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[Ghost72]

Hello all, Ghost72 here, new to the network and AF. I have grown PP years ago, been out of the grow for sometime now and would like to have a indoor grow with AF. I have 4 seeds coming (hopefully), strains listed below, but I'm still going to make me a small grow room in my new home that I am building. Looking to have enough room to have at least 2 big plants, maybe 3 small. Was looking for some quick help on getting the right lights, reflective stuff and fans, nutrition, water periods etc..

I have been reading up on auto seeds/plants this seems like a really awesome strain to work with, but I am totally new to these strains.

My wife likes Indica for herself as she has anxiety issues sometimes. I like both Indica and the Sativa so 2 seeds are Indica and 2 are Sativa.

The room will be like a closet about 3 foot deep by about 4 foot wide and over 6 foot tall.

seed type
2 x Amnesia Haze Auto by Royal Queen Seeds
2 x Auto Blueberry Domina Feminised

My wife likes the berry/fruity taste/smell, I like all LOL.

I have not started framing in for the room yet but I will within a week or so and would like to be able to get the things I need for this small personal grow indoors. Any and all help, links to threads here, or personal situations from other members is all welcomed. I want to learn all I can about the Auto aspect and be able to go back to the photo-side (local seeds) if need be.

The strains listed above is just to get me familiar with autos, I will move to more strains after the learn curve is over.

Thanks for having a awesome network here AFN
Ghost72

EDIT
so far list for materials is
- plant tubs 3-4 gallon each x 4 (1 for backup)
- Botanicare Kind 3 Pack Bundle: Grow, Bloom, Base + Twin Canaries Chart & Pipette - 1 Quart Each
- PRO-MIX Soil Amendment 2.2 cu ft per bag/block
- Rhino Hobby Eco Kit includes Rhino Hobby carbon filter, extraction fan, 5 meters of aluminium foil ducting and 3 jubilee clips. 6 Inch 150mm EcoDuct Fan - 298m3/h

 

[epenguin]

Hey Cuthbert Wobblebottom,

welcome to AFN. Sorry I edited your post, but we don't condone using our real names, so I changed it for your own safety. (its really Cuthbert Jellybottom) You picked some nice strains there for starters, please consider doing a journal of your grow in the New Growers section and we can all learn as we grow.

Enjoy..........eP.

 

[DABaracuss]

welcome to the AFN Army ..Here is the place to learn..I would say its good to start with one strain to keep feeding and things uniform.Start a grow journal so we can watch.

 

[Slater]

Hey @Ghost72 and welcome to AFN my man, the best canna site out there.
So whats your budget for your lights and stuff ?... COB led lights is where its at and is taking the indoor growing scene by storm. I can recommend building your own, that's what I have done and it saved me a few penny's, but if your not into the DIY @BigSm0 is your man to talk to on an awesome fixture to get you started.
If you need filters it has to be Rhino, the best on the market, they can take any cheese plant in there stride. I've just finished growing one, couldn't smell a thing and she was a stinky girl.
Reflective martial is a mine field but on my recent reading up white is the best choice for reflecting light not shiny surfaces.
When you get stated get a journal going of your build then we can all join in the fun and watch your groom come alive. Tag me if you do by placing an @ in front of my name ( @Slater ) and i shall jump on in.

Again welcome to AFN dude, passing this on

 

[NugNoob]

Like @Slater said, tag me and others in when you have a journal started (you can do it while you are prepping the grow area if you like) and AFN can offer lots of advice and guidance. Some of the best growers in the world trek these forums!

I also highly recommend spending a little extra cash up front on COBs, they are worth their weight in dense, heavy bud lol! I am a noob but check out my grow in the Sig for ideas!

Peace! :smoking:

 

[bushmasterar15]

Welcome to AFN

 

[Ripper]

Welcome bud.. my wife also like the fruity plants... happy growing

 

[Ghost72]

Thanks for all the welcomes, @epenguin @Slater @NugNoob @DABaracuss @bushmasterar15 @Ripper

I am starting to get a budget setup for this as I build the room. Only problem I personally have is that I have to have lower back surgery VERY soon, so I am trying to get all the info for a budget build to start and will increase as I can on the 'equipment' needed.

I will build the room to accommodate for 3 and just grow 1 to start, then expand 'equipment' as budget allows.

COB lights is new to me! WOW where have I been hiding to not know anything like those exist!

Is auto watering a good thing? We have well water with high minerals in it ( no test yet but stains the bath tub ) on PH, PPM etc.. Guess fresh water from the local towns natural hot water supply for free might be my best route. Check for PH etc.. as I get it.

Would white gloss paint do for reflective? Painting interior of house with white semi-gloss also.

About the Rhino Filter - found on ebay - The Rhino Hobby Eco Kit includes Rhino Hobby carbon filter, extraction fan, 5 meters of aluminium foil ducting and 3 jubilee clips. 6 Inch 150mm EcoDuct Fan - 298m3/h

Nutrition is key as with any plant - Any recommendations on brand?

I will also get my journal started as I step through the build of room to 'equipment' to start of growth.

 

[Micron Creek]

Look into Botanicare KIND nutrients for a customizable 3 part that delivers excellent results. Botanicare offers several lines if KIND isn't your ideal nutrient solution. Whatever line you choose, try to get a silica supplement for optimal results in most adverse conditions, and a stronger structure.

 

[Ghost72]

@Castle Grown

Botanicare Kind 3 Pack Bundle: Grow, Bloom, Base + Twin Canaries Chart & Pipette - 1 Quart Each - 50.00 USD

I also forgot about soil, DOH I seen a video using PRO-MIX HP etc for AF plants, good, bad opinions?

EDIT
Or I can mix my own soil if I had a chart as wife has outdoor plants