caddypimpin
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This will be my second plant, first one was horrible.... Does any one have any tips on a cheap/efficiant set up?
Growing help
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caddypimpin
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i have moisture control miracle gro soil
I have a few lamps flor, but i can buy some better ones
I have a few lamps flor, but i can buy some better ones
aLightInTheAttic
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I had tried CFL's as well as tube flourecents and they dont even compare to the grow that you can get from a HID, you can get a reletivley small MH 200 or 400 watt for pretty cheap and There is no doubt in my mind that they pay for themselves right away, I currently use a 1000 watt MH and would never try CFL's again
D port Growth
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if u have floros use em they work just as if not better than cfls and cheap like a old shop light the dbl 4 foot ones or two small fish tank lights
caddypimpin
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Ok, for the hid lamps where can i get those?? and is the soil a good kind?
also, what should i do when it gets bigger, should i just let it grow or do i need to prune it
also, what should i do when it gets bigger, should i just let it grow or do i need to prune it
General Anesthetic
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You can order HID's on-line for reasonable prices. But truthfully, I would suggest going to a reputable Hydroponics/Garden store in your area because the sales person can answer all of your questions as far as wattage, energy consumption, what light is best for your space, etc. And a good store should have everything you need as far as medium, containers, hydroponic system options, and nutrients... Just don't go in there asking about "you know!!!". I hate "Miracle Grow" because of all the salts and metals in it. But I hear that moisture control one isn't bad. I like "Pro-Mix", but Home Depot sell a brand named "Greater Gardens" or something like that, that I use also.
shamegame
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Uh Ohs! an internet toughguy!!!! Save it man, it isn't working.
caddypimpin
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ok sweet i will hit up home de.. now what kind of setup should i do, i only got a small space for one or two... i need it to be on the cheap side
D port Growth
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go for a diy box just get a lil bit of wood and and make a couple air holes or buy a box like thingy and pimp it out with a couple things and stay small on the price or you can check the inter net for blu print outhers have made and alter to your needs 
caddypimpin
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ok thanks a lot... so how tall?? and i need to know how to prune it so it does not get outta control... like under 1.5 feet or something?? let me know of your opinions
FrostickZero
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I use
leaf your plants that will make the plant grow faster (producing more leafs)
top or prune branches off that you don't want
leaf your plants that will make the plant grow faster (producing more leafs)
top or prune branches off that you don't want
D port Growth
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my box is 3x3w 5 foot tall its all about what can accomadate
FrostickZero
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top, prune and leaf your plant that will help it to grow faster
gunlover66
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This is my first indoor grow and i could use a little help.
Ok i started the plants outside and once they got to be about an inch tall i moved them inside. They are about two feet under a 400W Mh light that i will change to HPS for veg.
The problem is that i water them well but when i checked on them they a dried out and withered.
The light is on a 18/6 cycle and i had figured it was to much light for the plant. So that is why i moved it to about two feet away from the tops but i have not seen any improvment yet.
They are in an attic which can get quite hummid but there is a small air hole i thought would ventalate fine.
I realy dont think that my light is to strong but it could possibly be the unvented room.
If i were to get a fan would they start sprouting up.
What am i doing wrong?
ps how so i know when to switch hps lights. do i do it right when i can specify if its a male or female or do i give it some time to accumulate resin.
pss does any one know any tricks on how to get some cool colors in the plant i have heard of using purple coolaid but it could just be a myth.
Ok i started the plants outside and once they got to be about an inch tall i moved them inside. They are about two feet under a 400W Mh light that i will change to HPS for veg.
The problem is that i water them well but when i checked on them they a dried out and withered.
The light is on a 18/6 cycle and i had figured it was to much light for the plant. So that is why i moved it to about two feet away from the tops but i have not seen any improvment yet.
They are in an attic which can get quite hummid but there is a small air hole i thought would ventalate fine.
I realy dont think that my light is to strong but it could possibly be the unvented room.
If i were to get a fan would they start sprouting up.
What am i doing wrong?
ps how so i know when to switch hps lights. do i do it right when i can specify if its a male or female or do i give it some time to accumulate resin.
pss does any one know any tricks on how to get some cool colors in the plant i have heard of using purple coolaid but it could just be a myth.