Im going to attempt my first grow, so i built this pc grow box to get them started. Ive got three pc fans hooked up and running but im afraid it wont be enough. Three 100W CFLs. I bought a seed starter kit with the soil discs that you just have to get wet. Is that ok to start with or should i just buy some soil? any other suggestions or advice? Thanks dudes.
Im working on my first grow using CFL's as well, not sure I will stick with these next time to be honest, honestly just use soil with disposable pots, the pots are made of all natural shit so when you move to a bigger pot the roots will grow right through it. Really thats my only advice is start with the small disposable pots, you will skip the whole "Transfer Stress Process"
I started in soil a few years ago. The trick to soil is to get ur mix right the first time. I would start with some Light Warrior plant starter soil. Then grab a bag of Fox Farm's Ocean Forest and a small bag of perlite. When transplant is "needed" (not when u think, the plant will tell u) mix 60% Ocean Forest with 20% Light Warrior and 20% perlite. That should have you pretty nice for a few months.
So it's been five days in my box. I started 4 seeds and I'm yet to see any action. I though something should be poking out of e top by now at least. My concerns are temp. I haven't bought a thermometer yet, plan on going today. Only running two 100W CFLs 18/6. They seem to dry out pretty fast but I'm worried about watering too much. Just been using a spray bottle and getting them damp. Help a rookie out! On a side note a buddy of mine is trying to start a seed just by putting it in a glass of water. We always just put them in damp towels in school to start seeds. I thought that would drown it? Thanks dudes.