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I have a good sense of the direction I'm headed but still quite a few things in the air that I could use your help on.
First off, this will be a 4x4 (open to suggestions on size)tent in my basement. I haven't yet measured temperature and humidity but I'm prepared to control both. To give you some sense of my outdoor climate, its typically 30s(F) and dry in the winter and mid 80s(F) in the summer.
I'm fairly certain I will be going soil. Most likely in fabric 7+ gallons (final). I've done a DIY rDWC in a previous life and I think I want to keep it more simple this time.
I like variety and ideally would have 4 plants/4 strains. Again open to suggestions here.
I'm also fairly certain I want to use a SCROG method. I'm somewhat concerned though about ease of watering, pruning, and draining run-off when they are packed in there during bloom.
Last and driving me the most crazy. Lights. I'm really drawn to LED primarily because of electricity costs. It's clear in the little research I've done, that not all LEDs are created equal. Budget will be a factor. Let's say below $1000 usd to get "broad spectrum" of perspectives on this. Would love to know what you all use. While I'm not so much fixated on pure yield, I am a big fan of efficiency. I'm also wondering 1 square light or 2 rectangular lights. And lastly, LEDs are known to produce less heat as compared to HID. In most cases that's good, but will I have an issue in the winter, being in a cold basement.
Much thanks for reading and commenting. Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts.
First off, this will be a 4x4 (open to suggestions on size)tent in my basement. I haven't yet measured temperature and humidity but I'm prepared to control both. To give you some sense of my outdoor climate, its typically 30s(F) and dry in the winter and mid 80s(F) in the summer.
I'm fairly certain I will be going soil. Most likely in fabric 7+ gallons (final). I've done a DIY rDWC in a previous life and I think I want to keep it more simple this time.
I like variety and ideally would have 4 plants/4 strains. Again open to suggestions here.
I'm also fairly certain I want to use a SCROG method. I'm somewhat concerned though about ease of watering, pruning, and draining run-off when they are packed in there during bloom.
Last and driving me the most crazy. Lights. I'm really drawn to LED primarily because of electricity costs. It's clear in the little research I've done, that not all LEDs are created equal. Budget will be a factor. Let's say below $1000 usd to get "broad spectrum" of perspectives on this. Would love to know what you all use. While I'm not so much fixated on pure yield, I am a big fan of efficiency. I'm also wondering 1 square light or 2 rectangular lights. And lastly, LEDs are known to produce less heat as compared to HID. In most cases that's good, but will I have an issue in the winter, being in a cold basement.
Much thanks for reading and commenting. Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts.