Newbie. How’s my set-up looking?

Orangejoos

Orangejoos

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I have a 4x4 tent set-up that was given to me with all the pieces. 330w LED. From seed, the two in 5 gallon pots are in an organic cocoa and pumice mixture (also gifted to me, so not sure the brand). The other two in cups are diesel from seed… but in regular Miracle grow soil to start. Large tall lanky stems… I know… waiting a little longer until I can transplant deeper into 5G. These will go into 5G and I have a bag of Dr Earth cocoa and pumice. Should I mix that stuff with roots organic soil? Or just use the DE medium? Also, at what point do I need to hook up the filer and fan? Or once I hook it up, when should I run it? Always? Right away? Haven’t grown indoors in a decade so I’m treating this as my first indoor grow, and trying to absorb all knowledge I can. Thanks in advance for any and all tips!

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Orangejoos

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Here they are under regular light. The one that is tied to support tipped over yesterday so added some support. That same plant seemed to have a calcium deficiency so added cal mag and it seems to be progressing just fine other than the two burnt leaves that were effected before cal mag.

like I said… the light was given to me so no idea… brand is Blackdirt HS320.
 

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farmingfisherman

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Do you have trays under the fabric pots? Trays with risers in them work well for fabric pots. Also I'd loose the cardboard boxes and get milk crates or something like them to help even up the canopy. Good luck with the grow!
 
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1212ham

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Orangejoos said:
I have a 4x4 tent set-up that was given to me with all the pieces. 330w LED. From seed, the two in 5 gallon pots are in an organic cocoa and pumice mixture (also gifted to me, so not sure the brand). The other two in cups are diesel from seed… but in regular Miracle grow soil to start. Large tall lanky stems… I know… waiting a little longer until I can transplant deeper into 5G. These will go into 5G and I have a bag of Dr Earth cocoa and pumice. Should I mix that stuff with roots organic soil? Or just use the DE medium? Also, at what point do I need to hook up the filer and fan? Or once I hook it up, when should I run it? Always? Right away? Haven’t grown indoors in a decade so I’m treating this as my first indoor grow, and trying to absorb all knowledge I can. Thanks in advance for any and all tips!

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That light is ok for veg, but you need more/better for good flowering. 30-40w/square foot is typical and most run 480-600 in a 4x4. Modern white/full spectrum is better than the old blurples.

80-85°F is good lights on temp and you need a small fan in the tent for circulation. I start around 70% humidity, 50% by the end.
Look into VPD, vapor pressure deficit. It's about the optimum temp/humidity relationship throughout the grow cycle.

You'll need an exhaust fan soon to control temp/humidity. Big fan at low speed makes less noise, 6" is common for a 4x4. Humidifier, dehumidifier, AC and a heater may be needed.

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Orangejoos

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1212ham said:
That light is ok for veg, but you need more/better for good flowering. 30-40w/square foot is typical and most run 480-600 in a 4x4. Modern white/full spectrum is better than the old blurples.

80-85°F is good lights on temp and you need a small fan in the tent for circulation. I start around 70% humidity, 50% by the end.
Look into VPD, vapor pressure deficit. It's about the optimum temp/humidity relationship throughout the grow cycle.

You'll need an exhaust fan soon to control temp/humidity. Big fan at low speed makes less noise, 6" is common for a 4x4. Humidifier, dehumidifier, AC and a heater may be needed.

A popular fan and controller.
acinfinity.com

CLOUDLINE PRO T6, Quiet Inline Duct Fan System with Temperature Humidity VPD Controller, 6-Inch

Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.
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If this is the only light I have and can afford right now, will it suffice? I only have 4 plants.
 
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1212ham

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Orangejoos said:
If this is the only light I have and can afford right now, will it suffice? I only have 4 plants.
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What @Skillcraft said. ^^^

I think it would probbably be better to reduce the area covered to a 3x3 or 2x4 with curtains or false walls in the tent. Since cost is an issue so I'd use cardboard covered with white paint or aluminum foil etc.

Add more light if you can. A cheapo grow light, shop lights, screw in LED, whatever you have or can afford. My first grow was in a big cardboard box lined with aluminum foil. Old PC fans for circulation and exhaust. Not ideal, but it worked.
 
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I know. Can’t find any specs on it. Think it was part of a start up gone sour. Was gifted as a package and had everything with it.
 
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