266 watts cfl closet grow!

Ok so i started this unknown bagseed type of indica as a sprouted seedling on jan 11(thanks to anyone who has given me advice or helped in some way) and vegged her under 24/0 with 140 watts of 6500k. i "FIM'ED" her and "TOPPED" her at week 2 of veg and tied down the top cola. Just flipped her into flower on march 5th.

Current flower room items used
3.5 gallon smart pot
X3 6500k 23watt 1650 lumen cfl's
X4 2700k 23watt 1650 lumen cfl's
X1 2700k 40watt 2600 lumen cfl
X1 2700k 65watt 3900 lumen cfl
Recirculating 120vac room tower fan
40cfm intake fan on 3ft 6" duct.
40cfm exhaust fan on 3ft 6" duct up high.
15a 120v timer
Aluminum clamp mounts for mogul bulbs.

avg temps at night lights off (53-65) RH AVG. 70%
avg temps during day with lights on (77-85) RH AVG. 65%


Seedling was in a solo cup with roots organics soil mixed with 25% more perlite for 3 weeks of its life, it then went into a 1 gallon pot for 3 more weeks using fox farms ocean forest with 25% perlite. Once again transplanted into a 3.5 gallon smart pot because the roots grew out of the 1 gallon which i thought was funny considering my avg RH is 65%min. This time using 50% perlite in the 3.5 gallon smart pot. I used earth juice catalyst as an early Nitrogen boost at 1/2 recommended in the 1 gallon pot. I stopped using earth juice and started fox farm big bloom+floranectar molasses since i transplanted into the 3.5gal once every 2 waterings, old growth was really dark.

I had a long journy with mites,gnats & aphids. Thats why my plant isnt as big as it should be. However she is doing fine now once i figured out how to keep pest at bay.

Very nice

killintimelsd said:

Very nice

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Thanks but i have so much improvements to do.

UPDATE! Moved lights about 5" up. been at 12\12 for 10 days now. Added a 67w 2700k 4200lumen. 333watts now.

13 days into flower. She recently bounced back from some crazy under-watering. Almost lost the plant. Took 12 hours to bounce back from that

side branch pre-flower
a fuck i missed the "Fuck i missed"
i backed off on the N a bit more, it seems noticeable at new growth spots
my double tops from topping my main stem
my LST & super cropped main stem. not sure if thats considered super cropped since i tore the outer skin vertically in the process.i got a swollen branch instead of a knuckle.

That's funny - I had a FIM FIM too. The only time I tried it, I missed!

TequilaGrower said:

That's funny - I had a FIM FIM too. The only time I tried it, I missed!

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Same here, First time ever with any stress technique. When i cut it i was like yup, thats 80% alright. But no, maybe genetics didnt allow it, or maybe i was too tossed up from my daily just got home from work smoke till i forget to smoke lol.

Added my intake and exhaust 120mm 33watt fans. These are loud! Kind of like a vacuum cleaner. They are rated at 252cfm each. Flower:day 16

Ok so im having this issue, when my smartpot goes near or at 70% empty i show some crazy wilting, the top 1st inch is completly dry. I dig a little deeper with care not to damage any roots near the walls and its still moist! Not wet more like a little damp. The pot still feels fairly heavy. After a good water she perks right back up in a few hours. i understand that she is supposed to consume more water during flower, however 3/4 gallon every 2 days is normal?

17 days 12/12. Side cola


I think i will buy a de-humidifier. Humidity was at 95% 72f this morning! Currently at 65% 80f. I do not know what type of strain it is. Looks to be of a purple indica type, which im praying will not get moldy on me =(

Day 19 in flower, the the lower side colas seem to be stretching and leveling with the tops, which im happy about. Now i dont have to keep the two 67 watt bulbs so low anymore.

just a little update. day 23 12/12


really regretting not getting that de-humidifier sooner. The last pic shows my tiny little 250cfm intake fan that takes 30 seconds to fully power on,if you look close, its catching bugs at low voltage!!!! i may have to rig another screen but it will just get more restrictive.

just a little update after i accidently dropped one of my CFL fixtures on my plant =( day 26 12/12

I ran 12 x 26w mixed cfl. Day 64. The only thing I ever grew before this was hair and fingernails. Coco perlite 5litre pots. Easy but requires patience.

SPLFreak808 said:

just a little update after i accidently dropped one of my CFL fixtures on my plant =( day 26 12/12 View attachment 3385325

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Looks good!

retyred said:

I ran 12 x 26w mixed cfl. Day 64. The only thing I ever grew before this was hair and fingernails. Coco perlite 5litre pots. Easy but requires patience.

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What do you mean? Should i scrap ffof? Patience is one thing i have! About 6-8 weeks and its harvest time!

retyred said:

Looks good!

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I really believe i could have done a ton better! But this is my first grow in retarded humidity so eh, nice learning process to sharpen my skills for next time.

SPLFreak808 said:

I really believe i could have done a ton better! But this is my first grow in retarded humidity so eh, nice learning process to sharpen my skills for next time.

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ditch the cfl's next time u will get better production from a 150hps cheaper to run and cooler

rob333 said:

ditch the cfl's next time u will get better production from a 150hps cheaper to run and cooler

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I already have a 150hps but it brings my closet temps into the high 80's. The cfls are 82f right now. Edit* its actially the 125w from lowes