Starting a new grow tomorrow.

FSEFilut · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 05:39 AM

Ok so I have been planning this grow out for a while and i have been reading this website for some time now gathering all the info i can to have a successful first grow. I am going to start a grow diary tomorrow once i get the plants. One main question is i am going to a store that just sells clones and i am planning on getting 4 of them how many CFLs would i need for 4 brand new clones at first?

Everything i am getting tomorrow
4xClones
4x 2 gallon pots
soil
?x CFL
anything else people recommend

I am going to get the PH meter and temp gauge, better lights, nuts and fans and stuff in a few weeks i am just trying to get this off the ground tomorrow.

thank you all in advance for all the help

aj69420g · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 06:09 AM

usually 50w/plant is enough. So figure 4 clones need 200-300 watts of incandescent light. A 26w CFL is usually equal to about 100w of incandescent light. So just to be safe i would go with 4 26Watt bulbs equal to 400w of incandescent light.

I would go with these that you can buy online and pickup at your local walmart.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5646244

4 of those should be enough to get your grow off the ground..

also at wal mart they have a phosphorus bone meal supplement. It is good for raising nitrogen levels in your soil and helps root production and strength. Very much worth it, don't use too much though.

doinYODA · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 11:59 AM

I'd recommend getting a ph meter right away. PH needs to be monitored frequently. If it's too high / too low it can cause lots of problems.

GL getting going.
Doin'

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#1 (permalink) 11-07-2009, 05:39 AM
FSEFilut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	Starting a new grow tomorrow. Ok so I have been planning this grow out for a while and i have been reading this website for some time now gathering all the info i can to have a successful first grow. I am going to start a grow diary tomorrow once i get the plants. One main question is i am going to a store that just sells clones and i am planning on getting 4 of them how many CFLs would i need for 4 brand new clones at first? Everything i am getting tomorrow 4xClones 4x 2 gallon pots soil ?x CFL anything else people recommend I am going to get the PH meter and temp gauge, better lights, nuts and fans and stuff in a few weeks i am just trying to get this off the ground tomorrow. thank you all in advance for all the help

#2 (permalink) 11-07-2009, 06:09 AM
aj69420g Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: A Federal Cell If I Told? Posts: 246	Re: Starting a new grow tomorrow. usually 50w/plant is enough. So figure 4 clones need 200-300 watts of incandescent light. A 26w CFL is usually equal to about 100w of incandescent light. So just to be safe i would go with 4 26Watt bulbs equal to 400w of incandescent light. I would go with these that you can buy online and pickup at your local walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5646244 4 of those should be enough to get your grow off the ground.. also at wal mart they have a phosphorus bone meal supplement. It is good for raising nitrogen levels in your soil and helps root production and strength. Very much worth it, don't use too much though. Last edited by aj69420g; 11-07-2009 at 06:18 AM.

#3 (permalink) 11-07-2009, 11:59 AM
doinYODA Mrs. BUDSLiNGER Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a sea of green Posts: 1,100	Re: Starting a new grow tomorrow. I'd recommend getting a ph meter right away. PH needs to be monitored frequently. If it's too high / too low it can cause lots of problems. GL getting going. Doin' __________________ http://forum.grasscity.com/advanced-...ydro-grow.html last pic update pg 64

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