Quote Originally Posted by kindprincess
if i'm not mistaken, a 600w will cover about a 6x6...

i'd top when you have as many nodes as you want to end up with. each node will be two main branches. fim-ing works, i use that technique on my clone moms to make them mass produce... once you top, and start to flower, you WILL lst, whether you want to or not. as i mentioned, each node becomes two main branches, a the plants become monsters. the branches will have to be spread apart and tied for lighting reasons... on the up side, you can get a qp per plant with this method...

with the box fan, i cut a hole in the cab material, directly above the hps bulb. i made the whole just a little smaller than the surface of the fan. then, i put it on high, and plugged it up to the timer, so when the lights come on, so does the big fan. cut extra intake holes, works like a charm. and venting to and from the basement is an excellent idea, if you don't have to worry about smell...

for your cab size; i want to say that's not big enough for you to do what you want, these babies are going to need room... especially once you start getting into more strains maybe make that cab a 4x8, that's the size of mine...

well, with that, i'm off to wrap the rest of the gifts... Merry Christmas

love, kp

Merry Christmas to you too honey, you have been a great help! I will take your advice and expand the cab, since I do love these sativa girls!
I'm posting pics later-