Keeping plants in Loft

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edited 29 July at 5:37PM in Greenfingered MoneySaving
We do have a reasonably good amount of space in the loft(which is boarded). I have a few chilli plants and have grow lights (from my old marine fish tank). I'm considering leaving them in the loft and running a reverse lighting cycle work (Electric is cheaper at night). The loft is well-ventilated.  
Has anyone experimented?  
Will I need a grow tent?  

PS: I am not interested in growing other things, thank you. 
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  • Slinky
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    Other folk seem to do quite well growing 'other things' so it's definitely possible, although they are most likely tapping into somebody else's electricity and have it running 24 hours a day. 

    Whether it's wise or not is another matter. How easy is it to get into your loft and how often do you anticipate needing to water/harvest your chillis? What if you spill water up there and it comes through your ceiling.
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    Loft Box Grow Tent.


    The Loft Box Grow Tent 150cm x 150cm x 160cm - Huddersfield Horticulture

    this will be good for you, ahem, chilli plants.
  • ispookie666
    ispookie666 Forumite Posts: 1,145
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    I have scrapped the idea for this year. Will try overwintering to see how this goes. 
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