jomal206
Well-Known Member
Well let me just say this first before I go into anything else....
I've been here for like 2 days and I'm already inspired to do great things. There is so much knowledge running around, in my short stay I feel like I've learned enough from all of you nice folks to start my own little grow
Everyone has been very helpful and nice which is encouraging and builds a nice community. So may all of you be blessed with healthy crops in the future for being so supportive!![Blunt Smoke :blsmoke: :blsmoke:](/styles/smilies/piped.gif)
![Blunt Smoke :blsmoke: :blsmoke:](/styles/smilies/piped.gif)
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OK, now that I've got that out of the way
As mentioned, I was inspired to start my own little grow. I'm going to use part of my closet for the grow area. It's going to be a very simple setup until I learn some things; the first run is strictly experimental in my opinion. I need to get my feet wet and do it once because there's only so much reading I can do
I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on something and have it not turn out the way I wanted, so I'm starting kinda small in my opinion....
Grow Area: Closet. My space is about 5 feet tall, 2 feet wide, 1 ft deep
Grow containers: Germination is currently in progress, about 36 hours in using a paper towel method. From there I'll be planting them in plastic cups until the roots make their way to the bottom. I'll then repot the plants into what look like 2 or 3 gallon pots (Got them from Home Depot, they're about 13" or 14" in diameter). Upgrade pots later if needed
Medium: Soil. Scots Organic Soil - comes premixed with perlite and peat moss
Ferts: I got an 'All purpose indoor & outdoor fertilizer' (Home Depot also, no hydro shop where I live
) It's called Dynamite....they're pellets....are these OK to use??? Main ingredients are nitrogen (Nitrate nitrogen, ammoniacal nitrogen), phosphate, and soluble potash
**If you know of a good fertilizer to get from local stores I would love some recommendations
Lights: I bought (4) 27w 1300 lumens, 5500k cfls, these are they 'day light' kinds I'll use for vegging (Right?). I'll buy more if I need too. I'll purchase the 'soft white' kinds for flowering (Right?). Numbers of bulbs will depend on how things go![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I'm going to build a small base to set everything on in the corner. From there, I'll have a hanging light fixture that I'll be able to move up and down as needed. The light fixture will be a piece of MDF or plywood. I'll have two electrical mounts I'll mount on the wood, then I'll use Y splitters for the 4 bulbs. Upgrading is always possible if needed
I'll start with 24 hour light from the beginning (Right?) until it gets near flowering, I'll back it down to 18/6, then 12/12 and I'll switch the bulbs. Water every other day for a little while, ferts twice a week when they're old enough
Am I missing anything?? I'll post pictures soon once I get some sprouts and my setup going.
I would love it if those of you who have experience could help me with my questions
I'd love you forever
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I've been here for like 2 days and I'm already inspired to do great things. There is so much knowledge running around, in my short stay I feel like I've learned enough from all of you nice folks to start my own little grow
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Joint :joint: :joint:](/styles/smilies/joint.gif)
![Joint :joint: :joint:](/styles/smilies/joint.gif)
Everyone has been very helpful and nice which is encouraging and builds a nice community. So may all of you be blessed with healthy crops in the future for being so supportive!
![Blunt Smoke :blsmoke: :blsmoke:](/styles/smilies/piped.gif)
![Blunt Smoke :blsmoke: :blsmoke:](/styles/smilies/piped.gif)
![Peace :peace: :peace:](/styles/smilies/peace.gif)
OK, now that I've got that out of the way
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
Grow Area: Closet. My space is about 5 feet tall, 2 feet wide, 1 ft deep
Grow containers: Germination is currently in progress, about 36 hours in using a paper towel method. From there I'll be planting them in plastic cups until the roots make their way to the bottom. I'll then repot the plants into what look like 2 or 3 gallon pots (Got them from Home Depot, they're about 13" or 14" in diameter). Upgrade pots later if needed
Medium: Soil. Scots Organic Soil - comes premixed with perlite and peat moss
Ferts: I got an 'All purpose indoor & outdoor fertilizer' (Home Depot also, no hydro shop where I live
![Sad :( :(](/styles/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
**If you know of a good fertilizer to get from local stores I would love some recommendations
Lights: I bought (4) 27w 1300 lumens, 5500k cfls, these are they 'day light' kinds I'll use for vegging (Right?). I'll buy more if I need too. I'll purchase the 'soft white' kinds for flowering (Right?). Numbers of bulbs will depend on how things go
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
I'm going to build a small base to set everything on in the corner. From there, I'll have a hanging light fixture that I'll be able to move up and down as needed. The light fixture will be a piece of MDF or plywood. I'll have two electrical mounts I'll mount on the wood, then I'll use Y splitters for the 4 bulbs. Upgrading is always possible if needed
I'll start with 24 hour light from the beginning (Right?) until it gets near flowering, I'll back it down to 18/6, then 12/12 and I'll switch the bulbs. Water every other day for a little while, ferts twice a week when they're old enough
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Am I missing anything?? I'll post pictures soon once I get some sprouts and my setup going.
I would love it if those of you who have experience could help me with my questions
![Peace :peace: :peace:](/styles/smilies/peace.gif)
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Smile :) :)](/styles/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Blunt Smoke :blsmoke: :blsmoke:](/styles/smilies/piped.gif)
![hump :hump: :hump:](/styles/smilies/hump.gif)
![Joint :joint: :joint:](/styles/smilies/joint.gif)
![Joint :joint: :joint:](/styles/smilies/joint.gif)
![Joint :joint: :joint:](/styles/smilies/joint.gif)