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Flowering Systems
When the time comes just pull them up out of the containers and move them into the flower room.
2 - 1000W HPS will work best but 4- 600W works well also. Vented hoods are neccesary. This way the room is totally sealed to keep the CO2 in the room. I use a 440 CFM fan to vent my lights. Lights are run at night to help keep temps down.
Use an A/C unit during the heat of the summer. You wont need A/C the rest of the year.
It is better to use a complete greenhouse control system with CO2. Keep the CO2 at 1500 PPM during the day cycle.
Keep the humidity below 60% and have a least a 200 CFM fan to keep humidity in check.
3 separate Aero/NFT systems are used so you can have 9 weeks flower time and a 3 week perpetual harvest cycle.
Use a cycle timer for the pumps. The timer is set to 1 minute on and 5 minutes off. This allows maximum Oxygen to the roots without letting them dry out.
Make 3 separate Aero/NFT systems using PVC fence posts. The plumbing runs inside and is made from the same 1/2" PVC pipe I use for the cloner. EZ-Clone sprayers between each plant site.
14 plant sites. 396 GPH pump.
The frame is made from 3/4" PVC pipe. You will also need a 18 gallon Rubbermaid container for the reservoir.
Here is the nutrient formula for the flower room:
Botanicare Nutrients:
126ml Cal-Mag Plus
150ml Sweet
180ml Liquid Karma
540mlL Pure Bend Pro Bloom
Download the plans and instructions here.
If you follow my instructions, you can harvest a pound every 3 weeks.
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