Killer thread people, just read the first 50 pages or so. But I had a queastion that may have been answered already in these 580 pages.
I am planning on starting a small Legal Medical closet garden.
My Specs. and my plan first.
I want to use (24) 1 gallon pots. in a 2' x 4' x 5'tall closet starting 6 new plants every 2 weeks and try to keep a continuous cycle. I can have only 6 over 12" and 18 under 12" at one time or 24 under 12" at one time to stay legal. and that what I want to do. No jail please.
Question 1. Am I better off with a t5 4' 6 lamp light (324watts), or a 250 mh/hps setup with a econowing reflector and a few supplemental cfl's to bring the total watts to 350-400max.
Question 2. I plan on using a 4" inline w/carbon filter and a few clip fans inside the small enclosed area, the intake is passive near the bottom, and the fan exhaust above of course, circlulating within a 10 x 10 room normaly kept at 70 degrees. Will this keep the temps at bay for either light set-up within the chamber. And will this prevent the odor from leaking into the 10x10 room if I have the closet airtight only with the passive and exhaust descirbed above with the carbon filter and fan running 24/7.
Question 3. Can I easily expect a 1/2 O. DRY per plant in this small rotating chamber given the 2 different lighting options, 324w t5's vs. 250 mh/hps. And let's assume that ever environmental conditon is perfect, water and feed properly using a short autoflower. From Jiffy cube straight to 1 gallon no transplant.
Question 4. Strain suggestions for this short plan, lol. I want to try to keep the babies between 12"-18" max.
This sounds like it is going to be fun, growing the midgets.
Would love for some expert opinions for lighting options before I make a purchase. And to know what to expect for heat issues with either light. I've only used the sun in the past, this is why I ask.
I will definately keep reading this thread for all the great tips and advice. +Reps always peeps