Possible first time grow.Help

Dudeibeensmokin

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My question is.. If I did decide to grow, would this work? As far as set up, dimensions, etc. 36x60x20 sized tent. ,three 2gallon pots w/autoflowers of various strains. 10,000 lumen t5 6500k light for veg. 250w hps for flower. 4 inch inline duct fan at bottom of tent for intake and A GrowBright 4" Inline Fan & Carbon Filter Combo at top for exhaust. I will also have 2 6in oscillating fans inside the tent. medium used would be fox farm ocean and trio nutes. Am I Missing anything? Would this set up work? If so What might I be able to Achieve as far as yield? Any suggestions or comments would be much appreciated. Thanks..

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Dudeibeensmokin

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also if it helps.. the strains that I would use if I ever did it would be.. vertigo,trans Siberian, dinafem white widow. Thanks.
 

Dudeibeensmokin

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I will be more specific in my questioning. If I had a grow tent 36 inches wide 60 inches tall and 20 inches deep with a 2ft 10,000 lumen t5 for veg. And 250w hps for flowering..with 3 autoflowering strains each in 2 gallon pots. Question 1: is the t5 enough for 3 plants to veg? Question 2. Would I be able to get a decent yield with 250 w hps.. given all goes well? Also as far as venting... I know the inline duct fans are not great.. But if I used a 170cfm 4in inline fan w/ carbon filter for exhaust would I be able to use 4 in 80 cfm 4 inch inline duct fan for intake? Please help me out lol wanna make sure I have it right.
 

mr2shim

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I personally don't think 1 t5 is enough to veg 1 plant. That being said, I run a 400w MH/HPS in the same size tent. I don't use a duct fan because my intake is passive. It works much better in a tent that size. You're in luck, I took some pictures for another member this morning and a diagram I drew up a couple years back of how passive works.


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As far as yield, you don't get a ton with a 250w maybe 2-3oz. The more watts the more you yield. I pulled 5oz from this setup, I only grow 1 plant at a time and I've only ran it twice, I'm on my third now, looking to get 8+
 

Dudeibeensmokin

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Thank you for the reply! You say u only grow one plant in in this size tent..so do you think 3 small autos could fit in same area? As to the t5 for veg it is what I would have... For now anyway. I could add cfls to help... How many would I need to add for a sufficient veg. On 3 autos? And the passive seems the route I would be taking. the 250 w hps is all I would have for flower.. I would be pleased if I can yield even an oz!
 
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