need help setting up a small area stealth grow (first grow)...

RastahMD · #1 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 07:07 AM

i have a ton of questions so please bear with me, this is my first grow and ive been trying to figure this out for quite some time, i figured you guys can help me.

Im going to have an area around 26 inches tall and 20 inches deep by 12 inches wide (the height can be 26 inches MAX, the width and depth can be adjusted slightly (plus or minus a few inches))...

i was thinking of setting up a 150 watt hps light and one or two cfl's (sound ok?)

ideally i want to grow a single "snow white" plant by nirvana being that its somewhat smaller (or so i heard), of course i plan on using LST techniques as well as pruning to control size, is this realistic?

I understand some might quickly recommend a lowryder but i was thinking if the LST and pruning is done right, i can make it fit the box im making for it, or is this thinking too positively? can i still get decent yields in such a setup? should i start flowering early by changing to 12-12 early? should i use nutes?

any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks!

RastahMD · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 07:21 AM

also, im planning on building a carbon scrubber like this one
DIY - Build a Carbon Scrubber For Dummies! - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

if built properly, should there be ANY odor?

thanks guys!

RastahMD · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 09:21 PM

44 views and no replys, comon, can someone help?

GratefulGrower · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 10:07 PM

26" is really short -- is that just for the plant itself? or the soil/container, plant, and lighting?

I have some experience. I don't believe that is enough room for any hps light -- too much heat, too close to the plant.

Is this a clone? I assume not -- if it is from seed, you will have to veg till the plant is mature -- no exceptions there.
And, you will def need nutes.

Good luck

RastahMD · #5 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 08:05 AM

thanks so much for the advice, really appreciate it

apok · #6 (**permalink**) 09-03-2009, 07:33 PM

Yo, if you're going to only have one plant in the grow area, why not go with CFLs? They take up less space, and don't produce nearly as much heat. So you could probably stick a bunch in there. With that small of a space, I bet reading up on some of the micro/PC grows will give you some ideas on how to use a small space efficiently! =D

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#1 (permalink) 09-02-2009, 07:07 AM
RastahMD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 27	need help setting up a small area stealth grow (first grow)... i have a ton of questions so please bear with me, this is my first grow and ive been trying to figure this out for quite some time, i figured you guys can help me. Im going to have an area around 26 inches tall and 20 inches deep by 12 inches wide (the height can be 26 inches MAX, the width and depth can be adjusted slightly (plus or minus a few inches))... i was thinking of setting up a 150 watt hps light and one or two cfl's (sound ok?) ideally i want to grow a single "snow white" plant by nirvana being that its somewhat smaller (or so i heard), of course i plan on using LST techniques as well as pruning to control size, is this realistic? I understand some might quickly recommend a lowryder but i was thinking if the LST and pruning is done right, i can make it fit the box im making for it, or is this thinking too positively? can i still get decent yields in such a setup? should i start flowering early by changing to 12-12 early? should i use nutes? any help/advice is greatly appreciated, thanks!

#2 (permalink) 09-02-2009, 07:21 AM
RastahMD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 27	Re: need help setting up a small area stealth grow (first grow)... also, im planning on building a carbon scrubber like this one DIY - Build a Carbon Scrubber For Dummies! - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums if built properly, should there be ANY odor? thanks guys!

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RastahMD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 27	Re: need help setting up a small area stealth grow (first grow)... 44 views and no replys, comon, can someone help?

#4 (permalink) 09-02-2009, 10:07 PM
GratefulGrower Friendly Farmer Join Date: May 2009 Location: In my Mind Posts: 77	Re: need help setting up a small area stealth grow (first grow)... 26" is really short -- is that just for the plant itself? or the soil/container, plant, and lighting? I have some experience. I don't believe that is enough room for any hps light -- too much heat, too close to the plant. Is this a clone? I assume not -- if it is from seed, you will have to veg till the plant is mature -- no exceptions there. And, you will def need nutes. Good luck

#5 (permalink) 09-03-2009, 08:05 AM
RastahMD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 27	Re: need help setting up a small area stealth grow (first grow)... thanks so much for the advice, really appreciate it

#6 (permalink) 09-03-2009, 07:33 PM
apok Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	Re: need help setting up a small area stealth grow (first grow)... Yo, if you're going to only have one plant in the grow area, why not go with CFLs? They take up less space, and don't produce nearly as much heat. So you could probably stick a bunch in there. With that small of a space, I bet reading up on some of the micro/PC grows will give you some ideas on how to use a small space efficiently! =D

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