Quote Originally Posted by UpInVapor
Well, I have decided that it is time to try and do a grow on my own. I have a closet that is 5'(L) x 4.5'(W) x 9'(H). I was originally going to set that up as a grow room but have decided I would rather build a box and put it in there so I do not have to do so much damage to the closet. This is my first grow, so I want to keep it simple which has made me decide to go with soil this time. I was interested in either building or buying a grow tent but was worried about the off-gases and how strong the tents are with holding up my 400W HPS. I then decided to just build it using 2x4s for the frame and possibly plywood or some lighter wood panels for the walls. I have mylar sheeting that I am going to line the inside with.

Since I am building this thing, I have been thinking I should go ahead and set up two chambers to help with future grows so I will have one smaller chamber for veg(mother and clones in the future) and a larger for flowering. My idea was to make a box that is 3.5'(L) x 4.5'(W) x 5'(H). I was going to make the veg chamber section of that be 3.5'(L) x 1.5'(W) x 5'(H) and have the flower chamber be the remaining 3'(W). I will be using CFLs in the veg chamber and a 400W HPS and a few CFLS in the flower chamber. I am growing from non-fem seeds so I expect to have to grow a few more in veg to get enough females at the end. Are these size chambers appropriate for the space I have? How many plants do you think I can veg and flower? Any other hints/tips? Thanks in advance.
Go to youtube.com and type in ' how to build a grow box from start to finish (1 of 24) ' that should tell you everything you need to know. Hope this helps and goodluck