I'm starting to plan overwintering my peppers and would like to know if there are proven ways to make peppers hibernate through winter. I'm planning on bringing more than 10 5-7 gal pots inside and don't want to invest in grow lights for so many plants. Also I want to avoid aphids infestation (happened last year). I'm planning to cut them down really short ( bonchi style) but don't now how to actually make them hibernate (slow down they growth as much as possible). Over the years I had a few plants that were hibernating/being stunted involuntary for weeks, but I'm not sure how to make it intentionally. Any help is appreciated.