I am getting a 32"x32"x63" tent with the intent on growing 4 autoflowering at a time. I'm trying a coco perlite mix in 3 gal fabric pots with fox farm nutrients. This is my very first grow and need help with setup and feeding schedules. I can not decide on a light source I know I want led but I don't know witch to buy or what the best watt would be for my space. I need pro help in every aspect of growing.
Re: First time grow help please! !!!
I made so many mistakes my first time out and enjoyed each moment. Look at the first grow as your college education into growing.
You`re going to make lots and lots of mistakes and you may lose a few girls along the way.Therefore, before you go out and purchase expensive strains, try using some cheapies, so, its not to harsh on your pocket.
When it comes to lighting, i suggest you try a 400 or 600 w HPS for your first grow and learn from there.I think LED`s are geared to someone who`s more experienced and you`ll learn, you`re going to add and delete each time you grow.
I also suggest you grow one using hydro and the other with soil to see what works for you.. learn from your mistakes, and listen to what the 420 members tell you...
Good Luck and have a blast learning....
I made so many mistakes my first time out and enjoyed each moment. Look at the first grow as your college education into growing.
You`re going to make lots and lots of mistakes and you may lose a few girls along the way.Therefore, before you go out and purchase expensive strains, try using some cheapies, so, its not to harsh on your pocket.
When it comes to lighting, i suggest you try a 400 or 600 w HPS for your first grow and learn from there.I think LED`s are geared to someone who`s more experienced and you`ll learn, you`re going to add and delete each time you grow.
I also suggest you grow one using hydro and the other with soil to see what works for you.. learn from your mistakes, and listen to what the 420 members tell you...
Good Luck and have a blast learning....
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Dave Groomer
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Re: First time grow help please! !!!
There are plenty of great LEDs out there. Look at the sponsor list and look at some sponsored grows.
Me personally, I am a Mars-Hydro person. I think they are a very good value for a good light. Are there better lights? Probably. But for the price, you can't go wrong. If I were using one light in your space, It would be a Mars II 700. Good Luck!!
There are plenty of great LEDs out there. Look at the sponsor list and look at some sponsored grows.
Me personally, I am a Mars-Hydro person. I think they are a very good value for a good light. Are there better lights? Probably. But for the price, you can't go wrong. If I were using one light in your space, It would be a Mars II 700. Good Luck!!
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Re: First time grow help please! !!!
The Mars 700w light was like $600. I'm looking for something near the $100-$150 range.
The Mars 700w light was like $600. I'm looking for something near the $100-$150 range.
Dave Groomer
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Re: First time grow help please! !!!
Not sure where you are looking. Mars-Hydro
On the Mars-Hydro website, a Mars II 700 is $290. A Mars II 400 would fit your space too and they are $190.
Not sure where you are looking. Mars-Hydro
On the Mars-Hydro website, a Mars II 700 is $290. A Mars II 400 would fit your space too and they are $190.
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Dave Groomer
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I would look for the "old style" mars lights. Search for Mars300. You would need at least 2 but they are $90 each. A good budget starter light.
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Dave Groomer
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The more light the better. Rule of thumb. You want 35-50w / sq ft (wall watts). With 1 @ 130w that is 32 w/sqft. You are probably ok to veg there, but I think your flowering will suffer with out a little more light.
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So before I buy everything I have,
1. 32"x32"x63" tent
2. 2 of the 300w Mars led lights
3. 190 cfm carbon filter with fan
4. Fox farm nutrients
5. 4 of the 3 gal smart pots
6. 10lb brick of coco
7. Bag of perlite
8. Humidity and temperature monitor
9. Ph tester
10. Timer (for the lights)
Does everything sound right, am I missing any key components for a good harvest.
1. 32"x32"x63" tent
2. 2 of the 300w Mars led lights
3. 190 cfm carbon filter with fan
4. Fox farm nutrients
5. 4 of the 3 gal smart pots
6. 10lb brick of coco
7. Bag of perlite
8. Humidity and temperature monitor
9. Ph tester
10. Timer (for the lights)
Does everything sound right, am I missing any key components for a good harvest.
Dave Groomer
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You don't need it yet but you will want a loop or hand held microscope to look at trichomes with when the time comes to judge harvest time.
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Dave Groomer
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It looks like you have everything you need. As for feeding, I am a dirt farmer myself so my feeding/PH will be different from yours since you are using a Hydro method. I am sure more people will pick up and comment.
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how well does the tent and carbon filters work to combat smell. Smell is a big factor for me.
BuddroGreen
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Don't forget the EC/TDS/PPM pen so you can dial in your nutrient strength.
Dave Groomer
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I have 2 tents side by side. Each has it's own filter and there is 1 fan that is "t"ed to both tents. When the tents are closed you can't smell a thing. You want to change the air several times a minute. a 2x2x5 (aprox) tent would have about 20 cf of air. A 190 cfm fan will turn the air over almost 10x / minute. That is fine.
PTSDgrower
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