1 or 2 peppers in a grow bag?

[madeofsriracha_90]

So I have like, 8 varieties of peppers that I would like to grow. And I am thinking of having them in a 7 gallon grow bags with space. Will two per bag work? For those with experience, does one plant per bag really give better results long-term? Does topping make much difference in tighter grow setups? pls help this newbie out!

 

[Hotashell1]

For 7 gallon grow bags ideally you'd want to go for one per bag, but maybe do 2 max. With that said, you should expect the results to vary, so don't expect miracles long term. It's not like they'll suffocate themselves, but they won't grow as much as if you're going for one per bag. Also topic does really make a difference to help you get a bushier shape.

 

[Holidaymike]

Hotashell1 is correct. It's so tempting to put two in a bag when they are small, but intermingling their root systems over time will cause them to compete with one another, and ultimately, their growth will be stunted. They will feel pressured to reproduce, which is a good thing when they are larger. But when you plant two close together in a pot, they produce flowers early in an effort to reproduce as quickly as possible. Pepper plants actually get quite big when planted in pots, provided the soil/environment are good, so while it looks like you're losing space early in the season, come July you'll be glad you had the foresight!

 

[MutantRyeff]

So I have like, 8 varieties of peppers that I would like to grow. And I am thinking of having them in a 7 gallon grow bags with space. Will two per bag work? For those with experience, does one plant per bag really give better results long-term? Does topping make much difference in tighter grow setups? pls help this newbie out!

Some decisions regarding peppers depend on the variety. I have a history of growing capsicum pubescens varieties that require at a minimum 100-gallon horse troughs, but truly require even larger containers. If you can overwinter your peppers, these are the peppers you want to keep alive for 5+ years. They can turn into trees as the vines thicken and harden, given that they produce 15-foot-long vines.