Vuhnillas first grow log

[VuhnillaGorilla]

whats up guys, ive been a quiet follower around here for a while now and ive recently decided to try a grow. ive been doing reserch on growing from alot of folks around here on growing techniques and styles, seeing how this is my first grow im not expecting amazing results right off the bat im just getting my feet wet here, but i worked in a greenhouse all thru highschool and always had fun planting and etc. now i have a real motivation to use my green thumb. I also followed the "total noobs guide to growing" for location, safety, risk and etc.

so 2 days ago i started a germinating process and set out on a mission

i went out today and got my supplies for your average run of the mill rubbermaid grow box

-2 20 gallon rubbermaid containers
-1 15 foot 3 wire extention cord
-1 four inch electronic fan
-4 contractors splicing light sockets
-2 cans of flat white pain (one for each bin just to make sure
-1 average house hold wall electric socket
-1 electric 24hr plug in timer
- and cut a hole in the bottom about 2-3 inch hole (my box runs off passive intake and active exhaust)
so i assembled the box (i know theres cracks but i found out that duck tape makes a good light block and a good loose hinge (picture one)


My light source is 4 26 watt CFLs at 1600L each bulb. i wired the box for 4 about 4 inches diagonaly twards the center in a square. and the fan right in the middle (see pic)

currently the box is located in the attick acsessed by a removable cealing panel.
i swept out an area free of insulation and laid down a solid wood base arcross the rafters to hold the box up, and cardboard on top to soak up any leaks that may poke out the exhaust hole

on this grow im using seeds i got from a pretty decent bag i had. so i got a pack of dixie cups, a bag of miracle grow potting soil (i plan on adding some really nice organic neuts when the time comes) and planted 10 seeds. put a five gallon bucket under the tray and im going to pick the best two plants and grow them full harvest. i waterded the plants with about 5 sprays of a water bottle (full of mineral water) to get the top soil wet but not soaked

Notice: (yes i know that having a grow box in an attick can be dangerous because of risk of fire (see my precautionary steps above) and risky due to temp changes with the plants being stressed but be aware that the temp stays pretty consistent around here 75-80 daytime and 40-50 at night.


from here on out this will be my full grow log, i will probly have a few questions along the way so thanks to everyone in advance wish me luck dood :rastasmoke:

one last noob question, should i have any worry about posting this onlione, it seems a little sketchy no?

VuhnillaGorilla Reviewed by VuhnillaGorilla on 11-30-2010. Vuhnillas first grow log whats up guys, ive been a quiet follower around here for a while now and ive recently decided to try a grow. ive been doing reserch on growing from alot of folks around here on growing techniques and styles, seeing how this is my first grow im not expecting amazing results right off the bat im just getting my feet wet here, but i worked in a greenhouse all thru highschool and always had fun planting and etc. now i have a real motivation to use my green thumb. I also followed the "total noobs Rating: 5

[RAINHAZE]

Welcome VuhnillaGorilla,

Looks like your motivated to get your first grow under your belt.
Good luck to you.:thumbsup:

Being that you just want to get your feet wet, and aren't looking for
a big yield necesarily is the right attitude to start with IMO. But the more times
you grow, and learn from each one, the more your yields will be.
I have never done a rubbermaid grow myself, I use a grow cabinet and
raise my lights with chains according to the plants highth.

As far as the risks of internet security are concerned, just dont let anything
get in your pics that can trace back to you, like shoes, or personal items etc.
Put a disclaimer in your signature, or copy/paste one from notepad each post.

[weeddaddy50]

I will pull up a chair.:thumbsup:

[VuhnillaGorilla]

Thanks Haze.

yea you pretty much have it right, its my first grow so im not expecting anything amazing, id be happy just getting a halfway decent result. thanks for the heads up about keeping it on the DL,

Ill keep news coming in on the regular

[RAINHAZE]

I will pull up a chair.:thumbsup:

Great! I will go get a beer! :thumbsup:

[VuhnillaGorilla]

well i went and checked on the seeds this morning. i currently have them on an 18-6 timer, went to check on them (planted them last night round 9ish and gave them a decent bit of water. not soaking wet but moist.) they were pretty dry this morning so i added a little more, how often should i check them for water.

still waitin to see some heads pop out:rastasmoke:

[Dutch Pimp]

keep the temps up...75-85 degrees...I use a spray bottle to keep the tops lightly, moist..:thumbsup:..use room temp water, not cold

[VuhnillaGorilla]

thanks man, i use bottled water that i keep next to the box to it stays room temp. im considering stopping at walmart and getting some sort of addative to the water for neutrient suppliment

[Dutch Pimp]

I don't give my seedlings any nutes the first three weeks.

[VuhnillaGorilla]

really? well the soil i used says on the bag itself that it has feed and neuts in the soil already, so its just bottled water from now on then :thumbsup: