How to Maximize a 2 x 2 Closet; Easily Expandable

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by Peflora, Nov 13, 2014.

  1. #1 Peflora, Nov 13, 2014
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    Most Noobs are afraid of hydro, when in fact it can be easy peazy, and is far more rewarding than soil
     
    Of utmost importance is, when you have a plant problem (most are nute related) you simply dump nutes, make a fresh batch and immediately run a feed cycle. It would take days of waiting for soil to dry before making a correction
     
    I have tested various nutrients and found Hydroponic-Research V + B ( a dry one part formula) to be both super simple to use, while growing huge plants. $20 a pound will last ~ 4 grows
     
    Just add your own RO/distilled water and hand mix: I use an electric hand mixer.
     
    FYI, I used to be a pH Nazi, but no more. 
     
    Been experimenting for 4+ years developing various hydro systems
     
    In the end I went back to my roots- F & D to develop a mini-system that is both inexpensive AND easily expandable
     
    Parts
     
    ~ 5 gallon storage totes (@~ $7)
     
    1/2"
     
    tubing
    bulkhead fittings (~ $3 from boat supply)
    elbows, Ts etc
     
    ~ 160 gph submersible pump <$15
     
    Deep Cycle timer ~ $30
     
    The length of on time is a factor of tote size
     
    4-6" net pots
     
    Polished ornamental stones from Dollar Store
     
    ~ 3 gallon Kitty Liter bucket (or similar) 2g of nutes will feed up to 2 totes!
     
    You can grow one plant for ~ $90 (plus lighting), or about the going price for a 1/4oz of high quality meds
     
    Lighting is also a consideration
     
    In a 2 x2 space I have used led retro bulbs from Lowes/HD (@ ~ $15) + 2-3 bulb vanity fixture (<$20)
     
    However, these days you can buy a high quality 100w led specifically designed for mj ~ $265
     
    Amare Tech Solar Spec LED panels are designed specifically for mj, and come in 100/150/260 w panels. Each panel has separate o/o switches for veg and flower, PLUS, piggyback electric to run multiple panels from one socket
     
    AND it's easily and cheaply expandable
     
    Got questions? Fire away
     
    Stop by my lighting thread to see it in action

     

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  2. #2 Peflora, Nov 15, 2014
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    Here's a few pictures of a reveg I just harvested > 130gms from using a single tote
     
    8/9: brought in from outside where I had left it to die, but summer rains kept it alive, barely
     
    I harvested ~ 118gms first time, using top feed Hydro Halo rings
     
    Decided to use it to test out my Mini-Me F & D
     
    Needless to say...
     

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  3. #3 Peflora, Nov 18, 2014
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    The Solar Spec panels are much more intense than the BML SPYDR 600 that I used to complete 2 grows
     
    Higher intensity causes plants to consume more Mg, so been slowly adding ppms from 100, now @ ~ 400
     
    Mg deficiency finally under control
     
    Had to increase Mg by ~ 400ppm
     
    New growth looks healthy
     
    Lots of red from deficiency receding
     
    Seed manufacturer says this strain needs less ppms, which I tried, but am now back up to levels I was using, now ~ 800ppm
     
    I had also cut feed times from one hour to 2 hours, but have gone back to one hour cycles 
     
    Since doing this, plants have recovered, but were definitely held back
     
  4. Just in case someone is lurking...
     
    About every 10-14 days my totes need to be cleaned as they are exposed to light and the roots tned to grow and stay wet near the bottom, so algae develops
     
    No big deal to take plants out as each has it's own net pot
     
    Then simply pull 1/2" tube off the bulkhead
     
    Remove tote to sink and clean with bleach
     
    Rinse and reinsert
     

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