100 plant hydro grow, which method is best?

Currently growing DWC and just planted some outside in the soil. I was thinking of possibly doing a larger grow. I have plenty of lighting equipment ie aircoolded reflectors, bulbs, ballasts. But the thing I wondering is what method is the easiest to maintain for 75 up to 100 plants? I dont want to do DWC case its alot of work for the 15 I have going now. I would think a system all connected to big resivoirs. Would a drip system be best? I'm gonna grow them kinda big Im going to let them veg about 2 1/2 - 3 months. Im a big believer in taking a risk with a smaller quantity of larger plants than a larger quantity of smaller plants. So the plants will probably be 6-7'. I was also think of aeroponics. The problem with that is Ive never done that so I dont know what to expect. But anyways what system do people think is the best solution?

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grassified said:

dude tyr out heaths vertical grow

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True that.... And what kind of light are you using may I ask ?

I'd say a simple E&B system... There are some good setups in the grow room setup section.

Peace & REP !

Come on, seriousley..If you veg 100 plants for 3 months your going to have huge plants and need a ass load of space.. They did a 100 site earo ponic setup with a 75 gallon tote, with 2 600s it pulled a little over 2 pounds with no veg.. so if you veg for 3 months and then flower, it will take alot of space, lights, and other bs...

I have 36 600 watt lights and a barn for space so I should be ok on room. The plants I have going now where vegged for 2 1/2 months and they are between 6-7'

2cimdma said:

I have 36 600 watt lights and a barn for space so I should be ok on room. The plants I have going now where vegged for 2 1/2 months and they are between 6-7'

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Well, in that case... I'm glad you're not worried about your utility bill. Hell, you could even grow them to the full monty with that amount of light.

That's awesome.

2cimdma said:

I have 36 600 watt lights and a barn for space so I should be ok on room. The plants I have going now where vegged for 2 1/2 months and they are between 6-7'

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jesus christ youve gotta have a electric bill of over 3k a month.

personaly I would say to have plants that size the best way is fill and drain with 5gal buckets and coco or hydroton. I like to use the fill and drain system but use drip to fill and water buckets. then they drain back to res. you can use a 55 gal res and water 50plants with one large pump 1/2" irrigation line and drip line to each plant. you can get everything at home depot or buy it ready made at one of the hydro stores. good luck and I hope you have you peper work inline for care giver status, cuz thats enough to get you a little time.

IMPO best way is top feed, 6-4'' PVC.