I'm curious about when pepper plants usually begin to fruit and how many leaves they might have by that time. Can anyone share insights or experiences?
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Yeah, I’d say they can produce a lot of leaves—maybe over 50? But it really depends on the health of the plant. Some plants take a while to mature and start flowering, especially if they're stressed. I’ve had to pinch blooms off before they’re big enough to support fruit.
Honestly, it’s a tough question! I've seen plants start to blossom even when they're still quite small, like around 5-6 inches. But from my experience, I usually don’t expect to see any fruit until about June, which is quite a wait after sowing the seeds.
Thanks for the insight! So how many months is that from sowing?