Hightz

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Hey everyone, first time grower and have a ton of questions on what I should do. I've done a bit of research and have laid out a plan/goal for this 4x16x8 space. My budget for now is $2000, which needs to include seeds, pots, lights, etc. I'm located in WA so humidity is fairly high most of the time.

Design:
First, I'd insulate the walls and climate control the entire space. I have Mylar on its way from amazon and plan to cover the walls completely, as well as parts of the ground if that will have any effect. Next, I'll measure out one 4x4 area and set up a grow light there. As far as grow lights go, I was looking at the timbergrowlights 4x4 $800 COB set. Another option I'm looking into is LEC, which would be around $300 on growershouse com. LED options such as HLG's DIY kits were nice options. Maybe I could mashup some of their kits for the 4x8 or so space I'd like to start with. The floor is a concrete slab, so if that limits my choices I'd appreciate the info on what would work best.
Next, a water filtration system will be installed. Where a series of tubes can funnel the run-off water of my plants. I'll probably just screw together a few mold resistant 2x4s making a platform for each pot to sit on. With square holes allowing tubing to funnel water from each pot. I was looking at a vacuum to suck up the water quickly at home depot. Maybe it'd be good to prevent excess water from causing mildew and increased humidity? I have an old space heater in the garage I can use for heating, and a couple working A/C units for the summer. I also plan to hook up a 6" inline booster fan 240 CFM near the bottom of the shed blowing cool fresh air inside. Next, I'll have an oscillating fan mounted to the wall blowing on the plants. A charcoal filter mounted to the ceiling with ducting, which is connected to a 6" Infinity Cloudline T6 (from Amazon) and will be used to pull the rising hot air outside. Now will the Infinity Cloudline cover both the functions of a separate de-humidifier and A/C unit? Would really appreciate the clarification if anyone has experience with the Cloudline.​

Equipment:
1. So far I only have a humidity monitor, but was looking at a Hanna meter to measure ppm and pH levels of the water. Are there any cheaper options that are also as accurate and reliable?
2. Basic leaf trimming shears
3. Disposable gloves
4. Ducting
5. DIY Scrog net x2
6. Zip Ties
7. Ratchet Hangers
Grow Setup:
Medium- Coco Coir and Perlite 70/30 mix
- Happy Frog FoxFarms soil for seedling (not sure if to mix with perlite)
- Oceans Forest FoxFarms soil for veg/flowering (same thing)
Pots- I was planning to use 6 5-gallon planters per 4x4 space. I'm unsure if this is too little space for 6 flowering plants, I can add extra lights for flowering if I need to and make use of the 16 feet.
Seedlings I was just going to use Styrofoam cups to start them out, then veg them in the 5-gallon pots.
Nutrients- I was looking at pH Perfects Grow-Micro-Bloom nutes, I'm really struggling on finding solid advice on nutrients I should use. If possible I'd like to go organic.
Watering/feeding frequency? I guess it may depend on strain? Whats the best pH I should aim for?
Wanting to grow the strains Cherry Pie, Forbidden fruit, Bubble gum, UW, and whatever else I can get my hands on that's affordable. If you see any glaring problems with growing these strains, I'd appreciate the heads up!
Lighting schedule as far as I know should be 19 hours light 5 hours off for veg and 12/12 for flowering.
Am I able to automatically set up a way for them to turn off/on?

If there is any more information you need to help a brotha out let me know and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for the help!
 

TintEastwood

Well-Known Member
Plan for your dehuey drain.
Nutes, recommend you consider options like Jacks, Mega Crop.

I'm all coco. Using both coco and soil would be a challenge, for me. But I'm no pro, just hobby.

Good luck with the build!
 

TintEastwood

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Gotcha, will I be able to kind of set it and forget it with that controller?
Yep. Only need to set the clock, lights on, and lights off times. No month, day, year, so keep DST in mind.

Amps. I have 630w of cmh and 240w of cobs plugged into my hades.

It also has a night output, and cycle timer output.

Those econo timers are great for non (less) critical gear. :bigjoint:

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Hightz

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Yep. Only need to set the clock, lights on, and lights off times. No month, day, year, so keep DST in mind.

Amps. I have 630w of cmh and 240w of cobs plugged into my hades.

It also has a night output, and cycle timer output.

Those econo timers are great for non (less) critical gear. :bigjoint:

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Sounds perfect, just got the last used one on amazon for $75! Can't wait to try it out. Also do you have any suggestions for auto watering setups? Perhaps a premix of nutes and water could be stored in a large tank and slowly let out at certain times throughout the day? Got any idea how to set that up?
 
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Hightz

Member
Plan for your dehuey drain.
Nutes, recommend you consider options like Jacks, Mega Crop.

I'm all coco. Using both coco and soil would be a challenge, for me. But I'm no pro, just hobby.

Good luck with the build!
For example, if I bought the mega corp 9-6-17 bag would that cover all my nutrient needs through veg and flower? Or will I need something separate for flowering?
 

TintEastwood

Well-Known Member
Sounds perfect, just got the last used one on amazon for $75! Can't wait to try it out. Also do you have any suggestions for auto watering setups? Perhaps a premix of nutes and water could be stored in a large tank and slowly let out at certain times throughout the day? Got any idea how to set that up?
I do not have my watering automated. Many threads here have examples and info.

If using coco......Coco college.
https://cocoforcannabis.com/how-to-prepare-and-buffer-coco-coir/
 

Hightz

Member
Anyone have more info on which type of light would suit this space the best? I'm really thinking about getting one $800 panel, or a DIY panel, and the $300 lec from growershouse.
 

Hightz

Member
Also an update:

So far I've decided on using greenleaf nutrients megacrop. Also went ahead and grabbed their bud explosion, kelp extract, and sweet candy nutes. It will definitely be fun experimenting with all of them.
Also recieved my mylar roll, I'll post pics once I install it all. Coco coir and perlite arrived, and just ordered a calmag nutrient to prep the coco coir. I'll be going to habitat for humanity and hopefully find some cheap 5 gallon pots. Happy frog soil is on its way and went to McLendons yesterday to buy some Ocean Forest soil. So excited things are slowly coming together, can't wait to smoke all that bud this hard work will produce!
 
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