Quote Originally Posted by heatedcr
It's been about 6 days since I switched to the new nutes and the plants seem to be doing pretty good. Pics were just taken today. Tallest plant is about 15-16 inches (left back corner) and the shortest is almost 13 inches (middle front) I'm going to switch them to 12/12 tomorrow but I want to use two of them for clones. So, I need to build a veg setup quick. I also need to figure out a good watering schedule. I was thinking every 3 hours for 15 mins when the light is on and every 4 hours when the light is off?


Veggie Room: I plan on building something similar to what I have already. I will probably use around 5 CFLs. What are some good light fixtures and what kind of bulbs should I get? The veg room is going to be in my bedroom and I need to figure out how I should make it. This room might not be ready in time for the mother plants. How much time do i have to bring them back safely after i put them into flowering?

Flowering Room: I also need to make the flowering room light proof for cheap. Any suggestions? It's a walk in closet that let's light in through the cracks in between the wall and the sliding doors. Is mylar light proof?

Problems with the plants: The spider-mite problem has been getting a little better but has required me to spray Pyrethrum almost daily. I've noticed some dark spots on the lower leaves. Also, some have the roots have made it to the standing water and they look a little brownish. I angled the tray but it didn't help much.
Can't help with your watering schedule, I use DWC. I don't see the point in CFLs. In the end it will cost you more than HID.

What do you mean "bring them back from flowering"? If you mean you are going to put them in flower than try and go back to veg, don't do that. That will stress your plant.

I don't know how dark your closet is, but if you would consider it dark and just a crack of light (indirect to your plant), then that is good enough.