Metal Halide Safety And Fixture Recommendations
HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lamps can burn in any orientation.
MH (Metal Halide) lamps come in three basic types:
*Base up (BU), which must be operated...
Why Should I Grow Using Medium Filled Containers?
Pros
More cost effective, forgiving and simple for inexperienced, smaller growers to manage.
Cons
Difficult to ascertain and maintain consistent and optimum moisture, nutrient and ph levels.
Author:...
How Can I Hang an Adjustable Reflector in a Box-Grow?
This if for those who have a small area or box that is made of wood, dry-wall, or other material that can use screw...
DIY: How Can I Build a Compact Hood with an Intergrated...
The following are somewhat detailed instructions for constructing a shielded hood/reflector with an integrated light trap designed for a small cabinet... It...
Why Should I Grow Using Aeroponics?
Pros
Unsurpassed plant growth, resin, potency and yields with incredible aromatics and taste.
Cons
Requires close monitoring of ph and ppm levels and total reliance on constant...
Basic Info On Fluorescent Lighting
This is a compilation of basic information on fluorescent lighting that I have gathered over a period of several months. What is a fluorescent light? A...
Should I Choose a Round or Square Pot for my Plants?
Many growers across the world using the round type planters are wasting possible space in there grow rooms, if you want more freedom in...
Can I Use Foil on my Flourescents?
In a shop light type fixture, the bulbs are usually space a few inches apart. This type of reflector creates light "stripes" when used...
What Are Light Cycles And How Do I Use Them?
The amount of time your garden should be exposed to lighting depends on what 'cycle' your garden is in. The 'Vegetative Cycle' of your garden...
How Much Co2 Should I Add?
Co2 Calculations:
1. Measure and multiply: length x width x height of your grow room to calculate the volume of cubic feet
2. Generally, the c02...
Should I start my grow from clones or seeds?
Introduction:
Growers face the decision to start a grow from either seeds or rooted clones. The decision is not obvious, as both growing options...
How Do I Control Odor With Ozonators?
Ozonators can make the smell of even SMELLY strains like Mikado and Romulan practically unnoticeable, unless resin glands are broken by your movements within...
How Can I Vent Through The Sewer?
A common alternative to venting up the chimney is venting into the sewer pipe. Depending on how your house is built, if you push...
How Do I Install a Duct Fan to Operate Most Efficiently?
Principles of effective ventilation
Many growers own fans powerful enough to move air of a city block in Manhattan, but has failed to install it...
What is Marijuana and what Effects Could it Have on Me?
Also spelled marihuana, the Indian hemp plant, Cannabis sativa (cannabis), or the crude drug composed of its leaves and flowers. It is usually dried...
How To Build an Inexpensive Carbon Air Scrubber?
Building a carbon scrubber for de-odorizing stinky grows.
The design is such that there is no back pressure on the grow box exhaust fan, and...
420 Magazine’s Plant of the Month October 2024
Congratulations to our member StoneOtter for winning 420 Magazine’s Plant of the Month October 2024 with his beautiful plant titled “Runtz...
420 Magazine’s Photo Of The Month October 2024
Congratulations are in order for our member Greenvein and his incredible photo of the month for October 2024 titled "Yowie Bedside",...
420 Magazine’s Nug of the Month October 2024
Congratulations to our member Braddah Waiheesohai for the beautiful frosty "Biscotti" Nug, earning the honorable 420 Magazine’s “Nug Of The Month”...
420 Magazine’s Grow Journal Of The Month October 2024
Congratulations to our member MedScientist and his winning 420 Magazine’s Grow Journal of the Month October 2024, earning the distinguished “Grow...
420 Magazine’s Member Of The Month October 2024
Congratulations to our member Azimuth for this remarkable achievement, our 420 Magazine’s Member of the Month October 2024, earning the distinguished...
