First ever grow

First time growing hot peppers ever, wish me luck.. will be posting pictures along the whole way!

 

[FullersFire]

hey guys my cups have a ridge on the bottom where the other cup sits on and there is water left in the bottom after i water, the roots sit in this water.. im wondering if i should be draining that excess water from the bottom or is it okay?

 

[D3monic]

Nice healthy roots to be down that far already. I'd drain the excess as it will lead to root rot. 

 

[FullersFire]

Nice healthy roots to be down that far already. I'd drain the excess as it will lead to root rot. 

okay ill drain them thanks!

 

[FullersFire]

Hey guys new light rig give me some feedback? thanks.

 

[twenty]

other than the CFL's, what are the other lights?
 
looks ok for now but as they need replanting and start to grow taller etc, you may need to look at your situation again

 

[FullersFire]

Plant update!

 

[juanitos]

its fine for the root to sit in the bottom reservoir and to leave water sitting in there.
Clear cups will let algea grow easier and roots do not like light so they may die.

 

[FullersFire]

its fine for the root to sit in the bottom reservoir and to leave water sitting in there.
Clear cups will let algea grow easier and roots do not like light so they may die.

so youre saying to use different cups not clear ones?..

 

[Trident chilli]

so youre saying to use different cups not clear ones?..

Yes Jonathan is right ... you have made a micro hydroponic set up but you need to ensure that the roots remain in complete darkness similar to a mini DWC set up without the airation ... replace with another cup but not a clear one

All the best for this season

 

[FullersFire]

Yes Jonathan is right ... you have made a micro hydroponic set up but you need to ensure that the roots remain in complete darkness similar to a mini DWC set up without the airation ... replace with another cup but not a clear one

All the best for this season

okay thanks i was unaware of this.

 

[FullersFire]

Hey everyone been a while, here are how the plants are doing, theyre kinda yellowish i know i need to start ferting them but any pro tips would be appreciated thanks!

 

[alkhall]

@FullersFire,
 
Are the plants in your most recent pics the same ones from February?

 

[Big Kahuna]

They are crying out for nutrients.

 

[FullersFire]

@FullersFire,
 
Are the plants in your most recent pics the same ones from February?

yes they have barely grown and idk why maybe because i havent used ferts?

They are crying out for nutrients.

thank you.

 

[FullersFire]

plants so far