teej1795
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Hello! This is my first post so please excuse me for my lack of knowledge. I am just wanting to get into growing. I'm a medical patient in Illinois who is tired of the outrageous dispo prices here in the state. I'm sure other locals can relate...
I plan on getting a 2x4x6 tent strictly just for growing autos to start off with. I figured I would grow 2-3 plants in it, but was curious if anybody here has ever tried growing 4 in it and how well does that work? Or is it really mostly dependent on strain?
I have not decided what medium yet either. I figured either coco or soil to start, but I am VERY INTERESTED in learning more about hydroponics and a good beginner set up for the type of space I plan on working with. Not just type of setup, but materials needed to make these types of hydro set ups. (what type of tubs, how big, pumps, etc.)
Now, lighting seems to be the hardest thing for me to really decide on. I've seen multiple sources saying multiple things as to wattage per sq./ft but would like that cleared up a bit. I was thinking about possibly getting two 300w LED's for the space. Is that overkill? Should I look for lower wattage? I would like to entertain the thought of growing 2 dif. strains in the same tent, so I figured 2 LED's would be great for that. But if fitting 4 autos in that tent, is 300w for 2 flowers good enough power? I've also looked at some 600w as some of them seem to be around the same price point as some of the 300w's. How would that work out in the 2x4? And naturally I can assume that 2 of those would be overkill? What about a combination of 300w and a 600w maybe? I may be rambling at this point.
I have definitely considered HID's but have not gotten much info on them. And seems to me there are plenty of LED's out there with same wattage for same prices or even cheaper? What would be a good HID set up for a 2x4x6 if I went that route? And just how much hotter are they actually than running a couple of LED's? I also fear my room may be a bit colder in the winter months, and a HID would help that out yes? Maybe in winter months, do one of the LED's and low power HID? Anybody's experience with that?
Basically, if you could help me figure out a good solution for my lights, let me know about how many plants I can grow in this 2x4, AND a good hydroponic set up for the same tent, I would appreciate it so much!!!! Thank you!!! ✌
I plan on getting a 2x4x6 tent strictly just for growing autos to start off with. I figured I would grow 2-3 plants in it, but was curious if anybody here has ever tried growing 4 in it and how well does that work? Or is it really mostly dependent on strain?
I have not decided what medium yet either. I figured either coco or soil to start, but I am VERY INTERESTED in learning more about hydroponics and a good beginner set up for the type of space I plan on working with. Not just type of setup, but materials needed to make these types of hydro set ups. (what type of tubs, how big, pumps, etc.)
Now, lighting seems to be the hardest thing for me to really decide on. I've seen multiple sources saying multiple things as to wattage per sq./ft but would like that cleared up a bit. I was thinking about possibly getting two 300w LED's for the space. Is that overkill? Should I look for lower wattage? I would like to entertain the thought of growing 2 dif. strains in the same tent, so I figured 2 LED's would be great for that. But if fitting 4 autos in that tent, is 300w for 2 flowers good enough power? I've also looked at some 600w as some of them seem to be around the same price point as some of the 300w's. How would that work out in the 2x4? And naturally I can assume that 2 of those would be overkill? What about a combination of 300w and a 600w maybe? I may be rambling at this point.
I have definitely considered HID's but have not gotten much info on them. And seems to me there are plenty of LED's out there with same wattage for same prices or even cheaper? What would be a good HID set up for a 2x4x6 if I went that route? And just how much hotter are they actually than running a couple of LED's? I also fear my room may be a bit colder in the winter months, and a HID would help that out yes? Maybe in winter months, do one of the LED's and low power HID? Anybody's experience with that?
Basically, if you could help me figure out a good solution for my lights, let me know about how many plants I can grow in this 2x4, AND a good hydroponic set up for the same tent, I would appreciate it so much!!!! Thank you!!! ✌