5 Weeks and Counting

A little while back I saw a post about growing in a PC case (computer tower), more of a challenge really. But I built me a box and i grew me a plant. Well I'm half-way really. It's a standard PC case, I stripped the fans out of two old computer power supplies that I had lying around, rigged one as an intake, and the other as exhaust.

I should have painted the inside of the computer tower white, but as my grow is ghetto as hell I used the foil backed insulation that goes around a hot-water tank instead. I know from reading on the sight that this can sometimes cause hot spots that can damage the plant but I haven't had any problems yet.

For lighting I used three 26w cfls that put out 6500k and one 42w cfl that put out 4200k. This kept the temp at around 80 degrees. As for humidity, well I have no idea because I was too cheap to buy a humidistat. But I knew it was pretty dry in there because of the small space and the large fans. So I used a spray bottle with my full strength nute mix to mist the plant once or twice a day. I also took advantage and used the mix to foliar feed as well. My nutrients are: Miracle Grow for tomatoes-18-18-21 (while vegging), and I intend to use Miracle Grow for roses while budding
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As far as budding is concerned I just flipped it yesterday. For that I got four 26w cfls that put out 2100k

As for the actual growing it self; because of height restrictions I decided to try my hand at LST (low stress training) and discovered that it is so friggin' simple. It also made growing in a case easy. As for the plant itself its doing great. I don't expect much of a yield but its more about the experience for me. It'll only maybe yield an 1-1.5oz but it should be nice Purple Kush.

I know that I can't prove this unless I have pictures so I will try and get some posted soon. In the mean time here's to prying that I didn't just jinx myself.

1-1.5 oz. dry on a plant is pretty damn good, grown in a pc case too?!!

honestly speaking if I had been better prepared and used more fore-thought then I would have been able to get more but I really don't care....this time. If I do it again I'm gonna change my rig and try and find a pot that is closer to the ground. I would also have a way for my lights to move up/down so that they can be closer to the plants. Hopefully I can take some pictures this afternoon.

Here's the pics that I promised. As I have just switched my bulbs the temp has dropped to about 68F and I was just wondering if anyone knew what the ideal temp is?

Does that thermameter really say 45 degrees?! You should aim for 75. Goodluck!

Duece.

lol...no that's just a metal staple that holds the thermometer in place Its at 68f currently. Thanks for the info I'll figure out a way of bumping it up to 75.

Anywhere between 65 & 75 is fine, no need to adjust it really. You should contact valuablevariable as I believe he is the one who started the PC growbox challenge and show him what you've got! One hell of a setup so far man except that thing is going to get big in flower. How long did you veg for?

vegged for about 5 weeks. I know it was longer than I should have and to tell the truth I'm a little worried about having to trim some off if it gets too close to the lights. I probably should have tripped her sooner but i can always tie more of it down if I have to. Thanks for the help.

If you can figure out a way to scrog in there you won't have to trim as much either.

yeah I figured that if I do another one in a case I would scrog. It would work perfect for this kind of grow. I would recommend using a shallow pot that spans the length of the case. the closer to the ground the better. within reason of course.

well ill be here for the results. 1-1.5 is a pretty high estimate, if you get more than 10g dried and cut ill give you several rep points. gl

yeah I'm an optimist at 1oz I now. But I like to dream

hey i am doing a micro pc grow, 120w cfl. i like pc grows there challenging and fun. good luck, if you get an once i will give you money just for being so damn cool.

I'll hold you to that...
It doesn't look that big in the pictures I posted. But a buddy of mine that is way more experienced than I said that the plant my double or triple its size. If this is true it may end up just being a ball of bud...wouldn't that be sweet...does anyone know if that whole size thing is true or not?

Yeah, your plant will definately at least double in size possibly even more. That's why I mention lst and scrog to keep her from outgrowing the box.

heres another picture. My cam crapped out right in the middle of taking pictures so this may be it for a while.

Train that plant dude
Thats some pretty cool lst skills to get that like that,not to mention growing it in a pc case,damn i hate having only a small cupboard space but thats mad.
Hope it works out for you

thanks man. I just used what I learned from rollitup. this site is the shit when it comes to the amount of knowledge that is floating around. Next time I'll be better prepared.

good work i am curious to see what it will yeild. good job so far.

Thanks man, I hope I don't kill it between now and harvest..