First, we need to know what we're dealing with:
1) Type of potting mix
2) Location - light exposure
3) Type/size of container
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I overwintered my first pepper this year, and I plan on doing several more next year. I unearthed my pepper in November, removed all soil from the garden, pruned the roots and the upper foliage, and then put the pepper into a smallish (.7 gallon) container with very fast-draining mix: small bark, perlite, pumice, gravel, and a bit of charcoal. Structure is the key: this open mix allows me to water as needed (without fear of root-rot), while enjoying maximum aeration for the roots. I set the pepper in an eastern window, and I take it outside when the weather is warm enough.

On April 28th (Tomato & Pepper Planting Day, around here), I will plant my pepper in the garden - and, come autumn, I'll repeat the bare-rooting process. I'm interested to see how many years I can get out of these plants. My plants are flowering now.

Here are a few pics, for reference:
I sank a container with the bottom removed to help protect the roots, and to make digging easier.

Josh

If the potting soil is soggy, don't water it.

Where did the mix come from? Was it potting soil from a bag?

Josh