johnnysacoseeds
Active Member
Uncle Ben/borntokillspam,
First off, I want to express my gratitude for the wealth of info you have provided in your threads. You are my go-to-guys as I try to soak up as much wisdom/proven techniques as possible.
This will be rather lengthy, sorry 'bout that, guess that's one of the "perks" of being the resident gurus! I have tried to limit my questions to topics I have not seen you cover in threads.
My set-up consists of the following;
Grow room - appx 4x8x8, soon to be painted with Behr's Ultra White
Light wattage - TBD... I plan on growing only one large plant at a time (compromise with the wife), so I don't know how much sq footage footprint the canopy will eventually occupy, but I want to take advantage of the space and grow big. I would like to concentrate on mostly sativa strains. I will be using Ben's 4 cola method of topping. 1st question - The cost of the 600w and 1000w set-ups is pretty close (beside electricity). Ben, you have previously stated that you prefer to grow under 15 - 25 watts psf, 600 falls at about 19wpsf, 1000 at about 31wpsf. With growing a larger plant, would the larger bulb be beneficial in penetrating deeper through the foliage layers (want to keep those leaves happy), or just overkill/detrimental? I will be using an Easy Cool reflector, so heat should not be a factor. Ideally, how far should the lights be kept from the plant?
Ventilation will be provided by a dedicated ac duct (don't know why one was put in a closet, but it works) for in-flow, a Grow-Bright 4" in-line fan and charcoal filter will provide exhaust for the lamp into unused attic space. One wall mounted oscillating fan will provide additional circulation. Question(s) - What is your opinion of the ideal indoor day and night temps for sativa/mostly sativa strains? Does this change between veg and flowering stages? Does this differ from indica/mostly indica strains? Have you noticed any difference in fans blowing directly on plants as opposed to not?
Humidity control - TBD. I would like to know your opinion of ideal humidity % for sativas in the flowering and veg stages, this will help determine the need for humidifier/dehumidifier. How does this compare to moisture percentages for indicas?
Soil - this is the big one for me... I plan on using about a 15-20 gallon Rubbermaid storage container with drainage holes to grow the plant. In a container this size, I'm hoping that root "spin" will not become an issue. I want a super strong root system. Since I am growing one plant, and I can do germinating and vegging in one room, is there any benefit to germinating and establishing in a smaller container, and then upcanning? For the soil itself, Ben, I have seen that you mix your own soil, do you have a recipe? Also, any grow journals that could act as a loose guide for feeding frequencies?
I know this is asking a lot, but I have done quite a bit of research to get a good base, and feel like these few things will have me prepared to complete a successful grow.
Thanks so much!
First off, I want to express my gratitude for the wealth of info you have provided in your threads. You are my go-to-guys as I try to soak up as much wisdom/proven techniques as possible.
This will be rather lengthy, sorry 'bout that, guess that's one of the "perks" of being the resident gurus! I have tried to limit my questions to topics I have not seen you cover in threads.
My set-up consists of the following;
Grow room - appx 4x8x8, soon to be painted with Behr's Ultra White
Light wattage - TBD... I plan on growing only one large plant at a time (compromise with the wife), so I don't know how much sq footage footprint the canopy will eventually occupy, but I want to take advantage of the space and grow big. I would like to concentrate on mostly sativa strains. I will be using Ben's 4 cola method of topping. 1st question - The cost of the 600w and 1000w set-ups is pretty close (beside electricity). Ben, you have previously stated that you prefer to grow under 15 - 25 watts psf, 600 falls at about 19wpsf, 1000 at about 31wpsf. With growing a larger plant, would the larger bulb be beneficial in penetrating deeper through the foliage layers (want to keep those leaves happy), or just overkill/detrimental? I will be using an Easy Cool reflector, so heat should not be a factor. Ideally, how far should the lights be kept from the plant?
Ventilation will be provided by a dedicated ac duct (don't know why one was put in a closet, but it works) for in-flow, a Grow-Bright 4" in-line fan and charcoal filter will provide exhaust for the lamp into unused attic space. One wall mounted oscillating fan will provide additional circulation. Question(s) - What is your opinion of the ideal indoor day and night temps for sativa/mostly sativa strains? Does this change between veg and flowering stages? Does this differ from indica/mostly indica strains? Have you noticed any difference in fans blowing directly on plants as opposed to not?
Humidity control - TBD. I would like to know your opinion of ideal humidity % for sativas in the flowering and veg stages, this will help determine the need for humidifier/dehumidifier. How does this compare to moisture percentages for indicas?
Soil - this is the big one for me... I plan on using about a 15-20 gallon Rubbermaid storage container with drainage holes to grow the plant. In a container this size, I'm hoping that root "spin" will not become an issue. I want a super strong root system. Since I am growing one plant, and I can do germinating and vegging in one room, is there any benefit to germinating and establishing in a smaller container, and then upcanning? For the soil itself, Ben, I have seen that you mix your own soil, do you have a recipe? Also, any grow journals that could act as a loose guide for feeding frequencies?
I know this is asking a lot, but I have done quite a bit of research to get a good base, and feel like these few things will have me prepared to complete a successful grow.
Thanks so much!