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Originally posted by trist
If I use a very intensive setup to get the best growth rate possible, what kind of period am I looking at from germination to harvest? Is it really best to use 24 hour lighting to encourage growth and then slow it down to 12-12 for the flowering stage? I have done a bit of research, and I've noticed that a fair variety of lights are needed to get the best results. Simply put, how many and what kind of lights would I be looking at for the amount of plants involved?
What's the best method to grow from? Seeds or cloning? Can plants that have been harvested be used again in a hydro system or does this only work in soil? And why is it such a bad idea to let the male plants release their pollen ... ? Does this have an effect on the female's yield? Why is it that people mostly want to encourage female plant growths?
If this setup was successful, given the estimated number of plants (say with a 250 gram yeild per sq/m), how many grams of useable smoke would I end up with after each harvest?
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Space could be a problem in a caravan...depending on how much height you've got to work with.
I'll try to answer your questions the best I can...although I haven't grown hydro yet but I'm gathering my supplies for it. Leave the lights on 24 hrs if you're starting out with flouros. Get 48 in (4 ft) bulbs. For flowering you'll want an HPS...preferably a 400, 600, or 1000 watt bulb.
It's best to grow from clones because they don't take as long to veg. If the males release their pollen the females will put their energy into making seeds instead of buds. Yes it has a major effect on the yield, besides what would you rather smoke?
If it all works out you're time and effort will pay off.