ok so here it is my first grow
using:
125w blue envirolite
200w blue envirolite
soil (not sure what it was)
secret jardin dr60 grow tent
15cm sq pots
always choosing the under dog i went for envirolite bulbs.
325w in total i think that makes for about 18000 lumens, correct me if im wrong.
the grow tent is about 150cm in height and about 2ft square. its in a cupboard as space is at a premium. i would of gone hps but the heat was an issue as the room will get hot.
growing Mandala Hashberry (cheapo) as just testing the water before i try something else.
4 plants germinated the usual paper towel way and potted up. no sex yet.
the bulbs are about 2 inches above the plant tops and linked together under the reflector. some plants are below the 200w and some under the 125w.
lets see what happens eh,
lighting is 18/6 and the plan at 12/12 is to go to the red envirolites, same wattages.
so far so good, invested in a moisture meter (recommended) and a ph meter so im doing it right.
ph currently at 6 or slightly below (6 im told is the target for soil) will alkali it slightly at the weekend.
currently on about 2 and a half weeks, have attached some pics as i know you kids love em.
will update weekly as it might help someone.
tra la