Seed Starters vs. Planting Directly in the Garden???

[so lucky]

Hmm. Having grown some great looking Marconi peppers from seed, I am seeing some of the largest start to make blooms. They aren't very tall, maybe 8" so I was wondering if I should pick those blooms off. They don't seem stunted, as the leaves are large and lush.

 

[digitS']

Have you already set them out?

Root-bound, transplant shocked, suffering from PNW spring cold, windstorms ... I should have had my peppers wrapped in little "Rudy Survivor" jackets in 2014.

Steve

 

[so lucky]

No, but they are outside, hardening off. It is so mild here, with no cold expected for the next week. I am seriously considering setting out the peppers and tomatoes. Oh, yeah, there is blackberry winter to look forward to. Maybe I'll wait a while longer.