How's it goin' GC? I've browsed around this site for more than a year lookin' at random bits and pieces of info and I finally decided to make an account. I started my first grow way back in March and although it looks promising, I doubt that my crop could hold a candle to any of the amazing pics that I've seen here. As I said though what I have looks and smells great compared to the bag of "stress" that I got the seeds from. Makes me think that there is no such thing as a "stress" plant, just bad growers. Anyways I was skimming across this website trying to figure out how to quicken my harvest and I stumbled across a SoG grow. I wanted to know a few of the basics. I was thinking of building a 9' (L) x 3' (W) x 4' (H) grow box. Would it be better to start from seeds or clones? What sort of lights would be best? What sort of nutrients should I use. Organic vs. inorganic? Starting soil? Should seedling, vegetative and flowering stages have their own chambers? What's the thing that kills odor (carbon something)? Anything else that I think of I will edit this post. I will also be conducting my own research still, but I'd like to hear a few testimonies/pointers from the OGs of GC. Thanks in advance.
1.Clones are best for a sog, with a sog you want as even a field as possible, and with clones you have more of a chance with the exact same Genetics with each cut. 2.HID lighting (mh/hps) are the best way to go. A 600 watt setup is the most efficient lumens wise, but if you can handle the heat of a bigger light go for it! 3.i like organics, I made a soil mix that requires only water which makes caring for them easier, but if you are going to go bottled nutes you can grow good buds with fox farms, roots organics, or the gh lines. 4. I start in seedling starter soil for 2 weeks, transfer to roots organics or fox farms soil for 2-3 weeks then into my soil mix, but if you use fox farms or whatever soil you choose you tend to get about 3'weeks of food for the plant in the soil you use, THEN once you notice the lower leaves yellowing you start using a light dose of nutrients. 5. If you want to be perpetual (always flowering, vegging and harvesting) make 2 or 3 chambers, but you can get away perfectly good with one. 6. The Carbon filter fan is what you're talking about, you can also use a product called ONA Gel for temporary stink proofing if funds are a bit tight for a bit though, I would definitely suggest in getting a filter ASAP, especially when you induce Flowering...
Ok thanks for the info it has helped me narrow a few things down, but has also opened up a couple of new questions. How big of a space would I need for a scrog (for each chamber, I'm thinking three). Could you point me in the direction of an organic soil mix? I've seen a few in the forums, but they are for obscene amounts that I don't plan on using. If I end up having to buy wood what should I go with plywood, hardwood etc? Here's a list of what I think I need so far: Wood to build my grow box, unless I can find a long enough dresser to gut and repurpose for cheap or free on Craigslist.K Bits and pieces of tools (screws, hinges for doors, outlets) Exactly how should I set up each grow chamber (lights, fans, etc)? I actually have some great ideas (well I think they're great) but I'm posting from a phone right now and can't really put all of my thoughts into this post. When I get to my pc I'll post my ideas on lighting, fan placement (I'll be using a few of fans, but expertly placed) maintaining maximum air efficiency in the small space with the scrog. Any help will be appreciated and I will talk to you guys when I get home.
what makes you say this? i prefer clones for growing period, saves some time overall. also don't have to wait to sex like you do with seeds...