First Ever Hydroponics Grow

basically, this will be my first grow with a 50-50 sativa/indica hydrid, i'm going to be growing one plant, scrOG, in a cabinet, under cfls's using a cross between drip irrigation and ebb + flow.



setup:

• ph up + down
• nutes: flora micro + bloom
• ph tester kit

• 1 x 125 watt 2700k cfl red spectrum for flowering
• 1 x 125 watt 6400k cfl blu spectrum for vegging
• small fan and air intake
• small pump
• 12L resovoir
• mylar coated interior
• rockwool and clay pebbles to grow in
• thermometer

questions:

is it worth investing in a hygrometer and a ppm meter? i know the water around here is only slightly soft.

for my feeding system, the pump will flush nutrient solution through the entire plant from the top for about 10 minutes, 3 x a dayand it will drain out of the bottom, some held in the rockwool

how far from my scrog and plant should my light be and at what times during the vegging and flowering?

when should i train the plant into the scrog, and should i involve topping when doing it?

what would be the best way to germinate, as i have no way of getting clones.

anything i need to add to the whole thing? please review and answer. it took me way longer than it should to write this 'cos i'm extremely toasted, so i've missed loads probably.



peace

one more question.

as for lights, while i vegg should i keep the blue 2700k on 24:0? for flowering should i switch immideately to 12:12?

thanks

Unless you are using feminized seeds I would grow more than one to up the chances of a female.

Tom

I put the veg lights on 18/6 to promote strong root development. 12/12 for flowering

Tom

yep feminized. i'll buy a bag of 10 so i've got the chance to screw up. awesome, so will 24:0 not be as effective for veg?

It will be alright but I feel the plants need a rest. Is the sun out for 24 hours a day? The six hours of darkness helps the roots grow nice and strong. And plus it saves on the electricity bill.

Tom

yea good point, i'll do that cycle then.

can you answer any of my other queries?

I just germinated some Jock Horror in a wet paper towel with room temperature distilled water in a plastic bag. 9 out of 10 cracked open in only 24 hours.

cool.

i was thinking of getting Bg Bang Feminized any good?