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My first ripening pod
- Thread starter staypuff
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what kinda lights are you using i was gonna try to grow indoors but was told i need hps and mh
SadisticPeppers
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Congratulations on your first ripening pod!
Thx elcap. I actually picked a green one and took it to the lake so we could all try a nibble. Very hot for a cayenne 
tyler I use numerous cfl grow bulbs. I have 11 placed above and beside the plants. I've had no real issues so far. Plants are about two feet high and fairly bushy as I've pruned a few times.
A pic of the setup.
Two of the cayenne plants and a young jalapeño.
The bigger jalapeño.
I'm also growing herbs, sugar snap peas and a lemon tree all indoors lol
tyler I use numerous cfl grow bulbs. I have 11 placed above and beside the plants. I've had no real issues so far. Plants are about two feet high and fairly bushy as I've pruned a few times.
A pic of the setup.
Two of the cayenne plants and a young jalapeño.
The bigger jalapeño.
I'm also growing herbs, sugar snap peas and a lemon tree all indoors lol
Great work! It's good to see someone having success with indoor growing! I started all my plants from seed this year, except for (2) Habanero seedlings and (3) Chenzos. They did well overall, but I ran into edema and a too-damp basement, so some plants lagged.
In any case, enjoy that red Cayenne, they are really delicious when ripe!
In any case, enjoy that red Cayenne, they are really delicious when ripe!
Hoo-ray !!
First thing, super yay for getting a ripe pod indoors!!
Now, the critique. You are wasting a ton of light! If you put a wall on 2 or 3 or 4 sides of that rack and covered it with mylar you would increase your effective light by at least 2x. Cardboard and mylar film are pretty cheap so this is a no brainer upgrade to any indoor grow op.
Now, the critique. You are wasting a ton of light! If you put a wall on 2 or 3 or 4 sides of that rack and covered it with mylar you would increase your effective light by at least 2x. Cardboard and mylar film are pretty cheap so this is a no brainer upgrade to any indoor grow op.
I've definitely considered enclosing it all for the added light. Since the setup is right in my living room I was also shooting for a compromise between effectiveness and esthetics, I love the look of plants indoors. I like the cardboard idea however and that way I can surround it when not around and open it up as required.
Nice Setup, Might Build Something Like that For Fall and Winter and Congrats
Congrats... first ripe pod is always awesome! 
ever though about getting a grow tent?
Nope don't want to grow in a tent as I like the looks of the pepper plants as well.
Yep I love the cfl's I can move them around easily to whatever the plants may need.
Wow. After waiting over a month for the green cayenne to turn red they're turning red faster and faster...
And my sugar pea plant has actually produced a pod lol
Yep I love the cfl's I can move them around easily to whatever the plants may need.
Wow. After waiting over a month for the green cayenne to turn red they're turning red faster and faster...
And my sugar pea plant has actually produced a pod lol