Grow Room Setup
Now as an introductory statement I’d like to make it clear that this is a very brief, compared to the thick textbooks on gardening out there, analysis of the important physics of a Marijuana Grow Room Setup. But fortunately for you I try to cut the middle-man and let you get the basics, and once you’ve mastered these – or at-least worked on them, you’ll be on your way to being able to write manuals about the dynamics of a Grow-Room. There’s A LOT to know, and if you’re fascinated by the intricacies I’d recommend hitting up a manual after you’ve read my fine-tuned basics. Fortunately if you follow my setup to heart, you’ll be able to easily grow some dank ass bud. Once you’ve gotten the room you need, I’d highly recommend you fine-tune the privacy of the grow room setup for obvious reasons. Place blinds on the windows, make sure the room doesn’t leak any odors by sealing the windows and doors to secure they are air-tight when closed. That way, aside from actually seeing the Marijuana Grow Room, no one will know the better. Disinfect the area. This is a commonly overlooked variable, any insects or critters that could potentially get into the Grow Room may cause damage to the Marijuana. In addition any mold or decaying matter that would be left untouched may cause damage in the long run. Map out the room. You generally want a grow room setup with the plants in the center of the room (although it all depends on lighting placement), but I personally find it easier to be able to walk a whole circle around my plants for inspection purposes – and by placing the plants in the middle of the room you will have a much easier time doing that along with other things such as watering and trimming. Lighting – Obviously with no photosynthesis, you’d have no plant. So in order to maximize this certain variable to the equation of [(Good GrowRoomPrep = Dank Bud)^2] You must understand a few basics. Different Plants prefer Different Spectrums. Our particular pick (Marijuana/Cannabis) prefers the Blue side of the UV light spectrum for Vegetative growth and the Red side of the UV light spectrum for the Flowering stage. In order to maximize THC output by the plant (Standard 2%-4% THC concentration deviation) you would be wise to take advantage of lights that operate specifically in these particular spectrums for different times of growth to not only speed up plant growth but to ensure the highest possible quality bud. However, if you’re not too concerned about growing the High-Times cover picture Marijuana, standard Fluorescent lights will do the job. Positioning. You must ensure all the plants get an equal amount of light. This is done by placing the lights in a logistically sound spot. I’d recommend hanging the lights about 5-7 inches above the tip of the plants for the vegetative growth, and about 10-12 inches during the flowering stage. Timing. Literally, a timer. You want to have a timer plug in for your lights to make sure that during the vegetative growth the plant has a minimum of 18 hours of light, and during the flowering stage it gets exactly 12 on and 12 off. Air Circulation – A big factor newbie growers overlook is the Air. Air is important for a few reasons. When in-doors you take Mother Nature out of the equation and she does wonders with the air. There are many scientific explanations, but essentially the CO2 that the plant produces will eventually build up and cause the stomata of the plant to clog, which will disrupt natural processes in the plant itself due to inhibited gas regulation, and you will end up with a very sad plant. Ventilation is KEY – if you have a system already built in your house that will suffice, taking into account it’s relatively clean. Otherwise open the window a few times a day to ensure fresh air is always present. Circulation – Keep a fan (Regular one will be fine for small projects) on all day to make sure the air isn’t completely still. This has many reasons, but to sum it up: we’re essentially trying to mimic the natural environment where the plant has evolved to grow. |
