Growbox help.

I'm building my new grow box (homemade) out of these wine boxes (L 20.5 x W 12.5 x H 7 1/8 ). This will be a micro grow with LST and possibly SCROG. i plan on using CFL's (bulb i wanna use for veg, good size?) putting a few computer fans in there (gonna use silicone caulk to reduce noise) and maybe hook a small CO2 line through the top or back. Btw this is a high stealth grow so i cant do anything too obvious.

Also whats a good strain for micro grows?

Any suggestions? any input appreciated...



http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5/R-100186835/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

^Bulb I plan on using, good?^

That bulb you linked cannot be used in a regular plug in socket
It does not have a ballast so if you want to use this bulb you will have to buy the fixture that has the ballast to power it
I would suggest you look into this CFL- http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100676712&navFlow=3&keyword=68+watt&langId=-1&searchRedirect=68+watt&storeId=10051&endecaDataBean=com.homedepot.sa.el.wc.catalog.beans.EndecaDataBean@25b21ea2&ddkey=Search

tom__420 said:

That bulb you linked cannot be used in a regular plug in socket
It does not have a ballast so if you want to use this bulb you will have to buy the fixture that has the ballast to power it
I would suggest you look into this CFL- http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100676712&navFlow=3&keyword=68+watt&langId=-1&searchRedirect=68+watt&storeId=10051&endecaDataBean=com.homedepot.sa.el.wc.catalog.beans.EndecaDataBean@25b21ea2&ddkey=Search

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Nice wattage but is this the correct temp for veg growth?

No it is not, that is soft white which would be for flowering
That box is tiny, you won't be vegging for that long haha
I use nothing but soft white bulbs in my veg box, there is no problems

tom__420 said:

No it is not, that is soft white which would be for flowering
That box is tiny, you won't be vegging for that long haha
I use nothing but soft white bulbs in my veg box, there is no problems

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ok cuz ive been lookin around and have just seen alot of stuff sayin use certain temps for veg and flowering and cross em and stuff... but ok if it works for you ill try it

tom__420 said:

No it is not, that is soft white which would be for flowering
That box is tiny, you won't be vegging for that long haha
I use nothing but soft white bulbs in my veg box, there is no problems

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How many are you using in your cabinet?

I may look into these for additional lighting, they give off a little bit of heat correct?

thanks

T

Also btw how long (estimate) should i veg or at what point should i start my flower cycle???

TCurtiss said:

How many are you using in your cabinet?

I may look into these for additional lighting, they give off a little bit of heat correct?

thanks

T

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Nah I am not using that bulb I linked, just soft white bulbs for my 2 foot t-5s from homedepot. Two 14watt bulbs per fixture, I have three fixtures

CHILLINxWITHxMARLEY said:

Also btw how long (estimate) should i veg or at what point should i start my flower cycle???

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Plan ahead that the plant will triple in size during flower. Just switch to flower when she is about 1/3 of the biggest she could grow in that box.