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btt

btt

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Hello everyone and welcome to my grow journal.

So far I have acquired a few things, but not everything I am going to need. As for soil I have obtained a 16Qt. bag of Miracle Gro Organic potting mix for container veggies, flowers, and herbs. The nutrient mix is .10% .05% .05% I planned on mixing in some perlite/vermacilite, but didn't see it at either HD or Lowes.

I plan on using CFL's for lighting during Vegging and possibly during Flowering. I just picked up a GE 29wt with 2200 Lumens CFL. I also have a 5 1/2" reflector for it.

I have a PH tester as well as a timer for the light.
 
btt

btt

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Ok I just tested the PH of my tap water. It is at 7.6 If my knowledge is correct you want a 6.5-7 PH correct?
 
mogie

mogie

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Buy a ph kit at a hydro store. 7.6 is too high you are correct on the levels were you want it to be.
 
MajoR_TokE

MajoR_TokE

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Your grow room sounds very similar to what i've got. You didn't mention a moister meter there. It's not essential but a great tool to have.

Good luck!
 
btt

btt

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MajoR_TokE said:
Your grow room sounds very similar to what i've got. You didn't mention a moister meter there. It's not essential but a great tool to have.

Good luck!
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Yes, I decided to use CFL's after reading your grow journal. I am on a budget as well as do not want increased electricity as much as a HPS would push it. I only have one CFL right now, but gonna check out Wal-Mart to see what they have. Lowes did not have any CFL's over 29 watts. Hoping to get some 45 watters like you have.

For the moisture meter I plan on getting one as well as a soil PH reader and thermometer.
 
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#1stonergirl

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btt said:
How many should I get per plant? Plan on having 2 plants, maybe 3.
BTT
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You need at least 1 light per plant with a shade/reflector, but you know what they say the more light the better. With the CFL's you are able to get the light nice and close. I hope this helps some:blsmoke:

Happy Growing to you!!!
 
MajoR_TokE

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For the cfl's i would use atleast 1 42w or 45w or 2 27w per plant, more is always better. Most people say to get the cool white 6500K cfl's for vegging those are the blue spectrum. The biggest 6500K cfl i could find at HD was 27w i think . For the perlite i got mine a HD in the gardening section.
 
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#1stonergirl

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MajoR_TokE said:
For the cfl's i would use atleast 1 42w or 45w or 2 27w per plant, more is always better. Most people say to get the cool white 6500K cfl's for vegging those are the blue spectrum. The biggest 6500K cfl i could find at HD was 27w i think . For the perlite i got mine a HD in the gardening section.
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That pretty much sums it up:mrgreen:
 
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FallenHero

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btt said:
Yes, I decided to use CFL's after reading your grow journal. I am on a budget as well as do not want increased electricity as much as a HPS would push it. I only have one CFL right now, but gonna check out Wal-Mart to see what they have. Lowes did not have any CFL's over 29 watts. Hoping to get some 45 watters like you have.

How many should I get per plant? Plan on having 2 plants, maybe 3.

For the moisture meter I plan on getting one as well as a soil PH reader and thermometer. Also, while at HD and LOWES, I did not see any perlite. Where exactly do they keep the stuff around? I want to mix in 25% perlite in my MG Organic soil. Possibly some vermiculite??

Will post some pics soon. Need a new battery charger for my digi.

BTT
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All that gardening stuff has been out of season, home depot has just recently started restcoking it, mine finally stocked perlite to the shelves. check back once a week, they will get it in eventually.
 
btt

btt

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Ok so I check out Wal-Mart and they had some 42 watt CFL but they only pushed 2700 lumens. The 29 watt CFL I allready have is giving off 2200 lumens. I plan on getting some more 29 watt CFL's based on the fact they give off more lumens per watt.

WM also did not have any perlite. Guess I will get some when I can and use it when I transplant later on.

The 42 watt CFL is giving off 64.28 lumens/watt while the 29 watt CFL is giving off 75.86 lumen/watt.

Pics coming soon once it sprouts!!
 
btt

btt

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WOOHOO alright so the one seed i planted has shot through the dirt!

2 seeds that are in water have cracked and can see the root. Right now the above is under a 29 wt 2200 lumen CFL about 3-4 inches away.
 
btt

btt

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I was thinking of putting a computer fan up top to blow air out and one down on the side to suck air in as well as a small fan inside to move air around. Comments please!!! :blsmoke:
 
btt

btt

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Just a little update! One of seeds has sprouted that was put in soil 2 days ago on the 19th. Also there is one slowly coming up that was put in last night. Will have pics soon!


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btt

btt

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Update: There are now 3 that have sprouted and 4 more seeds in some water to be germinated.
 
FaNt0m

FaNt0m

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Awesome stuff. I love the lazy lowes box lol. I would say two computer fans will definately work well! Just like you suggested, one at the top and one at the bottom. Both of them working together, will create plenty of ventilation. Great work so far!
 
btt

btt

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Hey everyone! Just wanted to give you all a little update! Here are a few pics, enjoy! Picked up a small oscillating tower fan for $7 @ WM! They are about 7-9 days old.








 
Spittn4cash

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^^Lol

looks as if ur off to a pretty good start...thats some pretty damn good lookin backyard dirt! do u know the PH of it?
 
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