Ferritus
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Hello!
Woke up this morning and saw that my seeds have sprouted enough to plant them, so did that today and have attached photos. I also thought this would be a good time to describe my set up.
I have been wanting to grow cannabis for years now, and circumstances have now allowed for that to happen. But realising I could grow cannabis...also made me realise I don't know anything about growing cannabis. Didn't know if I was going to go hydro or "soil". Didn't know what sort of seeds were "the best ones". In. the process of researching, I came across this site, and it was extremely helpful to me in making some decisions around my grow.
I noticed that the majority of people here seem to think that while hydroponics can produce more, it lacks the flavour and quality of cannabis grown in soil. That choice was made easily, thanks to the people here, so thank you.
Researching equipment was less clear cut. I have zero experience with lights or ventilating things, and the opinions and costs seemed to vary a lot, regardless of where I was looking. It did help me determine what my needs would be from my equipment.
1) Something that can fit into a small space. I do not have a whole basement, or even a whole room, to dedicate to this.
2) Something that will minimise the smell, so I don't alert the neighbour-rinos.
3) Portable.
4) Something my unsure-about-the-fundamentals-of-electronics-and-lighting-ass would understand.
5) Something I don't have to. babysit 24/7, because I work all sorts of funny hours.
6) Something that won't make my Hydro bill go ape s&^%.
I ended up purchasing a grow box. It met my requirements for security, space, and convenience. It's a metal box with a built-in air filter and interior fan, controlled by 2 orange switches on the front of the unit. There is a timer next to those 2 orange switches that controls. the light panel. At this time, I haven't programmed it, because I'm waiting for the seeds to break through the soil.There is also a switch on the back of the unit, the on switch. It also has a cable to plug it into the wall.
The light panel is, according to the 50 page PDF grow guide that also came with it, a "Custom designed quantum board using Samsung Top Bin LM301b LED’s, currently the most efficient mid-powered diode. Using only 100 Watts and generating minimum heat this light produces 235 PPF. This light has the power to fully penetrate the canopy with diffused light and keeps vegetative growth healthy. Full light spectrum means maximum resin production on your buds....The light features a 3000k spectrum that is ideal for flowering plants."
Also included was a humidity gauge, spray bottle,seedling pots/grow dome, fabric pots, living soil, power bloom nutrients, clippers, and a funky green watering can. It also has a key to lock. the box.
It also came with a free 5-pack of seeds from Crop King seeds. I was given a list of strains to pick from. I chose a White Widow feminized autoflower. I had the option of selecting from feminized and regular seeds as well. I was a bit intimidated by growing with regular seeds, specifically separating the males from the females and the possibility of the females being pollenated. The goal for now is to just get a grow under my belt and build the confidence, and the auto flower seemed the best way to accomplish that.
Lastly, in addition to the 50 page PDF (which has lots of pictures, and is written in a way that is simple to understand but still technical), it also comes with access to someone they call "The grow master", which is someone I can contact if I have any questions.
I am very interested in comparing and contrasting the information I receive from them with information I find here.
I mentioned this in my intro, but one day I would like to create my own strain. For now, baby steps.
Woke up this morning and saw that my seeds have sprouted enough to plant them, so did that today and have attached photos. I also thought this would be a good time to describe my set up.
I have been wanting to grow cannabis for years now, and circumstances have now allowed for that to happen. But realising I could grow cannabis...also made me realise I don't know anything about growing cannabis. Didn't know if I was going to go hydro or "soil". Didn't know what sort of seeds were "the best ones". In. the process of researching, I came across this site, and it was extremely helpful to me in making some decisions around my grow.
I noticed that the majority of people here seem to think that while hydroponics can produce more, it lacks the flavour and quality of cannabis grown in soil. That choice was made easily, thanks to the people here, so thank you.
Researching equipment was less clear cut. I have zero experience with lights or ventilating things, and the opinions and costs seemed to vary a lot, regardless of where I was looking. It did help me determine what my needs would be from my equipment.
1) Something that can fit into a small space. I do not have a whole basement, or even a whole room, to dedicate to this.
2) Something that will minimise the smell, so I don't alert the neighbour-rinos.
3) Portable.
4) Something my unsure-about-the-fundamentals-of-electronics-and-lighting-ass would understand.
5) Something I don't have to. babysit 24/7, because I work all sorts of funny hours.
6) Something that won't make my Hydro bill go ape s&^%.
I ended up purchasing a grow box. It met my requirements for security, space, and convenience. It's a metal box with a built-in air filter and interior fan, controlled by 2 orange switches on the front of the unit. There is a timer next to those 2 orange switches that controls. the light panel. At this time, I haven't programmed it, because I'm waiting for the seeds to break through the soil.There is also a switch on the back of the unit, the on switch. It also has a cable to plug it into the wall.
The light panel is, according to the 50 page PDF grow guide that also came with it, a "Custom designed quantum board using Samsung Top Bin LM301b LED’s, currently the most efficient mid-powered diode. Using only 100 Watts and generating minimum heat this light produces 235 PPF. This light has the power to fully penetrate the canopy with diffused light and keeps vegetative growth healthy. Full light spectrum means maximum resin production on your buds....The light features a 3000k spectrum that is ideal for flowering plants."
Also included was a humidity gauge, spray bottle,seedling pots/grow dome, fabric pots, living soil, power bloom nutrients, clippers, and a funky green watering can. It also has a key to lock. the box.
It also came with a free 5-pack of seeds from Crop King seeds. I was given a list of strains to pick from. I chose a White Widow feminized autoflower. I had the option of selecting from feminized and regular seeds as well. I was a bit intimidated by growing with regular seeds, specifically separating the males from the females and the possibility of the females being pollenated. The goal for now is to just get a grow under my belt and build the confidence, and the auto flower seemed the best way to accomplish that.
Lastly, in addition to the 50 page PDF (which has lots of pictures, and is written in a way that is simple to understand but still technical), it also comes with access to someone they call "The grow master", which is someone I can contact if I have any questions.
I am very interested in comparing and contrasting the information I receive from them with information I find here.
I mentioned this in my intro, but one day I would like to create my own strain. For now, baby steps.
. I do it all the time and you should always question advice given. 
