first timer!i need help

LetsGetCritical said:

Oh. Ive been a fan since he joined lol. Its light hearted, humorous and a breath of fresh air to me and I think he/they are a pretty accomplished grower.

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NorthofEngland said:

I have a 1-2 x 1.2m (1.44m3)
and a 2.4 x 1.2 (2.88m3)
In the 2.88m3 I get 18 plants in 18lt pots
(2 x Wilma BIG 9 systems).

It would be helpful if you posted the exact dimensions of the space,
Is it 1 x 6m 9 or 2 x 3m ????

If it is quite square you'll need a walkway down the middle - or you'll not be able to reach half the plants.
Even in my 1.2 x 1.2 getting the plants at the back isn't easy.

If you're a beginner - which I assume you are, from the nature of your questions, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND you starting with a MUCH SMALLER area.
Double up on size (and wattage) every crop BUT START SMALL.
There's a lot more to this than you'd believe - And a lot of very different things that can go wrong.
Start with 1.2 x 1.2m, a 600w (or a 1000w dimmable used on the 600w seting - you can increase later)
9 plants and LEARN THE CRAFT IN A MANAGABLE GARDEN

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NorthofEngland said:

Getting to the plants in the centre - when they're about a metre tall, won't be easy.

Divide it into 2 areas with a walkway for access.

I'll say it again
START OFF SMALLER.

In 3 crops you'll have built up to the entire space.

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NorthofEngland said:

I think he's an irritation (at best) and, occasionally, a total cunt.

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