First Grow using rubbermaid with cfl's

Hello everyone I've been contemplating whether or not to do a build and grow for several months now and have now decided to go full steam ahead ! I've had a few seeds germinating in moist paper towels for the past 2 days. So i decided to start my build today, I'm doing a rubbermaid tub grow and will be posting pictures and info so you guys can all help me (hopefully) and maybe eventually I can help some of you!

I didn't get very far today because of time but I had to do something because a couple of my seeds were ready at least I think they were? So I got as far as lining 90% of the base box with aluminum duct tape took forever so I didn't complete the roof. I took apart a fixture and bought some adapters and cfls i have 5 28 watt bulbs for 4 plants in the future it will have another tote on top so they can grow tall and strong.

ANY ADVICE IS VERY APPRECIATED
 
Well its DAY 2 since i planted the germinated seeds the tub is working out right now, got a little warm last night around 90 degrees so i opened the top a bit and rigged my stand fan to blow in the top until i receive the fan i ordered off amazon! Its around 40% humidity I have a bowl of water in there and it is slowly rising. Should I keep lights on 24 hrs? I have been just wanting to make sure im doing everything right. I also gave them around 7 ml of water this morning forgot to add that is that enough should I give them more? Soil is moist but not soggy.
 

DEEPROOTS

Active Member
everything is looking good you will be in better shape when the fan comes intake and exaust. When i did a rubbermaid i used 2 fliped on top of each other. it allowed more room for the plants. Good luch i will check back to see fans.
 

BluBerry

Well-Known Member
put a couple holes in the bottom of the cups so they can drain. then u can water til water comes out of the bottom and they will also wick up water when thirsty that is sitting in ur watering tray
 
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