£400 Budget, Bedroom grow.

ghb · Jul 11, 2014

you should have taken off the blue protective film on the reflector, see how it burned lol

Constantinoplee · Jul 11, 2014

ghb said:
you should have taken off the blue protective film on the reflector, see how it burned lol

Yeah I know. I was just using it for an example. The reflectors are easy enough to get

Constantinoplee · Jul 11, 2014

Mr.Head said:
Yes. You can use that light for flower and veg. You could use CFLs for veg too, I just wouldn't for flower, especially if you have a 250 hps sitting right there.

You can start the seeds 12/12, they will grow like normal until they start hitting sexual maturity then they will flower. I got quite a generous yield running visions Northern Lights like that, I didn't like the Big Bud by them as much but it was still a decent producer.

Look for the 12/12 from seed thread lots of folks do it with great results.

I'll look into it, thanks!

Weird question I know, but can I make any use from this? I was trying it out for fun with my African violets.

They were quite cheap where I got them. If they are useless its fine!

ghb · Jul 11, 2014

seedlings and cuttings won't mind, you will have to keep it very close though, mature plants no way.

Constantinoplee · Jul 11, 2014

ghb said:
seedlings and cuttings won't mind, you will have to keep it very close though, mature plants no way.

I know that

I picked it up yesterday for like £10, it looks cool on the shelf imo haha

ghb · Jul 11, 2014

so have you any ideas what you will be doing for the grow?

Constantinoplee · Jul 11, 2014

ghb said:
so have you any ideas what you will be doing for the grow?

Just planning preparations at the moment. It needs to be in a tent, I think I'm decided on a 1m x 1m x 2m grow tent. 250w HPS, just as I did last time, I'll see how it pans out. I'm not after a huge yield, I just want to reach harvest haha. Probably 1 plant, needs to be kept small. I'm looking into starting from 12/12.

ghb · Jul 11, 2014

think bigger, one plant grown 12/12 from seed under a 250 will cost more to grow than the end product will be worth

Constantinoplee · Jul 11, 2014

ghb said:
think bigger, one plant grown 12/12 from seed under a 250 will cost more to grow than the end product will be worth

But size though, the reason why I had to ditch my old plants was because I didn't think about how big they get during flowering

Mr.Head · Jul 11, 2014

LST Topping and Super Cropping look into these techniques of height management. Or get indica dominant strains. Northern Lights I did stretched very little while the Pure AK I did stretched 2x while some other pheno's barely stretched at all. The stretchy Phenos would stink out the block. The less stretchy phenos would yield like crazy but produce lesser quality herb in the end.

Personally I'd do two-three plants in that space. But I completely understand wanting to do 1. Find something easy that doesn't stretch, check strains out on Seedfinder.eu or ask around the seed section here.

Good luck

You could get a nice Bubba Kush I don't think they stretch much, you'll get some nice colours in the end maybe, and have some great tasting smoke.

Constantinoplee · Jul 11, 2014

"The stretchy Phenos would stink out the block"

Ah yes, smell... One of my biggest enemies haha.

I have neighbours next to my room, disabled, but still neighbours. A thick layer of brick separates us. I've heard this stuff works wonders on small grows.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004AL0Y8I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B004AL0Y8I&linkCode=as2&tag=pha2-21

The budbox tent I'll choose will have holes for extractor fans/carbon filters if necessary, what is your take on it?

ghb · Jul 11, 2014

just do yourself a favour and buy the set up i posted earlier. you can thank me when you harvest.

Constantinoplee · Jul 11, 2014

ghb said:
just do yourself a favour and buy the set up i posted earlier. you can thank me when you harvest.

I don't want the light that comes with it ant i want to grow in soil. I'll do some more research online before I buy anything

ghb · Jul 11, 2014

ok, i just don't want to see failure again, there is no excuse lol

Esdreel · Jul 11, 2014

If you are in China, 400 pounds is enough for you to buy a 2mX2mX2m tent, and 1000W Set X 3

oilmaker68 · Jul 11, 2014

Constantinoplee said:
I don't want the light that comes with it ant i want to grow in soil. I'll do some more research online before I buy anything

Dude, those LEDs (apart from the vipar one maybe) are dung.........dont waste your money on them....if you live anywhere near the growell shop i have a buddy whos selling a 600w hps bulb, ballast and brand new reflector and rope ratchets for 30 english pounds.......

that size tent you would easily grow out 4x indica dominant strains without issue.......

COCO would be my choice of starter medium......its very forgiving and less hassle than mixing up your own super soil

dont know why people bashing the CFLs , I like the 300w dual spectrum CFLs i got two and they seem to be doing a good job....check my thread

first grow.ever. and see for yourself

skunkd0c · Jul 11, 2014

Constantinoplee said:
Thanks for the input!

Was taking a look at this, what do you think?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydroponic-Grow-Room-Tent-Kit/dp/B00CV3FB5S

Since it's in my bedroom, where should I put the carbon filter? Just on the floor? Does it really matter? I also got recommended this for odour elimination http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004AL0Y8I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B004AL0Y8I&linkCode=as2&tag=pha2-21

i think it will get too hot in there with only a 4inch fan with a 600w
you will need to leave the tent open all the time or it will most likely not work out very well
or get a bigger fan 6inch or even 8 and cool tube you will be able to close the tent and keep it at 80f maybe

good luck

skunkd0c · Jul 11, 2014

Mr.Head said:
If you're in the UK Power is quiet expensive if I am not mistaken,

power is cheaper here than in quite a few states in the USA
around 13p per kWh which is around $0.22 kWh
still i wouldn't call this cheap the price has doubled in the last 20 years

peace

Constantinoplee · Jul 12, 2014

skunkd0c said:
i think it will get too hot in there with only a 4inch fan with a 600w
you will need to leave the tent open all the time or it will most likely not work out very well
or get a bigger fan 6inch or even 8 and cool tube you will be able to close the tent and keep it at 80f maybe

good luck

Using a 250w hps in a "large buxbox growtent". Before I go ahead and buy it, my only concern is the noise, the tent is quite close to where I sleep. Might have to look into fan mufflers

Constantinoplee · Jul 12, 2014

I might just wait until I can establish a dedicated room for it.

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