peacey is wanting to grow indoors! TELL ME EVERYTHING!

ok lets see... where do i start.
well ive been growin outdoors and organically for about 5 years now.
i think im ready to take my hand at indoor!
i will be using my own compost as soil. i would like to keep it as organic as i can.
i have no equipment what so ever! im a little tight on money so i would like to know what kind of lights i should use (type and wattage) that are a decent price.
also where can i purchase them at?
i am not familiar with timers either lol.
i know i need to get some fans and mylar. where can i purchase the mylar too?
i am goin to be using a my closet. it can probably fit up to 4 or 5 plants. i have a nice shelving on one of the sides and on the top where i can rig shit up to.
i will post of some pictures of the closet in just a few mins.
i extremely appreciate everyone who is goin to help me with the low-down on growing indoors!
+ reps will be in order to the worthy lol
much love to my fellow grower babies!

Are you yankin someones chain?? With over 2000 posts you have not read anything on indoor grows? I would be glad to help if you need it.

in the old days we used candles..

candles?! That ain't the old days, son. In the REALLY old days we used the moonlight reflecting from our eyes in 10 feet of snow for 25 miles! Without soil, or clothing!

stumps said:

Are you yankin someones chain?? With over 2000 posts you have not read anything on indoor grows? I would be glad to help if you need it.

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why do you look at the amount of peoples posts?
just because someone has a high number doesnt me we know everythin about weed.
no i dont read about indoors cuz i didnt grow indoors.

yes im asking for help, not for you to comment on my lack of knowledge! lol

walmart should be your first stop. get a few 23w or higher CFLs, your timer, a small fan, an emergency blanket or 2(its practically made of mylar), Y-splitters (if your walmart sells em, mine never did) some solo cups and pots(if you dont have them) and get anything else you need while there

KaleoXxX said:

walmart should be your first stop. get a few 23w or higher CFLs, your timer, a small fan, an emergency blanket or 2(its practically made of mylar), Y-splitters (if your walmart sells em, mine never did) some solo cups and pots(if you dont have them) and get anything else you need while there

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thank you kaleo! finally someone with useful information hahaah
yes i have pots... lots of them! lol
what are y-splitters if you dont mind me asking lol im sorry

Shenanigans aside, it looks like you have a good grasp of what you need.

Lights, well, how "tight" is money? Are we talking $20, or $200? CFLs are cheap, but you need LOTS of them. I like T5 HO fluoros over CFLs, but they're more expensive. Less trouble in the long run, though. You could get a 400W HPS for like $150, but then you need cooling/ventilation, etc.

A hydroponics store should have everything you're looking for as far as mylar, lights, timer - if you're gonna do CFLs then basically any hardware store or department store has bulbs and timers and you can use emergency blankets or mylar wrapping paper instead of the "professional" mylar.

Compost...I wouldn't use straight compost. Mix it with some perlite or vermiculite and some peat moss for drainage/aeration.

Y splitters screw into the light socket and you can then put 2 bulbs into one fixture. I found them at Lowe's for like $2 each, when Wal Mart didn't have them.

outdoor is definatly the way to go down ther'.. the haters there.. well you know,, rock some t5's 8bulbs panels.. i get 5 z's per panel .. there great for all stages and put off less heat..

doobnVA said:

Shenanigans aside, it looks like you have a good grasp of what you need.

Lights, well, how "tight" is money? Are we talking $20, or $200? CFLs are cheap, but you need LOTS of them. I like T5 HO fluoros over CFLs, but they're more expensive. Less trouble in the long run, though. You could get a 400W HPS for like $150, but then you need cooling/ventilation, etc.

A hydroponics store should have everything you're looking for as far as mylar, lights, timer - if you're gonna do CFLs then basically any hardware store or department store has bulbs and timers and you can use emergency blankets or mylar wrapping paper instead of the "professional" mylar.

Compost...I wouldn't use straight compost. Mix it with some perlite or vermiculite and some peat moss for drainage/aeration.

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im willing to spend like 60 to 70 bucks on lights. yea i dont think i can afford hps yet lol.
in the compost i do add perlite and peat moss. i shoulda said that in my post. i have all the soil and pot supplies. just need to get a smaller fan, timer, mylar and lights.
thanks dude!

find a grow store near to you.
go in and tell the guys that you want to grow *something that cannot be grown outdoors in your climate* and want to do it in
your closet.
they can help you set up things the right way.

pics of the closet.
sorry for the mess and the picture quality
just moved in and no digital camera







on the left side of the closet it goes back pretty deep and on the right their is some shelves

doobnVA said:

Y splitters screw into the light socket and you can then put 2 bulbs into one fixture. I found them at Lowe's for like $2 each, when Wal Mart didn't have them.

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i appreciate that! thank you

WElll......you can start em with cfls...but it's gonna add up, and it won't be as good as you want.You'll keep needing more and more as they get bigger.I really enjoyed using my 150 watt hps, but for 4 or five, you'll need more light.This is a refurbished 400 watter from ebay for 95 bucks. I can't personally vouch for the seller...http://cgi.ebay.com/Econo-Hydroponic-400-Watt-HPS-Grow-Light_W0QQitemZ110428500547QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b60d3243&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Here are some more.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/400-watt-SWITCHABLE-HPS-MH-GROW-LIGHT-SODIUM-HALIDE_W0QQitemZ390092183982QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad34e59ae&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.com/400-watt-HPS-GROW-LIGHT-400w-System-Hydroponic-sun-lamp_W0QQitemZ120462772924QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0c240abc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And I've heard good things about t-5's,but they can get expensive.
Basically, from my own personal experience, when I added up what i spent on cfl's it came to about 150 all together just for the bulbs I bought, plus I had to buy power strips and y sockets to rig them up.I was way happier with my 150 watt hps.You could get a 400 watter at htg for around the same price.It's not really a "cheap" hobby,lol.http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=47929

this is a Y splitter and they are a great way to double your light



your closet looks OK, maybe you should get some tube floros and a lowrvder something strain. bang out alot of small plants quick, ya feel. you could have 12 autoflower strains of different ages under the same light scheduale and finish at seperate times and BLAH BLAH BLAH

Peace....In your closet grow you will need to be concerned with heat first. Even if you used flouros, it can easily get in the 90's. Do you have the ability to leave the door open during lights on?

Instead of buying mylar or insulating blankets...simply get flat white interior paint from Lowes or Home Depot or Walmart. You can also buy a couple clusters of T-5 HO, some small fans and off you go.

Go window shopping for:
Flat white interior paint & brushes
T-5 HO (high output) lights & bulbs
Fans
Containers
Drip trays to put the containers in
Maybe grow bags?

Price all that stuff and see if it fits in your budget. We can trim things as we go.

Odor will be a concern also....maybe not right away, but in a few weeks.

start a donate peacey a light thread...

Stoney McFried said:

WElll......you can start em with cfls...but it's gonna add up, and it won't be as good as you want.You'll keep needing more and more as they get bigger.I really enjoyed using my 150 watt hps, but for 4 or five, you'll need more light.This is a refurbished 400 watter from ebay for 95 bucks. I can't personally vouch for the seller...http://cgi.ebay.com/Econo-Hydroponic-400-Watt-HPS-Grow-Light_W0QQitemZ110428500547QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b60d3243&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Here are some more.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/400-watt-SWITCHABLE-HPS-MH-GROW-LIGHT-SODIUM-HALIDE_W0QQitemZ390092183982QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad34e59ae&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
http://cgi.ebay.com/400-watt-HPS-GROW-LIGHT-400w-System-Hydroponic-sun-lamp_W0QQitemZ120462772924QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0c240abc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
And I've heard good things about t-5's,but they can get expensive.
Basically, from my own personal experience, when I added up what i spent on cfl's it came to about 150 all together just for the bulbs I bought, plus I had to buy power strips and y sockets to rig them up.I was way happier with my 150 watt hps.You could get a 400 watter at htg for around the same price.It's not really a "cheap" hobby,lol.http://www.htgsupply.com/viewproduct.asp?productID=47929

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thanks stoney! those links are alot of help. yea i feel you. my best bet is to go with hps. i would just like to get one light. so would 150 watt one cover that for 4 to 5 plants?

Boneman said:

Peace....In your closet grow you will need to be concerned with heat first. Even if you used flouros, it can easily get in the 90's. Do you have the ability to leave the door open during lights on?

Instead of buying mylar or insulating blankets...simply get flat white interior paint from Lowes or Home Depot or Walmart. You can also buy a couple clusters of T-5 HO, some small fans and off you go.

Go window shopping for:
Flat white interior paint & brushes
T-5 HO (high output) lights & bulbs
Fans
Containers
Drip trays to put the containers in
Maybe grow bags?

Price all that stuff and see if it fits in your budget. We can trim things as we go.

Odor will be a concern also....maybe not right away, but in a few weeks.

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ok flouros are the tube lights... if am correct?
what are t-5 HO lights? ive never heard of those.
im sure heat wont be a problem hahaha im livin in a pretty shitty trailer now and my room is very drafty. in the winter its usually 50 degrees in there when its 40 degrees outside. also hiding and scent isnt an issue either.
i dont think i can paint the closet tho cuz its not my place and im renting.
thank you for all this info man! this is really helpin alot!

doniawon said:

start a donate peacey a light thread...

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hahah im not goin to get that desperate!