props to that it is definatly a hobby, you really have to enjoy it and put in an effort. as for $20 on everything i dont think that is possible, but if he does it post pictures of those killa colas!!!
after i get a HPS in a couple weeks to flower these plants i will just be using clones(if i manage to do it successfully) which wont need as much time under the CFLs so im hoping it works out well like that, also heat is a problem since i can only open the closet doors. id love to use HPS for...
i now have 6 CFL's wired in series over my plant in the closet. the amount of light output is 100 times more than the 2, 18 inch tubes i was using. i now understand why growth was so slow. thanks everyone for the help.
im using 2, 18 inch lights positioned right over 2 plants. (im growing four right now). im using a forfard soil mix which is bio organic it has a peat moss, perlite manure, limestone, brown peat and a natural wetting agent.
i am currently using regular shoplights and the pictures i posted are after 24 days? did yo experience the same slow growth on your grows FilthyFletch?
i will try to keep you posted i plan on going to the store and making a little 6 socket CFL rig, do you think this would be sufficient for a closet. i didnt think that light during veg was that big an issue. i saw other growers use cool white flouresents. its kinda discouraging after 24 days and...