Hi all, first grow tent and first post for me!
Here's the set-up specs: 32x32x63" opulent systems tent, 3 autoflower breeds (White Widow, Jack Herer, and LSD). I'm planning to do either a 20/4 schedule or just keep them on 24/7 because I've read you can do that with autoflowers. Variable speed 4" exhaust fan with approx. 200cfm and 12" carbon filter (turned on low). Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil in 3 gallon cloth containers.
The light is a Mars Hydro TS-1000 (see image below). From the research I've done I'm getting conflicting info on the best distance to keep my lights from the plants as they grow. What's the best distance to keep this light during each stage? The LED light doesn't get very hot, so I could probably move it much closer if needed.
Will this light continue to be enough as the plants grow or should I get a second light? The light says it covers up to 3x3'.
Also, I've been keeping track of my temps, it has gotten up to 81F and the low has been 60-63F...is that too cold at night?
Do you think my tent will be able to handle all three autoflower plants? The place I got the seeds from said they shouldn't get too much taller than 24".
The air cleaner is a bit overkill for my space and pulls so much air through I had to put up curtain rods on top of the lights to keep the sides from being sucked in.
With the Fox Farm soil will I still need to add nutrients during Veg and Flower stages?
If you see anything where you think I'll run into problems or have additional tips I'm open to it...this is my first try!
Here's the set-up specs: 32x32x63" opulent systems tent, 3 autoflower breeds (White Widow, Jack Herer, and LSD). I'm planning to do either a 20/4 schedule or just keep them on 24/7 because I've read you can do that with autoflowers. Variable speed 4" exhaust fan with approx. 200cfm and 12" carbon filter (turned on low). Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil in 3 gallon cloth containers.
The light is a Mars Hydro TS-1000 (see image below). From the research I've done I'm getting conflicting info on the best distance to keep my lights from the plants as they grow. What's the best distance to keep this light during each stage? The LED light doesn't get very hot, so I could probably move it much closer if needed.
Will this light continue to be enough as the plants grow or should I get a second light? The light says it covers up to 3x3'.
Also, I've been keeping track of my temps, it has gotten up to 81F and the low has been 60-63F...is that too cold at night?
Do you think my tent will be able to handle all three autoflower plants? The place I got the seeds from said they shouldn't get too much taller than 24".
The air cleaner is a bit overkill for my space and pulls so much air through I had to put up curtain rods on top of the lights to keep the sides from being sucked in.
With the Fox Farm soil will I still need to add nutrients during Veg and Flower stages?
If you see anything where you think I'll run into problems or have additional tips I'm open to it...this is my first try!
I've been careful about not over-watering and have just been using a plant sprayer twice a day. They've sprouted and all seem to be doing well, so I don't want to move them at this juncture. The LSD and White Widow are coming along, with the Jack Herer a bit behind (all autos). The Jack Herer took a few days longer to full sprout and seemed to have a harder time pushing the seed shell off at first.
