Quote Originally Posted by LukeRap
Hello all.

I recently decided I am going to grow about 2-4 plants in my wardrobe space. It is

H x W x L ( Metres)

1.3 x 0.7 x 0.5

I am unsure as of yet whether to go hydro for my first grow or just normal soil.

Since im new to growing though I was wondering if anyone would have any advice as to what to buy.

I have a budget of about $100-$200 excluding seeds.

I just want help really with what type of lighting to get. Ventilation etc.

Help will be really appreciated.

Btw, I will more than likely be getting a short flowering plant for my first grow. I am liking the idea of Lowryder 2, but I have never tried it. So would rather hear from people on yields and experience with this strain first. If anyone else has any other good short flowering, possibly auto also strains, please refer them also.

I have one problem though. I live in england and the temps arnt all that great. Will the lamp be good enough to provide heat if my wardrobe is well ventilated?

If anyone needs any more info feel free to ask.

Thanks,

Luke.
As this is your first grow, I think you should go with soil, it's easier to start like that... 200$ if a small budget, so you should go for a CFL grow.
Here is a link in the FAQ for more informations: CFL info
This is a really small area you should not have too much trouble getting a good ventilation in there, you could go for a bathroom fan (50 CFM) to exhaust the air.
As for the temperatures, try to get you're lights in your growing area and then check the result, once you get the result, running the an a 24/0 in row write it down and then try the 12/12 and also note the temperatures. Then you will see if it's too hot or too cold and you can check the humidity level at the same time.
As for the strain, I can't really give you advise, I still have a lot to learn about this... But you can always do some LST, this will help you not getting a problem with the size of the plant.

Preparation is a good thing to have a good first grow. Just be sure to take some potting soil for the seedling, don't use any pre-fertilized soil... You could use this king of soil later on, when the plant is more mature (4-5 nodes). Hope this help you a bit...
LuciferN Reviewed by LuciferN on . First grow in Prep - Advice needed. Hello all. I recently decided I am going to grow about 2-4 plants in my wardrobe space. It is H x W x L ( Metres) 1.3 x 0.7 x 0.5 I am unsure as of yet whether to go hydro for my first grow or just normal soil. Rating: 5