Advice please, first time growing. :)

[THContent]

Alright, here's the deal.

Growing space/condition: 2ft x 3ft x 10ft (closet space)

Growing: 2 x White Widow feminized

Wall: sterilized covered with Panda Film on walls, ceiling, and floor. Duct taped to keep moisture out.

Light: 1 x 600W HPS Lamp setup with ballast

Grow medium: Soil (Fox Farms Organic Soil Mix)
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So my questions are as follows:

- Can I use that space with that lamp (I know it will fit leaving a few inches on each side)

- Will this burn my walls from being close?

- Can I put an additional fan in place to prevent that from happening?

- Can I plant in 3 Gallon pot without any need for transplanting later on in the growth? Is there a downside to doing it right off the bat?

- Is there any benefit to transplanting?

- I planned on getting the HESI plant food, or should I just leave it be and let the soil do the work throughout the grow period?

- I do not really have a ventilation system, will putting a fan in suffice?

- Should I get a dehumidifier just in case it gets too humid?

- How far down should I plant my seeds? Should I put them in a damp paper towel for 30 hours first and wait for sprouting?

- How long should the light be on, 24/7 or 18/6, which shows best growth results?

- Should I cut fan leaves, or leave them in tact?

Thanks for answering these questions in advance guys, I know I am asking for alot of advice :]

THContent Reviewed by THContent on 05-19-2010. Advice please, first time growing. :) Alright, here's the deal. Growing space/condition: 2ft x 3ft x 10ft (closet space) Growing: 2 x White Widow feminized Wall: sterilized covered with Panda Film on walls, ceiling, and floor. Duct taped to keep moisture out. Light: 1 x 600W HPS Lamp setup with ballast Rating: 5

[THContent]

Also, what am I looking at for energy cost/monthly?

Will this grow be worth it, and what is my potential yield?

What should I charge for dimebag, quarter ounce, half ounce, and ounce?

[cigarettes42]

use this advice you gave this guy

http://boards.cannabis.com/closet-ca...ml#post2102600

ass

[THContent]

Aww, man I was just joking no offense intended :P

It seemed funny at the time but now im not so sure :/

I'm sorry

[bigsby]

Well... comments like that give the board a bad name. Moreover, it is a violation of the board ToU. I get that you said it in jest and that it was probably an "oops wish I could take that back" thing so let's use it as a teaching moment for anyone else who might think this a place for that kind of activity. It is not. People here don't take kindly to any hint of illegal activity. 'nuf said.

[THContent]

Thanks guys for getting me inline, I will be more subtle about what I say from now on. My growing is for personal use and not to break any laws, just wanted to know some basic stuff. Wasn't sure if the electric company would cause fuss over excessive usage etc.

[THContent]

bump

[SpaceNeedle]

Well, I can assure you want to do it will likely not be successful. A 600 watt lamp will give off 2500 BTUs of heat. Before you start, run your light in that closet, and close the door, and wait for a few hours and check what temperature your closet will be. I would suspect it will be well over 90F.... and a fan inside is just going move that hot air around in the space. Plants need fresh temperate air, and without proper ventilation from you, they will not get it. You will need fresh air coming in, and an exhaust so the hot air can be removed.
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[cigarettes42]

are you planning on moving into a bigger grow room later? cause you could get same results with a 400watt. you would save $ in electric too. also i wouldnt plant right away in a 3 gallon. when i see people do that they get root issues and always come on the boards wondering why there plants are fucked up. big pots will cause a non-aired muck on the bottom and when tiny roots are in it and cant drink the water fast enough, they rot a little and will cause the soil to go acidic. thats when people start thinking buffers run out of there soil! shit ive had mothers in foxfarm for about a year and still doing great

[THContent]

Thanks guys for the replies.

As for the heat issue, I will get an oscillating fan and keep the door open a bit, have a stand up fan in there blowing out and have a small space fan blowing in to simulate air flow and to disperse the CO2 inward, now if humidity becomes an issue which it might on some days, I will just mist it lightly in there to get the conditions right, eventually I do plan on using my bedroom as a grow room but for right now I am confined to the closet, also I will not be keeping the ballast in the closet, it will be outside as to not add anymore unwanted heat. As long as I keep the temps between 70-79 I should be alright, and humidity about 45%-50%?

I really appreciate you guys taking the time to help me here. I cannot get my hands on a 400W atm because money restrictions :/

I also ran out today and got 3 4in pots to start seedlings, 3 1 gal pots for later transplant, and 3 3 gal pots for final stage.