First time ever grower wants to do hydro ...

[border&grower]

I'm a hobby gardener but never grow the herbs. I have some autoflower seeds that I want to start with. I have two seperate rdwc systems(2x2 and res outside tent).
After my seeds are ready to put in a medium. Do I need to use rockwool tabs for hydro(rdwc) or can I use this coco tabs?

 

[Hollatchaboy]

I'm a hobby gardener but never grow the herbs. I have some autoflower seeds that I want to start with. I have two seperate rdwc systems(2x2 and res outside tent).
After my seeds are ready to put in a medium. Do I need to use rockwool tabs for hydro(rdwc) or can I use this coco tabs?

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2 things......
1. If you're not into micromanaging, hydro may not be for you. Especially as a first time grower.

2. You might consider using photoperiod to start with. That way if you have any issues, you still have time to make corrections.

As far as the coco plugs, I've never used them in dwc, but they are organic, afaik. They may not be a good idea, but wait until somebody that has used them in dwc to chime in.

 

[MickFoster]

Use rapid rooters, and I agree with @Hollatchaboy, start with photos.
Good luck and welcome to RIU.

 

[border&grower]

Great tips appreciated! I will start off with photos. I will post pic by pic once I started ... When can I use my 2000W led grow-light? How long has to be the seed in germination fase before using the grow-light? Or it's beter to first use a TL light?

 

[Hollatchaboy]

Great tips appreciated! I will start off with photos. I will post pic by pic once I started ... When can I use my 2000W led grow-light? How long has to be the seed in germination fase before using the grow-light? Or it's beter to first use a TL light?

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If i had to take a guess, I'd say it's a 200 watt light, not 2000. It says 2000ppfd, which is a different measurement. What's your plan for an enclosure, tent, box, or do you have a whole room? The reason I'm asking is, that light is only going to cover a certain amount of square feet.

 

[joesoap2013]

Depends what size area your growing in
If it's hydro it could be a hassle cause of the light
That light is the most effective for a seedling turned down in watts
Running that at say 30 watts blows the chops off any cfl or t5 I think
But it's only really directly under the actual light so 1 meter square footprint

 

[border&grower]

If i had to take a guess, I'd say it's a 200 watt light, not 2000. It says 2000ppfd, which is a different measurement. What's your plan for an enclosure, tent, box, or do you have a whole room? The reason I'm asking is, that light is only going to cover a certain amount of square feet.

Will be using 2 of these in my bassement for veg and bloom ...

 

[Hollatchaboy]

Will be using 2 of these in my bassement for veg and bloom ...

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Ok, so that light should do good for a lil while, but come flower, you'll need more light.