Growing Capsicum, also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers

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22 Jun 11 Sandy (Australia - temperate climate)
I have found that with chillies and capsicum (and paprika) that I can cut them back in winter and get a second year out of them. They seem to be more productive in the second year. I have 2 capsicum that I have cut back to see if I can get a third year from them. Has anyone tried this? My chillie is about 5 years old and paprika is into it's 3rd year.
31 Jul 11 Joyous (Australia - temperate climate)
I have done this with both chillies and my capsicums. I have done 3 years with one capsicum and providing they are fed well will produce another crop. I have not gone beyond this though. As for my chilli plant... well, it's into it's 5th year also and cropping well. Joyous
04 Sep 11 Vic (Australia - temperate climate)
My Sweet Mama Cap is now in its 5th year,I trim it back and cover with a glass cloche
19 May 12 Randy (Australia - temperate climate)
How much do you cut it back? How much is left above ground? Thanks!
11 Mar 12 Richard Ross (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I would like to get some seeds for litle red sweet round shaped chillies/ capsicums pickling and then stuffing with cheese. Supermarkets have them for about $38.00 a kg. The are red in colour.
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