1st CFL Grow Journal

[bird_d69]

I Must say I'm quite satisfied with the results.

Over a one hour period this little gizmo spewed out at least 6 Litres of co2. And not only it is still producing residual bubbling in the reaction chamber two hpurs later, AN ADDED BONUS, I have a mason jar of carbonated water for my spritzer. OH YEAH

PS, photo of reflectors added as well...

[bird_d69]

I placed a downsized co2 generator between the plants, I figured a few extra Litres a day cant be bad...

[BuddhaLova]

Out of curiosity may I ask what strain you're growing?

[bird_d69]

Originally Posted by BuddhaLova

Out of curiosity may I ask what strain you're growing?

Bluberry Skunk. 80%indica.

[deepgreensea]

if you angle those cfls so the flat side is facing the plants rather then the end youll get more outta those cfls.

that light is fine for those little uns but remember to keep cfls as close as possible without making it too hot. cfls are weak and need to be close to emit a sufficient level of lumens

[bird_d69]

Originally Posted by deepgreensea

if you angle those cfls so the flat side is facing the plants rather then the end youll get more outta those cfls.

Thanks, I have a way to angle them all at 45's but with these makeshift reflectors this setup yeids moere light below. I have future plans for one BIG reflector (hugh disposible roasting pan).

Thanks for the input, Never know For Sure.

[screwdababylon!]

looking good so far
good luck and welcome to GC

[bird_d69]

Originally Posted by bird_d69

Thanks, I have a way to angle them all at 45's but with these makeshift reflectors this setup yeids moere light below. I have future plans for one BIG reflector (hugh disposible roasting pan).

Here are both setups. The one with reflectors is just temp until I can wrangle that rosating pan.

[law_101]

whats the temp inside of the box when its left close?

[bird_d69]

Originally Posted by law_101

whats the temp inside of the box when its left close?

Unfortunately, 88- 91 deg F.

I'm gonna drill some fresh air vents soon.

[Nyax]

Yes vents would be a must, since (I think) you don't have any exhaust fan, just a fan in the box. Else this concept of recycled materials is very interesting, I really want to know how much a grow that cheap can yield (don't have much money either and I'm still checking if a grow is within my budget). Good luck with your grow!

[bird_d69]

Originally Posted by Nyax

Else this concept of recycled materials is very interesting, I really want to know how much a grow that cheap can yield

So Far : Seeds - $40
Lights - $30
Soil - $3
Fan - $5

So In Total, about $75. I will be spending some cash on the right food. Everything else is moving along. I think I have some pc fans comming my way soon. I found Some hardwood flooring strips while biking today. They'll make for great light proofing.

[bird_d69]

I squeezed in a third rose pot into the setup this evening. I had this smaller seedling in a jiffy pot. It's been growing rather well and compact so I'll let it keep growing. Only makes my female % better.

I've been all over this site and have come short of finding anyone growing in the same size class as me.... ANYONE OUT THERE????

[Orga_Nerd]

my setup i going to be 39x19x29 overall. it is being seperated into veg/flower chambers.
i am in the process of building it.
Good job so far. keep it up.

[bird_d69]

Originally Posted by Orga_Nerd

my setup i going to be 39x19x29 overall. it is being seperated into veg/flower chambers.
i am in the process of building it.
Good job so far. keep it up.

I was thinking about that, but there is a great network of seed banks here. I'm just gonna go from seed each time. That way I can sample different buds. I'm already thinking about which breed to get next round. Way ahead of myself there.