Hello! I am new to the forum and first off want to say that I have found this site to be an excellent source of info for my hobby! Thank's to all the senior members who take the time to share their wealth of knowledge with lesser experienced growers such as myself.
I am currently one week into my second grow and need a little advice. I
am growing in a section of a closet and the grow area itself is roughly 5sq. feet with an 8' foot ceiling. I am using 3 Hps fixtures of varying wattage;
150 watts, 100 watts,and a 50 watt for a total of 300 watts. This worked quite well in my first grow for two plants which yeilded about 3.5 ounces after curing. However, the first grow, I had a little better ability to control the temps as it was winter her in Fla. and daytime temps were much lower.
Currently with all three lights and two fans [one box and one oscillating], my temps are running around 89-90 degrees. If I turn off the 100 watt lamp I am able to maintain 83-84 degrees. I know that 200 watts is ample for the sq. footage but I am not sure if it is better to keep the temps down or watts up.......... I have two Skunk#1 seedlings one week into veg. Lights are 16 inches over them and the are healthy....Humidity is 47+- What do ya think? Sleeper
I am currently one week into my second grow and need a little advice. I
am growing in a section of a closet and the grow area itself is roughly 5sq. feet with an 8' foot ceiling. I am using 3 Hps fixtures of varying wattage;
150 watts, 100 watts,and a 50 watt for a total of 300 watts. This worked quite well in my first grow for two plants which yeilded about 3.5 ounces after curing. However, the first grow, I had a little better ability to control the temps as it was winter her in Fla. and daytime temps were much lower.
Currently with all three lights and two fans [one box and one oscillating], my temps are running around 89-90 degrees. If I turn off the 100 watt lamp I am able to maintain 83-84 degrees. I know that 200 watts is ample for the sq. footage but I am not sure if it is better to keep the temps down or watts up.......... I have two Skunk#1 seedlings one week into veg. Lights are 16 inches over them and the are healthy....Humidity is 47+- What do ya think? Sleeper