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    HELP! Newbie needs help with his setup and how to proceed...

    Firstly I'd like to begin by saying a big Hello to everyone and anyone who reads this post and thanks in advance to any and all advice given.

    Now my setup is as goes..

    Darkbox Grow Tent 100x100x200cm with air extractor and carbon filter​.

    2 x Phlizon PHD6 600W Dual-channel LED Grow Light.
    Efficacy(ALL ON Mode): 2.3 µmol/J
    Input Voltage: 100-277V, 50-60Hz
    Actual Power Consumption(ALL ON Mode): 100W±3%
    Coverage Area: 2′ x 2′ - 3′ x 3′
    Dual-channel: VEG/BLOOM
    Spectrum: Full Spectrum​

    23cm/11 litre/2.9 gallon plant pots

    31cm/18 litre/4.7 gallon plant pots

    2 x Lava Soil BAC 40 litre/10.6 gallons

    4 x Northern Lights Auto seeds

    OK...with that out of the way my doubts are the following seeing as I reckon my lighting system has a lot left to be desired.

    A: How many plants should I grow at a time with this setup?

    B: Which plant pots should I use?

    C: Should I bother using the Dual-channel: VEG/BLOOM feature with these lights or just have them all on at a time?

    D: And lastly, how far above the plants should I place the lights?

    So, as I said before, any and all advice will be very much appreciated and thanks in advance to all.



    #2
    Plant all four in the bigger pots,use the bloom feature and check the manufacturer recommendation for light height

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      #3
      Grow autos and not photos on an 18/6 schedule and you will have just enough light if each light is using 100W....just.

      If you were to grow photoperiod in that space on a 12/12 schedule you'd need 300W In that space.

      Alternatively use that tent for veg and get another setup for flower.

      Full spectrum LED without any fancy crap will produce a perfect grow with the highest quality buds possible.

      Get PPFD Meter app on your phone and use it as a light meter. Give light so plants get correct DLI.
      Flower Room: 11' x 7' x 7.5'H, 480w AC, 13gal/day dehumidifier, 1.5gal ultrasonic humidifier, 60gal (27gal usable) nute tank, 16" pedestal fan & 18" wall fan. Lighting and climate automated. Hand watering.
      Veg Cupboards: ​​​​​​Two 4x2x6H cupboards. SF2000 Evo in one SF7000 in other. Climate controlled and automated. Hand watering
      Aeroponics Low Pressure Bucket: 20W LED. 5 clones & 20W LED 11 clones
      Lights: Mars Hydro FC-E1200W, SF-7000, SF-2000 evo in flower room.
      Medium: Coco/perlite, 7.2gal pots, no drains
      Current Grow: ​​​5 x Photos Franklin's Orange Zkittles x Sour Diesel in flower room, 3 Franklin's White Widow x Sour Diesel Clones, 13 x Orange ZkittleZ x Sour Diesel clones in Aeroponics buckets x 2.
      Last Grow: A mix

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        #4
        Welcome aboard. You should be able to grow four plants in that space. It might be a bit crowded at the end though. Run the lights full spectrum. Use the bigger pots, will they be cloth or something else? If the manufacturer cannot provide any guidance, for veg, start your lights at 24" above the canopy, watch your plant. If leaf tips curl down and turn brown the light is too close. For flower, look at your seed supplier's grow guide and watch your plants. When the flower period begins lower the light to about 18" and watch the plants. If you haven't already, look at the GWE web site for more guidance for setup, grow conditions, light recommendations, etc.
        Gorilla Grow tents, HLG Lamps, Coco/Perlite 50/50, All Autopot, CX Horticulture nutrients full line
        Growing photo's and autos

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          #5
          Thank you all for your advice, it has helped a huge amount. I will begin in a couple of weeks and I have no doubt I'll be back again asking for help soon enough.

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