First Cfl Grow

Hey Myles,

Don't stress on the soil, that's really easy. There is a lot of marketing and hype as to what soil is the best. You definitely have your fanboys, just like with computers or gaming systems. I've used Miracle Grow Organic, Miracle Grow Water Control (the kind everyone says to avoid), Peat Moss, Kellogg, and SuperSoil and I really can't tell the different.

I gotten weeds & mushrooms in the kellogg mix, but never in the MG or SuperSoil. I didn't mind the mushrooms in the kellogg soil at all because they attract lots of good little organisms. The weeds really aren't that big of a deal either since I usually spot them the same day they came up. If your doing a guerilla grow (which I'm personally against) then weeds could be a problem.

And while I've never gotten weeds in MG, I did get bugs in the Organic mix. Luckily for me, they went away in a week without me doing anything -- some people aren't so luck and have to spray.

If you read the back of the bags you'll realize that most companies are all using pretty much the same stuff: peat moss, composted bark, stray/hay, and a fertilizer.

MG uses paltry, which is hot, but contains more nitrogen. That's because birds have pee in their shit. And because of this you do have to be a little careful. Just like how bird piss can burn your car's paint, it can also burn your seedlings. The same is true of horse manure. However, a real simple fix is to flush the soil a few days before you sow.

Again, once you know what the soil is made of, it gets pretty easy come checkout time. Oh and if you want to try a soiless mix, you can get the jiffy peat pellets, break them up, and throw away the mesh.

105w wont be enough for two plants .
as for the spectrum of the light , i hope u realise that it is NOT ideal for the veg phase . altho it will due the job , but not as effectivly as a 6500k (cold white)
bulb would do.

u should also think about ventilation , if ur keeping that cabinet sealed u need to let the heat go out .
so i suggest u add another pc fan as a exauhst , place it at the hight of the lights and ofcuz drill some holes so it will blow the air out of the cabinet .

u dont have to , but its a suggestion , u can easily improve ur lights if ull have some reflection at the walls . either cover it up with mylar
or paint it white .

and last but surely not least , try and search this forum for answers . belive me ull find ur answers .
and good luck with your grow !

whasup fellow growers im growin with cfl's also im usin only two 6500's right now almost a week into flowerin so far so good

piffsmokingmaniac said:

whasup fellow growers im growin with cfl's also im usin only two 6500's right now almost a week into flowerin so far so good

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hey mate , nice grow.
please mind the forum rules - no to take over the thread .(change the subject)
if u want , just open a new thread and people will reply.

Im going to buy a 5000k 105w bulb is that good for VEG? its the exact same size as my other bulb

I Got 250$ on my b-day so i will but me two 105w 6500k Bulbs
and 1 more 2700k 105w bulb ill have two light sockets ill post pic of my cabinet when i install everything

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heres some pics of my cabinet

When i put the 105w 2700k cfl bulb in there it kind of hangs and idk how to keep it straight and upright can anyone help me?

What are the incandescent bulbs for? To the best or my knowledge they don't output nearly enough lumens for the plant to even notice the bulb being there. Just making extra heat and energy consumption. Happy growing man good luck!!

nice bro...i would paint the inside flat white help with reflection... also get some thin weather stirpping should help with some of the light lose around the doors cost like $3 @ wal mart...check out my grow used it around my doors...

SteveMcGreen said:

What are the incandescent bulbs for? To the best or my knowledge they don't output nearly enough lumens for the plant to even notice the bulb being there. Just making extra heat and energy consumption. Happy growing man good luck!!

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they were just for testing out if the sockets worked and they were properly wired so i didnt bust mercury all over my grow box when i hooked up my cfl.

I have my plants under 350 or so watts CFL and that is for 3 plants you should have at least 100 watts per plant.

mine is under 138w 23x6=w