SpiralSequence
New Member
Hi, is there anyone who could help shed some light ( :> ) on the basics of my first personal indoor grow?
I've done research and have a decent idea of how to raise a cannabis plant to maturity (I'd planted a random seed once, which grew happily until I accidentally snapped the stem in half when the grow light fell). This time, with some nice new Maui Waui seeds I ordered, I want to make sure I not only take this seriously and finish my plant but also get the dankest bud possible for a first time.
Here's the improved potential setup (I made sure lamps raining from the sky are no longer a threat to my plants), in a small bleach-sterilized 1.5 x 2 ft. square closet meant for one plant at a time
-Two 25 watt CFL bulbs, output of 1600 lumens each
-Air purifier (I just use it for air circulation and temp-control since it takes up vertical as opposed to horizontal space)
-Yeast/sugar CO2 generator
Someone mentioned that the absolute minimum light for one cannabis plant is 2000 lumens, and I heard 2500 is safe for one Maui Waui plant. It's a sativa-dominant strain originally bred in Hawaii, so it's safe to assume that it prefers generous exposure to a bright light source.
With these two fluorescent bulbs, I'd be getting roughly 3200 lumens using only 50 watts spread out between two light fixtures. In theory, this minimizes excess heat - which I assume is very important in the small space where I'm planning to work - and keeps power consumption to a minimum.
Will this setup produce good weed? Is there any issues with my setup, or better ways to maximize efficiency?
Any helpful feedback is appreciated!
I've done research and have a decent idea of how to raise a cannabis plant to maturity (I'd planted a random seed once, which grew happily until I accidentally snapped the stem in half when the grow light fell). This time, with some nice new Maui Waui seeds I ordered, I want to make sure I not only take this seriously and finish my plant but also get the dankest bud possible for a first time.
Here's the improved potential setup (I made sure lamps raining from the sky are no longer a threat to my plants), in a small bleach-sterilized 1.5 x 2 ft. square closet meant for one plant at a time
-Two 25 watt CFL bulbs, output of 1600 lumens each
-Air purifier (I just use it for air circulation and temp-control since it takes up vertical as opposed to horizontal space)
-Yeast/sugar CO2 generator
Someone mentioned that the absolute minimum light for one cannabis plant is 2000 lumens, and I heard 2500 is safe for one Maui Waui plant. It's a sativa-dominant strain originally bred in Hawaii, so it's safe to assume that it prefers generous exposure to a bright light source.
With these two fluorescent bulbs, I'd be getting roughly 3200 lumens using only 50 watts spread out between two light fixtures. In theory, this minimizes excess heat - which I assume is very important in the small space where I'm planning to work - and keeps power consumption to a minimum.
Will this setup produce good weed? Is there any issues with my setup, or better ways to maximize efficiency?
Any helpful feedback is appreciated!