ChronicNewbie
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Where to begin?
1st time grower, slightly perturbed at the cost of dispensary buds ($400/oz), so I got hooked up with a 2x2x5 tent, fan, carbon filter, etc.
For now, I’m fine with light cycles, pH’iing water & nute schedule(s).
In my tent, which is in a room which is constantly A/C’d at 73-74 degrees, I have the fan (carbon filter is outside of the tent), an LED light, digital hygrometer and 2 5-gal felt pots.
I cracked my 2 Autoflower (though I don’t know if that’s relevant) seeds via ‘paper towel’ method, planted into pots.
Began to water plants, initiate lights at proper height/time schedule - here’s where I think my issue comes in…
A few days into ‘grow’, I noticed that both the temperature & relative humidity of my tent were WAY too high (over 85/both), which I know will/did cause plant(s) death.
I tried, via a small dehumidifier - to modify the humidity - to no avail. I got really pissed off, rolled a joint and decided to sleep on it… dug out the seeds and tossed ‘em next morning… but I desire to learn how to do this properly with the other seeds I have on hand.
I purchased an external/portable air conditioner and I’m hoping that this will help reduce the temp/humidity in the room (and then the tent itself)??? Haven’t tried it out yet…
I’m fearing wasting 2 more fem/auto seeds I acquired; don’t wanna F this up, again.
Knowing what I’ve told you, can you provide any insight/advice re: external A//C and temp/humidity issues given my 2x2x5 tent?
My temp & humidity are too high. I don’t understand how I can modify these factors in my case, here. Again, contained within a relatively-small area/footprint, I don’t see how - without leaving my tent window/zipper open - my metrics will be OK for growth, etc.
The lights put out X watts or lumens or whatever - I don’t think this is a variable which I can adjust. The size of the tent may be the issue - I can’t change that, either.
Unsure, lost + seeking solid advice.
I’m TRULY humbled by this process, btw.
1st time grower, slightly perturbed at the cost of dispensary buds ($400/oz), so I got hooked up with a 2x2x5 tent, fan, carbon filter, etc.
For now, I’m fine with light cycles, pH’iing water & nute schedule(s).
In my tent, which is in a room which is constantly A/C’d at 73-74 degrees, I have the fan (carbon filter is outside of the tent), an LED light, digital hygrometer and 2 5-gal felt pots.
I cracked my 2 Autoflower (though I don’t know if that’s relevant) seeds via ‘paper towel’ method, planted into pots.
Began to water plants, initiate lights at proper height/time schedule - here’s where I think my issue comes in…
A few days into ‘grow’, I noticed that both the temperature & relative humidity of my tent were WAY too high (over 85/both), which I know will/did cause plant(s) death.
I tried, via a small dehumidifier - to modify the humidity - to no avail. I got really pissed off, rolled a joint and decided to sleep on it… dug out the seeds and tossed ‘em next morning… but I desire to learn how to do this properly with the other seeds I have on hand.
I purchased an external/portable air conditioner and I’m hoping that this will help reduce the temp/humidity in the room (and then the tent itself)??? Haven’t tried it out yet…
I’m fearing wasting 2 more fem/auto seeds I acquired; don’t wanna F this up, again.
Knowing what I’ve told you, can you provide any insight/advice re: external A//C and temp/humidity issues given my 2x2x5 tent?
My temp & humidity are too high. I don’t understand how I can modify these factors in my case, here. Again, contained within a relatively-small area/footprint, I don’t see how - without leaving my tent window/zipper open - my metrics will be OK for growth, etc.
The lights put out X watts or lumens or whatever - I don’t think this is a variable which I can adjust. The size of the tent may be the issue - I can’t change that, either.
Unsure, lost + seeking solid advice.
I’m TRULY humbled by this process, btw.