Grow Tent in Attic, Need Help? +Rep for answers!

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FOAM

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Viceline said:
People are giving you hella good advice. I didnt know what the fuk happened to me this week. I used that fukd soil like the good doc said and had whiteflies and silverfish all over hell and back within a week. I wondered how they got there. Guess the moral is. DOnt go cheap on the soil your gonna use if you use soil. I love this site...
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What are some of the best soil name brands to get? I will be doing my first grow with soil, then later on when the money is right move up to hydroponics. As for right now I do not mind paying for the best possible soils. What should I look for in a good soil, what does a good soil consist of?
 
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FOAM said:
What are some of the best soil name brands to get? I will be doing my first grow with soil, then later on when the money is right move up to hydroponics. As for right now I do not mind paying for the best possible soils. What should I look for in a good soil, what does a good soil consist of?
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Checkout ProMix BX from Premier Horticulture. It's a soiless mix. you'll just need to add (50%) perlite and dolomite to the mix. It already has these in it, but the moss really holds on to the moisture, and add dolomite since you will most likely have cal/mag issues sometime in your grow. As for nutes, you can use small traces of what ever veg nutes you want to use. like 1/10th of what is recommended. The plant's won't need nutes until the end of the 2nd or 3rd week since they have their own source of food. Soiless mixes unlike Miracle Grow are easier to control, IMO. Everyone has their own mixes to start with, so which ever fit's into your budget, try one out.

As for bugs, you can use an organic insecticide sprays, just don't use them while the plant's are flowering since you might end up smoking the stuff (probably not good for your lungs or your body). Most will last up to 14 days if treated correctly, and residue will also still be effective.
 
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FOAM said:
I am well over 18, parent's don't live with me, I live in my house with my girlfriend, don't rent. Building a grow room was a option to me at first (inside the attic) but I don't really have the space for that when it comes to height. Also I don't want to start an projects that don't need to be done when there are other portable options. The seeds I ordered are both medium size plants, I plan to stick with small plants.
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Dude you have way more room than i do!!! Mine is ony 5'6" tall you have plenty of room at 7+!!!! You don't need to grow trees even though it is nice to do.
 
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FOAM said:
What are some of the best soil name brands to get? I will be doing my first grow with soil, then later on when the money is right move up to hydroponics. As for right now I do not mind paying for the best possible soils. What should I look for in a good soil, what does a good soil consist of?
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You should look on this site for DIY bubbleponica, aeroponics etc. They will show you how to build hydro setup yourself for cheap
 
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FOAM

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snodegd said:
Dude you have way more room than i do!!! Mine is ony 5'6" tall you have plenty of room at 7+!!!! You don't need to grow trees even though it is nice to do.
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Only the center of my attic is 7 foot tall, that is why I have to setup in the center of the attic. The ceiling goes down quick the further you walk into the attic.

For the hydroponic idea, I will look into it. I won't has that serious of a setup so homemade will be the way to go for that. I'll probably try that on my second go around.
 
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FOAM

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The Good Doctor said:
Down load or buy Jorge Cerventes Ultimate Grow DVD, he explains how to make a cheap room in that DVD. I built my version of one and saved over 700$
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Just finished watching Jorge Cerventes Ultimate Grow (Vol. 1) DVD, OMG there is tons of useful information packed into this very knowledgeable video. I am getting the Vol. 2 & Vol 3 as we speak, I <3 Trailer Park Boys too by the way! If anyone would like torrent information on this awesome box set private message me & I will be glad to link you.

Watching him build that grow room is making me reconsider the grow tent idea now, still a little iffy on that subject though. THANK YOU SO MUCH The Good Doctor, I owe you one!

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I recently had my beans arrive via nirvana-shop.com so I have been doing some research on where to buy all my supplies. I was hoping to get most of my supplies locally because I don't really want records of all kinds of grow purchases online, luckily I came across the only hydroponic store in my general area. I went and checked it out today and the girl & guy working there were super friendly, they were kind of the hippie type and kinda presented there store as a head shop. They have pretty much anything & everything I need there, and if they don't carry something I want from hydrofarm they will special order it for me with free shipping. I really went to the store to check things out and maybe come out with a light reflector, I will be slowly buying all my stuff the next couple weeks. I will keep you all updated on my setup, below is a list of things that i bought today.





Xtrasun 6" White Reflector - Air Coolable
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SKU: XT6AC
Weight: 26.3 lbs.
Package Dimensions: 24.5L x 22.5W x 14.5H
Suggested Retail: $104.95

The Xtrasun series offers excellent performance at a cost effective price. Solidly built, compatible with all Hydrofarm or Xtrasun ballasts, and priced to fit any budget.

  • Bright & broad light delivery

  • Super air coolable

  • Built in 6" flanges

  • Low profile design

  • Highly reflective European specular aluminum

  • Built in socket & cord set

  • Completely sealed removable lens system for easy bulb exchange

  • 5 year warranty on reflective materials
Reflector Size: 8"H X 21"W x 23-3/4"L
Accepts: Sodium 400, 430, 600, 1000 - Halide 400, 1000
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In-Line Booster Fan, 6"
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SKU: ACFB6 ( previously FNB6 )
Weight: 7.0 lbs.
Package Dimensions: 8.0L x 8.2W x 6.6H
Suggested Retail: $49.95

188 CFM
25 Watts
ActiveAir Booster Fans can be mounted in-line with your existing duct work to increase airflow. Available in 6", 8" and 10" models. They are quiet running, are made with UL recognized components, and include an 8', 120v power cord.
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I plan to go back next weekend and buy a 400 watt MH light & either a 600 watt or 1000 watt HPS light bulb. I'm also considering buying a digital ballast on my next trip to the hydroponic store.
 
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