First Grow Ever Large Investment Wanna Do it right HELP!

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honeydutch1

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Hey whats going on ya'll? I'm new to the board and this is my first grow ever i"ve invested a lot of money and time into this idea and need help drastically i figured this would definately have to be the best spot to get it... alright so i guess im gonna start this off with a supply list that i have formed in preperation for this adventure. heres what i got so far anything i forgot?

2 1000 watt hps magnetic ballasts
2 Blockbuster Reflectors
2 1000 watt optilume hps bulbs
1 400 watt MH magnetic ballast
1 Supersun 2 reflector
1 400 watt optilume MH bulb
3 apollo 8 timer
12 8” mesh bucket lid
12 5 gallon buckets
2 50L bags of hydroton
1 Eco air pump 8 site
1 eco air pump 4 site
12 medium round air stones
3 air tubing (blue)
1 mylar 50 foot roll
2 BC Bloom gallon
2 BC Boost gallon
1 BC Grow
1 MagiCal gal
2 SugarDaddy gal
1 Awesome Blossoms
1 Rootech 8oz
1 thrive alive red liter
1 thrive alive green 500Ml
1 8” vortex fan
1 6” ducting
6 6” clamps

Now I just need help with a master plan... and some ideas I was going to be able to start with clones but that might fall through should i use mailorder seeds?

thanks:leaf:HoneyDutch
 
Little Tommy

Little Tommy

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I haven't seen anything on your grow space. Usually, supplies are planned based on the grow area? What are the dimensions of your space(s)?
 
woodsmaneh!

woodsmaneh!

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I would buy my seeds from Sannies seeds, they have good prices and great seeds. Delivery is very good and you can use a credit card or paypal or cash or...

Missing from your list:

pH tester, got to have
PPM/TDS meter
pH up and down
No Pest strips. Got to have.

two 12 to 16" fans, you need these to create air circulation above and below the plants.

I would also go with EYE Hortalux HPS with the extended blue for flowering.
 
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TheTokingKing

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You know there are so many conflicting opinions about this. I love clones, because I dont waist ANY time with males or faulty seeds. Some dont like the pest or other factors that enexperienced "Pot Shops" can contribute to before you purchase your clones. Ask around and find a shop that you can trust. Most people who use seeds plant hundreds at a time, mainly profit growers, save yourself hassle and pain and get clones if possible. Otherwise I hear great things about Nirvana and Attitude. Ask around..
 
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ganja jorge

Member
hey bro just did a 8x8 shed and i fit all that plus co2 systen. and sulfur burner and 9000 btu portible ac also a dehumidfier that is gonna be my flower room also a 36' phat filter benn on for 3 weeks. works great in the space i have plants are happy . also just picked up a 2x4 grow tent and 6 bulb t5 for my veg room so stoked.any how yaeh filter, co2, fans,sulpher burner (optional)and a dehumidfier you should be primo.
 
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honeydutch1

Member
i picked up the ph up/down and the clones didnt come through so i guess im going seeds. ive got some bag seeds from some funk from a while back but i dont know if i should use them. any way to tell if a seed is male or female before you plant? what is the deal with pest strips? and where can i get a low cost PH meter and PPM meter? I'm kinda running low on funds now haha oh and the grow area is 10x10 with a 3x6 closet i was gonna use for veg... thanks for the help yall keep it coming
 
lowerarchy

lowerarchy

Active Member
honeydutch1 said:
and where can i get a low cost PH meter and PPM meter? I'm kinda running low on funds now haha oh and the grow area is 10x10 with a 3x6 closet i was gonna use for veg... thanks for the help yall keep it coming
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You went this far, don't cheap out on the most important part of the system. Those meters are your eyes and ears man, cheap ones break on Saturday at 5:01 every long weekend. Like clockwork.
 
legallyflying

legallyflying

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If your going all out sonto speak, why the hell are you getting magnetic ballasts? Live in the now dude. Magnetic ballasts are vastly inferior to the new digitals. Unless you enjoy that persistent Hmmmmmm.
 
lowerarchy

lowerarchy

Active Member
I use a blulabs truncheon, only broke one in two years of constant use. They've got a good warranty. In my experience pH sticks break all the time, I buy the $90 model with two-point calibration, can't remember the brand.
 
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honeydutch1

Member
okay so we are in buckets and a couple weeks into veg looking damn good really excited but a couple issues i need help some advice on...
1. my grow room for veg is 4 feet wide by ten feet long by ten feet tall and i cannot seem to get the humidity up past 48% even with the humidifier running 24 hours a day so what do i do? and with that kind of humidity should i run a little higher temps? my room is 75 during the lights on and 65 lights off i do have 24 hour ventalation bringing in fresh air in from the outside of course it is filtered and pulling hot air off my 400w MH
2. how far from the bottom of the hydroton cup should i place the rockwool cubes they are now in the 4inch cubes with roots breaching the bottom by two or three inches
3. PESTS! ahhhh ive noticed a couple webs and small white spiders in the room and oh the plants what do i do to take care of it? pest strips? any kind of spray?
4. how far apart should the 5 gallon hydroton buckets be from one another?
5. I'm in week two of veg with the plants at about 12 to 16 inches in height i have read many different opinions about trimming but would like to get someones opinion with pics and stick to that
would love some responses and help thanks yall
 
zoomcrzy45

zoomcrzy45

Member
Neem is a natural pesticide. It can be sprayed on the plant. I started my grow room with it completely sprayed. I spray every few days for good measure. I've not seen anything more then a mosquito (sprayed it too). Neem oil smells awful but is also a wonderful treatment for fleas on your pets. All natural.
 
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