Help with growing constraint!

[gore247]

Hello GC, after having a few soil grows under my belt, I wanted to try something new. So what I came up with was a stealth aeroponics grow inside 3 rubbermaid totes (30 gallon) (Bottom tote is for the reservoir, pump, and misters) stacked on top of one another.

My only question is, with a 32" X 13" rubbermaid lid, how many plants would I be able to fit in there without sacrificing many dead leaves on each plant? (Keep in mind this will be a CFL grow with 100w per plant hung 2" from the plants and mylar covering the inside) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Don Piano]

My guess is 3 plants per 13x32 area. that will keep you at 1 per square foot (or as close as you can get) That is just a guess since none of the hydro guys jumped on it. I am not a hydro guy.

[gore247]

Thanks for the reply don, I was hoping I could fit 4 but 3 seems right. The first life cycle has to be 2 months due to summer being over (back to school), would that make any difference in your opinion?

[Don Piano]

I'd stick with the 3. time really wont matter. If you were going from clone I'd say 4 would work fine.

[gore247]

Thanks man, appreciate the help, off to construct! Oh and btw, I wanted to thank you for your DIY timer guide, definitely will make things cheaper and easier for me, although I will be soldering haha.

[Don Piano]

Solder away. I am glad you liked it.

I would solder it myself but but I don't have time. I am doing too many other things right now. Probably in the future I will.