2007-10-20 19:19:20 · 5 answers · asked by rocks 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
They are not perennial, but if a pepper is left on the ground, next Spring some of the seeds might sprout. Those plants are called "volunteers" because they voluntarily sprout, although these plants may not do so well. If they look strong and healthy, then let them grow. If they look spindly, pull them up and plant something else. Just pull up the plants in the fall and start new seeds in the Spring. And don't plant them in the same spot, or else nutrients need to be dug into the soil in the form of a good fertilizer.
2007-10-20 19:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by kathi1vee 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Bell peppers are tender perennials and will last thru 2-3 fruiting seasons if the winter weather is 40F or higher and rain is not too heavy. They'll do OK in a greenhouse or hothouse if you want fresh peppers year round. They're treated as annuals by most gardeners.
BTW tomatoes are tender perennials too. They may last thru 4-5 fruiting seasons in a greenhouse.
2007-10-21 02:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by wry humor 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Bell Peppers are annuals.I have been told you can bring in a plant for the winter but never tried it.
2007-10-21 20:06:23 · answer #3 · answered by sharen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes peppers are perennials but they are not frost hardy. In tropical climate they grow into a small shrub. its better to just treat them as annuals and start new plants every year.
2007-10-21 02:35:11 · answer #4 · answered by snow 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The only ones that I have ever seen or heard of is annual. You need to get new plants every year or grow them from seed.
2007-10-21 02:25:56 · answer #5 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋