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I was hoping to get a resolution on the optimal lighting distance for new seedlings using 4 x 4' T5 fluorescent bulbs. My seeds emerged from the 1" rockwool cubes today and I planted them into their 4" counterpart rockwool cubes and started them on a diluted strength nute drip system. The...

Im a new grower and looking to get some experienced feedback on what you all think is going on with my new batch. I germinated 4 seeds successfully and planted them approx 1/2" down into 1.5" square rockwool cubes. I pre-soaked the rockwool cubes for a couple of hours in filtered water...

Ive been doing some extensive research on cost effective alternatives for the more common and expensive HPS bulbs, (namely EYE Hortilux, Ushio etc...) and have found such a bulb made by Philips, available at every Home Depot for the resoundingly low price of $ 21.99 I downloaded the data...

Thanks xlr8, I appreciate your speedy response and advice. I will err on your side of caution and attempt two strains to begin with. I will do some thorough research and try and find common growth characteristic/needs for two varieties. It was a concern of mine that I may have to feed two...

Whats up everyone, Ive been reading and researching endless amounts of info on setting up a home garden and I have finally decided to get my feet wet. With that I have ordered some equipment and would love to get some feedback from the forum's experienced voices on my ideas and some opinions...