COCO COIR What supplies do you need to start growing weed?

[growingisfun]

About to start growing and just wanted to make sure I have everything. I tried to follow the setup for the 2x4 Spider Farmer 200W LED tutorial and hoping I can get at least 5 ounce (10 ounces would be killer). I got the "kit" version on Amazon for about $460, which has almost everything except soil, nutrient, and seeds. It weirdly had plant pots but no saucers, luckily a neighbor had some extras. I went with Cultivation Nation 70/30 coco soil, Dyna-Gro/Superthrive nutrients, and various seeds I got over the Thanksgiving deals from Seedsman late last year.

I'm going to germinate seeds from Blue Dream, Purple Ghost Candy, and Cherry Punch F1. From my research online, it seems like those 3 strains should "play well" together, since they all grow big and fast. Should I germinate 2 seeds of each strain? Or just do one of each and hope for the best? Do you plant your cannabis seeds right in the pots, or germinate them separately then add them?

I was thinking to put one seed per each pot, and wait 3 days and add a second seed if those haven't popped yet. Then if somehow I end up with 2 plants in a pot, I'll have to carefully remove one.

When I turn on the LED and the fan, it consistently stays under 80F, which I understand is good. I have 5-gallon pots so I'm going to use this seedling watering schedule.

I think I'm ready... Am I missing anything important? Or just turn everything on and plant seeds?

[Allenpro]

I have found that 2 plants in a 2 X 4 tent is about max and the 2 X 4 Spider Farmer light wont cover the full 2 x 4 area. The outer edges of the 2 x 4 area wont get more than 300 pps in light. So your first lesson is LED lights exeregrate the actuat coverage. Coco coir is hydro and needs to be wet all the time with nutrients, and it is perfect for an autofeed type setup use it in 2 x 4 ebb & flow tables and it works great but its rare to get more than 7 ounces from a table but I grow Sativas and highbreds.

[golfnrl]

Hi growingisfun Sounds like you have put some thought into your 1st grow. That's good. I would start one seed each and see what happens. Germination is one of those things that is unique to each pharmer. Seems like I've used every method there is with mixed results. I've settled on soaking seeds for 24-36 hours then they go into a starter pot to sprout.
Do you have a PH pen? Nebula prolly stressed PH in that article, she reinforces that a lot and she's def spot on.

I agree with Allenpro. Two plants is max for a 2x4 tent. You might/maaaybe do three but it would be very crowded. Are your seeds autos or photos? With photos I think you could expect 3 - 6oz each from 2 plants. If you dial in the environment your harvest will be better. Quality over quantity.