Hi Pepper experts,

I have a fresno pepper that I overwintered in a greenhouse. Temperatures in the GH got pretty cold over the winter but now we have lows of 50 and highs of 80 in the GH. The plant lost all its leaves but there are still buds that look alive. Pictures below. Is it really alive? How can I get it to start growing again?

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closeup of bud
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RE: overwintering peppers

• Posted by: nancybeetoo wOR USDAz8 (My Page) on Sat, Apr 16, 11 at 12:50

Oops I think I messed up the picture link.
Here is another try:

RE: overwintering peppers

• Posted by: greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Sat, Apr 16, 11 at 12:51

Still looks alive....
Provide warmth, light, water, and nutrients.
You'll know shortly.

Josh

RE: overwintering peppers

• Posted by: willard3 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 17, 11 at 7:38

Leave it alone, you don't have to do anything.

Chiles are extremely hardy.

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