My first grow 28,800 lumen cfl

MrKennedy420

New Member

• Dec 28, 2013

• #1

This is my first grow. The strains are unknown due to it being bagseed. I'm using a total of 15 cfls 28,800 lumen 432 watts. I have 2x14w 2700k, 4x19w 6500k, 4x23w 2700k,4x42w 2700k, and 1x68w 2700k. I have an oscillating fan blowing in front of both plants and a single desk style fan blowing over the top of the taller plant. For ferts in veg I used miracle grow all purpose and for flowering i've switched to Jack's Classic bloom booster 10-30-20. The soil is scotts top soil with perlite and lime. Temps with lights on are in the mid 70s and with lights off mid 60s. Humidity is around 45-55 percent. These pictures show them 2 weeks into flower.

 

MrKennedy420

New Member

• Dec 29, 2013

• #2

I forgot to mention that I have been using 1tbls of molasses every watering since the start of flowering. I also wanted to add a few more pictures.

 

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BSD0621

Well-Known Member

• Dec 29, 2013

• #3

Don't over do it with the molasses.. the soil will start crapping out on you. aim for 1 table spoon per gallon every week.

 

MrKennedy420

New Member

• Dec 30, 2013

• #4

Hey thanks for the feedback on the molasses I will definitely keep an eye on the soil. I wanted to give a small update. I have removed the 2x14w cfls and replaced them with 2x23w as well as adding an additional 2x23w all at 2700k. I now have a total of 17 cfls, 496 watts, 33,400 lumen. Here are some pictures.

 

cassinfo

Well-Known Member

• Dec 30, 2013

• #5

Well.....it looks healthy, but it looks weak. Weak plants...small harvest. Go to homedepot and get the big cfl. It's the size of a 2liter.

 

MrKennedy420

New Member

• Dec 31, 2013

• #6

Hey I agree with you the side branches are pretty thin. I actually already one of the big cfls its a 68w 300w equivalent putting out 4200 lumen. Its in between both of the plants you can see it in my first picture. On top I have two 42w in a y splitter making a total of 5600 lumen so combined I'm better off having the two small cfls vs the one big. I think my main problem is the fact I'm wasting a lot of light. I cant close my closet doors due to heat issues so there's a ton of waste.

 

B166ER420

Well-Known Member

• Dec 31, 2013

• #7

Not sure of your situation......apt. or homeowner.....but you could cut a hole in the closet ceiling and mount a fan so it sucking fresh air from under the closet doors.If that's not possible maybe just drape a white sheet across to reflect some light and still have some airflow...or just make yourself a set of badass diy aircooled cfls fixtures....OR both

..I don't desire to show off(maybe a little),just showing you and whoever else what kinda reflectors can be made at home
Btw I think your plants look ok to me...to help with thin branches you should use majority blue spectrum bulbs during veg and keep a good mixed spectrum thru flower and try to throw in some for side lighting.GL.peace

 

MrKennedy420

New Member

• Dec 31, 2013

• #8

Wow! Your fixture is great! I like your setup. I'd love to build something like that eventually when money permits. What kind of fan is that? For the time being I think I'm gonna try draping something like you suggested. I was thinking of using an emergency blanket. Thanks for the idea man. +rep

 

B166ER420

Well-Known Member

• Dec 31, 2013

• #9

Emergency blankets??....the mylar ones?......cool!...I hope everything works out for you!
Thanks!....they were fairly cheap to put together.If you had to buy everything needed....+/- $50ea.

 

MrKennedy420

New Member

• Jan 6, 2014

• #10

Here is a few more pics. They are now at 3 weeks into flowering. Ive added another cfl to the top of the plant on the right for a total of 18. The first five pics are from the plant ive been keeping on the right, the other 3 are from the plant on the left.