Building 2x2 Grow Room. Need advice

steve870

steve870

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808allday said:
Honestly I haven't even gotten that far yet. I do have raised beds that grow tomatoes quite well but I'm not sure how messed up that soil is. Recommendations?

Lighting advice? This looks interesting.
2 foot strip build
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i too started my first grow in soil but i found it harder to control nutrients. Hydro isn't very complicated just need a ec meter,ph pen and plenty of cal mag
 
Wattzzup

Wattzzup

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OP tent or box up to you that I’m not getting involved in

I grow in something this size. I was doing one big auto at a time however right now I’m doing 2. I wouldn’t start too many at once. Think about how big they will end up. Not sure what size plant that light grow I don’t use LED.

LST and other methods can keep the height under control.

+1 on the soil but I don’t agree with the no FF I think it’s ok.
 
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808allday

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@steve870 Doesnt hydro involve a bubbler? How loud are those?

@Wattzzup My plan was only for one plant for my first run. I think I may try to scrog when the time comes. I do think itll be atleast two months before I start growing. Amazon shipping has slowed down a lot for the non essentials.
 
steve870

steve870

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808allday said:
@steve870 Doesnt hydro involve a bubbler? How loud are those?
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No unless it's a dwc system. I'm just suggesting hydro because i feel i should have went with this on my first grow but i already had some knowledge on hydro systems in greenhouses so i can't really talk for you. If you use only soil and a little bit of fertilizer you will probably do just fine
 
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808allday

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steve870 said:
No unless it's a dwc system. I'm just suggesting hydro because i feel i should have went with this on my first grow but i already had some knowledge on hydro systems in greenhouses so i can't really talk for you. If you use only soil and a little bit of fertilizer you will probably do just fine
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Oh like coco? Do you mean soil less?
 
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christopher jordan

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Kikismokes said:
What's wrong with using fox farms? It seems like so many people swear by it.. I'm a newbie and looking for good soil. I have used FFOF for my other plants and they have done well in it? Is it not the best option for growing cannabis?!?
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Mixing happy frog and ocean forest at different stages is key. To much ocean forest can burn out your plants.
 
PadawanWarrior

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Kikismokes said:
What's wrong with using fox farms? It seems like so many people swear by it.. I'm a newbie and looking for good soil. I have used FFOF for my other plants and they have done well in it? Is it not the best option for growing cannabis?!?
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I think FFOF is great. Ya it can be a little strong for them at first, but then they adjust and love it. I used the same pots of FFOF for 3 rounds before turning it into no-till. Only using organic nutes though. I didn't even add perlite to it, but I would have now that I know a bit more.

Here was round 1 with fresh FFOF.
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Powertech

Powertech

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Kikismokes said:
What's wrong with using fox farms? It seems like so many people swear by it.. I'm a newbie and looking for good soil. I have used FFOF for my other plants and they have done well in it? Is it not the best option for growing cannabis?!?
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Most new growers here looking for help are using it. Might be a post hoc fallacy, but I don't care.
 
Powertech

Powertech

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PadawanWarrior said:
I think FFOF is great. Ya it can be a little strong for them at first, but then they adjust and love it. I used the same pots of FFOF for 3 rounds before turning it into no-till. Only using organic nutes though. I didn't even add perlite to it, but I would have now that I know a bit more.

Here was round 1 with fresh FFOF.
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Hey, I didn't say everybody had issues with it lol

I think the real reason I don't like it is because sooooo many people are using it, and I usually hate most people, and almost always hate the bandwagon
 
Kikismokes

Kikismokes

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PadawanWarrior said:
I think FFOF is great. Ya it can be a little strong for them at first, but then they adjust and love it. I used the same pots of FFOF for 3 rounds before turning it into no-till. Only using organic nutes though. I didn't even add perlite to it, but I would have now that I know a bit more.

Here was round 1 with fresh FFOF.
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Wow! That's amazing! I can't wait to get to the flowering stage.

Thanks for your reply! I think that it's great soil! So I will continue to use it (first time with cannabis). I've always mixed in perlite with it. My mom taught me to do it when I woukd help her in her green house.
 
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christopher jordan

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Kikismokes said:
Wow! That's amazing! I can't wait to get to the flowering stage.

Thanks for your reply! I think that it's great soil! So I will continue to use it (first time with cannabis). I've always mixed in perlite with it. My mom taught me to do it when I woukd help her in her green house.
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Vermiculite is better.Its a great source of silica.
 
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Meast21

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808allday said:
@ilovereggae
Yes Hawaii is legal for medical. I don't have a medical card. Not as concerned about the cops, more about the other occupants who wouldn't like it.

@Powertech
I would like to use a tent. But it seems a bit obvious. I think some stealth would go a long way with unwanted questions that a tent would bring.
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Talk to people and get a medical card because then u can prob grow more plants. I would never get a tent less than 5 feet tall. Many places in the state you can talk to a doctor if you find the right one and answer 10 questions and $200 later u have a medical card.
 
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