FIMing and Pruning Peppers Indoors

[@pepperdactyl]

This a much-needed video, thanks for sharing that Khang. I could have used this method on the one I'm growing now before it got out of control, lol. Sorry to hear about your AeroGarden malfunction. My Bounty did that too, and they replaced the base part free of charge. I think it had gone slightly over the warranty period but they did it anyway.

[@KhangStarr]

Thanks Peter! Same here. I contacted them and they are replacing the unit. I really appreciate this great customer service.

[@combatmako]

👍👍 the “FIM - Fudge, I Missed” method works So Well in making a bushy and more productive plants! Works for Many different species... ✌️❤️😁

[@pemacal57]

Hello Khang Starr, I just discovered your channel and inmediatly subscribed ! I am a chilli plants lover. This is my first season and I am happy but not completely succesful...I paid the rookie's rent !...I had 5 plants ( I sowed December 2017) , they growed well, but when warm comes some plagues attacked them. I've lost 2 and I cured 3 with insecticide once and after with Neem oil....3 survived, but only one healthy. I am having fruits ( Chilli Serrano variety), but next season I will try to prevent plagues. Thanks very much for your excellent and instructional videos. Best wishes from Spain.

[@KhangStarr]

Nice! I've had many failures and still do every season. My plants usually make it through towards the end of the season.

[@nitelite78]

This is such an interesting and informative video. It's my first year growing chillis. I will try this on one of my plants. I'm in the UK so our growing season is short so maybe not the best idea, but I have quite a lot of plants to experiment on.

[@themadscientest]

you will need to be your own bees if going indoors!

[@grandma_1887]

This is exactly what I was looking for . Thank you , for the great info .

[@jurgenhuybrechts2990]

Thx for sharing your knowledge! It s a inspiration to keep trying to get the best out of my pepperplants 😁

[@MetaView7]

Pepper leaves make great salads.

[@goingreen9351]

I have 2 plants outside that the rabbits got to. On one they definitely got the stem but on the other just the top leaves. The one where they just got the top leaves looks just like your plant haha. Nature getting its fimming on as well. It did set back both plants as my 3rd plant with no prune or FIM is setting fruit. But the plant that didnt get topped doesnt look like it will produce as much overall as the one that was FIMed. Cant wait to harvest. Great video Khang!

[@jt-cosmic-42]

Nice, I kind of ended up accidentally ended up doing this for my Aerogarden peppers which seemed like they needed pruning except I cut all of the top off. So far so good but next time I'll try this FIM.

[@Doggieman1111]

So helpful, thank you very much!

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

Great video. Im starting a bunch of hot peppers next week. 😀

[@AddLoveTM126]

Cool video!👏🏽 Approximately how many weeks; until peppers start to grow please? Thanks A Million!👑❤️

[@Yoav76]

Thanks for a great instructional video. Would it be right to say that topping is better for plants intended to be planted outdoors, and that FIM is better for plants intended to remain indoors? Thanks

[@andrewhigginbottom6525]

When the outdoor season comes around I'm going to grow two plants from the same batch of seeds, one FIM, one left alone. I'm curious as to which method suits outdoors too.

[@andrewhigginbottom6525]

Thanks for the mention Khang :)

[@KhangStarr]

Thanks for the idea Andrew!

[@andrewhigginbottom6525]

@Warren Smith Thanks :)

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Great video

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Thank you.

[@EchoConstellation]

Would you be able to do a video on moving a pepper that was started in the Aerogarden to outside?

[@donaldslayton2769]

To soil or hydroponic? You can plant the root basket in the dirt. Or move to a different hydroponic bucket

[@TwinkleX0]

I know you said there's no need to clear leaves if the plant is outside under direct sunlight. I was wondering is this the same for pepper plants grown on a windowsill, or should I clear some of the larger leaves that may be in the way? Also wondering if foil would work for behind the plant in reflecting sunlight? I think I saw it in one of your videos but I've never heard you speak about it. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge thus far.

[@brianramsey3824]

thank u that's my favorite method..traditional pruning has a cult following. but I think u can get tall bushy plants it FIMing topping in my experience u get super short bushy plants

[@TheBeaver50]

I've grown marijuana many times over the years and I knew how to fim those plants . This year I'm growing pepper plants outdoors in containers and didn't realise I could do this . Great video , I just subscribed khang. I'm getting a grow light before fall and I'm planning on Growing indoors this winter. Do you have any indoor light set ups you recommend? How many watts per plant for peppers? In Colorado I kept 3 marijuana plants under a 1000 watt HPS .

[@themadscientest]

Just remember to pollinate indoor pepper plants!

[@will6659]

we do that with cannabis too.

[@wheelawake]

Which is better, FIM or top?

[@jenniferlanning9700]

Great tutorial! thanks for sharing.

[@ryanfranks4117]

i love this idea

[@nejdrap.5437]

My sweet pepper plant has small flowers growing; what should I do with them? Thanks in advance.

[@garrycarter8485]

HI. IF YOU PLANT 2 DIFFERENT KIND OF PEPPERS IN THE AEROGARDEN WOULD THEY CROSS POLLINATE EACH OTHER

[@tinkiak6052]

This is amazing information. Thank you 😊

[@manwithbeers]

This is awesome information. Thank you so much!

[@chilipez2934]

I'm sold.

[@MattGarver]

Nice how to video Khang, I like the updates shown around days, 1, 5, 10, and 12. So would you suggest FIM'ing plus old leaf removal as best for the Aerogardens? I am wondering about pinning down branches to keep the pepper plants spreading out low and wide.

[@KhangStarr]

For aegrogarden, you definitely must FIM/Top and prune. I always keep the light 2-3 inches above the plant at the most. This helps reduce the chances of them becoming leggy. Pinning down the branches is good, until they grow outside the light perimeter and you must cut the branches.

[@MattGarver]

@@KhangStarr Thanks, it's like a master gardener class on Aerogardens.

[@robertcuff5704]

Dang growing peppers and pruning them indoors is identical to cannabis. Great to know.

[@jlong5668]

Khang, love ur vids. Starting to setup a 2x4 grow tent for fall going to winter for my Padron tapas peppers. What size led lamp for that size tent thx KEEP UP THE GREAT VIDS THX

[@Beltloop29]

Do you still practice FIMming? And you mentioned that you wouldn't do this outside right after you cleared some area above a lower section. Did you mean you don't clear the lower section outside or you don't FIM outside?

[@ButterflyMonkeyEffect]

What about growing hot peppers in a aero garden tower

[@FinehomesofNewHampshire]

You get your lights my friend? 😊

[@LayneSteighlee]

Now I am more confused if I should do "normal" topping or FIMing for the peppers I have recently planted....new grower here!

[@miniwarrior7]

They both work similar ways. Either/or if you have two plants do both. It's not a huge deal, prunning encurages growth

[@d34dly0101]

Love your videos . But I need your help ? Why do my pepper flowers drop from the stalk . Need a fix please . Keep them video's coming

[@andrewt9016]

If some have set already, the plant might drop others that are not needed, but if none are pollinated, you might have a fertilising problem... (I have this problem with a courgette at the moment, a new flower every 3 days, then drops... grrr)

[@zwicknagel]

This method in figs is called "pinching" and is resulting in new branching and forces the figplant to fruit.

[@biteofBD]

Thanks u.i love Ur idea. it's really working.

[@AravindKarthigeyan]

Which aero garden unit are you using

[@tarapringle11]

Can you eat pepper 🫑 leaves

[@JC_303]

I've just ordered an AeroGarden Bounty, do you have an update on these plants? Thanks!

[@KhangStarr]

Here it is plus.google.com/u/0/118382364204627409312/posts/dd45oKGvnyV

[@JC_303]

Awesome thank you and thanks for the update vid too.

[@kylesgarden8725]

F.i.m =“Fuck I missed” discovery on accident

[@philippinespeopleandplaces]

I grow vertically not horizontally. Less space in the garden is needed.

[@TheWazaShark]

You should cross a hot chilli with a giant marconi to see what would happen

[@mneff69]

After you cut it put cinnamon on the cuts. It's like a Band-Aid, it helps healing faster. Keeps from bleeding out. Especially if you're going to cut a big stem. Thanks for the information I wondered how you kept them from growing so tall. What is your yield when it is time to harvest?

[@jaheim8794]

Can you show how to start pepper from seeds

[@KhangStarr]

I have already done that many times. Search my channel for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 grow series. They should be the first episode.

[@jaheim8794]

Thank you. I’ll check it out.

[@beadheed1984]

Jaheim Burrowes his seed starting videos are great. They helped me a lot

[@jaheim8794]

Andrew Jackson I’ll definitely try his method with the paper towel

[@7106Billy]

Fuck I missed = f.i.m.

[@thatguyjosh1158]

Fuck, you missed.

[@ShawnBauer]

I think the point of the video is not to buy the AeroGarden.

[@andrewt9016]

The Aerogarden is great... Seems to work well on this chilli plant too. Do you have one, Shawn?

[@ShawnBauer]

I don't. They seem to pricey when I can just build my own similar setup. Plus, you just showed how it can break :) thanks for your reply though! Love your videos

[@evandugosh5559]

Shawn Bauer he didn't reply to you that was someone else lol