Hey so today I decided to start to build a grow box. I've been wanting to do this forever and so far I haven't spent a dime so far. And I was wondering what do you think I need to add and what type do you recommend? Like reflector, and lighting also soil idk everything. Also do you think my light setup will work at all? its exactly what it looks like a thick plastic lamp top with a normal light bulb. and to add my budget is very low I dont want to have to spend to much money on it, So if you know anything thats really cheap and works great that I could add please tell me. I dont plan on this being the best its just a little experiment.
You do need more light. It doesn't have to be a HPS or anything, but you do need to get 3-4 more of those bulbs otherwise your plant will be too spindley to really produce anything and it'll be a wasted time.
Idk why a lot of people are trying to grow without spending a dime...the more love you put into your plant the move it will reward you...its weed, you can stick it in a cup and put it on a windowsill and it will grow, but will you get a good harvest, no. I'm not trying to be a Dick. I understand a lot of peps are on a budget nowadays. Hell, I dont even have a job at the moment but I saved every dime I got to get the most out of my plants. Like the guy said, a single cfl ain't gonna cut it. To get the most out of your plant ; 1, above everything else you want your environment dialed in. 2, lighting. we already discussed this. 3, medium. Get a good medium and you don't even have to use nutrients. 4, nutients. Its at the bottom of my list cause you can grow great plants with the first three with out it but it helps. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to grow. Ya just need the main things and LOVE! Good luck on your experiment and smoke on ladies and gents!
I would paint the inside brilliant white or get some Mylar. I just made a similar looking box, I have 4 bulbs and 1 fan like urs and 2 4 inch ones one of which is the exhaust fan. Currently making a carbon filter to Attach. Good to see a chain up there for adjustable lamp. I made my lamp buy wiring bulbs in parallel, fans all in parallel to just to cut down on power sockets used. Takes time but is worth it. Enjoy Sent from my HTC One using Grasscity Forum mobile app