Hi guys, totally new to this forum, although I have browsed it in the past. I never attempted to grow before because of the legality. Now, since its legal in California, and a friend randomly gifted me three plants, I've decided to give it a shot for fun, with no expectation.
He gave me three plants a couple weeks ago. I just threw them on my balcony in the soil he gave me and watered them and called it a day. Like I said, I have no expectation. The plants aren't looking to good, Im pretty sure its because its cooled down quite a bit about a week ago. So, I decided to build a cheap and small grow box and bring them inside.
This is whats happening so far, advice would be great.
The box itself:
-The box I got in the Ikea As-is section for $10
-I got a door for it, with hinges for $5
-I will be putting my own top on once I get the lighting in the mail on Monday.
-I will also be adding mylar or something, although the box is white so -Im not to worried about that right away.
-Have timers on the way
-Have thermometer on the way.
Lighting:
Im going to go the CFL route, bulbs and splitters, etc are in the mail and will be at my door on Monday or Tuesday.
Soil:
Foxfarms soil
The plants themselves are tall, but do not have a lot of leaves, Im assuming its lack of efficient light?
Im still deciding what to do for a carbon filter to use. Any advice here? I dont live with my parents lol, but my condo shares walls with neighbors and I want to keep them happy. I have some time because I plan to veg for awhile to get these guys healthy again.
Anyway, just for shits and giggles, heres a couple photos of right when I got the box home. Still a lot to do, will update as this thing comes together in the upcoming week.
He gave me three plants a couple weeks ago. I just threw them on my balcony in the soil he gave me and watered them and called it a day. Like I said, I have no expectation. The plants aren't looking to good, Im pretty sure its because its cooled down quite a bit about a week ago. So, I decided to build a cheap and small grow box and bring them inside.
This is whats happening so far, advice would be great.
The box itself:
-The box I got in the Ikea As-is section for $10
-I got a door for it, with hinges for $5
-I will be putting my own top on once I get the lighting in the mail on Monday.
-I will also be adding mylar or something, although the box is white so -Im not to worried about that right away.
-Have timers on the way
-Have thermometer on the way.
Lighting:
Im going to go the CFL route, bulbs and splitters, etc are in the mail and will be at my door on Monday or Tuesday.
Soil:
Foxfarms soil
The plants themselves are tall, but do not have a lot of leaves, Im assuming its lack of efficient light?
Im still deciding what to do for a carbon filter to use. Any advice here? I dont live with my parents lol, but my condo shares walls with neighbors and I want to keep them happy. I have some time because I plan to veg for awhile to get these guys healthy again.
Anyway, just for shits and giggles, heres a couple photos of right when I got the box home. Still a lot to do, will update as this thing comes together in the upcoming week.