GreenGuitar
01-08-2005, 12:45 PM
Hey dudes,
I'm currently on my second grow and things are going pretty well. (see photos) I've read alot of threads on this site that relate to getting started, so here are some of my top tips.
1) Watering - home made system that uses 2 plastis storage boxes, 1 inside the other and a cheap aquarium pump. Cost $20
2) Lighting - stole my light from work, (industrial plant) 250w HPS. Have a look round your local area. Most commercial outdoor lighting is suitable for growing, so use your imagination. (use gloves and rubber handle wire cutters to avoid electricution) Failing this, 400 & 600w sets go on ebay for as little as $80 new.
3) Temp - use a very basic electric heater with built in thermostat. This only runs when lights are off. OK for small areas, but expensive for large rooms. I have used bed sheets to cut down the grow space in my room. Cost $15
4) Co2 - there are lots of methods to produce Co2 (see related threads), but a really easy way that I've been experimenting with is simply to use carbonated water + nutrient for watering. This has certainly boosted the grow rate. Cost 10c per
5) Books - see Ed Rosenthal, he has alot of excellent un-complex advice.
Hope this has been of some help. <GG>
I'm currently on my second grow and things are going pretty well. (see photos) I've read alot of threads on this site that relate to getting started, so here are some of my top tips.
1) Watering - home made system that uses 2 plastis storage boxes, 1 inside the other and a cheap aquarium pump. Cost $20
2) Lighting - stole my light from work, (industrial plant) 250w HPS. Have a look round your local area. Most commercial outdoor lighting is suitable for growing, so use your imagination. (use gloves and rubber handle wire cutters to avoid electricution) Failing this, 400 & 600w sets go on ebay for as little as $80 new.
3) Temp - use a very basic electric heater with built in thermostat. This only runs when lights are off. OK for small areas, but expensive for large rooms. I have used bed sheets to cut down the grow space in my room. Cost $15
4) Co2 - there are lots of methods to produce Co2 (see related threads), but a really easy way that I've been experimenting with is simply to use carbonated water + nutrient for watering. This has certainly boosted the grow rate. Cost 10c per
5) Books - see Ed Rosenthal, he has alot of excellent un-complex advice.
Hope this has been of some help. <GG>