Dr Pepper Bud
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I will be starting my first grow in 2-3weeks when I get paid again. I have a few newb questions and would like some input from some more seasoned growers on my set-up/plan. Thanks for your help in advance!
Okay I have a small grow "closet" (though it isn't really in a closet) in my basement that is about 3 x 2 x 5H and here are my plans:
-Lighting: 18/6 http://www.amazon.com/Digital-hydroponic-Dimmable-Ballast-Pressure/dp/B005HB3L6W/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377551617&sr=1-4&keywords=hps+grow+kit I also plan on lining the walls ceiling and floor with Panda Plastic.
-Ventilation and odor control: Also 18/6 240CFM fan on one side of the cool tube with aluminum duct on the other side going out of the closet and into my carbon filter.
-Climate control: the closet is right next to my bedroom in an unfinished part of the basement, but I have insulated it well and it get's most of it's air flow from my bedroom which has air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter and a dehumidifier set to 40% all year round. I will be getting a thermometer in the grow closet and if temperature becomes a problem I will get an intake fan so the grow room gets more air from my room.
-Plants: I want to eventually have a monthly grow that I can harvest every month so my plan is to start with 4-5 plants depending on if all my seeds germinate, since the closet is rather small I will at least be starting with auto flowers my first grow I plan on buying 5 seeds from Bonza (2 Nirvana Northern Lights auto, Nirvana Blue Mystic auto, Nirvana Bubbleicious auto and an Easy Ryder). I don't know if I will actually grow all 5 to harvest if they all germinate I will keep at least 4 and may scrap one. Then I plan to add another 4 auto flowers in a month and then maybe switch to 8 a month after a few grows.
-Medium/Nutes: Super Coco http://www.amazon.com/Potting-Heavily-Amended-Super-Nutrients/dp/B00CD88B6C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377645799&sr=8-1&keywords=Super+Coco
-Pots: http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/index.cfm?page=_productdetails&productid=8683&s=treepots&cid1=-99&cid2=-99&cid3=-99
-Training: If the autos grow tall enough that they are getting too close to the light I may imply either LST or SCROG, but I don't think I need to worry about height in this scenario with these plants, but we will see.
-Watering: Since the coco is PH Balanced I will simply water with either tap water or bottled water and there shouldn't be a problem, right?
My only question is what distance from seedlings should I place the MH Bulb and on what intensity? The ballast has settings of 50%, 75% and 100%. I was originally planning on using CFL's in another grow room, but decided to utilize this room instead with HIDs. Also, with auto's when should I switch from MH to HPS, or should I just use HPS for the entire grow? Thanks and happy smoking
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Okay I have a small grow "closet" (though it isn't really in a closet) in my basement that is about 3 x 2 x 5H and here are my plans:
-Lighting: 18/6 http://www.amazon.com/Digital-hydroponic-Dimmable-Ballast-Pressure/dp/B005HB3L6W/ref=sr_1_4?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1377551617&sr=1-4&keywords=hps+grow+kit I also plan on lining the walls ceiling and floor with Panda Plastic.
-Ventilation and odor control: Also 18/6 240CFM fan on one side of the cool tube with aluminum duct on the other side going out of the closet and into my carbon filter.
-Climate control: the closet is right next to my bedroom in an unfinished part of the basement, but I have insulated it well and it get's most of it's air flow from my bedroom which has air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter and a dehumidifier set to 40% all year round. I will be getting a thermometer in the grow closet and if temperature becomes a problem I will get an intake fan so the grow room gets more air from my room.
-Plants: I want to eventually have a monthly grow that I can harvest every month so my plan is to start with 4-5 plants depending on if all my seeds germinate, since the closet is rather small I will at least be starting with auto flowers my first grow I plan on buying 5 seeds from Bonza (2 Nirvana Northern Lights auto, Nirvana Blue Mystic auto, Nirvana Bubbleicious auto and an Easy Ryder). I don't know if I will actually grow all 5 to harvest if they all germinate I will keep at least 4 and may scrap one. Then I plan to add another 4 auto flowers in a month and then maybe switch to 8 a month after a few grows.
-Medium/Nutes: Super Coco http://www.amazon.com/Potting-Heavily-Amended-Super-Nutrients/dp/B00CD88B6C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377645799&sr=8-1&keywords=Super+Coco
-Pots: http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com/index.cfm?page=_productdetails&productid=8683&s=treepots&cid1=-99&cid2=-99&cid3=-99
-Training: If the autos grow tall enough that they are getting too close to the light I may imply either LST or SCROG, but I don't think I need to worry about height in this scenario with these plants, but we will see.
-Watering: Since the coco is PH Balanced I will simply water with either tap water or bottled water and there shouldn't be a problem, right?
My only question is what distance from seedlings should I place the MH Bulb and on what intensity? The ballast has settings of 50%, 75% and 100%. I was originally planning on using CFL's in another grow room, but decided to utilize this room instead with HIDs. Also, with auto's when should I switch from MH to HPS, or should I just use HPS for the entire grow? Thanks and happy smoking
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