Small grow box setup help

frankbulb

Member
I want to build a small cardboard grow box but I have a few questions

Firstly, I got myself a box.
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My plan is to grow 1 plant for my personal use. Dimensions of the box are 48cm x 35 cm (base) and 57cm height

My main concerns are how many lights (also what kind and what strenght) would I need and how many ventilators should i use. I have 3 12V pc ventilators ( one is 7cm diameter, one is 9,5cm , and the last one is 11cm) and Im wondering if that would suffice(or if it would be too much). About the lights, I dont have any so ill have to go shopping for what you guys suggest.

My budget for this project is not big, so keep that in mind.

Thank you!
 

frankbulb

Member
yes, ive also been concered with that. But if i use aluminum foil to cover al the insides(possibly even something more if i find any good isolation material) it shouldnt set itself on fire. Also after a little research on lights, since i dont have alot of money, I decided to go with 3-4 23watts cfl lamps for vegetation. So, box would have, 3 ventilators, aluminum foil insides, and cfl lights, and it would be in a room what is always few degrees (C) cooler then other rooms in the house( not quite attic cool, but pretty cool :D). All that considered I think fire risk would be pretty small, though correct me if im wrong.

Cheers!
 

vostok

Well-Known Member
the bottom line is ...after all that work, your efforts puffed up in 1-2 joints ...? more space , more plant, more bud ...?
 

frankbulb

Member
i guess u could find a bigger box, but what would be a decent size for a box for 1 plant ?

edit:
belive it or not yield is not my main concern at all, i wouldnt care even if it is as small as a few grams. Id like to do it just for the joy of having a plant :). You know, taking care of it, having a hobby, just simply enjoy growing it :) I wouldn't be too sad even if it was a male plant
 
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