ChronicGrower
Well-Known Member
Well I've finally started my first journal. For this grow I will be doing a CFL 12/12 micro in soil. Since this is my first grow indoors, I decided to experiment with the basics. I have a bigger space that I am working on for flowering. That space is a closet that is 19"D x 23"W x 5'H. I plan to flower 2 plants in there if this works and I am successful at cloning in soil. Here is a run down of the grow space(first image).
Grow Space
The grow space is actually a corner cabinet. It is 25"W x 18"D x 27"H and triangular. I plan to keep 4 plants squeezed into this space at all times. During setup, I had many problems with heat which was to be expected. I added a computer fan to the top of the cabinet in the back corner. It pulls heat out but is not the CFM that I want so that will be upgraded soon. I also moved the hinges up to create a passive intake near the bottom of the cabinet. In addition to this I added a small desk fan to the interior of the cabinet and set it up to blow air across the lights and the plants(second image). With the door closed, temperatures are still reaching above 90 F, so a exhaust fan with a higher CFM rating is a must. I will be adding one next week that I found at Radio shack. It is a 4" 120v fan that I believe will do the job. On to the lights.
Lights
26w CFL x2
13w CFL x2
18" 17w aquarium lights x2
As stated in the title of this thread I am using CFL's for the entire grow and plan to have them under a 12/12 lighting schedule. I read somewhere that 3,000 lumens per sq. ft. of grow space was sufficient. As of now I have over 4,000. As I fix the temperature problems I will be experimenting with more lights, or more lumens. My goal is to try to get as close to sun light(10,000 lumens per sq. ft.) as possible without harming my babies.
Soil
Scott's Premium Top Soil
Jiffy Plant Mix (All Purpose)
I chose a soil with no nutrients because I read somewhere that you do not want to subject seedlings to nutes until they are at least 3 weeks old. I mix 3 parts soil to 1 part jiffy mix. I have a mountain stream behind my trailer that I use to water my plants. Before watering I let the water stand in a cup for three days. I plan to pickup a Ph testing kit from Wal-Mart soon.
Nutrients
??????
I have not decided what to feed them yet. They are in their first week of life so I have about 2 or 3 weeks to figure this out. I live in a small mountain town, so my only options are Wal-Mart and Lowes. I have been researching this quite extensively and have found plenty of nutrient information on two part growing cycles, but not much on growing 12/12 all the way. They will still be young when I switch them to 12/12 so I will probably just put them on a low dosage of flowering nutes and gradually increase the dosage as they grow. Any input on this is greatly appreciated.
Seeds
20 White Widow
I bought these from Cannabissedds.com for $20. I know these are a very good strain so I want to be careful not to waste them by making stupid mistakes. That is the main reason I started this journal so I could benefit from your experience along the way(and because it's fun).
Well this is my plan so far. This is a learning experience for me and I am very excited about my first grow. I want to approach this grow with a lot of patience and enthusiasm and my overall plan is to make this a perpetual grow to provide me and my wife with a steady supply of decent smoke that we do not have to pay out the ass for. Please feel free to add any comments you wish. I have decided that posting pics every day or two would be monotonous, so I will only be posting them once a week, unless of course something goes wrong and I need help. Thanks in advance for any help you offer and wish me luck! Enjoy the pics.
Grow Space
The grow space is actually a corner cabinet. It is 25"W x 18"D x 27"H and triangular. I plan to keep 4 plants squeezed into this space at all times. During setup, I had many problems with heat which was to be expected. I added a computer fan to the top of the cabinet in the back corner. It pulls heat out but is not the CFM that I want so that will be upgraded soon. I also moved the hinges up to create a passive intake near the bottom of the cabinet. In addition to this I added a small desk fan to the interior of the cabinet and set it up to blow air across the lights and the plants(second image). With the door closed, temperatures are still reaching above 90 F, so a exhaust fan with a higher CFM rating is a must. I will be adding one next week that I found at Radio shack. It is a 4" 120v fan that I believe will do the job. On to the lights.
Lights
26w CFL x2
13w CFL x2
18" 17w aquarium lights x2
As stated in the title of this thread I am using CFL's for the entire grow and plan to have them under a 12/12 lighting schedule. I read somewhere that 3,000 lumens per sq. ft. of grow space was sufficient. As of now I have over 4,000. As I fix the temperature problems I will be experimenting with more lights, or more lumens. My goal is to try to get as close to sun light(10,000 lumens per sq. ft.) as possible without harming my babies.
Soil
Scott's Premium Top Soil
Jiffy Plant Mix (All Purpose)
I chose a soil with no nutrients because I read somewhere that you do not want to subject seedlings to nutes until they are at least 3 weeks old. I mix 3 parts soil to 1 part jiffy mix. I have a mountain stream behind my trailer that I use to water my plants. Before watering I let the water stand in a cup for three days. I plan to pickup a Ph testing kit from Wal-Mart soon.
Nutrients
??????
I have not decided what to feed them yet. They are in their first week of life so I have about 2 or 3 weeks to figure this out. I live in a small mountain town, so my only options are Wal-Mart and Lowes. I have been researching this quite extensively and have found plenty of nutrient information on two part growing cycles, but not much on growing 12/12 all the way. They will still be young when I switch them to 12/12 so I will probably just put them on a low dosage of flowering nutes and gradually increase the dosage as they grow. Any input on this is greatly appreciated.
Seeds
20 White Widow
I bought these from Cannabissedds.com for $20. I know these are a very good strain so I want to be careful not to waste them by making stupid mistakes. That is the main reason I started this journal so I could benefit from your experience along the way(and because it's fun).
Well this is my plan so far. This is a learning experience for me and I am very excited about my first grow. I want to approach this grow with a lot of patience and enthusiasm and my overall plan is to make this a perpetual grow to provide me and my wife with a steady supply of decent smoke that we do not have to pay out the ass for. Please feel free to add any comments you wish. I have decided that posting pics every day or two would be monotonous, so I will only be posting them once a week, unless of course something goes wrong and I need help. Thanks in advance for any help you offer and wish me luck! Enjoy the pics.
