Know before you grow:

Up-Potting

It is very important that you up-pot your plant to a larger container as soon as possible when it arrives. Your plant's new container should have a couple of drainage holes, and should be at least a couple gallons larger than the nursery pot. Check out our up-potting video for detailed instructions on how to ensure a happy healthy new home for your plant.

Up-Potting

Our capers are self-fertile, although like many fruits, they will produce a more pleantiful harvest if they have a friend blooming around the same time.

Let the sun shine

Sunlight

Capers are sun-loving plants and require plenty of sunlight to grow and produce fruit. They prefer full sun and should be planted in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Overheating

It is very important that you up-pot your plant to a larger container as soon as poExtremely high temperatures above 100°F, capers may become stressed. In such conditions, it's important to make sure that the plants are receiving sufficient water, and they may benefit from a bit of shade, especially during the hottest times of day.ssible when it arrives. Your plant's new

Get this girl a drink!

Watering

Capers are mediterranean plants, so they like their soil more dry. Water until the soil is saturated and water comes out of the drainage holes. Let the container dry until the soil is dry to the touch 1 inch down. During particularly hot temperatures, your plant may need water every other day, but be sure not to overwater.

Fertilizer

Capers typically benefit from fertilization every 2-3 months during the growing season. Your plant should have come with a soluable plant food, which you can mix into water (1/2 tbsp food with 1/2 gallon of water).

Chill Out

Overwintering (down to 18°F)

It is very important that you up-pot your plant to a larger container as soon as possible when it arrives. Your plant's new

Overwintering (below 18°F)

It is very important that you up-pot your plant to a larger container as soon as possible when it arrives. Your plant's new

Yummy Stuff

Ripening and Harvest

Capers are harvested from the immature flower buds of the caper plant, any time from May to October. The buds are picked before they have a chance to open and develop into flowers. The best time to harvest is when the buds are small, about the size of a pea. Use a pair of sharp scissors or pruning shears to snip off the caper buds.

Pests and Disease

Your fruit isn't just delicious for you, lots of other critters would be happy to get their hands on your hard work. Pests and diseases vary greatly depending on region, so we suggest you take advantage of your local resources. If you can't determine what is ailing your plant by googling the symptoms, give a call to your local county agricultural extension office.