Help for a beginner

[Jasonthejoker]

First off I've helped a few and have a rough idea on grows but now I want to do my own ATM I have a cardboard box in my room which has been used as a table it's very sturdy and I want to grow inside it it's a reasonable size and was wondering whether to convert it or just get a similar size tent or box and put it inside its roughly 3 foot by 2 foot and about 2 foot high also how can I get the absolute biggest and best buds as its only small thanks for any help

 

[DJ McFinnigan]

While you don't have to, I would consider not using the cardboard box as it is prime food for mold if and when moisture gets to it. For something of that size, you could build the skeleton out of 2X2 and use Mylar or some comparable material for the body. What kind of lights are you going to use?

 

[WizHigh]

Or you can get panda film and line the inside of the box with the black side facing the inside of the walls and white facing out. That will prevent mold. Also the light source will have to be a 150-250w HID lamp any higher wattage will cause a lot of heat build up. I would recommend 150w HPS and get a CMH bulb for veg since it doesn't produce a lot of heat.

 

[drdoodle]

I would invest in a tent. Cardboard will not last and it will not support the weight of lights, vent fans, etc safely. Do you want to risk months of growing because your lights crush your plants because the box caved in a month into flowering from getting to humid and soft? Tents are great, they have built in vents and holes for ducting and support for hanging lights/fans. A tent is also reflective on the inside, a cardboard box is not.

 

[WizHigh]

Yea thats true. You can build a simple tent out of PVC pipe. Nice and cheap.

 

[iSmokes]

I don't think you can grow in 2ft of grow space. Either get a tent or build a frame from PVC and use panda film to cover it. Your pots alone will take a foot away, then the lights will take another from the top. You're left with 0 inches of grow space. Sorry to be a buzzkill but that's my opinion.
You can get big buds in a small space. Buds don't know what kind of space they're in. Just make sure the important elements are there and maintain good temps and RH%.
-Proper ventilation
-Proper lights
-Proper feeding
-Proper genetics

 

[WizHigh]

I don't think you can grow in 2ft of grow space.

Tell that to the ppl who invented those little ass PC grow boxes Those things are like 14inches of space after you put in your lights lol