Ok, so I really want to grow my own because I don't really trust the marijuana grown in my city (or out of it, whichever) so I'm planning a grow.

This is what I have planned and ready to build:
- 2.5ft² stacked on top of each other (.5ft is for the light on top)
- (1) 6500K and (1) 2700K CFL lights per plant stage at 68W (4200 lumens each)
- i'll be growing in soil (equal parts vermiculite, soil, perlite)

1) My questions is, will 4200 lumens per stage (veg and budding) be enough? Especially during budding, I know reproduction requires much energy. I could fit another bulb in there if it is necessary. So should I add another 6500K/2700K light perspectively (and raise lumens to 8400 per stage)?

2) I'm planning on utilizing the sea of green method but with one (1) plant only. I will start the 12/12, even 11/13 if it's necessary, at 6" like I've read in some guides, and I'll be using Northern Lights seeds.

3) Will my plant, given the correct pH level, produce male and female flowers so that I can pollinate and produce more seeds for future use? This is so important, I hate how seeds are so expensive online but with good reason of course, and I don't want to have to spend more money after my setup is done.

This is gonna be a box made of foam board, simple circuitry, every square inch inside covered mylar. I just need a second opinion before I start cutting because those foam boards are NOT cheap. :icon506: ($6.00+ at Staples and I bought 6 lol).

Another note: would you recommend increasing the volume to 28" stacked on top of each other (5.5ft² total including light space) to allow more room for the plant?
maspino1 Reviewed by maspino1 on . Multiple grow questions (but all educated) Ok, so I really want to grow my own because I don't really trust the marijuana grown in my city (or out of it, whichever) so I'm planning a grow. This is what I have planned and ready to build: - 2.5ft² stacked on top of each other (.5ft is for the light on top) - (1) 6500K and (1) 2700K CFL lights per plant stage at 68W (4200 lumens each) - i'll be growing in soil (equal parts vermiculite, soil, perlite) 1) My questions is, will 4200 lumens per stage (veg and budding) be enough? Rating: 5