Welcome New Members!

I'm new here myself, so I can't answer that for you. But I'd like to say hello and happy grows!

Well... first of all, welcome to the forum. A couple of years ago I noticed that we had a thread to welcome new people, problem was, hardly anyone paid any attention to the new people when they checked in, kinda like it is now.
So I decided I would make a point of 'watching that thread' trying to make sure all newbies were welcomed after they checked in. What I suggested to them was to start a thread of their own, realizing that no one is going to visit it for awhile. Then, go find some other threads that sound like they are similar to the method and space that you have, pick 3 or 4 of them to visit, one at least 6 months old. Pick something they talk about and ask them a question in the thread, tell them how great their plants look etc, and of course, invite them to your thread.

Your thread will be fun to visit BECAUSE you have lots of pictures posted there so folks can see what you are talking about, I believe I even said we are picture whore's (directions for posting pictures is on page 130 of this thread).

I guarantee that if you do that, you will get a response to your question within 24 hours.

Put the Thread in your signature, that will make it easy to find. And to those of you that have been watching this thread, KUDO'S, welcoming new people is one of the most important things we can do. VV

Hi there, first time poster. Living in California. I'm not new to gardening, but I'm completely new to growing Marijuana. In California, where can I legally buy seed?

welcome new members to riu..u will find everything you need on this site and alot more info that u thought u didnt need..any problems dont hesitate to ask//

kevin murphy said:

welcome new members to riu..u will find everything you need on this site and alot more info that u thought u didnt need..any problems dont hesitate to ask//

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Indeed! Best site on the web!

hi
all i hope mybe some one out there can give me some addvice . i have a 6x6x10 room that i am growing in and i have a 8-lamp t-5 ho sunblaze fixture in and i am not seeing a lot of growth can some
one give me some idea on the size of light i should use ? i need all the help i can get and also where can i buy a good 600w mh/hps cheap

thanks
smoke one for me.....

I'm new to growing. I was running a small T5 setup, but it took forever to bloom plus the light schedule got messed up due to moving the plants and a power outage. I just ordered a 600 watt hps cool tube w/ hood light. I want to run a 2x4 flood and drain hydro system. How far away from the plants should I keep the light? I currently do not have a fan cooling the light, until I have more money.

Thank you for your help in advance.

rjoyce said:

hi
all i hope mybe some one out there can give me some addvice . i have a 6x6x10 room that i am growing in and i have a 8-lamp t-5 ho sunblaze fixture in and i am not seeing a lot of growth can some
one give me some idea on the size of light i should use ? i need all the help i can get and also where can i buy a good 600w mh/hps cheap

thanks
smoke one for me.....

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How high above the plants do you have the T-5? Fluoros need to be a few inches/cm away at most to be effective. When using hot lights look at minimum 50-100 watts per plant (10k lumens or so?), the more obviously the better.

Good luck!

tntkush said:

I'm new to growing. I was running a small T5 setup, but it took forever to bloom plus the light schedule got messed up due to moving the plants and a power outage. I just ordered a 600 watt hps cool tube w/ hood light. I want to run a 2x4 flood and drain hydro system. How far away from the plants should I keep the light? I currently do not have a fan cooling the light, until I have more money.

Thank you for your help in advance.

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You effectively veg'd them under a fluoro, so I would start the hot light at 36" and slowly drop the light down a few inches a day, depending upon plant response. You can go as low as 18" or so depending upon your setup and the strains, but DO NOT BURN YOUR PLANTS! If you put your hand just above the ladies under the light and it is really uncomfortable on your skin, then it is too hot for them. This is where a good fan and ventilation are key. Fans are cheap compared to the cash you have spent on seed, nutes, soil and lights, not to mention the increased yield.

Good luck!

Howdy. First time poster, looking forward to the guidance and advice for a newbie grower!

I'm the new kid on the block and i don't know were to start can anybody help me?

im the newest of the nubes lol not new to marijuana but totally new to growing...

Hey everyone, i'm new to this site, how are you all? I started my 2nd outdoor grow 5 weeks ago, plz check out my thread and could you plz give me some advice? Thanks

https://www.rollitup.org/outdoor-growing/465217-no-growth-leaves-hanging-low.html

Just joined and wanted to say hello to all, got a few plants growing indoor but there seem to be a few problems. I am quickly realizing that growing weed is no walk in the park LoL.
Will get some pictures posted a bit later and see if some of you experienced guys/gals can help me out a bit. In any case i am glad to be here, dnoob from Santa Cruz

is there a privilege system here or a link or explanation for things like how long i'm a stranger, the moods, read a little on rep but how much to give? if theres a page that says all these things that i missed, sorry for the trouble. thanks riu

Hey I've been reading on this site for years now, figured it was time to join. I'm not new to the game but still have lots to learn. I look forward to chatting with you folks and adding some more knowledge to the brain.

hey guys, first time grower, 3rd time poster. why not say hey to everyone in the 'say hey' post, right? I'm workin my first tent grow, its a hydro deep water culture system, I'll have pictures up as soon as the sprouts emerge from the rockwool. super excited for my first crop

welcome to riu new members..hope u enjoy this site as much as me..peace..anything you need to know you will find if you cant all you have do is ask