I shopped around for what I believe to be the best prices on the internet with shipping to the United States. If you find something cheaper, please let me know and provide a link to the source as I want this to serve as somewhat of a guide for those newbs(like me) who are down for a bit of Overkill.
Lighting:
1x 150 watt CFL - 150 watts @5000k Full Spectrum: 8,200 Lumens = $61.12
(http://www.1000bulbs.com/150-to-200-Watt-Compact-Fluorscent/)
Contained within: 1x Hydrofarm CFL Fixture w/Mogul socket = $69.00
(http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/accessory/lights.shtml)
6x 42 watt CFL - 242 watts @6500k Full Spectrum Daylight: 16,800 Lumens = $68.52
(http://www.1000bulbs.com/42-Watt-Compact-Fluorescents/1086/)
8x 30 watt CFL - 240 watts @2700k Warm White: 16,000 Lumens = $29.84 (http://www.1000bulbs.com/30-Watt-Compact-Fluorescents/4010/)
Total = 592 Actual Watts CFL Veg/Flower box = 41,000 Total Lumens.
4x Round 11" Black plastic 7 Quart Planters = $5.60
(http://www.hydroponics.net/i/132031)
2x 35lb bags @ Fox Farms Ocean Forest Organic Soil = $29.90
(http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=GMSOILFFOF&eq=&Tp=)
Total Cost of grow: $263.98 USD(not including shipping) or for those in the EU, probably like half a Euro given the state of the Dollar lately
My questions are thus, as I am currently waiting for a lot of this to arrive at the safe house...
I'm looking for a strain that will flower well after only 2-3 weeks or 6-8" of Veg growth, and will never reach above 24" at full maturity during flowering. This needs to be a stealth Operation in terms of smell, so skunk/AK 47 are out(AK with its height issues would be out of the question anyway, I could control the odor). Preferably Feminized to save time, trouble and avoid making too many newb mistakes and growing all males after weeks/months of work. I don't know if Autoflowering would be the best idea, as it would be a maiden growing voyage and a plant that pretty much grows on it's own with water and a self timed light hardly seems like a learning experience. At the same time, perhaps a Lowryder strain with autoflowering might be all I could handle with the height restrictions. I could LST or scrog I guess, but I'm mainly looking for a plant that I could automate everything and leave it to grow to it's fullest and still not rise above 24" with a couple inches leeway.
Looking to grow 4 females in a space 3'width x3'depth x4'Height from seed to weed, Pip to bong rip.
The Plan: Germ seeds with paper towel method(works almost 100% of the time with my outdoor grows and I'll stick with it because it is comfortable for me.)
18/6 Until 6-8"
12/12 Until harvest.
For Autoflowering strains, I've read that I should 20/4 from seed to weed as well, which would be nice lol. Set it and forget it, so to speak.
That is all for now, I will of course update this as I progress, but wanted to throw it out there with a list and such so others may take it or leave it in terms of their own needs, or perhaps instruct me in the error of my ways. Either is fine. I want to learn and I want to burn. Holler at yer boy! I'll get some pics up as I build the room. I think you guys will very much enjoy the room I'm thinking about lol.
Lighting:
1x 150 watt CFL - 150 watts @5000k Full Spectrum: 8,200 Lumens = $61.12
(http://www.1000bulbs.com/150-to-200-Watt-Compact-Fluorscent/)
Contained within: 1x Hydrofarm CFL Fixture w/Mogul socket = $69.00
(http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/accessory/lights.shtml)
6x 42 watt CFL - 242 watts @6500k Full Spectrum Daylight: 16,800 Lumens = $68.52
(http://www.1000bulbs.com/42-Watt-Compact-Fluorescents/1086/)
8x 30 watt CFL - 240 watts @2700k Warm White: 16,000 Lumens = $29.84 (http://www.1000bulbs.com/30-Watt-Compact-Fluorescents/4010/)
Total = 592 Actual Watts CFL Veg/Flower box = 41,000 Total Lumens.
4x Round 11" Black plastic 7 Quart Planters = $5.60
(http://www.hydroponics.net/i/132031)
2x 35lb bags @ Fox Farms Ocean Forest Organic Soil = $29.90
(http://www.bghydro.com/BGH/itemdesc.asp?ic=GMSOILFFOF&eq=&Tp=)
Total Cost of grow: $263.98 USD(not including shipping) or for those in the EU, probably like half a Euro given the state of the Dollar lately
My questions are thus, as I am currently waiting for a lot of this to arrive at the safe house...
I'm looking for a strain that will flower well after only 2-3 weeks or 6-8" of Veg growth, and will never reach above 24" at full maturity during flowering. This needs to be a stealth Operation in terms of smell, so skunk/AK 47 are out(AK with its height issues would be out of the question anyway, I could control the odor). Preferably Feminized to save time, trouble and avoid making too many newb mistakes and growing all males after weeks/months of work. I don't know if Autoflowering would be the best idea, as it would be a maiden growing voyage and a plant that pretty much grows on it's own with water and a self timed light hardly seems like a learning experience. At the same time, perhaps a Lowryder strain with autoflowering might be all I could handle with the height restrictions. I could LST or scrog I guess, but I'm mainly looking for a plant that I could automate everything and leave it to grow to it's fullest and still not rise above 24" with a couple inches leeway.
Looking to grow 4 females in a space 3'width x3'depth x4'Height from seed to weed, Pip to bong rip.
The Plan: Germ seeds with paper towel method(works almost 100% of the time with my outdoor grows and I'll stick with it because it is comfortable for me.)
18/6 Until 6-8"
12/12 Until harvest.
For Autoflowering strains, I've read that I should 20/4 from seed to weed as well, which would be nice lol. Set it and forget it, so to speak.
That is all for now, I will of course update this as I progress, but wanted to throw it out there with a list and such so others may take it or leave it in terms of their own needs, or perhaps instruct me in the error of my ways. Either is fine. I want to learn and I want to burn. Holler at yer boy! I'll get some pics up as I build the room. I think you guys will very much enjoy the room I'm thinking about lol.
