Auto EasyRyder... Most basic set-up..

mastadj19

mastadj19

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I am new to growing. I recently took a Biology class that we germinated seeds in so I know how to do that. I don't know what lights im using. It is a cool-white fluorescent tube light I believe. I will be using a 2L bottle as my pot. I know what you guys are thinking. That im stupid and a newbie. Both answers are yes. Im just trying to see if the impossible can be done :)
 
So a day later... Seed is crackin through! :) I expect by either tomorrow morning or afternoon that it will be ready to be planted in soil!

Oh and I added a 75 volt CFL too the little set up.
 
There's nothing stupid about a florescent tube, do you know if it's a T-5, or a T-12, etc....and whats the wattage and spectrum of your 75 volt? The 2 liter bottle is not too bad, it would probably support it until it's like 8"-10" tall...and just be sure to paint the bottle or cover it with something light-proof, cuz light hitting the roots is a NO-NO! haha

If you need any help just ask, I'll be watching!
Good Luck...
 
Its a T-12 Sylvania. Let me correct myself on the CFL. Its a 120 Volt. And I believe its either 23 Watt or 30 Watt with a full spectrum. 2L bottle is covered with black tape! I already made sure about that one. And I cut drainage holes in the "feet" of the bottle.

I will be using Miracle Gro potting soil. I will be going out to get some perlite for the soil. I am height limited to thats why I am using the 2L the whole way. I saw a 2L grow and he said his lowest yield was 12g and highest was 20g. Thats perfect for me. :)
 
Just transplated the seed into the soil! The soil is comprised of MG Potting Mix, MG Organic Bone Meal, MG Peat Moss, and Perlite. I will add pics of my girl as soon as she peaks out of the soil! :) Her name is Sophie!
 
She is growing nicely! Just waiting to get a camera for some pics! :) And I added another T-12 20W. I changed the CFL bulb to 40W pumping out around 2750 lumens :D
 
Added another 23W CFL so more lumens. So total lights are two 24" T-12 tubes = 2400 lumens. 1 40W CFL = 2700 Lumens. 1 23W CFL = 1600 lumens. So about 6700 lumens total. Is that enough for one plant?
 
Here are a couple pics. This is obvious slow growth as it is day 8. So will deff be getting more bulbs! :D
 

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Got a new update!! Day 11 and some new pics!

P.S Just ordered 5 more CFLs from HTG Supply. Two more 2700k bulbs to make 4 total. And 3 6700k bulbs for vegging
 

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i wouldnt give them any nute for a while. your soil is hot enough. they should do ok in what you got there. you 2700k lights will be your flowering lights, they will give you the red you need . the other 6500k is for veg. now the veg time is only
 
Sophie lookin' good :) Let me know if I am doing anything wrong, if you can see any errors in the way she has grown so far.
 

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Are you using a feminised seed? else your putting all your eggs in one basket.

looking healthy!
 
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