Beginner trying to grow Carolina Reapers

[Maxilior]

23 is ideal temperature although are you sure there is enough light? Ideally they need a glass house to stop them stretching toward the light (though obviously in Autumn this isn't an option)...you say "sitting in a well lit room", is this on a windowsil? Light levels are reducing now this may not be enough in a couple of weeks.

This is probably a bit long for you to read all the way through
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ing_88223.html
But you will find plenty of useful tips in here. Also there are a few posts of grapes who use lights ...Trip uses lights and grows lots of chillies.
Towards the end of the thread you will see lots of photos of our results

Its not on the window itself, hence why i have the bought the grow light to help it along.

ok great i'll have a read through, thanks!