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grouchy · 10-28-2009, 12:41 AM

I am putting this together for a growing competition I started in the Micro Section. I wanted to see what kind of yield people could pull with an extremely limited wattage.

The 150w Equivalent Club - https://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=141381

I have a feeling that vertical grows will dominate because of there efficiency. With such a limited wattage you will need to use every bit of light you can get.

This will be my entry in the contest and I will keep it updated here in the vertical section. I plan on starting the grow around the first of December. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to join the contest as well.

grouchy · 10-29-2009, 02:23 AM

More info about my plans:

Medium - Fox Farm Ocean Forest on top with a Hempy style perlite reservoir underneath the drain.

Training - Vertical Scrog

Strain - G13 Gigabud Feminized

Plan - I will start 3 or 4 clones in the bucket once they are rooted. I will top once or twice and flip to 12/12 when the screen is about 1/2 full. This should be enough to fill the screen all the way around by the time the stretch stops. My goal is going to be one ounce for the first run and improving from there.

MrBomDiggitty · 10-29-2009, 02:25 AM

but where do da bottom of da plants go, boss?

grouchy · 10-29-2009, 02:29 AM

When the soil is put in the bucket, the bottom of the plants will go in the soil.

medmaker420 · 10-29-2009, 02:34 AM

looks sweet, I think with cfl's this would be a great micro method for sure.

Maybe setup the mini circles with 2 cfl's hung down the middle for larger micro setups as well. Really could cram some girls in there for sure.

On yours, how do you see the training going in such a small area? Odds are you are used to micros though SO can't wait to see the updates.

grouchy · 10-29-2009, 02:52 AM

The only part that worries me is the clearance on the back side of the screen on the sides. It is almost touching the wall and may create problems. If i have to I will bend the screen in to make it more like an oval.

I can pull the whole pot out easily by unplugging the bulb from the power strip. That will allow access to the inside and outside of the screen.

ratdawgie · 10-29-2009, 04:18 AM

Yes! Dude! I am a hobby grower for the most part and get by on very little herb. Often wondered and pondered what could be done around a single 42w or 65w. I am pulling up a chair.

10-29-2009, 04:47 AM

did you consider doing a SOG around the bulb? the screen won't block light?

grouchy · 10-29-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir_Nugget

did you consider doing a SOG around the bulb? the screen won't block light?

I plan on sticking the buds inside the screen. I think it will give me better control of the distance than sog will. I don't think it will block any light at all.

VeticalGrowBot · 10-29-2009, 09:54 AM

check out this grow right here. This guy really got down with his CFL vert grow

https://www.verticalgreen.org/showthread.php?t=797

10-28-2009, 12:41 AM	#1
grouchy Do not disturb Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 843	42w CFL Vertical Screen I am putting this together for a growing competition I started in the Micro Section. I wanted to see what kind of yield people could pull with an extremely limited wattage. The 150w Equivalent Club - https://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=141381 I have a feeling that vertical grows will dominate because of there efficiency. With such a limited wattage you will need to use every bit of light you can get. This will be my entry in the contest and I will keep it updated here in the vertical section. I plan on starting the grow around the first of December. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to join the contest as well.
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10-29-2009, 02:34 AM	#5
medmaker420 Prop 215 Cali Patient A.k.A. The Aardvark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 3,609	looks sweet, I think with cfl's this would be a great micro method for sure. Maybe setup the mini circles with 2 cfl's hung down the middle for larger micro setups as well. Really could cram some girls in there for sure. On yours, how do you see the training going in such a small area? Odds are you are used to micros though SO can't wait to see the updates. __________________ Growing Elite Marijuana SUPPORT 100% DECRIMINALIZATION sending positive growers karma to everyone, the aardvark
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10-29-2009, 09:54 AM	#10
VeticalGrowBot Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 53	check out this grow right here. This guy really got down with his CFL vert grow https://www.verticalgreen.org/showthread.php?t=797 __________________ My 1000 Watt VERTICAL Bubba Kush Grow - HIGHEST YIELD FROM KUSH Ive Ever Had
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10-29-2009, 02:23 AM	#2
grouchy Do not disturb Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 843	More info about my plans: Medium - Fox Farm Ocean Forest on top with a Hempy style perlite reservoir underneath the drain. Training - Vertical Scrog Strain - G13 Gigabud Feminized Plan - I will start 3 or 4 clones in the bucket once they are rooted. I will top once or twice and flip to 12/12 when the screen is about 1/2 full. This should be enough to fill the screen all the way around by the time the stretch stops. My goal is going to be one ounce for the first run and improving from there.
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10-29-2009, 02:25 AM	#3
MrBomDiggitty Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In a pineapple under the sea Posts: 1,052	but where do da bottom of da plants go, boss?
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10-29-2009, 02:29 AM	#4
grouchy Do not disturb Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 843	When the soil is put in the bucket, the bottom of the plants will go in the soil.
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10-29-2009, 02:52 AM	#6
grouchy Do not disturb Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 843	The only part that worries me is the clearance on the back side of the screen on the sides. It is almost touching the wall and may create problems. If i have to I will bend the screen in to make it more like an oval. I can pull the whole pot out easily by unplugging the bulb from the power strip. That will allow access to the inside and outside of the screen.
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10-29-2009, 04:18 AM	#7
ratdawgie New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 23	Yes! Dude! I am a hobby grower for the most part and get by on very little herb. Often wondered and pondered what could be done around a single 42w or 65w. I am pulling up a chair.
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10-29-2009, 04:47 AM	#8
Sir_Nugget Guest Posts: n/a	did you consider doing a SOG around the bulb? the screen won't block light?
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