New Set Up Ideas

[DolomitesDelight]

Hi everyone, thanks for the great responses on my last post but things have gotten re-arranged and now instead of a 3 X 5 utility closet, I have an entire 10 X 12 bedroom (with closet) to work with! Now that I understand the lighting situation, I'm more concerned with space. I only have one patient so I'm only looking to max at 12, the questions now become:

 

- Should I still invest in tents or could I seal off light/darkness in a cheaper but just as effective way (there is only one window)?

- How much lighting (400W, 600W, 1000W) would just 12 plants need to maximize their yield? How much is too much/overkill?

- Would my yields be greater if I had X veg/Y flower, harvested all flowering and rotate the veg into flower then get new clones for veg (Sea of Green idea), or should I just grow all 12 from seed to harvest and start new all over again?

- Is it a better idea to use a bedroom that shares a wall with a neighbor's bedroom (front of apt) or living room (back of apt)?

- Is the apartment's central air going to be "good enough" to cool the air or should I still look at getting an air conditioner for the room, or will a bunch of fans just be enough?

 

Thank you in advance for your responses and I look forward to hearing back from the community. Thanks!

[Mememe]

- Should I still invest in tents or could I seal off light/darkness in a cheaper but just as effective way (there is only one window)?

nah, plywood is cheaper and more secure and it is hard to place a wallmount fan in a tent.

 

- How much lighting (400W, 600W, 1000W) would just 12 plants need to maximize their yield? How much is too much/overkill?

600W that way you can add more as you gain patients. Some strains (kush needs alot) have different light requirements.

 

- Would my yields be greater if I had X veg/Y flower, harvested all flowering and rotate the veg into flower then get new clones for veg (Sea of Green idea), or should I just grow all 12 from seed to harvest and start new all over again?

12 harvested all at once would put you over limit. Maybe 2 plants every 2 weeks perpetual would be better?

 

- Is it a better idea to use a bedroom that shares a wall with a neighbor's bedroom (front of apt) or living room (back of apt)?

Living room is an area for entertaining more people than a bedroom. I would put it by bedroom. The white noise generated by your fans may help the neighbor fall asleep faster too.

 

- Is the apartment's central air going to be "good enough" to cool the air or should I still look at getting an air conditioner for the room, or will a bunch of fans just be enough?

central air should be enough. You may have to adjust all the vent openings to get the correct levels though.

[DolomitesDelight]

Awesome responses and thanks a ton. I'm happy to hear I won't have to spend so much on the tents and that central air should keep everything cool enough. I don't plan to have more than one patient, so will 600W still be good for a perpetual operation? I was wondering about the harvest methods because I plan to take all the overages to dispensaries or donate them to those in need. I know that harvesting 12 at once would put me over the limit temporarily but I plan to take care of the overages promptly and legally. If doing 2 flower and 10 veg is a better idea though, then I will heed the advice from those who are (without a doubt, probably) more experienced. Thanks again for your response!

 

Dolomite

 

- Should I still invest in tents or could I seal off light/darkness in a cheaper but just as effective way (there is only one window)?

nah, plywood is cheaper and more secure and it is hard to place a wallmount fan in a tent.

 

- How much lighting (400W, 600W, 1000W) would just 12 plants need to maximize their yield? How much is too much/overkill?

600W that way you can add more as you gain patients. Some strains (kush needs alot) have different light requirements.

 

- Would my yields be greater if I had X veg/Y flower, harvested all flowering and rotate the veg into flower then get new clones for veg (Sea of Green idea), or should I just grow all 12 from seed to harvest and start new all over again?

12 harvested all at once would put you over limit. Maybe 2 plants every 2 weeks perpetual would be better?

 

- Is it a better idea to use a bedroom that shares a wall with a neighbor's bedroom (front of apt) or living room (back of apt)?

Living room is an area for entertaining more people than a bedroom. I would put it by bedroom. The white noise generated by your fans may help the neighbor fall asleep faster too.

 

- Is the apartment's central air going to be "good enough" to cool the air or should I still look at getting an air conditioner for the room, or will a bunch of fans just be enough?

central air should be enough. You may have to adjust all the vent openings to get the correct levels though.

[Mememe]

a legit MM outlet will only take overages in amounts YOU are allowed to have. In your case they would only aquire 2.5 O from you.

 

"over the limit temporarily" - No MM law protections if you do get caught over limits even if you were only over limit for 1 second. Plus, its easier on the body to harvest a little at a time.

 

good luck

[DolomitesDelight]

Good call, I'm thinking "temporarily" isn't a word LEO would understand anyway now that you've clarified things for me. Thanks for your help again and your advice will be put to good use, I think the 2/10 flower/veg idea would be good...maybe even 3/9 or 4/8?. Take care!

 

a legit MM outlet will only take overages in amounts YOU are allowed to have. In your case they would only aquire 2.5 O from you.

 

"over the limit temporarily" - No MM law protections if you do get caught over limits even if you were only over limit for 1 second. Plus, its easier on the body to harvest a little at a time.

 

good luck

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