burnbabyburn
Active Member
This will be my first attempt at growing. I feel like I've done a considerable amount of research and how I would like to approach this. I am looking to grow only one plant for personal use. I feel hydroponics is a little more full proof than using regular soil... if I am wrong on this please stop me now. Here is what i had planned on setting up.
The grow will be in a closet and I am going to construct a grow box. I am going to cover the inside of the box in Mylar for maximum light use. I will have an intake fan and an exhaust fan with a homemade carbon filter attached. using a Five gallon bucket with a net pot lid. An air pump with a bubble disk, and a submersible water pump with a line running directly into the Hydroton in the net pot. Using the Technaflora Nutrient starter kit seems to be a good way to go, easy to use nutrient calender. Also thinking of doing some sort of carbon generator using fermentation or a drip system with vinegar and baking soda. With such a small space I think either would work.
Now here is my first debate. Lights. I've looked at everything from MH to LEDs. I'm trying to stay away from MH and HPS because of price and use of ballast. Haven't read much about people using LEDs for growing yet, seems to still be in research stages. I think I've decided to use 3 100 watt CFLs. I've read 250 watts will be sufficient for the small space and single plant. 300 watts and the Mylar lining should work well. I've read the Journals of people using CFLs for the whole grow and they seem pleased.
Next debate is germination. Not going to have access to clones, but probably going to purchase feminized seeds. How should i start these?? Can I germinate in a paper towel and place the germinated seed in the Hydroton, should I plant the seed in soil and transplant when it has good roots... thoughts??
Well that's what I have so far. Kind of long detail, I hope some have made it through. Looking for as many comments and criticisms and possible. Is this going to work?? Thanks everyone!
The grow will be in a closet and I am going to construct a grow box. I am going to cover the inside of the box in Mylar for maximum light use. I will have an intake fan and an exhaust fan with a homemade carbon filter attached. using a Five gallon bucket with a net pot lid. An air pump with a bubble disk, and a submersible water pump with a line running directly into the Hydroton in the net pot. Using the Technaflora Nutrient starter kit seems to be a good way to go, easy to use nutrient calender. Also thinking of doing some sort of carbon generator using fermentation or a drip system with vinegar and baking soda. With such a small space I think either would work.
Now here is my first debate. Lights. I've looked at everything from MH to LEDs. I'm trying to stay away from MH and HPS because of price and use of ballast. Haven't read much about people using LEDs for growing yet, seems to still be in research stages. I think I've decided to use 3 100 watt CFLs. I've read 250 watts will be sufficient for the small space and single plant. 300 watts and the Mylar lining should work well. I've read the Journals of people using CFLs for the whole grow and they seem pleased.
Next debate is germination. Not going to have access to clones, but probably going to purchase feminized seeds. How should i start these?? Can I germinate in a paper towel and place the germinated seed in the Hydroton, should I plant the seed in soil and transplant when it has good roots... thoughts??
Well that's what I have so far. Kind of long detail, I hope some have made it through. Looking for as many comments and criticisms and possible. Is this going to work?? Thanks everyone!
