Help me set up growbox its my first time

Hello

I want to make small set up I have a tent 40x40x120
Is that OK size for Autoflower?
Is led light 120w OK for that size of tent?
And for ventilation
Ventilator Vents TT 100 2 speed(145/187m3/h)
And can filter 150 is that OK for ventilation and smell

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Welcome to the forum! You’re in the right place for guidance. 40x40x120 inches or centimeters? Happy growing :call_me_hand:t2:

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In cm I don’t want big setup

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Welcome to the forum.

40cm2 is okay for 1 plant.

The light is a bit underpowered, which may create problems with the plant stretching for light given you have limited vertical space.

You may find this helpful as a new grower.

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So I need a better light?

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Power: 150 W
Efficiency: 2,32 μmol/J
Luminous flux PPF: 348 μmol/s

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It’s just a recommendation. You’ll light will grow weed okay, but not optimally. It wouldn’t ordinarily be a big issue, but you are dealing with a limited ceiling. Good lighting helps ensure more a more compact plant.

Ideal minimum PPFD levels are:

Seedling: 300 PPFD
Vegatative stage: 600 PPFD
Flowering: 800 PPFD

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How much yield can I get from that kind of set up if plant that I want to plant can get to 550 g

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HPS/MH light kit 250W-600W is that good?

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You are not going to get that much from 1 plant in that small of a space. You can probably get a few ounces as a new grower in that space.

I wouldn’t suggest using HPS/MH in a box style setup. It is bulky and you don’t have much space to work with. Heat management will also be a challenge with HPS in that small of a grow space.

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As @MidwestGuy said. Not the best for your set up.

I run 2 600 hps for flower and it keeps my 11x14 room in the upper 70’s without an heater and that’s with 2 x8 inch vented hoods and a 10 inch exhaust fan.
Winter here gets cold too.

I’m thinking along those lines too.

May want to try a photo instead.
They’re more forgiving than an auto.
If you make a mistake , you have the ability to make corrections and still flower out relatively ok.
With an auto , you’re on the plants time schedule and any mistakes made will decrease yield. Theres no recovery time for mishaps. They finish when they finish.
Regardless of size.

We’ve seen more than a couple small ones here from mistakes. :grin:

Welcome to the neighbourhood btw. :wave:

:v:

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@Oldguy I hope I didn’t scare the dude off. I think his expectations about how easy it might be and how much he might get off a plant got flattened.

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Woops. Hope not too.
He’s new enough that his reply’s are limited tho so that could be why no reply.
:v:

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Welcome to the forum @Beginner1 . You have come to the right place. Glad you are here and i look forward to following your journey.

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Youre probably going to need a better light my friend.

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@Beginner1 welcome to the family my friend happy growing

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Welcome aboard !

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You were only honest and forthcoming. Welcome @Beginner1 . Keep searching and asking. You can do this.

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I think I understand where the expectation came from and it makes me sad. 550 grams is very specific and was probably from data on the the seed seller’s site where they quote “typical yield.”

550g is nearly 20 oz and these kinds of yields are uncommon in indoor grows with even very experienced growers. You might get 550g from an outdoor grow with an experienced grower.

Setting up unrealistic expectations isn’t the right approach to keep people new growers growing. The OP may have thought “What the hell am I even doing this for if I can’t get what was advertised.”

Rant over.

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How can I get 4-5 oz per plant?
Can I put 4 auto feminized apple Betty’s it can grow up to 5ft max yield 20oz in 4 10 l pots to get that amaount I mean 4-5 oz
How big tent do I need to get that kind of results is 90x90x180 better I don’t have much space and I don’t want to big tent and what light can you recommend what about

PHLIZON (PRO-2000)PHX4 240W Full-spectrum Daisy Chain Dimmable LED Grow Light Veg and Bloom Light for 3×3

I was thinking on Soil

Gold Label Special Mix Light

It says its good for feeding with substrates I was thinking on hesi starter pack coco for substrates

Or

Gold label coco soil

For ventilation

Air Filtration Kit PRO 4", Inline Fan with Smart Controller, Carbon Filter & Ducting Combo

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