Recent content by skinnersone1

No pests at the moment. Just curious as to the effectiveness of beneficial insects vs. simply using chemicals to kill bugs.

Hi does anyone use beneficial insects in the garden to fight pests? If so what do you use and do you also use chemicals or just the insects? How is it working for you. I see the problem with beneficial insects being that you have to have some "bad bugs" in the first place for them to feed off...

Can someone tell me if I can use any 1000 watt HPS or MH bulb on a Hydrofarm PowerHouse 1000 watt convertible ballast or do I need a convertible lamp to go with it. I tried a search and still am confused. Thanks

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I am looking at two atmospheric controllers. They are both nearly similar except for 4 things. The C.A.P. is slightly cheaper Both offer 3 year warranties but the C.A.P is a workmanship warranty which as I read does not offer the same guarantee. The C.A.P. has an additional day time...

Yeah thanks for all the info guys. I thought feminized seeds were like 80% but I also was told they were more easily stressed than non feminized. That could be bs or I may have misunderstood. I do have some feminized seeds so hopefully most will be female which will save work. I am thinking...

From start to finish excluding harvest/trim/dry how long can can I estimate it will take. Is this plan feasible? Any suggestions would help. Germinate Seeds 1-5 days Veg Potential Mother Plants 28 days Take Clones/Veg Clones/Place Moms under 12/12 To Sex 21 Days Kill Off All Males In Flower...

Does anyone use strictly hps for both veg and flowering? If so do you find it lowers your yield and by how much? Thanks

Do fire marshals have the right to inspect existing private residences? Can they inspect garages or other outbuildings? Or are the restricted to commercial buildings?

I have never grown before but I am going to try and have purchased 3 600 watt lights, a can fan and filter, timer for temp and humidity, dehumidifier, space heater. I will be growing in a 8 by 10 room vertically in soil on shelves kind of like the stadium. Assuming I keep the room at the...

I took clippings from a few plants to put under 12/12 to sex them. How long after plants show male characteristics until they would pollinate the females. I am going away for a week and am worried that they will show sex while I am away and unable to cull them. Thanks

For those of you who use carbon scrubbers can you tell me if you vent inside of your room or on the outside. I would like to run mine inside the room and run a seperate exhaust with a second carbon scrubber which would regulate temps. Will this hurt the effectiveness of the scrubber if it just...

Iceman when you drill into one of those is it like styrofoam or is it more solid material like a silicone. Thanks

I am considering using one of these insulated coolers as my reservoir. I figure they are 100% light proof and will keep the use of a heater or water chiller to a minimum. The res would be placed in a separate room from the lights to further keep water temp in check. They both come with...

No need for a veg room as I will be using clones and going straight into flowering