Hello all,
I've been reading these forums for the last two days trying to get a general idea of what I need to start my first grow. As this is my first grow (and I'm unsure I want to do this for any extended period) I want to keep it cheap.
My intention is to grow 4-6 plants at a time (closet grow) and I am unsure on how to build my grow box. I believe I want something at minimum 2x2x4' in dimension but I am unsure if that will be large enough to accommodate the plants.
For cost/energy/heat reasons I have decided on using CFLs (HPS is too expensive). After some reading I decided that the 42W CFLs are probably a good choice. I'm aiming for 4-8 lights. In a box that size (as previously mentioned) would 4, 42W CFLs be enough light for 4-6 plants?
Additionally, I don't know what to build my box out of. I want to keep it as cheap as possible for now. I have access to common hardware stores in the US such as Lowes and Home Depot. I read a post early about using door skins, though I have no idea what those are or if they would be structurally sound enough. Additionally, I live in an apartment building with no access to tools beyond perhaps a drill.
Lastly, I would like some opinions on what strain of seed to purchase. I've been looking at Nirvana shop and would like to get something from there, but unsure what would be a good seed based on my requirements (4-6 plants, 2x2x4 box, CFLs).
Thanks for any help
I've been reading these forums for the last two days trying to get a general idea of what I need to start my first grow. As this is my first grow (and I'm unsure I want to do this for any extended period) I want to keep it cheap.
My intention is to grow 4-6 plants at a time (closet grow) and I am unsure on how to build my grow box. I believe I want something at minimum 2x2x4' in dimension but I am unsure if that will be large enough to accommodate the plants.
For cost/energy/heat reasons I have decided on using CFLs (HPS is too expensive). After some reading I decided that the 42W CFLs are probably a good choice. I'm aiming for 4-8 lights. In a box that size (as previously mentioned) would 4, 42W CFLs be enough light for 4-6 plants?
Additionally, I don't know what to build my box out of. I want to keep it as cheap as possible for now. I have access to common hardware stores in the US such as Lowes and Home Depot. I read a post early about using door skins, though I have no idea what those are or if they would be structurally sound enough. Additionally, I live in an apartment building with no access to tools beyond perhaps a drill.
Lastly, I would like some opinions on what strain of seed to purchase. I've been looking at Nirvana shop and would like to get something from there, but unsure what would be a good seed based on my requirements (4-6 plants, 2x2x4 box, CFLs).
Thanks for any help