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The agri-fab weighs 90 lbs plus whatever you place on top for bricks.

It's called Apollo Horticulture. So far it hasn't given me any issues and it came with a MH and HPS bulb, a timer, and hooks/cable to hang. It's dimmable too, if you'd want that option (not sure why you would). I think it was a good deal, considering all you get with it.

Here it is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ECZQTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_jrI5JL92JuhW6

You amurrica eh? This was on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ECZQTY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_jCNGzbKHZ98YS Let me try to help you figure this out. These will give off quite a bit of heat (which is great for winter northerners) but summer can get pretty hot. You will want to seal off the room somehow as well, like the other comments said, fuck bugs! This can be hung maximum 1.5 feet before you burn the plant so you might be ok with some training.

600 watt will cover about 4 x 4 foot area so squish each plant in that space roughly and bunch all the branches up like roses, this will give a good lollipop shape and save space but at the same time maximize the light of the main colas. I just hope you have enough headroom for flower stretch!

Hopefully you have some fans laying around to simulate a gentle breeze and help temp control. I try to be as crafty as possible before spending a ton of money, (the light was an exception). Use what you have around the house or go to dollar stores for like white paint sheets to create your own tent for cheap, until you can invest more.

Goodluck, hopefully this ramble is useful to you!

I don’t know if you mean something like this but I have one and it rules: Nisaku NJP650 Hori-Hori Weeding & Digging Knife, Authentic Tomita (Est. 1960) Japanese Stainless Steel, 7.25" Blade, Wood Handle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007WFG2I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_6W8GE947HEDGGK0V3F92?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Have the right tools and it’ll make your job much easier…Hand Tiller…Digging/Weeding Knife

Understand what your veggies are and if they grow outward or upward. Spacing if outward and creating trellis’ or staking if upward or both.

Know what zone you’re in, when the frost comes and goes, if your plants need full sun or partial sun… a little bit of knowledge goes a long way so good luck

PLA is not biodegradable under typical conditions. It requires moisture and temperatures above 60C to begin self hydrolyzation. It will very slowly degrade in the presence of moisture at ambient temperatures, but I would be surprised if it affects the plants.

I use a bunch of PLA pots for indoor plants, but they're really just serving as a decorative outer shell. I do this with all of my decorative pots to protect them. I'll have the plant and soil in a 4" plastic pot with drainage (like these, for example), which sits snugly within the decorative pot.

I dig mine up with one of these, also grow your grass longer so they don't get as much sunlight. As long as they aren't flowering I don't really worry about them too much in my grass, there are much worse weeds to have in it (like thistles ugh).

They are 10x20 trays used for microgreens. There is no drain. These plants sit in water all day. The pots are 4.75" square so I can fit 8 in each tray. I mix up nutrients and top up the blue hanging bags and they slowly drain into the trays. No pumps needed this way.

Okay my last idea, modifying seed started trays: https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Growing-Trays-Drain-Holes/dp/B0058PTK6M/ref=sr_1_8?crid=9XYTXOXCRMSV&keywords=seed+starter+tray&qid=1647965165&sprefix=seed+%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-8

cut off oneside, command strips to ceiling.

Get yourself a Hori Hori knife (THE best trowel I've ever had), some rotating pruners and a bag of compost or manure. Some easy flowers to grow from seed are sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, nigella, nasturtiums (may need to be started inside depending on zone). I'm sure there are lots more that I haven't listed. Look into no-till gardening, it'll save you weeding, watering and time and make your plants happier in the long run. Have fun!

Side note - Invest in a Hori Hori. A good one. Seriously it's one of my most used garden tools.

I’d read this article about grow lights for cacti. They generally won’t thrive but some lights are okay for growth. You want high output lights. Something like this would be better.

Wood treatment? And paint in the compost? What are you talking about.

Sure if cost isn’t an issue worm 360 is an option also.

But for a easy DIY for about $25 usd vs Worm Factory 360 for $130 I call it a win

Yep, mistakes will be made no matter how long you've been at it. My first year I used jiffy seed starting mix, and let them stay in there way too long. Didn't realize there were no nutrients in that mix so I stunted them quite a bit to start off, lol.

The last couple years I've been germinating the seeds using the paper towel/ziploc method, then moving them into the medium once they pop. I've started seeds in the normal mix I use for potting soil (1/3 coir, 1/3 perlite, 1/3 compost) which went fine. This year I'll start them in ziplocs, then move them to 50/50 mix of coir and perlite, and begin feeding them nutes once the first set of true leaves appears. Probably start at 1/8 strength nutrients and move up from there. No real reason for doing this, just want to experiment.

If you plan on growing a lot of plants, you may want to look into buying 1020 trays. It's dramatically easier to bottom water everything at once rather than each double-cup individually.

Good luck, and if you have any questions let me know :)

A hori hori is my most favorite garden tool probably

I'm not sure what exactly you are looking for, but I found several with a quick search. This one looks like one that would do what you want. Still I hope you're handy with tools, this one needs to be assembled.

https://www.amazon.com/Agri-Fab-45-0299-48-Inch-Plug-Aerator/dp/B000K6DZDI

I second the Hori Hori it is the handiest thing I've had this one for years https://www.amazon.com/Nisaku-NJP650-Hori-Hori-Authentic-Stainless/dp/B0007WFG2I/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=F95OI6IO1M54&keywords=hori+hori+garden+knife&qid=1637595415&sprefix=hori+%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGV...

I overwinter in a basement that will drop to mid 50s in the dead of winter, I just moved stuff inside since some lows in the 40s are coming soon.

With a heating mat it's possible to keep growth going all winter, but I'm planning to let more of my plants rest this year.

Picture of setup: https://i.imgur.com/98vnCP9.jpg

Lights: Durolux T5 Ho Grow Light - 4 Foot... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEYCRI8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'm recently getting into gardening myself, I bought a Nisaku garden knife for $23 made in Japan, very high quality (made with REAL Japanese steel). It's a great all around tool, weeding, cutting, digging, etc.

Amazon link:

https://www.amazon.com/Nisaku-NJP650-Hori-Hori-Authentic-Stainless/dp/B0007WFG2I/

Their other tools look really nice too.

https://nisakujapan.com/

These lights

If I reduced these Lights from four to two, would less wattage be used? Or would the 240 watts at default be used?

Thx, man. Where do you live? I had terrible lettuces in NC when it got too hot and they just immediately bolted. I start mine from seed the same way and I've had very good luck with mine growing inside with lights - I've just had the wimpy lettuce issue.

I did write to my nutrient company who confirmed that I likely need silica, but then I wrote to ask why they don't include it in the formulary from the start...will let you know their response.

Durolux T5 Ho Grow Light - 4 Foot 4 Lamps - DL844 Fluorescent Hydroponic Indoor Fixture - Bloom Veg Daisy Chain with Bulbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEYCRI8/ref=cm_sw_r_sm_apa_glt_fabc_RWJWMRVCR54BG30VK616

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Product name: Nisaku NJP650 Hori-Hori Weeding & Digging Knife, Authentic Tomita (Est. 1960) Japanese Stainless Steel, 7.25" Blade, Wood Handle

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• QUALITY: Made in Japan with the finest stainless steel.
• EASY MEASUREMENT: Inch markings on the blade will ensure your plants and bulbs are planted at just the right depth.
• MULTI-USE: Both serrated and straight edge blades, and is a fantastic gardening, landscaping, and camping tool.
• DURABILITY: The blade is rust and scratch resistant, and stays razor sharp.
• ERGONOMIC: Blade Size: 7.25 inches; Handle Size: wood, 5.25 inches; Weight: 10 oz.
• INCLUDED: Tough faux leather sheath with a snap-loop for securing to your belt.

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That was happening to me as well. Then I fertilized them just before the bloom and it kept the lemons on like glue :). This is the light I have. T5 grow light

I second the hori, hori this is the one I have and I love it. https://www.amazon.com/Nisaku-NJP650-Hori-Hori-Authentic-Stainless/dp/B0007WFG2I/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1C0HV4SKLQFYL&dchild=1&keywords=hori+hori+garden+knife&qid=1606277313&sprefix=hori+hori%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-5

If you're going to over winter them then no, if you have space say; in a garage or shed that they can stay cool and dry in then you're fine.

If not, then you're gonna need some type of artificial light source

I got this one, and it worked well last winter in a grow tent Link

32 W, c'est pas full puissant. J'ai une lampe qui a 4 t5 de 54W chacun (donc plus de 200W en tout), 4 pieds de long, et je trouve que c'est l'idéal, tu peux mettre deux plateaux un à côté de l'autre. À maturité, je rentre mettons 24 plants de tomates sous ça (pour te donner une idée, pas besoin d'en faire pousser autant...)

J'ai commencé avec une lampe avec deux néons de 4 pieds de 54W chaque et c'était bien correct aussi. Les néons que tu me montres, ils coûtent cher, je trouve, pour ce que c'est... Pour 70$, me semble que j'avais le ballastre,et les deux néons de 4' à 54 W.

Je te conseille de regarder sur internet (Amazon, genre, sinon des boutiques d'hydroponique, d'horticulture) quand la saison sera finie : tu auras de bons deals. Un truc du genre, par exemple. Ces temps-ci, y'a pas full de choix, par contre. Genre je trouve pas beaucoup de trucs fiables à deux néons, par exemple.

if they're long shelves most people just get a long hanging thing and put 2-4 T5 bulbs in it.

https://www.amazon.com/4lamps-DL844s-Fluorescent-Hydroponic-Fixture/dp/B00HEYCRI8

This for example. You can get 1,2, or 4 bulb fixtures, and in lengths of 2 or 4 feet. Can find at any big box store, or online for not too bad. then just buy some daylight bulbs for them.

If you want more of a Square format, you can buy 1000-1200 watt LED's that will do a 3x3 or 4x4 foot area for between $40-60.

If you don't have many plants you can always scale down for smaller options in both.