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Ibanez

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I put my germinated seeds in the potting mix about 2 days ago and they havn't popped up yet. But I have everything all set up for them to veg.

Medium:
I bought some Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with time released fertilizer for 3 months.

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Lights:
I have 4 26W 6500K CFLs above the 2 plants and another 26W 6500K CFL on the side leaning in. I am going to get a clamp lamp with a reflector soon. Probably a 42W 6500K CFL too.

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Ventilation:
I have a big box fan blowing on the plants into the box at all times. Air pushed out from the top so I think it works pretty well. My hand doesnt get hot either.

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Fertilizer:
I bought Miracle-Gro All Purpose Fertilizer [15-30-15]
I know all of you are going to freak out about Miracle-Gro, but don't. I am going to use it.



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I water the seeds with some mist once a day a little bit. When they sprout I will give them a spoon full or two. I wont start on nutes for a while because the mix already has some.

When the plants get bigger I plant on taking them out of the box and just on the floor where they are right now. I can put some foil around them and hang the lights from above and they will have more room to grow.

As of smell, I havnt thought that far yet. I have used dryer sheets in the past and they have worked, also keep my window open or cracked.



So how do thing the setup is?



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wbkswan

Member
if you use cheap stuff your going to get cheap product.... at the very least, go with fox farm soil/nutrients!

I put my germinated seeds in the potting mix about 2 days ago and they havn't popped up yet. But I have everything all set up for them to veg.

Medium:
I bought some Miracle-Gro Potting Mix with time released fertilizer for 3 months.

View attachment 1160579



Lights:
I have 4 26W 6500K CFLs above the 2 plants and another 26W 6500K CFL on the side leaning in. I am going to get a clamp lamp with a reflector soon. Probably a 42W 6500K CFL too.

View attachment 1160582


Ventilation:
I have a big box fan blowing on the plants into the box at all times. Air pushed out from the top so I think it works pretty well. My hand doesnt get hot either.

View attachment 1160590


Fertilizer:
I bought Miracle-Gro All Purpose Fertilizer [15-30-15]
I know all of you are going to freak out about Miracle-Gro, but don't. I am going to use it.



View attachment 1160593

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I water the seeds with some mist once a day a little bit. When they sprout I will give them a spoon full or two. I wont start on nutes for a while because the mix already has some.

When the plants get bigger I plant on taking them out of the box and just on the floor where they are right now. I can put some foil around them and hang the lights from above and they will have more room to grow.

As of smell, I havnt thought that far yet. I have used dryer sheets in the past and they have worked, also keep my window open or cracked.



So how do thing the setup is?



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Ibanez

Active Member
I would look into hps but I really cant afford to spend that much on lighting. I think 2700K CFLs will do okay for me.
 
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