Chi -
1. Would you add any more lights to set-up? Came w/ 400W HPS & MH and was thinking of adding some flourescent to the inner side to cover light for lower nodes and growth. Whats you opinion?
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No need to add more light, there just is no more room in there.
2. I'm using all Botanicare Hydro products, what's you take ans do I need anything else like a foilage spray etc....:
Pure Blend Pro Grow & Bloom
Liquid Karma
Cal MAg Plus
Clearex
Silica Blast
Grotek Monster Bloom
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These are all good, use them as directed.
3. Do you start seedlings conventional or the way cool cab tells you? What do you prefer?
***I germinate my seeds in moist paprertowel, then into rockwool under a flouro unitl rooted then in the net pots.
4. How long u running your veg. cycle under MH after transplant to net pots?
***Maybe a month depending on growth.
5. Any add's that are a must for complete and operational sevice?
**I switched to clear nutes to prevent the clogged lines.
6. Just climate controlled garage for site so should be ok to maintain outside temps. Any use for a dehumidifier during summer months?
**In the summer I use it in my garage. Winter in the basement.
7. What has been you pattern for adding NUTES after fresh mix or add?
***I mix up a large pail 20litres with water and add my nutes in there, ph it and just add that mix when needed to maintain a constant level.
8. Are you drying and curing as described for unit? I don't plan to.
***you can dry in it, however it is a faster dry so be careful not to dry too fast.
9. How do you handle top heavy plants? Trellis set-up or what?
***I top them, or if not have had to tie them to the top of the inside cabinet.
10. How tall are your plants getting on average after harvest?
**depends if you top them or not. If sativas they get tall and can outgrow the cabinet. I top them.
11. Are you topping plants or using stunt growth formula? Single large colas or many little brancehes....
12. Any light infiltration from unit? Can u see light from outside cabinet?
**I taped the inside seems with duct tape to prevent this.
13. How and where you venting exhaust air?[/
**In the garage I just vent with the filter on it, in basment I have exhaust out the window.
I hope I answered them all, lol. Good luck.