Any Help Appreciated

[deleafer2220]

As a "newb" at the whole green thumb thing. I was wondering for a few pointers to put me in the right direction. I have read much on here and other sites of methods and systems. As a new grower i have chosen to go with a basic soil grow. I have 2 13watt 2700k cfl's and 2 26watt 6500k cfl's(putting out 200watt , without 2 13watts) with a hung reflector and v-split. Base soil is Expert Grower from wonderful wal-mart and no nutes as of yet. Since i am on a budget i was thinking of just going with MG Tomato Feed for veg. and MG Flower Bloom for flowering. My grow space is a small closet bought at local furniture store nothing fancy. Will get specs later for anyone interested. I am attempting to grow 2 plants successfully before really investing in anything. I will be purchasing 2 computer fans for circulation once things get started.
Any advice or help or pointers would be appreciated with my DIY
Thanks for looking Stay up :jointsmile:

deleafer2220 Reviewed by deleafer2220 on 08-09-2009. Any Help Appreciated As a "newb" at the whole green thumb thing. I was wondering for a few pointers to put me in the right direction. I have read much on here and other sites of methods and systems. As a new grower i have chosen to go with a basic soil grow. I have 2 13watt 2700k cfl's and 2 26watt 6500k cfl's(putting out 200watt , without 2 13watts) with a hung reflector and v-split. Base soil is Expert Grower from wonderful wal-mart and no nutes as of yet. Since i am on a budget i was thinking of just going with Rating: 5

[deleafer2220]

So went ahead and planted one of the germinated seeds and from bagseed time to wait i guess

[headshake]

more light! and don't let the 200 watts confuse you. watts are merely a measure of the rate of energy conversion. or electricity to heat. you should be worrying about lumens. you want a minimum of 5,000 per square foot.

my guess is that your 26 watters put 1600 lumens each. the 13 watters about 800 or so.
that's where i would start.

also know your temps, 78F is ideal. so get a thermometer/hygrometer.

and pH. for soil 6.3-6.8. get, at the least a freshwater aquarium pH test kit. ~$6 at petco etc. you'll also need some pH up or down. ~$3 at the same pet stores etc.

the MG nutes will work. just be sparing with them. start at 1/4 to 1/2 strength and work your way up.

there is your crash course. good growing!


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[deleafer2220]

Thanks for Replying headshake. The lighting i was worried about from the start didnt think the lumens would be enough but it was what i had grabbed. Like i said its a real budget diy till i have a decent success rate. Was planning on getting bathroom fixture like i hear so much about on here since CFL's put out best sideways. Thermometer is a check hydrometer not so much lol. Water from tap is running at about 6.5 ph. MG nutes too i was worried about cause i have heard they tend to burn plants if followed by box instructions. As also mentions growing space is limited until move in a few months. Its all for a first time go around experiment i guess till i get my bearings. Which from reading all the threads on here is going to take me time. Sorry for the rambling hah. Petsmart here i come.
Thanks for Reading Stay Up :rasta:

[headshake]

just keep at it. do what you can with what you have and your limited budget. at the least it will be a learning experience, which is invaluble!

as you learn and gain knowledge, share the wealth!


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[deleafer2220]

Already read up much on several different intense Lighting threads and think im getting the lighting thing down i will be purchasing more CFL's and pH up and down soon as you mentioned. Will get pics soon and thanks again
Thanks for Reading Stay Up :rastasmoke:

[headshake]

you should only need pH up OR down. i would guess down, but either way you can return the unopend one.


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[deleafer2220]

Ok thanks for the clearification on that HeadShake. Its been a long morning (:stoned

[SauceeMcGee]

If you want some helpful information for anything you might have questions on, check out the link in my signature. There is a lot of good stuff in there

Good Luck,

SMG

[deleafer2220]

thanks SMG hadnt read that thread yet.. looks like fun. time to get reading after a short break of course :stoned: