2 CFL's 6200 lumens

[Pothead4204life]

Iam using a 30w and a 85 w CFL that equals to 6200 lumens....because of the (VERY) limited space in my dressor iam only able to use 2 bulbs...using the dressor b/c anyone can come in and everything will look normal....well my question is that iam using the 85w warm white the other is a cool white...i Should have a decent grow? what do ya'll think? 85w is being shipped and should be here no later than friday from 1000lightbulbs.com

[s12fever]

yea man that should be enough for now, i'm no expert so others please correct me if i'm wrong - but i'd say they'd be fine until your plant grows its 3rd set of leaves? then if you can, replace it with a more powerful light. i've heard of people growing nice enough bush with just a couple CFL's so i'm sure you'll be right if you can't replace them any time soon...
goodluck, s12

[Lady Vapor]

I'm no expert either. All I can say is my guess with you growing in a tiny space (at least it sounds small) with limited light I believe you'll get some small buds. Enough for a couple good times. Good luck, and I hope it grows more than I said - I have my fingers crossed for you!

[Pothead4204life]

thanks.

[BriNger]

Sounds like a plan for disaster. Is your dresser big enough to hold your plant if it gets to be 4ft......5ft ? If you dont have tons of light , chances are it's gonna stretch or grow larger to compensate for that. The smell might be a problem too. Other than that you may have a chance...I hope it all works out for you. Goodluck :D

[Pothead4204life]

The height of the dressor is about 30 inches and iam using some string to bend it...i have alot of growth on top but below that is very minimum. this way i can move the light down closer to where it is needed.

[mobay]

with the lighting that you are using, you wont have a monster grow, just something that will be on the personal grow. this grow your doing now will get you ready for the next grow.

[Pothead4204life]

Here is a pic for your viewing pleasure.

[Pothead4204life]

whoops. here we go...

[mobay]

1 thing , plants need air, so do you open the drawer often? or is the back of the dresser cut out with a fan blowing on your plant

[Pothead4204life]

The dressor is on pegs which is about 3 inches off the ground and everything is hollowed out except for the back, front,etc...Iam constantly opening the drawers during the light cycle but never when its off. I wonder why my pic looks brown?.

"Darkness everyone darkness..
darkness is upon us" _rick james

[mobay]

good keep the air in there fresh, by opening the drawer every so often.

[katacus]

curious...what type of soil are you using?

[Pothead4204life]

katcus, iam using some potting soil and mixed it with a little bit of manure i got from a field..i didnt use too much just enough where it was barely stinky.

[GrowinGreen23]

yeah i mean i'm all about small spaces for a grow but i would use a stand up closet if you have one and make sure you get a fan circulating through there, even though you are using cooler lights it WILL get warm in there, i knwo i was using three 42W CFLs and even with a fan going all the time it was still a little warm, keep en eye on the water in the soil and such. Like it was said just don't think you're goign to be getting ounces from this i mena you may get a few good grams but the most important thing is the experience!

GG23

[Pothead4204life]

Exactly. This is my first grow..originally it was placed outside but i wasnt satisfied with the growth. The seed came from a good bag. Iam just looking to have a little smoke for me and more importantly, the experience.

[GrowinGreen23]

then we will all be glad to help you as much as each of us can!

GG23

[Pothead4204life]

Thanks..i need all the help i can get!

[Jdog7000]

Make sure you didn't get mites while it was outside. Or it will ruin your whole grow.

[Adebisi]

i use these cfl bulbs

[Pothead4204life]

JDogg....i checked my plant before I brought it in and didnt see anything but i checked again underneath the main cola and i did find one...that little bitch was hiding underneath the foliage..thanks for the reminder...

[Pothead4204life]

arg just called 1000bulbs.com and they said my shipment is on backorder...

[Garden Knowm]

keep the light as close as possible withou touching the leaves...

flower the plant when it has 4 nodes.. and bend it over using string with quarters taped to the end... this will keep her from growing to tall...

iloveyou

[Pothead4204life]

yeah thats 1 problem I keep underestimating...i keep the light a litte TOO close to the plant...i think it would be far enough and 12 hours later i come and check and i see a burned leaf :(

[cmorbud]

www.buylighting.com
85w cfls,man o man.
i am havin great sucess with these. keep them 3 inchs away.
they do put off some heat, but its managble.
good luck

[Pothead4204life]

yeah the 85w watt 4200 lumen 3000k is what i ordered....not coming in until next friday at the earliest. :(