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I've seen that plants likes different Color temperature at the vegetative cycle (VC) so i'm thinking of 1 bulb CFL at 6500K and another one at 5500K-5000K during my VC, thoughts ? with obviously both of them at the highest LUMEN PER WATT ratio I can find

Thank you for the hint, I already knew that to optimise vegetative cycle I needed 6500K - 5000K CT light and to optimize flowering cycle I needed 2700K - 3500K Color Temperature ( CT ) I learned that I should be looking for the LUMEN PER WATT of my CFLs so I can optimize the Amount of light...

Another question : What actually matters concerning the light is not the wattage ( power ) of it, its the amount of lumen it provides, right ?

yeah, you are right. After viewing Mr. Green documentary I figured how little I actually know. I was thinking of starting way more plants than would fit in expectation of having males, having unhealthy plants... etc But I found that many websites actually sell feminized seeds. A friend of mine...

I have been educating myself alot, I know some friends that grow themselves, I can afford the initial investment. I like to live life on the fast track. I was aware that CFL might not be enough even If I use a grow tent. Probly gonna add some hps bulbs when the vegetative cycle is over and...

Thank you guys. I'll start with CFL light, 1 of 23W, 1600LM for each plant. Ill have about 12-14 plants to start. is it an overkill to start with ?

By the way, I live in Canada in a northern region, should still be worried enough about bugs during winter to use pesticide ? ( I would guess not ) It happens that I see spiders in my home

Bugeye, it might look absurb to you that I am asking this question but keep in mind, this is the newbie section where a newbie ask a legitimate question about his own health/security. If you want to troll, go somewhere else. Otherwise you are welcome to add anything constructive Thanks

I'm looking to buy this tent : http://www.growtents.com/products/48-x-24-x-60-Mylar-Grow-Tent.html They say it's non-Toxic but is it something I can trust them with ? ( or its just marketing tool) do you have any knowledge of someone had issues with theses tents ? Also, if I understand...

Hello guys, i'm starting a grow tent in my ward robe that would be 20' X 60 ' X 80' approximetly, I think I could fit about 8-10 plants up to maturity. My question is : Since the grow tent will be in the room I sleep in, is there any danger for my own health ? Having to breathe the CO2 and air...