I'm in the process of my first real grow. So far I've been using 4ft Wally world specials but I realize I need more wattage/lumens. Only have 6 girls going, and they're a bit on the lame side due to my noobiness.

Anyway, I've done some investing and here's how it's panning out:

Grow area is roughly 5'x5', and coated in a mix of alum foil and (almost) mirror like insulation board. Got a 400W Lumatek digital ballast, Hortilux HPS bulb (Sunmaster MH isn't here yet, will use on the next grow) and a Hydrofarm ValueBright Reflector. Growing in 2gal. pots with a mix of organic fert and perlite, feeding with Earth Juice Grow and Bloom. Have a bag of lime on standby in case the pH starts to go nutty on me.

Sound about right for a small grow project by an amateur? Should I bother with rooting stimulants or finishing nutes? Any tips for cloning?

thanks guys, you all rawk... :thumbsup:
BlueDevil Reviewed by BlueDevil on . How does this sound (for a lightweight noob like me)...? I'm in the process of my first real grow. So far I've been using 4ft Wally world specials but I realize I need more wattage/lumens. Only have 6 girls going, and they're a bit on the lame side due to my noobiness. Anyway, I've done some investing and here's how it's panning out: Grow area is roughly 5'x5', and coated in a mix of alum foil and (almost) mirror like insulation board. Got a 400W Lumatek digital ballast, Hortilux HPS bulb (Sunmaster MH isn't here yet, will use on the next Rating: 5