 50s next day. I’m assuming it’s over and cut em down but just this week w hi temps in the 50s another bunch started turning yellow. Thanks

pitangadiego 12-22-2020 12:49 AM

Re: Should I harvest
 
As long as it is above freezing, let them be. When it gets close to freezing or below there are two choices: 1) cut them and hang them in an above freezing space or 2) find a way to keep them above freezing on the plant with by adding heat. If you don't keep the whole plant warm, you will only get a couple/few extra days before you would have to pick them, anyway. You are basically at 6 months from flowering so odds are that they will be fine if picked.


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