First time over wintering in my garage. Using a single150 watt (mars hydro ts1000) for 5 pots. Aji Nortenos and Sugar Rush Stripey Peach peppers. The light is a little over 1 foot above my tallest plants is that good or lower/raise it? Also how many hours of light per day 12 or less/more? Thank you!
by hobovirginity
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The light is over kill for over wintering but thats great if you want your plants to keep growing fruit. 1 foot above is probably fine. 12 hours is good, but if you want to save money on electricity, your plants will be okay with 8+ hours. Have neem oil ready to kill any pests and fertilize your plants often. Its going to look like a jungle in a few weeks.
What will average temps be in your garage? What will be coldest temp?
I am also attempting overwintering in the garage this year, let me know how it goes for you!
Closer the light the less they will stretch towards it.
You see light spilling on areas where there are no plants. Huddle them up and lower the light as much as possible. Depending on the cultivar, Temperatures below 50 can stunt their growth. If you want to keep them producing, it would help if you can keep the temperatures up. Don’t be afraid to cut them back if this setup doesn’t work. No use wasting the energy otherwise.