FIRST ATTEMPT CFL GROW SETUP QUESTIONS! any insight is very appreciated

JayJayDaStoner

JayJayDaStoner

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Hello Everyone Just trying to get some insight into this grow, I've Been reading around and Just would like some insight into my setup. I've returned multiple boxes of bulbs and am second guessing my self all the time, Just trying to optimize my yield So I can medicate well due to the fact I am in constant pain with my condition. Plus waiting on my seeds from Single Seed Centre.. I will be growing 1 possibly 2 at a time this first go
My questions
How many plants would you grow with this amount of light? One monster or 2 is what Im shooting for..
THE SETUP:
2X 85watt Full Spectrum
2X 65watt Full Spectrum
12x 23watt Soft white
3x y splitters
HM Digital TDS-EZ Meter/Tester, Water/ppm/Purity/Filter
General Hydroponics pH Control Kit
Ocean Forest Organic Potting Soil 12Qt.
General Hydroponics Flora Series QT - FloraGro, FloraBloom, and FloraMicro
Timer

The Strains I have chosen
Arjan's Haze #3
Confidential Cheese

Thank you once again
happy smoking/ growingbongsmilie:peace:
 
Silversun

Silversun

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With that amount of light you'll be able to grow two good size plants. Check out my grow in my sig, I'm using most of the same stuff you are, Flora series and FFOF. I am only growing one plant, also I don't check PH and PPM's, I've found with soil its not really needed too much. Just follow the directions on the back of the Flora series bottles and you should do fine. With FFOF you wont need to feed for at least 1 month. With CFL's you want to have the light as close as possible without burning the plants, you can get the lights 1-4 inches away depending on the size of the bulb. Those are just a few of the more important facts I could think of. Good luck dude, stay high!

EDIT: Sorry man lol, I'm pretty stoned, didn't realize it was you JayJay lol. Ignore what I said about checking out my grow lol. Your off to a good start dude, check out Concord Dawns grow to see what you can do with that kind of lighting. Just keep it simple man, your plant will tell you what it needs!
 
Jloi

Jloi

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My fox farms soil last about 5-7 weeks before the leaves show any yellowing. I would try to get some 6500k lighting in there if you dont have a lot of space. Your running a good amount of red spectrum so your plant is going to climb. The more blue the shorter it is, the more red the taller it will be. You'll have some good amount of heat with 16 bulbs, you should be able to grow the max of maybe 3. But I'd keep it at a max of 2. Post some pic's when your all set up so we can all enjoy!
 
JayJayDaStoner

JayJayDaStoner

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Jloi said:
My fox farms soil last about 5-7 weeks before the leaves show any yellowing. I would try to get some 6500k lighting in there if you dont have a lot of space. Your running a good amount of red spectrum so your plant is going to climb. The more blue the shorter it is, the more red the taller it will be. You'll have some good amount of heat with 16 bulbs, you should be able to grow the max of maybe 3. But I'd keep it at a max of 2. Post some pic's when your all set up so we can all enjoy!
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from my reseach ill have 16,000 lumens with those full spectrum, maybe add a 42w 6500k?
I'm not trying to go to like 4 ft got some medium size strains so should be fine with just 2 babys at first
what do you mean about the soil?
thanks
 
JayJayDaStoner

JayJayDaStoner

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Jloi said:
My fox farms soil last about 5-7 weeks before the leaves show any yellowing. I would try to get some 6500k lighting in there if you dont have a lot of space. Your running a good amount of red spectrum so your plant is going to climb. The more blue the shorter it is, the more red the taller it will be. You'll have some good amount of heat with 16 bulbs, you should be able to grow the max of maybe 3. But I'd keep it at a max of 2. Post some pic's when your all set up so we can all enjoy!
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what about 4X45w 6500k instead of the 2x 65w?
 
shrxhky420

shrxhky420

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JJ what kind of exhaust do you have for your set up? with that many bulbs it's gonna get hot in there. I had major heat issues and it's still not 100% but getting closer. I'm using a lot of smaller bulbs as well. If you want to check out my set up click on the link to my grow in my sig. I'm also using the flora nova series. Good luck, Stay high.
 
shrxhky420

shrxhky420

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JayJayDaStoner said:
from my reseach ill have 16,000 lumens with those full spectrum, maybe add a 42w 6500k?
I'm not trying to go to like 4 ft got some medium size strains so should be fine with just 2 babys at first
what do you mean about the soil?
thanks
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I think what he meant was that he doesn't use nutes for a few weeks cause of the stuff that FF already has. But i'm not him so I can't say for sure
 
JayJayDaStoner

JayJayDaStoner

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shrxhky420 said:
JJ what kind of exhaust do you have for your set up? with that many bulbs it's gonna get hot in there. I had major heat issues and it's still not 100% but getting closer. I'm using a lot of smaller bulbs as well. If you want to check out my set up click on the link to my grow in my sig. I'm also using the flora nova series. Good luck, Stay high.
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I have 1 big fan that will be hanging above the shelving unit above the box and made a door in the box to put 2 cpu fans I'm really not worried about the heat.. there is a air conditioning vent in my closet?lol
what do you think a good spectrum mix would be?
and I have decided to do both
 
shrxhky420

shrxhky420

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everyone has a theory on light spectrums mixing and not... Most of my lighting in my flower box is 2700k-3000k with maybe 2 40watt bulbs that are 6500k. So I really didn't mix my spectrum up too much. Now I've read a 2:1 ratio is good. so for every 2 2700k bulbs, you add 1 6500k bulb.
 
JayJayDaStoner

JayJayDaStoner

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shrxhky420 said:
everyone has a theory on light spectrums mixing and not... Most of my lighting in my flower box is 2700k-3000k with maybe 2 40watt bulbs that are 6500k. So I really didn't mix my spectrum up too much. Now I've read a 2:1 ratio is good. so for every 2 2700k bulbs, you add 1 6500k bulb.
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Im was thinking let both veg 5 weeks maybe 6 then let them explode!
 
shrxhky420

shrxhky420

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JayJayDaStoner said:
Im was thinking let both veg 5 weeks maybe 6 then let them explode!
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Sounds like you got a plan. remember that it will stretch when you transition from veg to flower, anywhere from 2-3xs bigger so keep that in mind. you have a tall box so it may not be an issue for you. Also when you transition from veg to flower the nute situation can get pretty tricky
 
JayJayDaStoner

JayJayDaStoner

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shrxhky420 said:
Sounds like you got a plan. remember that it will stretch when you transition from veg to flower, anywhere from 2-3xs bigger so keep that in mind. you have a tall box so it may not be an issue for you. Also when you transition from veg to flower the nute situation can get pretty tricky
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I was going to tiedown if I did 6 weeks but 1 is a short sativa and the indica will be (supposedly) 3 feet
Mannnn I keep looking at seed and just wish I had like 3 1000w hps and a whole room id grow all these tasty bitches with the quickness!
 
Silversun

Silversun

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You should be just fine running both 65's and all four 45's as long as you have correct ventilation, you can cut a hole at the bottem of the box and use a cheap metal vent cover for a passive intake and use a fan as an exhaust. As for the soil FFOF has enough shit in it to feed your plant for 3-5weeks, so don't get too nute excited and feed it too early lol.
 
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