Overwintering Peppersjournal

Overwintering Peppers: Keep Them Alive for YEARS (Cold Climate Guide)

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ_JG0DTRrM

Peppers are perennials in zone 9 and up
Canadian zone 3 roughly is equivalent to US zone 4
To trigger dormancy in any peppers is reduction in light and peppers. You will notice peppers ripen, leaves begin to yellow, and no new flowers.
Do NOT force dormancy! Wait for the pepper to begin transitioning to dormancy. Let the climate do the work!
If there is a frost then either pull the plant indoors or cover.
Lifespan of a pepper plant is around 5 years
Can keep a pruned peppers plant around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius (50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit)
Kept at the temperature above you can maybe keep them dormant for 2 to 3 months
Keep them watered every other week with a tiny amount of water.
Look into turgor pressure
Keep away from house plants
If changing to a starter container you will need to trim back the roots.
Expect like 8 out of 10 plants to succeed over wintering. If cooling is gradual than there tends to be more success.

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0IIUsB9-iE&t=419s

Ashley claims that you don’t need a light for pruned peppers. I have seen others state you only need a few hours of light. I’m guessing a few hours of light per day would be fine and once leaves form THEN put them on a longer schedule.
While pruning you can “top” the plant to redistribute auxins.
I’d say try to top the lanky plants to promote more bushing.
Back off on watering entirely before you prune. Want to be near bone dry to prevent pests and root rot.
Do NOT water potting soil immediately once transplanted.

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wo3bwp5uQA