How to Overwinter Chilli Plants in the UK: Cutting Back, Light, Temperature and the Watering Mistake That Kills Them
Chilli plants are perennials that can produce for years with proper winter care. The key to success in the UK is bringing plants indoors before the first frost, cutting them back hard, maintaining cool temperatures around 12-15°C, and—most critically—avoiding the overwatering that causes root rot in dormant plants.