ive obtained three 5ft flouro,s 58watts i am looking to start seedlings and early veg till plants are about 12 inches i germinated the seeds 24-30 hours using paper towls on planting them in propergator waterd plain water they are in john innes seedlings comp planning to use john innes 3 and just plane water till flowering then use nutrients and move to flowering room not built yet planning at least 600 watt at least started wanting only a 400 watt now thinking off no compromises and getting 1000 w dont figure through this process of starting from scrathch ive never grew even a daffodil , i found there is so much ino that it becomes to many methods for same result ( smoke ) so if you can remember there is more than one way off skinning cats my be i should off used rolling a joint as th analogy but fukit this way is not the most scientific method but you have to start some were . you need to learn your plants is wat i keep hearing so thats wat am gonna do ill keep any one who is intrested posted on how its all comming along my room is 3.6 x 3.2 x 2.6 m but iam using screens to reflect light all views respected tar fellas . keep it green
  ps bulbs for lights 2x cool and 1 warm all 58 w  

Sounds good - fluoros are very similar to my own setup - might consider building a veg chamber to prevent light-leaks affecting the flower room. Plenty of space - so reflective screens would also be very helpful.

A 600w is the most efficient in terms of usable light produced against operating costs - long term - it's probably the better light to use - also if you only use it for flowering - get a son T plus - which is produced to benefit the flower cycle (more red).

Hi, For my grow area I have used about 10 x 10 meters of black and white reflective sheeting.  Using the same method as the four poster style I have attached it all together to make a nice little room, with space inside for my brother and me, we can sing and chat to our very young ladies.  Good idea is to line the floor with pond plastic stuff to make it waterproof.  I must say for a relatively small cost we have a nice little grow room.  Good luck.

yes - I too favour the black and white plastic - as it's cheaper than mylar - works as well - and doesn't get nearly as dirty during foliar feeding...

Making tents/rooms is fun too - I have a little mini-tent with 3 propagators in it - which looks a bit like a teepee.

well.. to be honest it doesn't, it just looks like a regular tent... but I wanted to say the word 'teepee'...

tar for the replies! some irrigation help needed please how much water for ten plants on a flood and drain system from seedlings to veg to flower. ohh and think i will go for the black and white sheets thx agian for tips + hints