ok so ive been checking out other peoples micro grows looking for info.. both intimidating and inspirating at the same time. anyway i few things i want to know and ive been reading too much its given me a head ache so i figured this would be quicker. what is scrog... how does it work? what are the generally recommend light watts used to veg and to flower? is there a general rule to it. ok, thats all i have right now, im really looking forward to starting a micro grow of my own. any help would be great
Sup yo, im going to attempt SCROG for my grow and it seems pretty simple. Just a screen that sits above the plants and the plant it forced to stay under the screen by adjusting/tying of the branches to the screen. The screen itself is a screen with holes about 2in wide. Heard chicken wire fence was good, just something along that general idea. By forcing the plant to grow like this the bud sites are exposed to more light and grow upwards causing the "screen of green". Seems a lil bit easier to manage and control than LST but im sure that goes down to preferability. I try to give 3000 lumens per plant, but i think the standard it 2000 lumens per sq. ft.
SCROG means 'screen of green'. Basically you grow your plant/s under a mesh and only allow budding sites through the mesh, the mesh keeps fan leaves and small branches out of the way of the best flowering branches. For each plant you will want 60 plus watts, you can go lower and higher, but it will affect overall yield. As for different amounts of light for Veg and flowering there isn't any rules for that. You could add more lights if you want at any time, I wouldn't recommend taking lights away. There are different light spectrum's that play a role in Veg and Flowering though I don't remember what they are, someone else will answer that.
A plant will grow under any watt light . . . If you want to start growing & you only have 1 light , Go for It - You add more light as the plant gets bigger & needs more light . . . I have 1 cfl (14watt) on my blue cheese at the moment & everything seems to be going well , I have had the plant under an LED (45w) as well : During Veg'n . . . With micro grows I'd say there no rule for lights , As It is all about growing with small lights in a small space - If your wanting to yield a lot Of bud , Of course your going to need a lot of light =] But just growing A plant under what ever you have available, Is well worth the experience because you'll see for yourself how the plant will grow under the light(wattage), soil , container , Nutrients & grow area you have . . . Go ahead & set up what you have - You'll see growing the plant Is fun , interesting & not just about what you yield at the end of It It becomes a hobby , a passion - The first thing you think about In the morning ; ] Good Luck & Keep Us posted I'd like to see you set something up =-] If you want to see how my plant Is getting along with minimal wattage My link is in down here v v v
thanks to both of you for answering my questions, i am very excited to start OMG (or operation micro grow as i like to think of it) i know what you mean about it becoming a hobby and passion, i have been growing out doors for awhile now but the risks are too high and yeild too low... i always wondered about growing in a small place in my home but had no idea that micro grow was so popular and practicle. as an out-door grower i kinda a fuckup, any success i have had has been pure luck and a testimate to strong plants that were able to withstand my 'killing with kindness' so im definately going do my research and really try not to fuck up. YAY
Yh No worries, I checked your out door Grow out & It looks like you got a nice smoke =] I had an outdoor plant , But it was male I kept I going as It was the only 1 & I didn't think It would grow over here at all This year I've planned a few outdoor grows , I found a few possible places where I could get away with 20-30 ( I hope I can pull It off , Whats the risk of growing It outdoors , as in the only chance Of me getting busted Is been caught on the spot ? 1 place I found has grass or something over 10-12 ft tall , really secluded It doesn't look like anyone has been there In years . . . It's hard to get to as well ( quite a stream to jump over ) I'll Defo make a thread If I set It up , I think I'm going to go with auto flowers & keep them In a green ( camouflaged ) cage ; ]
i forgot i posted last years grow on here, my risk was pretty bad... im growing in my back yard and my neighbors are really close (and im also just down the road from a high school... stupid i know) its funny how both the lawn mower and pest control guys always look the other way in order to keep my business (hey the economy is hard on everyone) anyway im looking to hang up my out-door grow gloves and move indoors.. moving on up to higher yields and lots of smiles
Yh I didn't check all your threads before I commented , If I did I would of known you already know about growing a plant , Out doors anyway - Indoors Is pretty much the same except more hard work ( DIY ) setting up your Grow area . . . And of Course you have to have switch your light to 12/12 when you want your plant(s) to flower - Unless you buy some auto flowering strains ( Which grow on a constant light schedule ) Good Luck With everything , I'll be looking out for your Micro Grow = ]]