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scaredofthat

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Hi Everyone,

I promise you I'm not being lazy, and I have read post after post trying to figure this stuff out. I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction. The more I read, the more I am confused... different kinds of lights, watts, nutrients, fans, filters, oh my lord....

First, can I even grow in a space like I am thinking about... a cupboard, 2.5' H, 1.5' deep, 6' L. I'm not looking for a forest, just 1 or 2 plants at first.

If I can make that work, is there a simple explaination of what I need to get? What seeds? Exactly what lights? You know, a just simple shopping list...

I know nothing, except I would like to give it a try.
 
Mysticlown150

Mysticlown150

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How you say you read everything on this site and still have simple questions like that. Sorry to high to help rite now
 
moash

moash

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scaredofthat said:
Hi Everyone,

I promise you I'm not being lazy, and I have read post after post trying to figure this stuff out. I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction. The more I read, the more I am confused... different kinds of lights, watts, nutrients, fans, filters, oh my lord....

First, can I even grow in a space like I am thinking about... a cupboard, 2.5' H, 1.5' deep, 6' L. I'm not looking for a forest, just 1 or 2 plants at first.

If I can make that work, is there a simple explaination of what I need to get? What seeds? Exactly what lights? You know, a just simple shopping list...

I know nothing, except I would like to give it a try.
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in somethingthat small ur gonna want an autoflower strain or ur gonna need to top,fim, or lst
ur gonna want to use cfl's....at least 1500 lumens sq ft...the more the better...
6500k...veg
2200k...flower
and ventilation
 
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scaredofthat

Member
Mysticlown150 said:
How you say you read everything on this site and still have simple questions like that. Sorry to high to help rite now
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Because the more I read, the more confused I get. Everyone talks about different kinds of lights, I can't hardly keep straight what lights are what.

Might be simple questions for you brother, but not for someone who knows absolutly nothing. Seemed like a good place to ask.

Enjoy your high.
 
lopezri

lopezri

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Ok, so, are you looking for an economical lighting system so you can grow for yourself, or a great, expensive one that's going to give you great weed to sell and make customers happy?
 
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scaredofthat

Member
moash said:
in somethingthat small ur gonna want an autoflower strain or ur gonna need to top,fim, or lst
ur gonna want to use cfl's....at least 1500 lumens sq ft...the more the better...
6500k...veg
2200k...flower
and ventilation
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Thanks, that gives me a start!
 
lopezri

lopezri

Well-Known Member
scaredofthat said:
Strictly personal use.
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For cheap personal use, you could get away with CFL's. Those are the new "twisty" bulbs that are coming into vogue because of the "green movement". They use less watts but put out the equivalent of higher wattage bubs.

NOTE: They also produce "fluffier" buds. CFL's require more attention, better cooling, but use less energy and less initial expense for lighting system.
 
lopezri

lopezri

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lopezri said:
For cheap personal use, you could get away with CFL's. Those are the new "twisty" bulbs that are coming into vogue because of the "green movement". They use less watts but put out the equivalent of higher wattage bubs.

NOTE: They also produce "fluffier" buds. CFL's require more attention, better cooling, but use less energy and less initial expense for lighting system.
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Awwww, did you get bored with me?
 
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scaredofthat

Member
lopezri said:
For cheap personal use, you could get away with CFL's. Those are the new "twisty" bulbs that are coming into vogue because of the "green movement". They use less watts but put out the equivalent of higher wattage bubs.

NOTE: They also produce "fluffier" buds. CFL's require more attention, better cooling, but use less energy and less initial expense for lighting system.
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OK, thanks. I think I will head that direction. If I basically have 12 square feet because i can adjust height, I should try to put 10 1750 lumens bulbs in that area?

And I want a autoflower strain, obviously short...any recommendations?
 
lopezri

lopezri

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CFL's are a good way to start if you haven't grown before. It's cheap, cost effective, and reusable if you decide you don't want to move forward with being a farmer.

Bet you get the bug to do more though!
 
lopezri

lopezri

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Farming is in the blood of people. We've been doing it for a long time as descendents of nomads. We always figure it out. I can't believe governments think they can quelch an instinctual human nature.
 
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scaredofthat

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Thanks for the information. After looking into lighting and the other stuff mentioned, I decided to take the easy way out and order a Bubbleponics kit. Probably cost me a little more, but it seems like it will be easier for a total newbie.
 
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