Hello, my name is Daniel I recently started growing hot peppers this year and have a few I would like to overwinter. The only problem i have is I can't use grow lights where I live, and the only space I have to put my plants are in my closet. I am sorry if this is not the right place to post this topic i just joined. Any help would be appreciated.
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overwintering Overwintering help and tips?
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You don't need a special grow light. Regular fluorescent lights or CFLs will do.
But yeah, if you are trying to overwinter multiple plants in a small closet space, that could present a problem regarding having enough space for the lights and plants.
You could also cut them way down and force them into dormancy. There is a thread that covers that, and pretty much everything else you need to know about overwintering here:http://thehotpepper.com/topic/25596-the-comprehensive-guide-to-over-wintering/
Thanks for the replies. If I was to cut them way back to force them into dormancy would lights still be required? I do have a sunny window in my room, but my bed is against it and my room is pretty small so I wouldn't have much space for the plants.
Welcome Daniel! Start here.>The Comprehensive Guide to Over-Wintering