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First setup

FullersFire

FullersFire

Although i am brand new to this i wanted to show you guys my setup and get suggestions on what is bad about it and try to make it better, any help is appreciated, thanks.

 
moruga welder said:
+ 1  on the grow list        :onfire:
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I ordered a variety pack of super hots it comes with 5 different seeds so I'll post pictures when I get them in a couple of days! Any suggestions on things I could do with setup? Only using it until I can plant outside
 
moruga welder said:
whens your plant out ?   might have to beef up the lumens        :onfire:
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may 24 weekend is the last frost probably, I am only using one t5 sun blaster with 2200 lumen if I got another one would that be a good enough light source ?
 
how many plants ? what square footage do you have ? my plant out is Mothers day  , plants are out in the green house by then but some are 2'  tall . i got about 55,000 lumens on them . 70 to 80 plants 
 
moruga welder said:
how many plants ? what square footage do you have ? my plant out is Mothers day  , plants are out in the green house by then but some are 2 " tall . i got about 55,000 lumens on them . 70 to 80 plants 
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Im just starting out so probably 3 or 4 plants. I believe the square footage is 3.70. im using one light that is 2200 lumens?
 
Typically you want 5-6k lumens per 2x2 area for growth. More for flowering, and a lot more for pods. Honestly if you go to your local hardware store you can pick up a 32w T8 Shoplight for $20 including bulbs (6500k daylight are my preferred) which puts out about 2800 lumens per bulb (so 5600 lumens over a 4X1 span) I double mine up for twice the lumens. But i cant see for 3-4 plants you need more than two lights. Mine grow great and ive got 6 shoplights for 50 plants. Also if you dont mind me asking where did you get the seeds?
 
rkempston said:
Typically you want 5-6k lumens per 2x2 area for growth. More for flowering, and a lot more for pods. Honestly if you go to your local hardware store you can pick up a 32w T8 Shoplight for $20 including bulbs (6500k daylight are my preferred) which puts out about 2800 lumens per bulb (so 5600 lumens over a 4X1 span) I double mine up for twice the lumens. But i cant see for 3-4 plants you need more than two lights. Mine grow great and ive got 6 shoplights for 50 plants. Also if you dont mind me asking where did you get the seeds?
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ok thanks, and i got them at peppernorth
 
Alright, was just wondering. I've heard PN is pretty good there are just a lot of scam artists on amazon and ebay and a lot of other places that you should stay clear of when buying seeds.
 
rkempston said:
Alright, was just wondering. I've heard PN is pretty good there are just a lot of scam artists on amazon and ebay and a lot of other places that you should stay clear of when buying seeds.
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....rkempston, if you are on FB there are some pepper growing groups that have active seed trading members.
 
Honestly, that fixture might get you started, but you are going to need more, a lot more, light before plant-out.
 
Something like this, with 6500K lamps, I use Spectralux brand myself.
 
alkhall said:
Honestly, that fixture might get you started, but you are going to need more, a lot more, light before plant-out.
 
Something like this, with 6500K lamps, I use Spectralux brand myself.
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the growing area is only 2 sqft though, and I am just using it to grow until last frost, so hopefully it works out, may pickup another light.
 
FullersFire said:
the growing area is only 2 sqft though, and I am just using it to grow until last frost, so hopefully it works out, may pickup another light.
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I see, so you are only going to have maybe a dozen plants that you will transplant outside?
 
alkhall said:
 
I see, so you are only going to have maybe a dozen plants that you will transplant outside?
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yes just starting out small its my first time ever growing any plants so hopefully it goes well!
 
FullersFire said:
yes just starting out small its my first time ever growing any plants so hopefully it goes well!
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Understood.
 
I was thinking that with your 72 cell starter tray, you were going for a lot more plants.
 
Well, good luck with your grow.
 
Start a grow log in the Glogs section and post lots of pics as things progress.
 
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