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New to indoor growing need some advice

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Kirakdeka

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Hi all new here and looking to get some good info for when Dec. 15th hits.
I am looking to get a setup going indoors in a shed
shed is fully insulated and space heated 10x10 shed and I wanted an 8x4 grow tent.
Minus that I am still researching what lights 600 x2 or 1000 x2 and 18/6 or 24
decided on soilless medium for this setup.
My question along with many others is having the space heater outside the grow tent in shed will I have issue with maintaining heat during flowering 12/12 cycle when lights aren't producing heat , since I will be pulling the air from heated area to grow tent. It can get super cold up here in MA. Only grows I am familiar with are outdoor grows during spring summer and autumn. Indoor is very new to me and am open to any and all suggestions. I have read and done my research but real world advice from people in similar climate would be great.
 
Doubt you will have an issue with heat as you will be drawing the warm air into the tent from the shed which you say the space heater is maintaining at your desired temp.

The tent will definitely not drop its temp below the surrounding air temperature.

I assume the tent is exhausting air back into the shed rather than ducted directly outside the shed. That would stop your space heater from having to work overtime to maintain the heat as you would be recycling the warm air inside the shed.

I also assume the space heater has a thermostat, you don't want to over heat the shed and cook your plants.
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Running your lights at night will help keep it warmer and you may want to consider using "autoflowering" plants during the winter months- if for the only reason, you could keep the lights on longer 20/4 making use of the energy to grow buds- not heat a shed!
 
I was defiantly going to recirculate the air on the shed with tent. I did want to set up an exterior intake and vent if it gets to hot in there set on a thermostat. I am including a carbon filter to avoid the odors from neighbors although it won't be an issue. I will be directly venting the hood vent to outside but will have a recirculating vent. As far as going with auto seeds I may consider it but was under the impression that have smaller yields and less thc/cbd content. I will do some more research into that part. Plus I didn't know you can do 20/4 for auto which would be ideal during colder months. Max the state will allow is 12 plants so I wanted to maximize specific strains.
I figured 6 plants per light is ideal. I don't mind buying seeds but would like to be self sufficient from clones and what not. Any recommendations on some autos with 5+cbd and 10+thc would be great.
 
I think 'Weed Pharma's' suggestion is an excellent one.

Certainly the most energy efficient way to go.

Auto's have come a long way and you can get pretty good yields from them. Also they tend to reach harvest quicker as you don't need the 12hrs downtime.

If you are just growing for yourself then 12 plants every 3-4 months will result in more meds than you'll know what to do with.
 
I took a look at seedsman. Site and found a Pineapple Express crossed with something else that is an auto with properties I am looking for. I may have to divide my tents to spectate 4x4 if I wanna keep the the auto separate from the photo ones. Might need a little more ducting but I can manage that.
Also should I have a smaller germination setup to go right into my next grow if the autos are pretty much like clockwork. Or am I getting ahead of myself
thanks for all the info everyone. Now I got more reading to do.
 
Hi Kirakdeka

You just have to work with what you have, lights at night make sure no sneaky light get's out. If you want clones you need a baby room. It won't stop costing you for awhile, get used to it LOL
 
It's hard to advise you without knowing your goals and requirements.

I'd always advise to start small and go simple, it's easy to get carried away but the true key is to find a routine that doesn't require constant attention.

What kind of yield are you after and how regularly are you wanting to harvest?
 
I'm not sure what your R rating is for your insulation but sheds usually are minimal, especially overhead, which is where most heat loss occurs.
Insulating foam board can go a long way if it gets real cold, its easy to install; cut with a heat knife and assemble with duct tape, 2"x4'x8' R10 is pretty effective.
 
Insulation is R21 in walls and floors with R30 in ceiling. Entire shed is wrapped in ice and water shield for vapor barrier top sides and bottom.
My end goal since cultivation license won't be available here till 2018. I wanna get ahead of the game and get some good strains well grown and cured to sell to dispensary buisnesses. Starting now Will give me a little edge time wise to be able to supply at that time and if I can't get a cultivation license at that point, I will still have a nice setup with a specific set buds well cured for those who are looking for that.
And of course personal use. Since I don't drink anymore. I kinda need a hobby and this intrigues me and will give me something to strive for as a personal goal.
Reading and seeing the pride and effort that cannabis growers put into their plants is nothing short of amazing. Making some cash with a product I am proud of is worth it.
 
Sorry forgot to address yield and harvest. I would like a 3-6 month grow cycle and maybe a 3-6oz per plant. I have a nice work schedule so being able to attend to them regularly won't be a problem
 
North east winters grows are rough,but I have found that two adjustable 600watt lights get more bang for the buck and a timer for heater when lights are off heat comes on. Good luck,
 
Kirakdeka said:
Insulation is R21 in walls and floors with R30 in ceiling. Entire shed is wrapped in ice and water shield for vapor barrier top sides and bottom.
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That's middling insulation, your lights can provide extra heat so you should be okay, as a precaution if the winter is real cold you can get a space heater that activates at specific temps so it wont heat unless the requisite temperature is reached, I recommend a radiant oil heater which you can find for about $50 because they have better controls and no fire risk. Be sure to determine your electric load properly lights/heaters/pumps can be a big draw of current, If you are running a wire from your breaker box it should be very heavy gauge otherwise you risk other problems ranging from higher electric usage due to heat latency or possibly fire, be careful and measure your requirements from heaviest possible current load.

Also your wrapped entire shed in ice/water shield? Thats awesome! That's generally only for roofing, perhaps you meant vapor barrier (like Tyvek) for walls, unless you have asphalt siding. In either case you need to stay watchful of ice/condensation, a good size grow with humidity at ideal levels can be a lot of water, sheds are generally not built for air movement or temperature control, especially watch your soffits for ice/water accumulation.
 
Hi thanks for info. I was looking at a 600 watt setup but possible a 1000w and crank it down if needed. We just redid the house so I have a dedicated line running from house to shed on its own 20 or 30amp circuit. For heater I have a rinaii natural gas space heater we had in our spare room before renovation. And someone asked about grace ice and water, yes the whole shed is wrapped(had a ton extra from redoing roof.). The only place I should be losing heat is what I vent out and around the door. Roof is spray foamed so heat loss there is eliminated. The heater will also pull in fresh air as its heating. Since it's a direct vent.
 
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