inspiredgardener
Active Member
Hey rollitup crew
I've been following this site for a couple years, and although I've grown before, I'm using CFLs this time around. I've decided to post a thread of my own, and hopefully get some constructive criticism as well as glean more info and suggestions from others who love, and are successful growing their own medicine.
I'm always seeing that people have issues with space. I don't think I do. I'm using a 7'x 9' area for stage 1 (veg). Actually, I'm not even using all that space. Right now, I've got 6 plants under 14 23 watt 6500k Cfls that I've rigged onto an adjustable platform...I'd say I'm using a quarter of the room. To keep the light from being wasted in the unused area I've stapled panda plastic to the top of my platform so that it can be lifted out of the way when I'm tending my plants.
To circulate the air and hopefully toughen up the plants I've got an oscillating fan that's always on low. I've installed two vents and an exhaust fan that is connected to this cool remote that allows me to turn the exhaust on and off every once in a while without having to visit my grow. An outdoor thermometer and humidity sensor allows me to keep another display in my room so that I always know what's going on in there at a glance.
In Stage 2 (flowering) is about 8'x12 but I'm not using the entire area yet. I've got a 1000w HPS and a 400w HPS up top, and am supplementing those with 3 2700 CFLs that light up the lower parts of the 3 plants I've got in there. I've also got another exhaust and temp sensor in this area. I use an air conditioner to bring in fresh air. And just so you know...Gonzo rocks work wonders for odor control. I'm happy so far, as long as my buds still smell in the end.
ok I've got an attention problem, so I'm going to hurry up and post this. Haha.
I've been following this site for a couple years, and although I've grown before, I'm using CFLs this time around. I've decided to post a thread of my own, and hopefully get some constructive criticism as well as glean more info and suggestions from others who love, and are successful growing their own medicine.
I'm always seeing that people have issues with space. I don't think I do. I'm using a 7'x 9' area for stage 1 (veg). Actually, I'm not even using all that space. Right now, I've got 6 plants under 14 23 watt 6500k Cfls that I've rigged onto an adjustable platform...I'd say I'm using a quarter of the room. To keep the light from being wasted in the unused area I've stapled panda plastic to the top of my platform so that it can be lifted out of the way when I'm tending my plants.
To circulate the air and hopefully toughen up the plants I've got an oscillating fan that's always on low. I've installed two vents and an exhaust fan that is connected to this cool remote that allows me to turn the exhaust on and off every once in a while without having to visit my grow. An outdoor thermometer and humidity sensor allows me to keep another display in my room so that I always know what's going on in there at a glance.
In Stage 2 (flowering) is about 8'x12 but I'm not using the entire area yet. I've got a 1000w HPS and a 400w HPS up top, and am supplementing those with 3 2700 CFLs that light up the lower parts of the 3 plants I've got in there. I've also got another exhaust and temp sensor in this area. I use an air conditioner to bring in fresh air. And just so you know...Gonzo rocks work wonders for odor control. I'm happy so far, as long as my buds still smell in the end.
ok I've got an attention problem, so I'm going to hurry up and post this. Haha.