Building a 1 plant 32 gallon garbage can mini grow room. Need to figure out the lighting

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itslegalhereinla

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I have been looking up trashcan grows on Youtube and this forum, but can't find any that were made recently. So I am not sure if the lights they use are the best choice with the latest advances in tech. Seems like most people use a whole bunch of CFLs.

Is that still the best way to go? I was thinking if it will fit, possibly using a spider farmer or other similar LED that is designed for a 2x2 space. Is that too much for the space of a 32 gallon garbage can?

This is my first grow, and I don't want to invest the money in a grow tent yet, but if it goes well in the can, I will probably get a 2x4 tent next time and figured I could reuse the LED by getting a second one and putting 2 in the tent.

At least for the trashcan grow I plan to only use auto flower. So it should be ok. I've seen people do well in this size, and even people do well in much smaller 5 gallon buckets.

I'm just growing for myself, and don't really need more than 2-4oz each harvest.

Got the trashcan brand new for only $10, so I think even if I invest in a decent light, I can keep the whole set up to $100-$200.

I've also seen some people use long thin florescent tubes up the side of the can. So I am wondering if maybe I should do that as well as have an led at the top pointing down. I'll add 1-2 computer fans for circulation and intake, and some sort of fan for the top, possibly with a home made active carbon filter, though I am not too worried about smell since I live in a legal place. Using the can for it's small space and low start up cost, not for stealth.

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
Wattzzup

Wattzzup

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So you’re in LA and want to grow inside a trash can? I guess if the plant fails you don’t even have to do anything. Just push it to the curb!!!! :bigjoint:

Low start up cost = low grade weed aka waste of time.
 
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itslegalhereinla

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I don't think that is very helpful advice. I have seen many people have great results with a low start up cost. And I've seen people spend around $1k and screw up the grow, hate the process, and end up just wasting a bunch of money.

I also have more time than money. So if it turns out to be a waste, I'd rather I wasted my time than my money.
 
Wattzzup

Wattzzup

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Just hate to see you waste your time or money. Invest in a good light. A small tent and grow one or two plants. I got my entire setup with 600w HPS light for $300. Tent, light, fan, everything but the plants.

Waste a hundred dollars on a cheap led only to find out it’s not enough to get through flower. What’s the point of that?
 
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RonnieB2

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itslegalhereinla said:
I have been looking up trashcan grows on Youtube and this forum, but can't find any that were made recently. So I am not sure if the lights they use are the best choice with the latest advances in tech. Seems like most people use a whole bunch of CFLs.

Is that still the best way to go? I was thinking if it will fit, possibly using a spider farmer or other similar LED that is designed for a 2x2 space. Is that too much for the space of a 32 gallon garbage can?

This is my first grow, and I don't want to invest the money in a grow tent yet, but if it goes well in the can, I will probably get a 2x4 tent next time and figured I could reuse the LED by getting a second one and putting 2 in the tent.

At least for the trashcan grow I plan to only use auto flower. So it should be ok. I've seen people do well in this size, and even people do well in much smaller 5 gallon buckets.

I'm just growing for myself, and don't really need more than 2-4oz each harvest.

Got the trashcan brand new for only $10, so I think even if I invest in a decent light, I can keep the whole set up to $100-$200.

I've also seen some people use long thin florescent tubes up the side of the can. So I am wondering if maybe I should do that as well as have an led at the top pointing down. I'll add 1-2 computer fans for circulation and intake, and some sort of fan for the top, possibly with a home made active carbon filter, though I am not too worried about smell since I live in a legal place. Using the can for it's small space and low start up cost, not for stealth.

Thanks in advance for any help!
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600watts is plenty. Mars hydro LEDs on sale on prime for 90 shipped. target has fox farm ocean and coco on sale for a good deal too. Target website
 
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RonnieB2

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Why do you wanna do such a grow? Thats a lot of soil for one plant. Of course you wont have to water it often.
 
T macc

T macc

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Is it going to be inside? Are you buying the trash can? You can find 2x2 tents pretty cheap.

Just make sure you can get everything in the trash: exhaust, filter, light, circulation fan, and the pot of soil. These are all necessary. I think you'd be happier with a tent tho
 
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RonnieB2

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Here's the one I am talking about https://www.amazon.com/MARS-HYDRO-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B07VL8FZS1/ref=asc_df_B07VL8FZS1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366329556945&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16043696989864301202&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010635&hvtargid=pla-813957311758&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=77906172644&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366329556945&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16043696989864301202&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010635&hvtargid=pla-813957311758
 
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RonnieB2

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I am getting over 900 umol of par at 18 inches and over 600 at 24 inches. That aint bad for the price point imho
 
Bosgrower

Bosgrower

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RonnieB2 said:
I am getting over 900 umol of par at 18 inches and over 600 at 24 inches. That aint bad for the price point imho
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Really? You're just starting out, you want to grow in a trash can, and you've got a quantum meter to measure μmols. I smell a TROLL :)
 
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