So here is my latest grow which just officially began 08/15/2011. The seed germinated today on 08/16/2011 and was planted directly into her first and final pot.
Strain
Super Cali Haze by Short Stuff
Germination Method
Cotton Ball with PH'd water in a baggy method.
Grow Box
I built a stealth grow box our of a large speaker that I had sitting around. We basically have these 2 large speakers sitting in our lounging area on either side of the TV. They work but are never used.. So.. putting dead space to good use, I decided to use this to grow 1 auto-flower using SCROG.
Cooling
I'm using 2 CoolerMaster 80mm Fans for exhaust. They push alot of CFMs but I'm not sure how much. They are very loud when run at a full 12v. I currently have 1 running at 5v and its whisper quiet. Box stays 2 degrees hotter than ambient air temperature with both lights on. Typically, temperature in the room is 74-76 degrees so the plants should stay at a steady 76 to 78 degrees.
The 4" exhaust ports are located at the top of the box and the 3" intakes are located at the bottom front of the box. Even at 5 volts and the cabinet closed and intake light traps in place, you can feel a strong suction through the front screen of the speaker...
Lighting
Currently, I have 2 x 6500k 42watt CFL Bulbs for the short veg time. So in total I have 84 watts for veg. They will stay on 24/0 while the seedling sprouts to keep it somewhat warm and promote growth. Lighting will then be switched to 18/6 until harvest.
I will change the lighting configuration during flowering to 1 x 6500k & 2 x 2700k 42 watt CFL bulbs for a total of 126 watts.
Grow Medium & Nutes
I am using FoxFarm Ocean Forest Soil and the Trio Line of Fox Farm Nutes. I will not be feeding her until well into 3-4 weeks of life as the soil is hot enough to support her until then. Feedings will start out very light and gradually get heavier as the plant gets older and can handle it.
Pots
I'm using a plastic pot that is 9x9x7.
Can you tell which one is the grow box?
Just a quick back pic of the grow box.
Top inside of the grow box that shows the 4" elbows and the power supply mounted which is running the fans.
Full view inside of the grow box.
Strain
Super Cali Haze by Short Stuff
Germination Method
Cotton Ball with PH'd water in a baggy method.
Grow Box
I built a stealth grow box our of a large speaker that I had sitting around. We basically have these 2 large speakers sitting in our lounging area on either side of the TV. They work but are never used.. So.. putting dead space to good use, I decided to use this to grow 1 auto-flower using SCROG.
Cooling
I'm using 2 CoolerMaster 80mm Fans for exhaust. They push alot of CFMs but I'm not sure how much. They are very loud when run at a full 12v. I currently have 1 running at 5v and its whisper quiet. Box stays 2 degrees hotter than ambient air temperature with both lights on. Typically, temperature in the room is 74-76 degrees so the plants should stay at a steady 76 to 78 degrees.
The 4" exhaust ports are located at the top of the box and the 3" intakes are located at the bottom front of the box. Even at 5 volts and the cabinet closed and intake light traps in place, you can feel a strong suction through the front screen of the speaker...
Lighting
Currently, I have 2 x 6500k 42watt CFL Bulbs for the short veg time. So in total I have 84 watts for veg. They will stay on 24/0 while the seedling sprouts to keep it somewhat warm and promote growth. Lighting will then be switched to 18/6 until harvest.
I will change the lighting configuration during flowering to 1 x 6500k & 2 x 2700k 42 watt CFL bulbs for a total of 126 watts.
Grow Medium & Nutes
I am using FoxFarm Ocean Forest Soil and the Trio Line of Fox Farm Nutes. I will not be feeding her until well into 3-4 weeks of life as the soil is hot enough to support her until then. Feedings will start out very light and gradually get heavier as the plant gets older and can handle it.
Pots
I'm using a plastic pot that is 9x9x7.
Can you tell which one is the grow box?
Just a quick back pic of the grow box.
Top inside of the grow box that shows the 4" elbows and the power supply mounted which is running the fans.
Full view inside of the grow box.
