Indoor Super-Stealth Cardboard Box Closet Grow

Traxxasfan

Member
Hey all,

So I am attempting to do a super-stealth, 1 plant, indoor closet grow, by using a couple of cardboard boxes as my "grow tent". Right now Its dimensions are L: 1' 5 1/2"; W: 1' 3"; H: 2' 7 1/2". Is this a decent size for Girl Scout Cookie? Or should I make it bigger; I know I would definetally need to do something about plant size, something like LST, or Super Cropping; I would definetally have a support structure for the remaining branches or stems. Also, for lighthing, what should I use? Right now I only have a 75W bulb because I dont want it to be too hot or bright in there, and I am debating on using either Aluminum Foil, or like a sun deflector for the reflective materialon the inside. What would you guys reccommend to get the most out of this? Thank you! (Pics will be posted soon.)
 

Traxxasfan

Member
Okay so, did a bit of research, going with plain white paper since I dont have the money for mylar or white paint or otherreflective materials. Also, should I stick with a 75W bulb? Would that be enough? The outlet thing that I am using (It basically is a little work light that has the reflective cone around it) has a max of a 100W bulb. Should I get something that supports more Watts?
 

astronautrob

Well-Known Member
Ok so I'm glad you moved away from the aluminum foil, that creates more heat than it reflects. I think your space is good for one plant. You can definitely train it (supercrop and LST being the main two, also probably want to top it), and you should be fine.

White paint is an excellent idea though. You could also go with mylar blankets off of amazon super cheap too http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Mylar-Blankets-84-52/dp/B004356WLY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1451481211&sr=8-5&keywords=mylar+blankets. Pretty sure those are similar.

I would roll with the 75W for now, not spend any money on anything bigger till I tried it out. I really don't know if it's going to get too hot in there with the 75W, with no air circulation it's hard to predict. If it doesn't then I'd look in to the 100w, more watts is always better as long as you control the heat of course. How are you going to mount the light though? I was wondering that when I was looking at your box, since it's cardboard I didn't know how/if it was going to support the light?
 
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