1st Log, 1st Grow, pure CFL

[Paht_Hed]

Ok new grow, didn't want to post DURING the grow, too risky SO, 3-part gh nutes with foxfarms organic big bloom for 2nd 1/2 of bloom. 9 weeks flowering 3-4 weeks veg, 5 gallon DWC bubble buckets. Strain: Opium, feminised, Paradise Seeds. 2 days from harvest, I can't wait! My first homegrown!

25-30k lumens of cfls 2700k for flower 1/2 that for veg in 6100k/6500k bulbs.

Paht_Hed Reviewed by Paht_Hed on 02-15-2008. 1st Log, 1st Grow, pure CFL Ok so about 6 weeks ago I am sitting on my couch smoking some ganja, like I normally dooooo. When it hits me! Why spend money on smoking green when I can grow green and smoke it laaater? So I kicked it into gear and hit the books. I read the Cannabis Grow Bible by Greg Green, Marijuana Horticulture The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Growers Bible by the one and only Mr. Jorge Cervantes, and I also watched his Ultimate Grow DvD. I couldn't get my hands on some good genetics so I went ahead and Rating: 5

[dgsgandalf]

Ya know, for the same amount of energy you're using in CFL, you could use a 400 watt HP Sodium bulb and get a lot more light. You could probably grow 4-6 plants instead of 2.

I'm saying this after the fact of course, because you obviously had tremendous success with the CFL's. Congrats to a great grow

[thex420]

so how many bulbs was that total for 25k some lumens ? Great results btw. Im currently using 6 cfls, 2k lumens each in a scrog box. If I get anywhere near your buds im content.

[Paht_Hed]

four 26 watt bulbs and ten 47 watt bulbs all 2700k. I know a 400 watt HPS would give me way more lumens but at the time I couldn't get to a grow shop since the nearest one to me is 1 1/2 hours away and I was also concerned about the heat issue. I don't want any choppers flying over my house and seeing a large red spot in my closet, know what I mean? My CFLs ran so cool I could hold them to my cheek and not feel ANY discomfort. I had two small computer fans running air over them 24/7 to keep them way cool. I am going to upgrade to some 432 watt t5 setups that boast 97 lm/watt which is up there with MH and HPS (Not the 600w or 1000w hps tho, 120-140 lm/watt there.) I plan on doing four plants, two plants to a light in a DWC recirculating SCRoG setup. I am going to try and order 4 different strains so I don't get too smoked out on one.

[hydrocannabis]

that looks like a very fat heded bud there.

[Paht_Hed]

More pics, 3/4 done been trimming for a few hours.

[russ-bob]

looking good maby a closer trim is needed thou will see when dry nice clf grow ive got a t5 clf bonzi veg cab going atm but i dont haave a camera spending all my money on seeds... lol

~Russ

[grey1223]

Look great to me. I've never once had a problem vegging beautiful girls. When I have a problem with one of my grows it will manifest itself within about 10 days into flower.

When I've made it to 2 weeks without symptoms I know I'm home free.

The change from veg to flower puts the plant into overdrive and I believe is the most crucial time for them.

Looking good and Good Luck.

[stickyted]

looks dankaliciouse 2 me good work i am just starting to get my materials ready for my very first home growm does ne one have ne advice on what lights to use

[Big Haze]

i bet that fuckin closet smelt beautiful