TMJGROWSONYOU
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I'ma be moving soon, to an area with a lot of open forest around me. Very open... Next summer I'd like to use some of that open area to grow some herbs- partly b/c itll be good exercise and fun, but mostly b/c I'll be supplying myself.
I know very little about growing, but I learn quickly and I'm innovative.
I sectioned my questions into 4 areas: lighting, soil, powering, and venting,
so please respond to these individually, so the thread doesn't get chaotic.
SOIL:
Alright, so I want to grow outside, but I want to use specialized soil mixtures to improve growth rate. I was thinking i could use large 30 gallon plastic trash bins to house my plants and the soil cultures, and simply bury these bins in the ground a few feet or so. I'm thinking of something strait outta Trailer Park Boys...:
http://niviusvir.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/trash_can_up_fo_2.jpg
What kind of soil mixture should I use? Nitrates, fertilizers, etc.
I need to purchase in bulk, for about 20-30 bins, so cheapest is best!
LIGHTING:
What kind of lights should I use (type and wattage)? how many? and what distance should they be from the growth? Especially for growth inside bins like these:
http://niviusvir.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/trash_can_up_fo_2.jpg
POWER:
Can I use solar panels to power my lights, or would the wattage demand too much? Should I just go with a generator?
VENTILATION:
how should i conduct the ventilation for growth inside these plastic bins? What kind of fans should I purchase? Is there such a thing as over-ventilation?
http://niviusvir.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/trash_can_up_fo_2.jpg
Any help from experienced growers is greatly appreciated!! TY for your help in advance!
[Also, If someone experienced could recommend a good, cheap place to buy 20+ potent female seeds (something relatively unique, tasty, and potent, you are willing to recommend), please let me know!]
THANKS FOR THE HELP
-TMJ
I know very little about growing, but I learn quickly and I'm innovative.
I sectioned my questions into 4 areas: lighting, soil, powering, and venting,
so please respond to these individually, so the thread doesn't get chaotic.
SOIL:
Alright, so I want to grow outside, but I want to use specialized soil mixtures to improve growth rate. I was thinking i could use large 30 gallon plastic trash bins to house my plants and the soil cultures, and simply bury these bins in the ground a few feet or so. I'm thinking of something strait outta Trailer Park Boys...:
http://niviusvir.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/trash_can_up_fo_2.jpg
What kind of soil mixture should I use? Nitrates, fertilizers, etc.
I need to purchase in bulk, for about 20-30 bins, so cheapest is best!
LIGHTING:
What kind of lights should I use (type and wattage)? how many? and what distance should they be from the growth? Especially for growth inside bins like these:
http://niviusvir.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/trash_can_up_fo_2.jpg
POWER:
Can I use solar panels to power my lights, or would the wattage demand too much? Should I just go with a generator?
VENTILATION:
how should i conduct the ventilation for growth inside these plastic bins? What kind of fans should I purchase? Is there such a thing as over-ventilation?
http://niviusvir.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/trash_can_up_fo_2.jpg
Any help from experienced growers is greatly appreciated!! TY for your help in advance!
[Also, If someone experienced could recommend a good, cheap place to buy 20+ potent female seeds (something relatively unique, tasty, and potent, you are willing to recommend), please let me know!]
THANKS FOR THE HELP
-TMJ