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econofarmer

econofarmer

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Well this is my starting point!! Im pretty excited. First timer here!

I ve ordered some seeds, (from a reputible source).

I am starting them in peet pucks, in white plastic cups with a seedling heat mat and they are covered in plastic wrap (I did order a humidity dome but that was two weeks ago and it still hasn't shown!!) so I figured this will do for now.

I have a 4 ft fluoro which holds 2 t8 32w bulbs giving off aprox 2700 lumens each and it is on 24hrs/day.

Once they sprout an inch or two I will get myself a 250/400w hps light.

My room is 40" high by 48" long and 30" deep.

Im wondering if a 400w hps is too much for the hieght of the room?, It might burn the plants?.

Any suggestions or comments??

BTW, I love this site!! so much useful info!!!
 

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econofarmer

econofarmer

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well, its been about 20 hrs since I dropped the un-girminated seeds into the peat pellets and Im starting to see life!!! just starting to crack and grow (on five). Im going to keep the light and mat on 24hrs with the plastic wrap on for a while still. I'll post some pics if there is some more noticeable growth.
 
econofarmer

econofarmer

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BTW, I should mention, I'm only doing this for fun/personal so anything I get from it will be a complete success!
 
econofarmer

econofarmer

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I also ordered a new light tday, a 250 hps along with a mh conversion bulb.
the MH is supposed to produce around 25000 lumens which I will be using for veggin' and the HPS is supposed to produce around 32000 lumens which I will use for flowering.
I think I'll have to make another cabinet for my 4ft fluoro so I can keep the strains going with some clones.
Am I right for uses for those lights???
 
Rocky Mountain High

Rocky Mountain High

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I think you're on the right track, but this is my first grow too! I did plenty of reading and research and mine are doing okay.

I am getting a 250w HPS at the end of this month, my space is 2' deep, 4' wide and about 5' high.

What strain did you order? I just ordered Satori, Sadhu and feminized Nebula from mandalaseeds.com. Got my fingers crossed! yet another waiting game!!
 
Rocky Mountain High

Rocky Mountain High

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PS can you tell me about the conversion bulb? I wonder if I can use something similar in my hydrofarm 250w HPS, don't have it yet but at month's end.
 
econofarmer

econofarmer

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Thanx man, I hope so. I havent got it yet(the light), just ordered it tday,
Im trying Northern Lights, Hindu Kush, and summertime budha, but Ill be sure to post a pic when it arrives.
 
tahoe58

tahoe58

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cool man...looks like you got urself organized and walking forward. walking forward, always a good thing. good luck and I'll be checking in....
 
econofarmer

econofarmer

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Well its been 2 full days now since I dropped my lil' ungirminated seeds into the peet pellets and Im 10 for 12!!! only have two that haven't sprrouted so I couldnt be happier! I have kept the light on em' 24/7, along with a heat mat under em', and plastic wrap over em'. Seems to be working out pretty well so far.
Im not going to transfer them until I see roots coming out the sides of the peet. Is this a good idea??? will they be getting enough nutes from the peet alone?? or should I get some sorta nutrient for the little babies??
 

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tahoe58

tahoe58

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good for you ...nothing like passion and excitment to keep the mind and the body moving forward! go for it!
 
bongspit

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econofarmer said:
Well its been 2 full days now since I dropped my lil' ungirminated seeds into the peet pellets and Im 10 for 12!!! only have two that haven't sprrouted so I couldnt be happier! I have kept the light on em' 24/7, along with a heat mat under em', and plastic wrap over em'. Seems to be working out pretty well so far.
Im not going to transfer them until I see roots coming out the sides of the peet. Is this a good idea??? will they be getting enough nutes from the peet alone?? or should I get some sorta nutrient for the little babies??
Click to expand...
your hooked now econo, there is no turning back...:mrgreen:
 
tahoe58

tahoe58

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for the first three weeks, my lights were within 2-3" of the tops of the plants....and I had a decent fan blowing directly to keep the air moving. though I left the fan off first thing in the morning to allow for a gradual build up of the heat.
 
econofarmer

econofarmer

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Ya I thought I should so I did move on down alot closer last night, though I wont be able to use a fan just yet, their still in cups with plastic over them.

Also, would the jiffy pellets have enough nutes for my lil seedlings??
 
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