Any here rented a shop and grew in it?

yeah i've heard that 600w hps is the most efficient of all systems.... but like dagambler said its going to cost alot more to start up 6 systems rather than just 3.. i'd have to do the math to see how long it'd take to make up the start up cost of 6 systems...

i believe i'll go with 3 1000w hps systems. that much less ducting.. less bulbs that can burn out...

i used the papertowel method... sittin in tupperware and on a seedling heating mat. i think i've got 4 of 9 with tails...

they will go in the dirt tonight i hope.
 
there are other factors to take into consideration then just the power payback cause you are likely to yield higher with 5 x 600 then you are with 3 x 1000
 
lol ok.... u set up my 80 plant hydro setup... i'll monitor it.

don't have the money for hydro. i'm sure when i move outta this shop i will start to dig into hydro.

hydro more or less maintenance?
 
I agree. Don't think I would want to lug bags of soil up that ladder too many times either. With hydro all you would need is a hose.

The thing that really turned me away from soil was the beautiful, deep flower beds surrounding my dirt-farming friends place, all filled with perlite, peat and such. I don't have that kind of space or time.
 
yeah we'll see. thanks for the input guys as i'm always willing to learn and know i need to learn more.

I will move to hydro sometime in the future. just going to stick with what i know and what i've gotten to work. soon as i get frustrated i will graduate to hydro.

planting tomorrow.
 
whatapothead said:
yeah we'll see. thanks for the input guys as i'm always willing to learn and know i need to learn more.

I will move to hydro sometime in the future. just going to stick with what i know and what i've gotten to work. soon as i get frustrated i will graduate to hydro.

planting tomorrow.
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man you are so right its got to count so go with what you know
soil is cheaper too. i was kinda got forced by a partner to do hydro i failed
and i have been growing in soil for almost 20 years
 
Well, I totally agree with doing what you know. But Weezer, I can't see how dirt is cheaper than hydro, not a simple DWC setup like mine anyway. Wouldn't it be like continually buying soil vs turning on a tap? I may be wrong, and I'm sure this argument has been had in many other threads, AND I certainly don't want to hijack this thread, I'm enjoying it.
 
many people successfully reuse soil. Especially organic growers. I personally have yet to dump any toxins or chemicals down a drain I in my yard since going organic. It is true it takes space to properly rcycle soil, by it a worthwile.
 
yeah i won't be reusing my soil so i know its going to cost a lil more but this pro-mix is good stuff and menards has it here at a decent price so i'm not worried about it costing me too much. hopefully only go thru a few grows with it.

9 for 9 on tap roots using the paper towel method with the seedling heat mat under them.

9 for 9??? yeah i dropped a seed down the drain.... how... not sure. :P
 
Spicolli said:
Well, I totally agree with doing what you know. But Weezer, I can't see how dirt is cheaper than hydro, not a simple DWC setup like mine anyway. Wouldn't it be like continually buying soil vs turning on a tap? I may be wrong, and I'm sure this argument has been had in many other threads, AND I certainly don't want to hijack this thread, I'm enjoying it.
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just talking start up cost
that is where the thread is at...:hump::joint:
 
seeds are in. how long do germed seeds take to show sprouts? i've always just planted the seeds and they would come up in 3-4 days... they've been in the ground for a day and a half so far. haven't checked them since yesterday late afternoon tho.
 
whatapothead said:
seeds are in. how long do germed seeds take to show sprouts? i've always just planted the seeds and they would come up in 3-4 days... they've been in the ground for a day and a half so far. haven't checked them since yesterday late afternoon tho.
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depends how deep you plant
iplant about 2x size of seed and they are up over night
i hate waiting for seed to get outa soil
then the first 10-14 days not much action
you will be in the green in no time
 
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