Hydroponics

420johnny · Jul 20, 2009

GypsyBush said:
A controlled environment may produce a highr THC content VS outdoors...

But I assure you, if you do it right, there is nothing toxic about hydro...

Just follow a PROVEN recipe and you will be golden from day one...

Hydro is growing scientifically, by the numbers...

Easy as baking a cake, if you follow the recipe...

Best of luck...

Check here for one of many kick ass PROVEN recipes for success..

Get a harvest every 2 weeks

yeah SOG sounds like a good 'recipe' hahahhaa.
I think if i wanted to sell abit to help me cover rent/other living expenses/the big power bill i would get more people where i live want the high so hydro is better.

but mate the stuff one of my mates who has psychosis was smoking, it musta been laced or it was the strongest bud i'd ever smoked...i couldnt move after one cone of it. I find bush more giggily than hydro, with bush theres no chance of me holding straight when im getting food but hydro its easier.

GypsyBush · Jul 20, 2009

You can tailor that recipe from a 150w HPS to 1 million watts... :lol:

as big or as little... just takes a little math...

Best of luck :clap:

420johnny · Jul 21, 2009

GypsyBush said:
You can tailor that recipe from a 150w HPS to 1 million watts...

as big or as little... just takes a little math...

Best of luck

Well i'm still living at home but am preparing to move out within two months or so (need to get some money together, pay bond money to rent a place, etc).

Whats about the sweet spot for HPS lights? i was thinking 600w would do for a first time indoor grower? I think i'll have to grow in soil for a while to raise some money for some decent hydroponics equipment.

GypsyBush · Jul 21, 2009

420johnny said:
i was thinking 600w would do for a first time indoor grower?

A 600 WILL BE PERFECT!!!

You will never have to upgrade...

If you do it right, you will be able to get a lb per light consistently...

I say go for it... I would never trade my 600s for 1ks...

Twistedfunk · Jul 21, 2009

GypsyBush said:
A 600 WILL BE PERFECT!!!

You will never have to upgrade...

If you do it right, you will be able to get a lb per light consistently...

I say go for it... I would never trade my 600s for 1ks...

why not? isn't 1000k 400w more than 600w? So wouldn't that be 400w more light for your plants?

orzz · Jul 21, 2009

Twistedfunk said:
why not? isn't 1000k 400w more than 600w? So wouldn't that be 400w more light for your plants?

It is more light but also more heat and you can't put them as close as a 600. I have 4 600's and like GB wouldn't trade for 1000's.

I grow in a tents and do ebb & flood in 3x3 trays. The 600's cover the 3x3 trays perfectly.

420johnny · Jul 22, 2009

I think i might try indoor soil at first, like get a few good grows, sell, make profit (i'll force myself not to try more than a few grams), buy more gear.

Twistedfunk · Jul 22, 2009

orzz said:
It is more light but also more heat and you can't put them as close as a 600. I have 4 600's and like GB wouldn't trade for 1000's.

I grow in a tents and do ebb & flood in 3x3 trays. The 600's cover the 3x3 trays perfectly.

Gotcha! Thanks =D

ROBERTSMITH · Jul 24, 2009

I want to know if the pre built grow boxes work as advertized

VictorVIcious · Jul 26, 2009

ROBERTSMITH said:
I want to know if the pre built grow boxes work as advertized

Then buy one and try it. Most failures are operator error not equipment failure. The pre-built grow boxes will work if you do.
I have recommended folks buy the first one. When you see how simple some of the systems are, have time to look at what the manufactures did and why, you may be able to make your own. It may even cost less.........if you have an idea of ....... :twisted:

VV

KeenenB · Jul 28, 2009

Me and my friend plan on growing in his closet using a hydroponic system. The problem is we dont know what type, i guess we're looking for the cheapest. We have a 10 gallon fish tank with air stones in it that we can use. What would be the cheapest closet set up using this?

doniawon · Jul 31, 2009

a fish tank?? dont use the fish tank.. do a simple ebb and flow or bucket system. when looking for info include dimensions, light used, etc. etc..

what is it about fish tanks that makes everyone want to grow weed out of em', ? kinda like a toilet bowl ..

ShoAL paTroL · Aug 1, 2009

KeenenB said:
Me and my friend plan on growing in his closet using a hydroponic system. The problem is we dont know what type, i guess we're looking for the cheapest. We have a 10 gallon fish tank with air stones in it that we can use. What would be the cheapest closet set up using this?

dont use a fishtank.u gotta go down to ur ponics shop and tell them ur grow plans and they will show what ur options are.

bigobear0868 · Aug 1, 2009

potroast said:
All right! Hydroponics is what I know, and hydroponics is the way I grow!

This forum will be great, we can discuss anything hydro. No dirtbags here, We haul water!

We can compare the different nutrient salts, and all of the additives. Plus the kinds of soilless media and what irrigation system is best for each. And of course, pH and TDS measuring equipment, feeding and flushing, etc.

And all the while, we'll make fun of those guys hauling big bags of dirt!

I can't think of any questions right now, what do YOU want to know?

How do i get to ur site i was downloading ur grow system an lost the sight . im from michigan an i just recieved my med maryjane card so im legal (as legal as possible) but im tryin to run ur system. it seems cost efficiant, and easy to do as a matter of fact im going to buy my supplies 2marrow so hook me up with ur site

Sgt. Green · Aug 2, 2009

Question on PH level, do not have a ph meter, any cheap ways to test the water? How important is the ph level? I never worried about it when I grew with dirt, and I use distilled water with the Hydro, as I did with dirt.

thinkhigh · Aug 2, 2009

Sgt. Green said:
Question on PH level, do not have a ph meter, any cheap ways to test the water? How important is the ph level? I never worried about it when I grew with dirt, and I use distilled water with the Hydro, as I did with dirt.

The PH is very important. If your PH gets off then you block important nutes from the plant. I would say that the cheapest way to check PH is to get the PH strips. They are not as accurant as a digital meter but they will work.

Sgt. Green · Aug 2, 2009

Ok, thanks. What about aluminum foil, would it be a waist of time to use until I can get some Mylar?

GypsyBush · Aug 2, 2009

Sgt. Green said:
Ok, thanks. What about aluminum foil, would it be a waist of time to use until I can get some Mylar?

I vote for white paint or panda film...

Mylar is excellent when it is clean and spotless... it looses big time when it is dirty... and it gets dirty...

Foil absorbs heat... it is your enemy... it also may cause hot spots by concentrating light beams with a crease or a fold... I say stay away from it...

Flat white is the best in my opinion... ;-)

budwar · Aug 4, 2009

my box is 30 cm depth is it enought to prevent root sucking to water pump? And how to do it? Or are there water pumps that dont need to bee under the water? Or make another bucket for water pump that connects to it?

onship · Aug 7, 2009

Great post Wes. I'll continue watch for your info and tips from Tech Mike. I'm a 1st time hydro grower in a Aerogarden. Got 7 plants going into week 3. So far so good. I am using this 1st grow as a learning experience before buying some choice seeds. We shall see what the journey brings.

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