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does anyone know what the requirements are for starting a cultivation center in illinois? i dont have a degree or any kind of schooling in the field but i do have a love for growing all sorts of plants. i have been studying the growing process and techniques for 2 years now but havent tried...

before i even get started i want to get this clear. i do not want to talk about hid lighting. i like the temperature of the t5 fluoros and have seen many people do well with them. temperature is a factor because i am planning on a small op. i plan on a dresser grow with a 2ft 8 tube fixture. i...

before i even get started i want to get this clear. i do not want to talk about hid lighting. i like the temperature of the t5 fluoros and have seen many people do well with them. temperature is a factor because i am planning on a small op. i plan on a dresser grow with a 2ft 8 tube fixture. i...

Title says it all. Any knowledge and/or experience on either would be much appreciated.

can all of you experienced bong enthusiasts explain tree percs, diffusers, honeycomb percs, etc? i am looking into buying a new bong/bubbler and want to get the jist on specifics. id like to know what all these attachments do or what they are used for and if i missed some attachments throw them...

so i have been looking into this for a while but most of the threads on this are discussions of what is better, flat/matte white vs mylar. no one has said if all paints are healthy for our plants. i am sure there are some that are harmful. if this is true, what kind of paints are the...

So i have heard this is a way to get caught. police checking heat signatures in houses. i have a few questions. 1. is this true? 2. does it make a difference if the grow is in a basement opposed to a first floor room? 3. how do i combat this? 4. if this is possible, what are the chances the...

does anyone think it is possible to grow in a state where marijuana is illegal but sell your crop in a state where it is legal? i would like to start a grow but it is illegal in my state. i used to smoke but recently stopped. i really just want to grow the plant. is there any legal clause that...

is it possible to use worm casting tea and banana peel tea in a hydro system? i love the idea of organic growing but also want the speed of hydro growing.

what is the smallest possible hydro/dwc? i was thinking of trying to make a dwc rez and have it pumped into a small coco or hydroton container with an overflow. actually looking to apply a hydro system to a pc grow. is this possible?

how many CFLs do you recommend in a 2x2 area? i have (6) 23 watt CFLs right now. they give the best wattage to lumen ratio. i definitely plan on adding more for flowering but didnt know the recommended wattage. right now they are positioned about 1.5-2 inches above the plants. the additional...

Sooooo i know we shouldnt use clear pots but i have covered the sides and part of the bottom so that no light can get to the roots. Is this ok? I also want to be able to see the bottom so that i know when my girls are thirsty. when there isnt moisture on the bottom, i know it is time to water...

do 50 watt metal halide and high pressure sodium bulbs need a ballast or can you just screw them into a regular household light socket? i am planning on doing a 2ft 8 tube t5 grow with the addition of 3 50 watt mh bulbs for growth and 3 50 watt hps for flowering. any thoughts?

i was thinking about using ice to chill my grow tent and this is what i have came up with so far. i plan on making a heavily insulated box so that i can keep the ice as cold as possible to help counteract the melting. ducting that brings fresh air in from outside will be connected to the box and...

have any of you used the QUANTUM T5 BADBOY fluorescent grow lights or the HYDROFARM T5 4FT fluorescent grow lights? i am trying to decide between the two. the hydrofarm is cheaper by $20 and has a 5 year warranty. the quantum badboy really just seems like it is a new design. i cant find any kind...

ok. hear me out. i am planning on building a recirculating dwc and i dont know how to connect the pvc pipe to the container. i have never worked with pvc before or any other kind of plumbing. anybody think they can help??

what size of water pump would you recommend if i am using a recirculating dwc system with 76 gallons of water? i was thinking about using a 633 gph rated pump. thats over 8 gallons a minute.

i have a couple questions about dwc hydro systems. 1. if i were to use a dwc system, how often would i have to switch out the nutrient solution? 2. is the reason you have to swap out nutrient solution because it stagnates? 3. could i circulate the water with a pump to keep it fresh longer?

hello ladies and gentlemen. i am building a hydro system out of pvc. does anyone know where to get 6" pvc for a pretty decent price? or is there a substitute for pvc other than gutter downspouts that is cheaper?

how long does it take roots to dry out if they are in a grow system where there is no grow medium or the medium does not get moisture?