My First Indoor Grow

Ok so here is what I have to work with with and what I am a looking to accomplish. I will start with my plans and I hope all of you seasoned grow veterans will steer me in the right direction :)

The space we will be using is the area under a stair case that is sectioned off into a closet space.

The area is 10 feet deep, 3 feet wide and 7 feet high at the door and 3 feet high in the back of the closet.

I already have my partner cleaning the area and painting it flat white.

We will be using CFL's for the lighting. ( How many of what variety is the best bang for the buck)

Whats the most inexpensive air cleaner I can put together?

I wanna get this right and I wanna be puffing on some kind by christmas!

whats next?

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Originally Posted by epilepticme

Ok so here is what I have to work with with and what I am a looking to accomplish. I will start with my plans and I hope all of you seasoned grow veterans will steer me in the right direction :)

The space we will be using is the area under a stair case that is sectioned off into a closet space.

The area is 10 feet deep, 3 feet wide and 7 feet high at the door and 3 feet high in the back of the closet.

I already have my partner cleaning the area and painting it flat white.

We will be using CFL's for the lighting. ( How many of what variety is the best bang for the buck)

Whats the most inexpensive air cleaner I can put together?

I wanna get this right and I wanna be puffing on some kind by christmas!

whats next?

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Hey there epilepticme,how are ya!!!

I hate to start off your thread with questions,but i'm going 2,lol...

How much of that space are you planning on using???
Are you gonna have an intake and outtake???
Are you gonna leave the front open during "lights on"

I have more questions,but lets leave it at that 4 now...;)

I've seen some amazing CFL grows...I'm betting your gonna make something real nice...

Talk to ya soon friend...:420thought:

Do not appologize for asking questions. That is exactly what I am looking for. I am hoping by the time I actually have germinated seeds all the nice people here will shoot all the required proverbial holes in my setup.

So to answer your questions:

I plan on using all of the space. I will use the back (shorter area) for vegging and the front taller area for flowering.

Yes I want intake and output for the ventilation. I will vent into the workshop next to the stairs where the sounds of air compressors etc will cover up any noise from the fans.

The door will always be sealed (locked) and light proof.


Thanks for the input :):hippy:

As for seeds. I will start with some bag seed that I believe to be a canadian commercial variety (maybe a big bud or something similar).

What do you wall think for a first time grow? Should I just grow out a few plants from seed to get a feel for the room or should I start right off right with growing a momma and cloning her?

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Originally Posted by epilepticme

Do not appologize for asking questions. That is exactly what I am looking for. I am hoping by the time I actually have germinated seeds all the nice people here will shoot all the required proverbial holes in my setup.

So to answer your questions:

I plan on using all of the space. I will use the back (shorter area) for vegging and the front taller area for flowering.

Yes I want intake and output for the ventilation. I will vent into the workshop next to the stairs where the sounds of air compressors etc will cover up any noise from the fans.

The door will always be sealed (locked) and light proof.


Thanks for the input :):hippy:

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One of the first things you'll need is a hygro-thermeter or similar product to measure temps and humidity...

Check out Jrleister's heat question...He's growing with a closed door also... :420thought:

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Originally Posted by epilepticme

Do not appologize for asking questions. That is exactly what I am looking for. I am hoping by the time I actually have germinated seeds all the nice people here will shoot all the required proverbial holes in my setup.

So to answer your questions:

I plan on using all of the space. I will use the back (shorter area) for vegging and the front taller area for flowering.

Yes I want intake and output for the ventilation. I will vent into the workshop next to the stairs where the sounds of air compressors etc will cover up any noise from the fans.

The door will always be sealed (locked) and light proof.


Thanks for the input :):hippy:

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I'd start with a smaller test grow before you fill that space with CFL's...The closer you grow to the front,the easier your access will be as far as caring for your plants...

Sunblaze T-5 systems are economical systems that can be hung on the wall or above the plants...I'd do both...They make 2' and 4' systems that hold 4 or 8 T-5 bulbs...These bulbs come in cool for veg and warm for flowering...I have two 4' sunburst systems that I'm very happy with...As long as you don't let leaves or buds touch the bulb your golden...

Another good CFL system I have is a small Hydrofarm hood that comes with the CFL socket attached...It can accommodate a 125watt or 200watt CFL bulb...I use the 200watt full spectrum as part of my veg...If you want to use a lens cover with this hood,(for air cooling),go with the 125watt cool or warm CFL because the 200watt is to large for this...

Hope you and your partner put something real nice together...Get that Hygro-thermeter so you can get your space dialed in...:420thought:

Well I started 25 seeds tonight, mostly bag seed and a couple special seeds from a buddy. I have them all labeled in their own baggie. Using the paper towel method.

Once the lil boogers pop I will put them in some plastic cups with some organic potting soil.

I figure they can all just veg in the closet for now under the flourecent tubes while I put together the 6x 30 watt cfl for flowering and the air filtration system( which I am still trying to decide on a design).

I ordered a nice hygrometer with a probe so I can keep track of both rooms with one unit.

Still trying to decide on a PH test kit.. any recommendations?

I am so excited :) Its almost like christmas

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Originally Posted by epilepticme

Well I started 25 seeds tonight, mostly bag seed and a couple special seeds from a buddy. I have them all labeled in their own baggie. Using the paper towel method.

Once the lil boogers pop I will put them in some plastic cups with some organic potting soil.

I figure they can all just veg in the closet for now under the flourecent tubes while I put together the 6x 30 watt cfl for flowering and the air filtration system( which I am still trying to decide on a design).

I ordered a nice hygrometer with a probe so I can keep track of both rooms with one unit.

Still trying to decide on a PH test kit.. any recommendations?

I am so excited :) Its almost like christmas

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Happy for ya epilepticme!!!Curley said "There's nothin' like bringing in the herd"
For me,there's nothing like bringing in the harvest...

Use this as a learning experience and don't get discouraged if you run into a couple of grow probs...Most of all grow safe!!!

Hope ya don't mind me taking my seat a little early for your grow...Come on with it and good luck to ya!!!:420thought:

Seeing as how we are all a bunch of damn yankee's ;) I figured I'd come show some love for my fellow New Yorkers.

I'm on my first grow (Indoor) Flowering stage. CFL's.

It's a rough road but once you make it to see them get pretty it's loads of fun :thumbsup:

Wish you good luck, and keep us updated on it!

13 little babies peeked their roots out today and were transplanted to plastic beer cups filled with organic potting mix. They were lightly watered then put back into the back of the grow area.

I can not wait to see that first little bit of green pop up from the soil!

I put the other 12 seeds back in the paper towels to give them another day or two to sprout.

I am trying to be as clean and scientific as possible with this experiment so hopefully I will get a decent quality and quantity.

Each germinated seed was labled. 3 strains (A,B and C). Each cup/seed is labled A1, A2, B4 or C5 etc.

As soon as the first sign of green pops through I will turn on two 42 watt cfls and a small circulation fan.

The temp is around 78 degrees with the two lights and the circ fan blowing.

:weedpoke: