Tired of Buying, Time for Hydro(First Grow)

I've wanted to try this for a long time. (Doesn't every smoker?) I've finally got the time and space for the grow. I've set my closet up with 6 100w CFL's for Veg. with a 10 gallon Bubbleponics set up. I've got Technaflora Recipe For Success on the way and already have pH UP and DOWN as well as test kit. I'm using bag seeds from a very nice Indica if I'm not mistaken.

-Day ZERO-
The closet is set up waiting for the seeds germinating in the dark in a zip-loc since 2 days ago. Should be ready for rockwool in 1-2 days.
I've got a digital temp/humidity reader. I think I need another fan though because with all 6 lights and one osculating fan the temp is sitting at 86F and 33% Humidity very consistent. I've heard anything over 80F is BAD. TRUE? or NO?
Also have water ONE inch from the bottom of the net pots. It's tap water so i've got the bubbles going in it for at least 24 to 48 hours to let chlorine evaporate BEFORE testing pH. (desired 5.5 pH)

















Although this is a Journal, Please feel free to post any suggestions, questions, or comments. Thanks!

looking good man lets see some plants

-Day 1-

I transplanted the seeds from paper towel to rockwool this morning. I didn't take pictures of the seeds but wish I had. Nothing special but the largest one had at least a half inch to 3/4 inch of root. I put them 1/4 inch into the rockwool and covered top of hole with torn rockwool.
Put rockwool into container then misted all 6 cubes heavily. placed top on container but did not seal top. Here are the shots!

is that aluminum foil on the walls? If so, you probably wanna take that down. Foil only reflects 70-75% of light and can create hot spots. You're better off using flat white wall paint (85-93% reflectivity) or get mylar (90-95%).

It looks like a good set up. Keep us updated and good luck on your first grow.

francoamerican said:

is that aluminum foil on the walls? If so, you probably wanna take that down. Foil only reflects 70-75% of light and can create hot spots. You're better off using flat white wall paint (85-93% reflectivity) or get mylar (90-95%).

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It is aluminum foil. The paint isn't TOTALY white and I havnt purchased any mylar yet. I can buy it online no problem. But could I get it at any local store? Loses, Home Depot?
Is it still a better idea to take down the foil and have a semi white paint?

Kamisori said:

It looks like a good set up. Keep us updated and good luck on your first grow.

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Thanks a lot bro! I've only mimicted what I've seen from other success journals. Any and all critisism is welcome.

My heat is at 85F 35% humidity. Is that ok?

Pepsi said:

Thanks a lot bro! I've only mimicted what I've seen from other success journals. Any and all critisism is welcome.

My heat is at 85F 35% humidity. Is that ok?

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I haven't been able to do any grows yet, but I know that 85F is pretty high. Try to get a dehumidifier and put in an air outtake fan while having some smaller fans blowing around in your grow room/closet. If you can, an air intake fan would also help out a lot. Some marijuana strains can handle heat better than others, but if I remember right you're using bag seed and aren't sure what strain it is. I would just play it safe and try to get it lowered before you start.

Hope that helped some, good luck.

Kamisori said:

I haven't been able to do any grows yet, but I know that 85F is pretty high. Try to get a dehumidifier and put in an air outtake fan while having some smaller fans blowing around in your grow room/closet. If you can, an air intake fan would also help out a lot. Some marijuana strains can handle heat better than others, but if I remember right you're using bag seed and aren't sure what strain it is. I would just play it safe and try to get it lowered before you start.

Hope that helped some, good luck.

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Thanks man, I've been able to get the temp down a little closer to 80F by leaving the door opened for about 5 minutes twice a day at any point in the day and it's a great to let colder air in and the hot air out. I'm not able to set any kind of outtake fan because this is a closet in a townhouse. But I'll be adding additional fans with in the next two days and that should help a lot. I was wondering if the aluminum foil is doing more damage than good by creating more heat? Any ideas on this?
Thanks!

-Day 2-

The seeds have been under the lights 24 hours in the rockwool. The rockwool is staying inside the Tupperware but not sealed shut. I continue to mist rockwool every few hours. So far only ONE seed has sprouted out of the rockwool. The rest haven't shown signs of growth. They had good development BEFORE being transplanted to rockwool. One mistake I might have done...I did NOT soak rockwool in pH 5.5 water before transplanting seed. It was dry then added seed then sprayed a LOT then covered. Here's day 2!

-Day 3-
First sprout has really taken off today. One more LITTLE sprout this morning that turned into a great size this afternoon and a NEW sprout has shown its head today as well. I'm picking up my Technaflora Recipe for Success from UPS in a half hour as well. Can't wait to get those bad boys in there swimming! Here's day 3!