hi, i had this year the same issue too, the best thing what helped was cutting all the leeves off, and lett only the fruits on the plant (like a skeleton), it helped pretty quickly and the first fruits startet to ripen after only a few days
@wranther6 жыл бұрын
I think I will try that now in mid-Sept and see if frost stays away into Oct this year. Great tip!
@knifelyfe6565 Жыл бұрын
Hard season in Texas for our Habaneros.They hated the 110 heat.They started blooming in late Sept.Nice video.Thanks.
@trinitymaker58333 жыл бұрын
I know this video is pretty old, but there are other tricks you can use to force the peppers to ripen. 1. Remove unnecessary leaves. If they are very large and old, they serve no real purpose. Their aid in photosynthesis is minimal. You can conservatively remove about 1/2 of the leaves from the pepper plant and it will be just fine. Those leaves are robbing the fruit of nutrients. I just remove them and throw them right back down into the soil so they can break down and nourish the plant. 2. Deprive the plant of water. Only give it 1/2 of the water that you would normally give it. This forces the entire plant into a state of survival mode. Not only will the fruit begin to ripen, but the peppers tend to be hotter than normal when you do this. Those are my tips for getting the peppers to ripen.
@fjalls2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is the opposite of what I "feel" like doing. My plant has leaves bigger than my hand at the bottom and the plant tend to sag a bit if I dont water through the pot. So you say I should maybe remove the big leaves on the main stem and water 50% of what I would have? It has started to give fruits like crazy, no ripe yet. I want the strongest possible :)
@trinitymaker58332 жыл бұрын
@@fjalls Only use the aforementioned suggestions to expedite ripening. Otherwise, let the peppers do what they do. It never hurts to remove some of the leaves. Then the plant will divert nutrients into the fruit.
@fjalls2 жыл бұрын
@@trinitymaker5833 the sun does not really reach those leaves anyways. I'll cut them tomorrow and put them in my sallad. Thanks!
@jolee675110 күн бұрын
@@fjallsI can eat my habenero leaves?
@reallygoodvid7 жыл бұрын
I attempted to ripen some green habaneros by placing them in a paper bag with a small apple I picked (a trick I learned from my Nonna for other fruits), it's been 4 days but no signs of ripening. That's how I happened upon this particular video so I can ripen what's still on the plant so I can make pepper sauce. Thanks for the 411 Khang! P.S., I really enjoyed your video on how to cross breed peppers, great presentation 😊
@roberttillotson68614 жыл бұрын
Khang, another successful method nearing end of season is to cut a branch or two with no pods. This drives lots more energy towards other branches and pods ripen much faster. I only do it as the last three weeks of season occur.
@Kauntvlad8 жыл бұрын
That's actually the slower way, faster would be to take off everything above pods that you want to rippen. That includes all new branches, leaves, small pods and flowers.
@DraconesMori4 жыл бұрын
Will this work even if none of the peppers has color?
@Kauntvlad4 жыл бұрын
Yes it's best for that setup. It will speed up rippening but it's not magic. Begining of october is ideal time for that.
@Kauntvlad4 жыл бұрын
De nada :) If you can put them under south/southeast/east window. Cold will help rippening too, so if it's not under 45 at night, keep them out.
@stevengleave92413 жыл бұрын
My plant has 1 ripe one and thats it. So what exactly would you recommend I do? Thanks for ant input you may be able to help me with. This is my first go at growing anything. Will the plant keep alive after picking all the peppers? Its gonna be 40 degrees at night for the majority of upcoming months and my plant is in the ground. Again thanks for some advice.
@Kauntvlad3 жыл бұрын
@Venus Morbidae If it's nice during the day, you can bring them inside only at night. Until temps go under 45 and then is game over for outside.
@jojojackson78823 жыл бұрын
great thats just what i needed i have 82 plants of different kinds of peppers but because i had surgerie in late spring all my garden is 3 weeks late in planting so i'm stuck with a lot of green peppers from the Carolina reaper to the Anheim in strenght i love green salsa but not enough to make 100 pounds of it lol..i had started to cut the top branches and big leaves but 10 plants in was wondering if what i was doing would help them along...i new about taking the rippen one the minute they were red but not the rest so thanks a bunch man ...goood peppering everyone ..
@JackProvost8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I learned something new. Thanks for another perfect video, sir. 🙏
@KatiTheButcher2 жыл бұрын
Our season is running late with it being september and we still have 100° temps when it should be in the 70s with not getting below 60° at night. So very unusual for my region. My peppers are still blooming and loaded with pods! Im just going to be patient for now.
@m1n0n8 жыл бұрын
Hi Kang! i dont understand how this works.. i thought that a ripening fruit produces ethylene that ensures the fruit ripens uniformly and also it induces neighbouring fruits to ripen.... ??? btw! its amazing how you drive these kratky peppers!!! thx for the videos!! im big fan!!
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
Yes, In many fruits the gas will trigger the process. Strangely, in peppers, it takes so long. I have fruits that remained green for like 2 months or more. As soon as I pluck the oldest fruit off, the process begins.
@kris66824 жыл бұрын
I always pick my peppers as soon as they are ripe didn’t know I was speeding the process up
@lelawxs275 жыл бұрын
Nice! That's pretty awesome I like looking at the videos you make after waiting a few days.. really cool.
@mrbbqcraig5 жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanks 👍 What month did you plant those lovely beasts ❓ mine are flowering now and can't wait to try your method .... cheers to you 🤘
@426superbee44 жыл бұрын
I found that Habaneros Pods are dark green, and you see the slightest color change of white or yellow spots or stripes ! There ready to be pick and set on the cabinet to fully ripen ~ It only take 2 or 3 day to ripen out/ leave them setting out longer the color will darken and be come softer, loosing there crispest
@Mailmartinviljoen5 жыл бұрын
Earlier this week i noticed only one chilli in my tree ripened, i plucked it off today again another one was ripe. Luckily also plucked it. Hope more and more will ripen now
@rbid4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. Greetings from the Galilee
@williamknight77076 жыл бұрын
You can take some of them and place them in a brown paper bag for a few days it helps
@MJax-pf3id6 жыл бұрын
I know this video is crazy old, but is there a difference in heat/taste when you force vs. natural Ripen?
@BushImports8 жыл бұрын
That a neat trick, thanks Khang.
@joker10314737 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Khang you've managed to teach me something new again. Love your videos keep up the good work.Thanks to you I'm trying to grow super hots too I'm learning a lot from your videos thanks again.
@lowhanlindsey4 жыл бұрын
If I pluck a green pepper will it stimulate the rest to ripen? I don't have any red yet but I want to start to harvest.
@faysun68304 жыл бұрын
Same here!! I have around 60 peppers that are all green and no sign of ripening... what should I do in this instance? @Khang Starr
@lowhanlindsey4 жыл бұрын
@@faysun6830 I took one off. That plant and the one next to it started to ripen shortly after, but in the order they peppers grew and even on the plant I didnt take one from. So it probably didn't do anything to take off a green one.
@faysun68304 жыл бұрын
Wade Wilson thanks for your reply😊 The plant is supposed to be Jamaican Hot Yellow peppers and I’m growing it in Toronto. I also took one off, but nothing has happened yet... so we will see... it’s just a bit frustrating as I have about 60 green pots (20-30 full size ones and 30 or so smaller ones) and none of them has changed color a bit. I am also growing it in a container so I alternate to put some nutrients and worm casting every other week or so. I don’t know if it’s because it has too many pots on it and it doesn’t have the energy to concentrate on ripening of any of them? It’s my first time growing peppers, I didn’t expected to see this many pots on this plant so I’m super nervous about them, haha.
@AAHomeGardening4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Definitely need to remember as it's now autumn
@higherandhigher58485 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. Some very useful information. Will definately try your method.
@ericgeorge54836 жыл бұрын
Great advice, thank you. I will try that on mine later on!!
@jayce30714 жыл бұрын
good idea, I will try it ! does it work with tomatoes ?
@AdamNRG3168 жыл бұрын
Might have to try this on my Cayenne. It's had flowers and fruits for months now but not one of them has ripened and I have no idea why. Starting to worry I might lose them all at this rate.
@VladTheImpalerTepesIII5 жыл бұрын
Another thing you can do late in the season is to cut off all new growth points with new buds and flowers as well as peppers that are too small at that point. Let the plant put it's energy toward the larger, unripe peppers. This will help them ripen faster, too.
@guynakash7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I'll try it tomorrow with my Jalapeño plants.
@phillipemery51992 жыл бұрын
You can also cut off the green peppers and put them in a brown paper sack with a ripe tomato. Don't let the peppers touch the Tomato. Put in a cool dark spot for 48-72 hours!
@jacqueschannel45383 жыл бұрын
Does this only work in winter? Do you have to pick the ripe one?
@dosmastrify5 жыл бұрын
I always pick as soon as it's starting to show any signs of getting ripe just because otherwise the bugs come even worse
@kinremnant46166 жыл бұрын
hmm would removing leaves that block sunlight help as well? Heard it worked for tomatoes but, not sure if it would be the same as it would for peppers. o..o
@ceaserelizondo Жыл бұрын
Bro I have a chilly plant but the flowers don't have pollen. I tried to shake some off, but nothing came out. What do you think this is and how do I fix it
@97grad7 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip, thanks for sharing
@Samrojas04 жыл бұрын
Might be a dumb question, but what if I don't have any fruits that are ripening? I have lots of peppers on the plant but they're all green and it's been like this for over a month, should I still pick one to see if it triggers ripening on the rest of the peppers?
@jamesready785 жыл бұрын
Nice Video! Thanks for the tip!
@tokomaru10008 жыл бұрын
When do you sow the seeds for the Thai plant? Throughout the year or just in the summer, or whenever? I loooove peppers. Great as a spicy kick in salads, sandwiches or stir-fries. Thanks :)
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
2 months before I take them outside, so usually indoor in February or march.
@tokomaru10008 жыл бұрын
Soon I might have some plants growing :)
@susangarza78188 жыл бұрын
I saw your other video and tried it... it works! =)
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know!
@samuelmckenzie54568 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply.
@joelav916 жыл бұрын
Would removing fruitless branches aswell expodite pod maturity?
@toxicjay85622 жыл бұрын
I assume it would because it would force all the energy to the remaining branch
@fredburlison19625 жыл бұрын
I have 3 ghost pepper plants that at end of season have at least 100 green peppers on them and frost is due any day. I pull plants and hang them upside down in my smoker shed and they are ripening fast,
@toxicjay85622 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about doing something like that with my plans because I heard it in the comment section but I'm a little nervous too I spent a buttload of money on it plants this year and I want to make sure that I get seeds from them
@nateman798 жыл бұрын
This is what I do. And it does work.
@Caz12424 жыл бұрын
If there are no ripe peppers to pick off in the first place can you pick a green one to start the process?
@girlnextdoorgrooming3 жыл бұрын
Prune the fruitless branches.
@lpitd163 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@curtflirt28 жыл бұрын
Khang for a pepper plant that I am growing indoors in soil, I am noticing a little fruit starting to develop, what should I feed it at this point, anything extra?? I have been using Botanicare pure blend tea along with water once a week.
@scott22963 жыл бұрын
Feed it some toast, that would go good with the tea.
@thehomeplatespecial5975 жыл бұрын
Mr. Khang, do you drill holes in your pepper's five gallon bucket?
@KhangStarr5 жыл бұрын
Yes, when I use two buckets system.
@MarceloIgnacioGarayalde4 жыл бұрын
yayyyyy, i really want to grow them in Colorado! :)
@susanjones57784 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip.
@zwicknagel8 жыл бұрын
Nice Tip, thank you!
@hekkenschutz2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome God bless you
@debora69674 жыл бұрын
love you video. I am a big fan of you. thank you for the tip, Khang.
@angelasheppard71977 жыл бұрын
what happened to the one plant you didn't pick off of?
@SpiceyKy4 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@robinhardy45998 жыл бұрын
🖒Thanks for sharing this trick. 👻🌶
@Buttercookies03 жыл бұрын
None of my chilli turn red. All are green. So, using your method, I do not have any red chiili to pick in the first place. Then how ?
@jessicafolsom62306 жыл бұрын
Will this have the same effect if you don't have any ripe peppers on a plant and just pick a couple?
@jessicafolsom62306 жыл бұрын
I went read some comments below and seen you already answered that question ,thanks Khang
@sgtjenko6 жыл бұрын
Oct 4th and I don't have a ripe one to pull off, good tip though!
@Fighka3034 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jesseangel73188 жыл бұрын
khang can you maybe tell me why my pods that I got growing indoors won't turn I got one that's a medium size and all the others fell off but the one I got just won't turn what should I do?????
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
Post photos here and I will try to help plus.google.com/u/0/communities/115327395557843932467
@GolDreadLocks7 жыл бұрын
learning so much!
@cookingmailman60865 жыл бұрын
Good vid I’m going to try this now
@pepperbabyburns71085 жыл бұрын
Very good
@theworkingmansgarden76388 жыл бұрын
What if I don't have any partially ripe pods? We it work if I just pick a completely unripe pod?
@theworkingmansgarden76388 жыл бұрын
*will* not we
@MG-tu6ds8 жыл бұрын
I would like to know this too.
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can choose the oldest one to pull off. You can also trick the plant by stop watering it to trigger the process.
@MG-tu6ds8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Always enjoy your vids 😊
@theworkingmansgarden76388 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Khang Starr
@samuelmckenzie54568 жыл бұрын
Do you think that not picking the ripe one the others would not ripe in time before frost?
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
They will still ripe, but at a much slower rate.
@hear51278 жыл бұрын
My chocolate habanero is taking way too long to get any peppers ripened should I try to bring it inside for the winter?
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
If you have space, definitely try to bring it inside. You can try to stop watering and stress the plant into ripening as well.
@hear51278 жыл бұрын
K i'll try it thanks for responding
@GoogleUser-vu2ej5 жыл бұрын
I need your help I picked off the green buds that were taken the most energy from my plants I put them on the counter like I have heard through these damn videos how do they ripen do they need sunlight or can they just sit on the counter I do not have a window in my kitchen
@MultiZombiemonkey8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info.
@alfrancis83 жыл бұрын
I'll try this, the difference is NONE of mine are ripen yet, so I will just pick the oldest.
@VladTheImpalerTepesIII5 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have a smaller, fully-ripened harvest than a large harvest half-ripened. They taste better when ripened on the plant. The rest I can recycle in my compost pile. While a pepper will appear to ripen after it's picked, it's only the color. It never gets sweeter or more flavorful and is therefore less nutritious because it has been pulled of the plant. If I want flavorless, non-nutritious peppers, I'll just stop growing them and buy them in the store instead. ;)
@markjoe55798 жыл бұрын
hi there my friend i enjoy your pepper videos , curious questions have you ever crossed a thai and a tabasco, i bet that would be a combo. also i thought about crossing these after seeing your videos, aji lemon and a scorpion, also a jalapeno with a reaper (aka) halapareaper, lol. do you think any of these would cross? your friend mark roberts.
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
I love Aji Lemon. Crossing that with a Scorpion maybe result in a good one. The lemon is a C. Baccatum and Scorpion is a Chinense, you may result in getting semi fertile fruits. It's probably better to use pollen from the Scropion to cross onto a Lemon.
@covenantremnant3 жыл бұрын
My reapers are like 4x bigger another trigger is to pick of the new blossoms
@julietendinoquirante26845 жыл бұрын
Thats is very amazing....but the question is that is not organic anymore?
@dosmastrify5 жыл бұрын
? No? Picking early or late has literally 0 to do with a fruit being organic or not.
@joelvansickle36235 жыл бұрын
Where do you get all your plants from?
@scott22963 жыл бұрын
The plant fairy.
@thomasashe26816 жыл бұрын
My ghost peppers ripened to 90%of the pepper and then the pepper stopped ripening. It did this on 2 peppers. Don't know why. Looks strange.
@robnordrn8 жыл бұрын
you think it´ss the same with regular Bell peppers?
@KhangStarr8 жыл бұрын
I have never grown bell, so I'm not sure. If you happen to try, please let me know!
@robnordrn8 жыл бұрын
Khang Starr Ok, I will try it! Thx for good tips and tricks, keep up the good work! Cheers from Sweden
@phayth838 жыл бұрын
robnordrn i am growing bell peppers. my plants only gave me two peppers so i was trying to wait it out and not pick it until it was nice and big...well it didn't seem to be doing that so i finally decided to pick it. as soon as i did that, all my plants decided to flower and now i have a dozen or more little bells growing.
@VladTheImpalerTepesIII5 жыл бұрын
It's the same for my fruit or vegetable. You have to ask yourself, do you want flavorful, nutritious food that is fully ripened on the plant or do you want low-nutrient food that you pick to early and has less flavor?
@lotlotdg43006 жыл бұрын
I did as you said but now its the end of october and my peppers are all still green
@KhangStarr6 жыл бұрын
That's probably because your peppers are still at their early stage and still young. If it's mature enough, this method will work.
@criminallyinsanecaterpilla67498 жыл бұрын
This could all literally be coincidental.....
@darnelllouis8977 жыл бұрын
I like your voice
@motoz305 жыл бұрын
lenny kravitz & eminem mash-up, w/ a dash of mr. rogers.
@chilipepers21346 жыл бұрын
This technique didn't work for me. I picked my half ripe pods, now it's November and I still have plants full of unripe pods. Not only that but my bhut jolokia is putting on new fruit..lol. I'm doing something wrong
@chico11mbit5 жыл бұрын
What can i do, when i want to ferment them?
@scott22963 жыл бұрын
When you want to ferment them, what you can do is ferment them.
@sim6723 жыл бұрын
if you dont have any that are ripe? then what?
@kazzakreen84727 жыл бұрын
Hi, can i ordere some naga please?
@cynthiahiebert50235 жыл бұрын
Prune lower leaves. They will ripen better.
@guerillmo2 жыл бұрын
1:11 is the among us pepper 🌶️🫑
@EZ4U2Say116 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. ears and headphones 🤣saw noise
@KhangStarr6 жыл бұрын
haha sorry about that. I now have a mic that will block most noises out.
@felixmartinez75064 жыл бұрын
I am in desperate in need of some pepper seeds..anyone care to share
@litahsr.82265 жыл бұрын
I got poinsettia peppers and Habanero peppers they look just like the ones u got they go up and I have a lot of them and also still popping flowers too, but can only pick about 3 at a time! (every 3 to 4 days) Now on the Habanero peppers I have a lot of them too but its halfway of August and still green i'm from Michigan and it's starting to get in the 60;s at night but on day time it goes to the 70* to 80*F I hope they get ripe soon [this was my first time outside] prntscr.com/ot9ooq
@426superbee44 жыл бұрын
Picking off the rip ones don't work either! The only fast way. is to gas them with Ethylene gas!
@Fatpumpumlovah24 жыл бұрын
Do people live in small holes that they dsnt find a few spots around inside their homes to overwinter? Jesus christ