Small Setup Questions

[Rusty Trichome]

Hey all I am new to this forum and are trying to grow for the first time.

Howdy. Welcome.

I live in an apartment complex and am planning on building/box a box to put in my closet.

Beware of surprise maintenance and/or management inspections. Especially if it's in your rental agreement allowing them access even if you are not present. Smell is another concern in such an enviornment.

My other question is that my closet is 2 ft. deep by 7 ft. long by 8 8 ft. tall. I planned on making a box with dimensions of 2ft.x3ft.x5ft.The pre-made grow box dimesions are 2ft. deep x 2 ft. wide x 4 ft. tall. Would either of these sizes be acceptable to grow 4 plants?

If you have the tools and skills, I'd build my own. Would measure the dimentions of the largest pots you'll use, and, giving yourself a few extra inches, build the light-proof cabinet to fit those dimentions. When measuring, remember the 3' plant will be in a 12" (or so) pot, making overall height 4 feet. (plus the distance between plant and light) Would suck finding out you're two or three inches too small, and can only fit two plants.
Keep in mind the larger the interior dimensions, the easier it will be to control heat. Smaller cabinets restrict the type of lighting you can use. (unless you use a cool-tube type of set-up.)

I plan on also making a smaller veg. box in the future as well.

Excellent idea. :thumbsup: