ReggaeinmyJeggae
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Hey Everyone,
This is my first post <cherry pop>.
I've been researching the interwebz (especially here) and reading books for a few months figuring out what grow system would fit my needs most. I ended up building a bubbleponics-like system and purchasing a 400w HID light.
In general, I usually always route for the DIY method - it's cheaper and usually minimal on time impact. Plus, I'm good with my hands.
So far, I have some seeds from a bag just starting to sprout in some one inch rockwool cubes. I plan on transferring them into the net pots once I see some foliage.
I have a few questions, if someone wouldn't mind giving me the 411. Again, I am new at this.
1. I've read about reflective mylar and white paint and such. I've also seen systems where people seem to mount CFL's on the sides of the plants. What system would work better? In my stiuation lateral space is not an issue in my basement.
2. What nutes work best? I currently have a bottle of General Hydroponics something er other (the name escapes me but it's for the growth cycle). Does this stuff work well? What works well for flowering?
3. What's the minimum amount of overhead space for a grow area with a 400w light? And does gently tying the plants over help in keeping the plants from moving upward so quickly?
4. I brew beer from grain, as well. Has anyone ever used any portion of weed in their brew process? How'd you do it? What was the overall effect?
Sorry for all the questions. Most of my questions I've been able to answer by using the search feature, etc. If anyone's interested, I'll post pics as I go along. Thanks in advance to everyone who posts and helps the new kid out!
This is my first post <cherry pop>.
I've been researching the interwebz (especially here) and reading books for a few months figuring out what grow system would fit my needs most. I ended up building a bubbleponics-like system and purchasing a 400w HID light.
In general, I usually always route for the DIY method - it's cheaper and usually minimal on time impact. Plus, I'm good with my hands.
So far, I have some seeds from a bag just starting to sprout in some one inch rockwool cubes. I plan on transferring them into the net pots once I see some foliage.
I have a few questions, if someone wouldn't mind giving me the 411. Again, I am new at this.
1. I've read about reflective mylar and white paint and such. I've also seen systems where people seem to mount CFL's on the sides of the plants. What system would work better? In my stiuation lateral space is not an issue in my basement.
2. What nutes work best? I currently have a bottle of General Hydroponics something er other (the name escapes me but it's for the growth cycle). Does this stuff work well? What works well for flowering?
3. What's the minimum amount of overhead space for a grow area with a 400w light? And does gently tying the plants over help in keeping the plants from moving upward so quickly?
4. I brew beer from grain, as well. Has anyone ever used any portion of weed in their brew process? How'd you do it? What was the overall effect?
Sorry for all the questions. Most of my questions I've been able to answer by using the search feature, etc. If anyone's interested, I'll post pics as I go along. Thanks in advance to everyone who posts and helps the new kid out!
