HERE-i grow again--T-12

[Bud Hi]

couple pic of the girls, becoming ladies.

 

[Bud Hi]

looks like 2 weeks to go...just weight-in...(pun intended)

 

[TGT]

One question I have to ask, do you have any problems with burning with the bulbs touching the plants?

Very different grow to say the least. I have never seen anyone grow this style and I think it is great you are trying something new. Have you had a successful grow using this style before or is this the first?

Good luck and thanks for the interesting thread!

TGT

 

[Bud Hi]

NO, problems with heat, I even water with the lights on. this is the 3rd grow... still learnin as I grow..

 

[Binnacas]

That's great Bud Hi! A really nice way to use space. That would be great for a stealth.

I have a few questions:
-Do you bend the plants under the tubes to keep them from growing upwards? Like LST but using your lamps, which would be great
-How deep is the soil?
-And how much soil did you fit in there?
-What sort of soil mix do you use?
-Have you considered doing the same with a hydro system?
-Did you have to dismantle lampfixtures to get the center tubes "floating" or do they sell separate ends that you can connect with wires?
-And ain't it true that the plants can't process light from under the leaf, only from the top? I was just thinking that I might've raised those floating ones just a bit higher.

Sorry for the bombarment of questions, I'm just very interested in this setup. Might make something like this for myself.

 

[Bud Hi]

Binnacas -
Sorry for the bombarment of questions, I'm just very interested in this setup. Might make something like this for myself.

I'm just a old dog(51), learnin new tricks Thanks for the interest, this set-up is 3 years old, getting better each year. For laughes, I'll do a little history report..

I had to move inside, due to nosey neighbor.. things I needed-low cost and low heat looked around to see what I had

a window fan and 4 footers

 

[Bud Hi]

also needed waist high, so I don't have to bend over (bad Back)plus, some thing to catch run-off.

being my FIRST grow inside. Didn't know if these lights would work. even though, the lights are adjustable, the plants needed MORE room

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[Bud Hi]

Dang, more room, More lights,, Where does it end????
Since I can't lift the top lights, I needed help,, so a 12v winch and a rechargable battery. to the rescue.

 

[Bud Hi]

I'll return with build pics in a bit, lights on at 4.20

 

[Bud Hi]

I drilled the rivet out of the ends, so that I could mount them ANY WHERE I needed, with 1 screw..

 

[Bud Hi]

some days, the whole house stank..... to K.I.S.S. I installed a bathroom vent/fan in the closet.

 

[Bud Hi]

guess, I need a veg room too. Since I got the saw out..



double sink, with empty (meat package trays) for catch pans.

 

[Bud Hi]

where's it end????
Now, I need a bigger reflector. ( a piece, off of a roll of alum. siding) and a way to adjust lamp height..

 

[Bud Hi]

might as well, have more than 20 amp wall plugs might go hydro, need pumps.. or a toilet tank.. to flood and drain...
Cover off.. for Photo Only<<<<

 

[Bud Hi]

almost time to find, some good seed/clone,, to see what can be done with ...T-12's

 

[Bud Hi]

next- looking to build a mister, like they use at the grocery store to keep vegs., moist... a spray mister, will bring the summer temps down..>>cool tubes<<< ..( planin-forward) self contained "Rain Maker"

Like a "Rain Forrest"

 

[Bud Hi]

here, I grow again,,#4
my starter kit condiment cups,from a fast food and a cake package,- Bag seed.

 

[chosen]

Nice grow.... Fluro power.. Just like the Dubphiend

 

[clowntown]

Just wondering... do those bulbs get real sticky after a grow?

 

[Poodo]

Work work work, So you started a 4ft step up also? This is fun to watch!