This is my first time growing. I started 3 bag seed but they all germed at different times so some are lagging behind. I'll try and get pics up ASAP. I really need help with lighting and ventilation, hope some wise growers can give me pointers!! :edit: this is the dimensions of my grow box 12.8"W x 12.8"D x 15"H (32.5cm x 32.5cm x 38cm)
Thats a small growbox looking at your dimensions, I'm very curious to see it! You still germinated 3 from the 3 bagseeds, thats a good score so far haha
The grow box is on bottom but as you can see it could be doubled or even tripled in size by taking out the middle planks
Finished putting ventilation in but not sure how I'm going to cut down on that light... Any suggestions??
The babies the biggest is 4 days old. The middle one put on quite the stretch as I could only get my hands on 1 13w cfl but I'm possibly getting another 13 today. I'm not sure what color temperature the bulb I have is. I currently have the light REALLY REALLY close to try and make up for such a low wattage but I haven't had light burn yet thank goodness
The light is seeping through the fan, the light is in the front right corner and the fan is on the left so the light shines right through it
Could I possibly put up a aluminum foil "wall" in between my light and box? There's enough space that I don't think it would interfere with air flow
Yes you need a light trap. I would say make a diy carbon filter and attach it: it well kill odor and makes your fan lightproof at the same time.
I was planning on making one but not this soon. I'm worried my little fan won't push air through the filter. It's only a 4" fan I think it's a Lakewood HV-4 mini desk fan.
I think most desk fans are pushing more air then most PC fans, and a lot of people here are using PC fans without problems (me too)
Ok sweet. I'll start the carbon filter that's on the DIY thread that uses pencil holders soon. For now I got my light down but just but moving things in my room around my box. It's only a temp fix till I get the filter
You can use nylon stocking, it will not stop all the lightning, but if you have one laying around its a nice fast upgrade. Otherwise go for a light trap: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=135524 Or attach a 90 degree angled duct.
Put the stocking over the fan? I'll look but I don't think I have one laying around. I'll look into the other stuff. This has to remain somewhat "stealth"
Another quick question. Will this stuff be suitable for my babies? I don't plan on doing any nutes till I get a few more sets of leaves. It's 1-1-1 so I thought it would be ok to start. Also when would be a good time to transplant
Update I had to do a quick transplant on my second largest plant after she got tipped over my a light. Progress pics when I get home!
Picture time! my big girl, does she look like she's getting too hot? She looks a little wilty but I'm not sure my baby girl looking better after the emergency transplant Edit: after checking on her a couple hours later I noticed a little purple under her leaves and she's dropping pretty good. Overwatering or underwatering? Really need some help!!
Yes put the stocking on the fan, it will keep the air flowing but pretend the carbon from falling through. Not sure, but the first picture looks a little bit heat stressed. Try to add some ventilation Did you check the temps already?