New Grower 1st Try on a Pc-Grow

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2 days ago,... while looking at my balcony grow.. suddenly i got a bright spark idea... 'how about i try a Pc-grow too?..'

researched on what i will need ... the next day....
pulled apart an old pc case...paint the inside white, bought cfl's, got my computer fans.. electric timer. etc.

i'm in a tropical area so i decided... and size wise... to put in 3 CFL's ... got a worried of heat... the CFL's are 23w with 6500k

3 fans... 2 going in and 1 pulling air out...

doing a test run tonight with the timer.. since its always hot here... i will be doing 20/4 first for growth and 12/12 when flowering?.. please correct me is im wrong... ;)

im germinating one seed planning to start with just one plant first...
im a bit confused on the pots to use... both around 1-1,6l but different shape ..a wide shallow pot?... or square tall pots?.. any suggestions?.. :help:

and the most important question.. once germinated... when can i put it in the pc grow ?..

i'll try to get some pict up very soon...

thanks again guys.. !.. :wiz:
 
If your doing autos,do not go 12/12 for flowering,stay on20/4. 12/12 is for photos.Square or round deep pots are better than shallow pots.You can put the germed seed in the pc right away under full light.Good growing to you.
 
@namvet: yes.. im planting auto's ... 20/4 all the way then ;).. thank u for the tips...
 
Keep in mind that photos can double or triple in size once the lights are switched to 12/12, so don't let them veg too long. You may have to LST them to keep their size manageable.
 
@muddy: just checked the seed i'm germinating... its bubblelicious: auto n feminized :) ,... i'm avoiding non auto's absolutely no space to put them.. ;)
 
seed has germinated, i plan to put it in the box when i see leaves coming out ... :)

one more question.. i set the timer for 20/4 light... how about the fan ?.. does it go off too? or stay on 24hours.. :confused:
 
i leave mine on 24 hours i think others do too.
it wont kill them to turn them off but it may get damp? stronger stems if theyre under fans 24 hours a day too im sure.
 
I leave my fans on 24/7. The plants still benefit from the circulation even when the lights are off.
 
Bubblelicious Germinated and in the box :)

instant update:
seed has sprouted and in the box now :), age around 4 days from seeds.. :D

its around 5-6 inches from the lights... :wiz:

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thanks4lookin guys!.. any input appreciated :thumbs:
 
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