First time 12/12 from seed in rubbermaid totes...where to begin?

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GreenThumb17244

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Ok..i planned on veging for a couple weeks but I was informed that I should just go 12/12 from seed bc of space...i plan on using 3 2700k bulbs just not sure how big the ladies will get and what n-p-k nutes to get...or maybe a time frame...not scared to research just gimme some links, comments, or advice...thank ya
 
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GreenThumb17244

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Ok...got to page 11 out of 300 and somthing and I noticed a pattern...alot of ppl arent using soil or cfl's in there 12/12 grow but I am. Is this goin to be an issue?
 
Moebius

Moebius

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GreenThumb17244 said:
Ok...got to page 11 out of 300 and somthing and I noticed a pattern...alot of ppl arent using soil or cfl's in there 12/12 grow but I am. Is this goin to be an issue?
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11 out of 300 ? If you want to really learn about growing you'll be reading thousands.
In the meanwhile, soil is perfect for 12-12. I dont use CFL's just T5's for Veg and cloning, but you can flower in 12-12 using them. Obviously your results will not be as great as they would with HID.
 
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GreenThumb17244

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If I was to get an HID light would it work in this setup..my main concern is obviously heat and burn issues. If it will work what wattage would be best?IMG_20120411_190247.jpg
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Lady.J

Lady.J

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thanks for checking out my thread and I wish you luck. Subbed so that maybe we can help each other out :)
 
missnu

missnu

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Well hopefully everything goes well...and this sounds like a good idea to me. I am trying to start a small 12/12 from newly rooted clone type dealie going...just so I have a quicker turnaround...I always get my timing off and end up having all my flowering plants flowering and ending around the same time...so instead of perpetual I have a rotation...so I will have no plants done for 2 months...and then 3...and then none...and then 3 or 4 again..and it is getting on my nerves. I would rather get to harvest small plants within a closer span of each other...Sounds more fun that way...
 
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Nothingreallymatters

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Blue spec is for growth and potency. Red spec is for density. Both with flowering is good A+!!!

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I use blue spec for both flo n veg no red whatsoever.
I do alright too..
 
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bobronson

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He's referring to wavelengths of light. Different wavelengths (colors) are utilized by plants differently. Blue light ~420nm range is generally utilized for vegetative growth while red ~660nm is preferred for flowering.
 
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