AeroGarden Classic w/Bagseed & Lowryder AK47 (Pictures)

[highdeas]

I currently have an AeroGarden Classic and decided it would be a wise decision to start growing a different herb with it

Basically my setup is as follows. I currently have some bag seed I have saved for a few months and as I post this they are germinating in a paper towel. I will also be purchasing a strand of lowryder seeds. My setup is in a computer cabinet which fits the AeroGarden perfect leaving a little extra room.

I am going to be purchasing the FoxFarm Liquid Formula 3 Pack which includes Big Bloom, Grow Big, and Tiger Bloom (High Tech Garden Supply (http://www.htgsupply.com/nutrients.a...categoryID=110)). If you feel their are better nutrients out their please advise me as to what they are.

I will also be purchasing a small fan to include in the cabinet to circulate air and help the plants grow stronger. Along with that I am purchasing a 4" airstone and a 10 gallon air pump so that the bubbles can produce a nutrient rich mist which will feed the roots without burning them.

One thing which worries me about the AeroGarden Classic is the lighting. The AeroGarden Classic has two grow bulbs which produce 1450 lumens each, a total of 2900 lumens. My question is, is that enough or should I purchase another light. If so please factor in the size of the cabinet and advise me as to which would be a good one to purchase.

The seeds as I said are germinating and once they sprout I plan to set them in the foam which came with the AeroGarden pods. Is their a certain way I should do this (ex. sprout upward), and when I do place them in the pods what time schedule should they be on. I am well aware of the fact lowryder seeds can be on a 24/7 light schedule.

Also are their any obstacles I should worry about such as PH level and such, if so how can I avoid these problems.

Any questions, critiscism, or feeback is welcome. Please advise me as to how I can grow the best possible plants utilizing the AutoGarden. Thanks

*I will upload pictures today of my setup.

[FlyGuyOU]

ive had people try in an aerogarden and they had some problems, maybe dont use the foam b/c theirs got all moldy...maybe some other medium? also you'll need a bigger light, you want around 5,000 lumens per square foot. the water res is also pretty small, you'll have to stay on top of that. as far as your ferts are concerned they should do just fine.
you'll want to watch ph levels, 5.5-6.5 is recommended.
keep the plants as small as possible and flower them early, the areogarden is not big enough to grow big plants, but im sure you can get something.
good luck

[highdeas]

ive had people try in an aerogarden and they had some problems, maybe dont use the foam b/c theirs got all moldy...maybe some other medium? also you'll need a bigger light, you want around 5,000 lumens per square foot. the water res is also pretty small, you'll have to stay on top of that. as far as your ferts are concerned they should do just fine.
you'll want to watch ph levels, 5.5-6.5 is recommended.
keep the plants as small as possible and flower them early, the areogarden is not big enough to grow big plants, but im sure you can get something.
good luck
Thanks for the quick reply FlyGuy. What medium would you recommend to put in the pods to grow in then? Also is their a certain light you would recommend me purchasing? Thanks Again

[FlyGuyOU]

bieng that they are so small, a rockwool cube maybe? if you plan on growing all the way through harvest in the aerogarden, you'll want some more cfl's another 3-4 should do the trick. get the 6500k ones for veg and 3000k for flower. use both but maybe do 4 of one type and 2 of the other, then switch when you go to flowering...
it might be the other way around for the temps, i'd suggest some more reading.

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