I'm new here, I am going to begin farming and just need some help before I shell out $. I am thinking of the AG but I would like to know what most people use to keep it in. I can't really do a closet I was going to use a cabinet and put a lock on it and mylar inside maybe a lamp and a mini fan. Is this kind of setup feasible? I live in a warm weather state where this winter the lowest we'll probably get to is 45-50 degrees for a week or so. Stealth is of upmost importance and I plan on keeping this in my garage. I have to hide this from the kids and they don't go into the garage. So basically I need to know how to hide my AG keep the plants cool (will be getting a garage AC unit by spring) Also can an AG setup using autoflower seeds keep me supplied all year for just 1 person?
Shredder: encasing an A/G restricts air flow so that's something you'll want to avoid if possible. Temperature in any hydro system is critical and most garages are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter so you might want to reconsider your location. Read everything that comes with your A/G, everything they have on line and everything you can get your hands on related to growing. They're a fun system to get started on. I wish there was an easier way, but from what you ask, I get the impression you might need to RTFB and refer to the following resources:
1. Read: SeeMoreBuds,
MARIJUANA BUDS FOR LESS- GROW 8 OZ. OF BUDS FOR LESS THAN $100. Its a must for dirt gardeners using CFLs.
2. Youll also want to read: Mc McCarthys,
GROWING MARIJUANA. Its another must for dirt gardeners.
3. Read: Jorge Cervantess,
MARIJUANA HORTICULTURE THE INDOOR/ OUTDOOR MEDICAL GROWERS BIBLE. Its great for dirt and hydro.
4. Read: Ed Rosenthals,
MARIJUANA GROWERS HANDBOOK.
5.
THE CANNABIS GROW BIBLE- SECOND EDITION, written by Greg Green, is a match, if not better than, the ones listed above.
6. You should also subscribe to,
HIGH TIMES, magazine. Each issue is full of useful information and excellent photography.
7. You might also want to subscribe to
www.gardenandgreenhouse.net. Its free and they offer a monthly news letter that always has a lot of good information, especially for newbies.
8. A lot of local hydroponics stores offer free weekend gardening classes. Admittedly they offer these classes as a means of boosting sales but they present some good information and theyre frequently taught by experienced gardeners.
All these resources are very well written, well illustrated and packed with information that will answer most of your questions before you know to ask them. Doing your homework
before you grow by consulting these resources will save you and your plants a lot of stress. These forums are great but often theyre the blind leading the blind and when you do get it from a knowledgeable source they frequently cant get the information you need to you in a timely fashion. I sincerely hope this helps.
