Greenadian's all in one grow show

[Greenadian]

Well its only 100 watts more than I was using before. No big deal

 

[Greenadian]

@Trash_2002 runs a couple 600's in a room as well.

 

[amneziaHaze]

Well its only 100 watts more than I was using before. No big deal

yes but no. leds produce more usable light soo your paying for 100W more but your getting i dont know like 70W of potential grow light.
600 used to be the most optimal from all of them if i remember right

Spoiler: comparison

Cost Comparison – LED vs HPS​

Upfront Costs​

• HPS: $200–$500 per 1,000W system (lamp, ballast, reflector). Pros: Low entry cost. Cons: Requires added cooling.
• LED: $600–$1,500 per 1,000W-equivalent. Pros: No extra cooling; spectrum tuning. Cons: Higher initial investment (may qualify for energy rebates).

Operational Costs (Annual, 1,000W Equivalent)​

• HPS: ~4,380 kWh/year ($525 at $0.12/kWh).
• LED: ~2,628 kWh/year ($315), saving 40%.

Maintenance (5-Year Projection)​

• HPS: Bulb replacements ($50–$100 each, 1–2x/year); ballast/reflector upkeep adds 50–100% to initial cost.
• LED: 50,000-hour lifespan; minimal maintenance (<10% of initial cost).

 

[ChairmanFester]

That's not retro, that's smart.

Well the right veggies like that last about 3x longer in a cellar, so there is that.

 

[BearWater]

I have a 4x8, 2-4x4's, 2x4, 4-2x2's.....and I still don't have enough room.

But youre doin it!

 

[GasPlease]

I have a 4x8, 2-4x4's, 2x4, 4-2x2's.....and I still don't have enough room.

I feel like this will be me in another year. Ive got a 5x5, 2x4, 32"x32" and another 32x32 in the very near future. All in a apartment bedroom thats like 10x15. Im already thinking 6 months in advance cause my lease is up in August and want to get a bigger spot with more room to grow.

 

[grayoldnproud]

Well the right veggies like that last about 3x longer in a cellar, so there is that.

I know. Hence "that's smart".

 

[Greenadian]

7 days later......after transplant and flipped to 12/12 last night. Looked to spreading roots to the bottoms of the pots now. Hope the seed plants on the left show sex sooner than later.

Started a few more of my Skunk Fritter, and have 5 clones from the Grape Skunk.....topped them all

 

[Vick_Vinegar]

I have no idea.....but have been really missing the old ways of growing. Back to HID, soilless Promix, basic nutrients, no ph pens, humidity the same day/night and temps the same day/night. I have tried and tried with LED's, even grown slightly larger plants.....for Me personally.....never the big tight buds. Always felt they were missing something

I feel ya mate. I've tried all types of methods. Tbh I've just settled with putting a seed in a pot of basic potting mix and watering it every day no fail. Can usually get whole runs out with no feed, no top dressing, no environmental management, no adjusting parameters. It just works.

The less I do, the easier growing seems to get.

Sometimes it's just easier to stick with what works for you even if most people swear by more effective methods.

Every time I try and grow by "the accepted literature" and make all these efforts, I get stunted plants. If I go back to a simple bag of potting mix and just watering daily with straight tap water everything is smooth sailing lol.

 

[Greenadian]

How long you been growing for @Vick_Vinegar ?

 

[Vick_Vinegar]

How long you been growing for @Vick_Vinegar ?

About 10-11 years. Started outside for the first 6 years. Moved indoors around late 2019, early 2020 due to moving and losing my patch of peace to grow under the sun.

 

[ChairmanFester]

I met this old dude outside the chiropractor, next to a dispensary, bummin cause the machines went down so in NY you have to kick everyone out and lock the doors till your computers work. Anyhow this old dude didn't know the area and I pointed him to a couple shops and we got to talking and I was gonna send him here- but he felt he had no talent with plants sadly. Just happily started smoking again because he retired too. 27 year gap in his 70s.

 

[Greenadian]

Bring him to the Farm to shoot the shit!!!

 

[ChairmanFester]

Non-ghetto clones this time, gel and everything. Maintaining a wiggle over 70% rh and constant mist, cross cut butts.

 

[Greenadian]

Nicely done bro!!

I also rigged up a hydro cloner for a few Grape Skunk.....they will be used for seed stock