My First C.C.S.S. Grow (Computer CFL Small Stealth) Grow

Joyride · Jun 10, 2007

I haven't smoked weed in a few years; last month, I was back home on Lake Michigan and missed my younger days of getting ripped on the sand dunes. Since it had been years, I had no contacts who smoked left in my hometown. Remembering my younger days; and recently having graduated college, I decided I would grow in my apartment. I know, I know; I shouldn't grow without telling my roommate. However, not knowing how he'd respond, I knew that I would have to be super, super stealth with my first grow. After doing some research, I decided that spending $600.00 on a PC grow box that was super stealth was out of my budget. Researching primarily on this site, I took $150.00; scored some seeds from some college friends and here I am, two weeks into my "green" journey.

Several of you will likely advise me to abandon CFL's and switch to HPS or Metal Halide lights. While I will likely purchase a 105watt envirolite eventually, this will be the most light that I plan on using. Frankly and respectfully, I plan on sticking with the CFL's. Heading off to law school, money is tight. Several of you will also tell me that my grow box is too short; recall that I haven't smoked in years and am not concerned with a large yield. This has become a hobby for me and if I only get one bowl out of this attempt; I'd get higher than I have been since grade school and will have successfully grown my own marijuana. Basically, the attempt would be successful.

With those forwards, I am very open to all and any suggestions. Remember that money is tight and I am less concerned with yield than most.

With that said, I'll post some pictures and than I'll further explain. :mrgreen:

Joyride · Jun 10, 2007

What I like about this particular grow box is that it opens easily on the side and it has a lock on it. I converted the computers power supply box into the power mechanism for my four fans and lined the sides of my grow box with an emergency blanket. The box lets off little light; little enough that it looks like normal light that would come out of any computer!

Joyride · Jun 10, 2007

My newbie experience has resulted in a few problems; but my plants are growing nicely. I think that they are about where they should be. What I like about them is that they are only about an inch and half tall right now but they are extremely bushy. I started using nutes when the first set of real leaves appeared which resulted in some nute burn which has now been tamed. The second plant started off really weird; the first real leaves were round? Is that normal? And the second set of real leaves produced one really large leaf and one short leaf. The subsequent leaves have since been more symmetrical. Tell me what you think?

CurbD2 · Jun 10, 2007

If you ever want to upgrade your stealth growth , check out hydroponichomes.com , Tell them Todd sent you. They have an amazing selection of completly Stealth Boxes. I am in the process of saving to purchase one myself (My GF's currently in Law School, so believe me I know how tight money can get.. especially with her not working anymore.)

But yeah, They have some nice crap going on over there, a bit pricey.. but you can grow in stealth for years and years. Not a bad investment if you're going to be growing year round. For now, my little closet grow is going to have to work.

BTW - Has your roommate ever asked to use your computer?

Joyride · Jun 10, 2007

I am germinating some additional seeds right now; A friend of mine told me that the seeds were from some really good bud. I used the paper towel method putting the seeds on a plate covered with a bowl for the posted plants. Cutting down on space, and also stealthy; with this germination, i have put the seeds in an empty and cleaned tin of my chewing tobacco.

Joyride · Jun 10, 2007

A very easy way to create C02 for a very low cost is to mix baking soda and vinegar. The usual disadvantage is that the reaction is instant so the CO2 is drained out by your exhaust fans. A better way to sustain C02 output is to create a wick system. Take a red plastic cup that is 12 oz and pour vinegar into it. Create a wick system by poking a small hole at the bottom of a 16 oz cup and placing a few inches of yarn through it. Tie the yarn off inside the 16 oz cup to prevent it from falling through and cover the knot and bottom of 16 cup with baking soda. Place the 16 oz cup into the 12 oz cup. The bottom of the 16 oz cup should fit in the top of the 12 oz cup without hitting the bottom / vinegar. The yarn will slowly pull vinegar up and into the baking soda producing a sustained amount of CO2. Good luck and I hope this helps!

Joyride · Jun 10, 2007

CurbD2 said:
If you ever want to upgrade your stealth growth , check out hydroponichomes.com , Tell them Todd sent you. They have an amazing selection of completly Stealth Boxes. I am in the process of saving to purchase one myself (My GF's currently in Law School, so believe me I know how tight money can get.. especially with her not working anymore.)

But yeah, They have some nice crap going on over there, a bit pricey.. but you can grow in stealth for years and years. Not a bad investment if you're going to be growing year round. For now, my little closet grow is going to have to work.

BTW - Has your roommate ever asked to use your computer?

Thanks for the advice; I'll check out the website for sure. I only invested about $150.00 on my setup and it's real discrete. I'm happy with it, for now. I have another computer right next to it that my actual functioning computer. They are both under my desk and rather hidden and my computer is always on so there is no real need for him to look down; he also has his own computer so I'll doubt he'll do too much digging. Anyway, thanks for the post!

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe · Jun 11, 2007

Discount Hydroponics - Home Page lights an all other ish can be found here for xtra cheap...

Joyride · Jun 11, 2007

Thanks for the link

Heres a link to the grow box that inspired my project

PC Grow Box; Complete System for Growing Plants in a Computer Case

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe · Jun 11, 2007

as i think about it now..i have an idea for you...you have your grow box on your desk...if you do does your desk have a top drawer....

Joyride · Jun 11, 2007

It's under my desk; no drawers.... keep going with the idea...

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe · Jun 11, 2007

well if you had a desk that you kept your pc box on an with a top drawer..you could in thereycut the bottom of you box out an cut a hole slightly smaller in the top of the desk where the drawer is..then in therey you could have the xtra grow space providid by the drawer while still keeping it xtra stealthy...just a thought

Joyride · Jun 11, 2007

could do the same to the top and move the lights up; we'll see if I get to that point and thanks for the advice.

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe · Jun 11, 2007

but if you did it to the top wouldn't you xpose your grow opp?anyway it shouldn't be to xpensive you could probly find a desk at your local re-sale store for cheap10-20bucks..an more cfl's..uhh..if you must...for cheap as well...

morp · Jun 11, 2007

AzGrOw-N-sMoKe said:
but if you did it to the top wouldn't you xpose your grow opp?anyway it shouldn't be to xpensive you could probly find a desk at your local re-sale store for cheap10-20bucks..an more cfl's..uhh..if you must...for cheap as well...

if he's going to spend 10-20 dollars on a desk?! then he may aswell spend 10-20 dollars on a wardrobe and have all the space he needs. not the best advice

Joyride · Jun 11, 2007

I think you guys are kinda missing the point here; this project is to take up very little space and remain totally discreet. I have a very nice wooden desk that I paid several hundred dollars for; I don't think replacing it with a 10-20 dollar desk is quite worth the reward. And money is not the issue for a wardrobe, space is. I've seen several successful computer grows in these forums. Why is is that you're recommending more space Morp? Remember that yield is not an issue; I'm growing for fun and would be happy with 2 grams.

Joyride · Jun 11, 2007

Something appears wrong with my plants today. The leaves are pointing up; any suggestions?

iwir3d · Jun 11, 2007

looks more like curling down at the tips.. look at the grow journal.. i have some plants that look like there pointing upwards too but im asumming mine are just really healthy because as mine grow they level out

Joyride · Jun 11, 2007

So you're implying that my plants are ok?

iwir3d · Jun 11, 2007

Do some searching in the GrowFAW (plant desease section) and see if anyhting matches your description.. these plants are very forgiving so I think they will do just fine for now.. if not check them tomorrow and if they get worse then let us know.

Suggestion: move the lights closer (if possible) to about 2 inches from top of plant if it doesnt generate to much heat.

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