jojo677
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I'm looking at going with a 5 gallon Hydro setup, with a 2'x2' SCROG on top. I will be using a 185W LED (actual draw), growing C99. I'm limited in space, so I don't want to have to remove the plant to water (as I have been doing), and noise is somewhat of an issue.
I'm interested in changing setups, and I'm definitely doing hydro, as it is an indoor grow in a small space, and I already have nutes (GH Flora Series). I just finished my first grow of Northern Lights and C99 in Promix (mostly peat moss) with added pearlite. I had a lot of issues getting the right ratio of ProMix to perlite and controlling pH, but finally got those worked out. I just didn't growing in it much and my yields were fairly low. I'd like to change to a medium where the pH is a little more controllable.
I currently have some clones of C99 rooting, and they will be planted in the next few days. I need to decide what setup to go with though. I was originally going to do a DWC SCROG, but I think I'd have trouble keeping the rootzone at a good temperature, as summer is coming up and the room isn't all that well temperature controlled (should stay under 80-85F). From what I've read, this would also be an issue with most active Hydro setups. Also, I don't like the idea of trying to monitor pH daily.
I'd like a system I can tend to every few days, which is leading me to consider a Hempy setup. I plan on using a 5 gallon bucket for the main grow, and maybe a smaller bucket to veg clones in a perpetual setup. It's quiet, you really only have to monitor pH going in, and only have to water every 3 or so days (at least until the end of flowering). This is what my research tells me.
Are there any other systems anyone would recommend? I am a DIY guy, so I'll make it all. Also, does medium matter that much? I have a bunch of perlite and expanded clay balls, but most people recommend perlite + vermiculite. Why's that?
I can supply pictures if needed, and I plan to add them for my final setup!
I'm interested in changing setups, and I'm definitely doing hydro, as it is an indoor grow in a small space, and I already have nutes (GH Flora Series). I just finished my first grow of Northern Lights and C99 in Promix (mostly peat moss) with added pearlite. I had a lot of issues getting the right ratio of ProMix to perlite and controlling pH, but finally got those worked out. I just didn't growing in it much and my yields were fairly low. I'd like to change to a medium where the pH is a little more controllable.
I currently have some clones of C99 rooting, and they will be planted in the next few days. I need to decide what setup to go with though. I was originally going to do a DWC SCROG, but I think I'd have trouble keeping the rootzone at a good temperature, as summer is coming up and the room isn't all that well temperature controlled (should stay under 80-85F). From what I've read, this would also be an issue with most active Hydro setups. Also, I don't like the idea of trying to monitor pH daily.
I'd like a system I can tend to every few days, which is leading me to consider a Hempy setup. I plan on using a 5 gallon bucket for the main grow, and maybe a smaller bucket to veg clones in a perpetual setup. It's quiet, you really only have to monitor pH going in, and only have to water every 3 or so days (at least until the end of flowering). This is what my research tells me.
Are there any other systems anyone would recommend? I am a DIY guy, so I'll make it all. Also, does medium matter that much? I have a bunch of perlite and expanded clay balls, but most people recommend perlite + vermiculite. Why's that?
I can supply pictures if needed, and I plan to add them for my final setup!
