Hi I mentioned before that I plan to start seeds indoors this winter due to canadas short growing season for peppers. I may even try to keep a few plants from my current crop going through the year. So here's what I have so far.
2 48" 4 bulb t5 lights totaling 210 watts. I plan to start with one then add the second if my plants need the added light. This will be set up in our basement which remained fairly warm last winter around 60f or so. (Warm for a canadian anyway)
Now here are the questions. What are my best options for growing indoors? Regular potting soil, hydroponics ( I have no idea how this works and it sounds expensive), soiless(I assume that hydroponic), or peat, compost, perlite etc?
I read the soil thread so I see the recipes and what not. But am unclear on what will work best but remain cost efficient. We will also have a fish tank that I plan to use soiled water from as a form of fertilizer during water changes be it every 2 weeks or once a month.
Thanks I'm advance, loving this forum so far, lots of great answers here.
2 48" 4 bulb t5 lights totaling 210 watts. I plan to start with one then add the second if my plants need the added light. This will be set up in our basement which remained fairly warm last winter around 60f or so. (Warm for a canadian anyway)
Now here are the questions. What are my best options for growing indoors? Regular potting soil, hydroponics ( I have no idea how this works and it sounds expensive), soiless(I assume that hydroponic), or peat, compost, perlite etc?
I read the soil thread so I see the recipes and what not. But am unclear on what will work best but remain cost efficient. We will also have a fish tank that I plan to use soiled water from as a form of fertilizer during water changes be it every 2 weeks or once a month.
Thanks I'm advance, loving this forum so far, lots of great answers here.