I would like to do a PC grow. Some help? Noob questions..

So I just have a few questions.

My strain is a short ryder (nirvana)


I have a few 23w CFLs and a bunch of 18w CFLs, would this be enough to grow more than one plant? (24 hours a day, since that is something short ryder strain can do)
What should i do to get the most possible yeild?
also, how do i horizontally grow my plants? (I was thinking of putting chicken wire about 5-8 inches from the top of the pot that my bud is growing in)
can i use a mixture of CFLs and LEDs?

If anyone can help a noob like me, please do. thanks ahead of time!

SilasZaneB said:

I have a few 23w CFLs and a bunch of 18w CFLs, would this be enough to grow more than one plant?

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If you're doing a PC grow you will only have room for 1 plant. If you want to start several sprouts and choose the best of the group that's up to you. But in the end you will only have room to flower 1 girl properly in a PC case.

SilasZaneB said:

What should i do to get the most possible yeild?

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LST the girl! Since most PC cases have more space to grow horizontally as opposed to vertically, learning how to LST will maximize the space in the case.
Also as many lights as you can. Keeping them close to all sides of the plant, keep her surrounded in CFLs they don't penetrate that well, so keep them as close as you can without burning your ladies.

SilasZaneB said:

also, how do i horizontally grow my plants? (I was thinking of putting chicken wire about 5-8 inches from the top of the pot that my bud is growing in)

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See above. Don't worry about a SCROG for your first grow, I mean you can, but I say remember the KISS rule. Keep It Simple Stupid.

SilasZaneB said:

can i use a mixture of CFLs and LEDs?

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Absolutely. You can mix whatever you want. Keep in mind general rule of thumb is either 5000K or 6500K for veg, and 2700K for flowering. You can keep it strictly those, or mix in match a bit but keep them predomininately what they are "supposed" to be.

Dragon311 said:

Absolutely. You can mix whatever you want. Keep in mind general rule of thumb is either 5000K or 6500K for veg, and 2700K for flowering. You can keep it strictly those, or mix in match a bit but keep them predomininately what they are "supposed" to be.

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well Short Ryder is a auto strain. so i figured i could just keep intense light the whole time