infamous_ozzy Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Hey guys total noob here! I need help on choosing the right potting mix and fertiliser for an indoor grow,any brands stand out from the others?Oh need to be available in oz! sorry for the noob Q holla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hash Nibbler Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Heya infamous =) , Why not start in coco, its a Hydroponics medium that has some similarities to soil. With that use a coco nutrient, and you should be on ya way.You CAN buy cheap coco, at bummings, its by Brunnings and called Premium grade Coir. 90lt block 15 bucks. DO NOT get the one with added fertilisers as it will smite ya seedlings.You will need to hydrate and then Flush and mix the coco 4-5 times, add some neem to keep the nasties out.Its better to use coco indoors, lot less problems for the beginner.Below in my signiture there is Coco guides etc. Click on link. Peace. Nibbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matanuska Thunder Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Heyya Welcome to the boards Soil is not the best choice for an indoor grow.Agree withHN, Coco!Coco from bunnings or other hardware/nursery store...everything HN said.Ferts should be for cannabis, for best results!I'm a coco grower too. HastaMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullArabBuds Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Gday mate, just to confuse you a little, i use ozmocote potting mix in hempy cups with perl for bottom 40mm, then when ready to transplant, i'll pop them in 15 lt hempy buckets/pots with a 50/50 mix of coco/perl. Not everyone would agree with this method but it works well for me EDIT- Shoulda mentioned that i only use the p mix when rasing seeds. Clones i'll use rockwool cube then once rooted, coco/perl with 1/4 strength nutes n a touch of calmag Edited April 8, 2013 by BullArabBuds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamous_ozzy Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Ahk cheers, I agree coco looks the goods! I'l defently have to look into using it instead of soil.il keep use posted on how I go.off topic but what size grow tent do you recommend for two plants? using 1 400w mh bulb? oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisspotgrower Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Size of ya tent not really matter with plant numbers...u could have a 1.2 by 1.2 by 2 m tent n either fill it with 1 plant or 50 depending on how long ya veg em for. What ya really wana do is go by ya light coverage, a 400 watt will cover a 1m by 1m area very well, so a 1.2 by 1.2 by 2 meter tent sould be sweet for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamous_ozzy Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 pisspot thanks bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hash Nibbler Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 400w will cover a 1m x 1m tent, 600w will cover a 1.2m x 1.2m tent. Just so you get enough spread of light and the right intensity. I found the 400 just a lil lacking in the bigger area.Cheers. Nibbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamous_ozzy Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Ahk so far Im leaning towards a 80x80x180 gro lab tent (im restricted in space), a 400W Philips son-T light kit and decided to grow with cocoAm I on the right track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisspotgrower Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 400w will cover a 1m x 1m tent, 600w will cover a 1.2m x 1.2m tent. Just so you get enough spread of light and the right intensity. I found the 400 just a lil lacking in the bigger area.Cheers. Nibbler jusy said the 1.2 m for the 400 so he have abit of room to work in Ahk so far Im leaning towards a 80x80x180 gro lab tent (im restricted in space), a 400W Philips son-T light kit and decided to grow with cocoAm I on the right track? Sounding good mate, next ya gota sort out ya self some fans, a filter, nutrients . ph n ec meter....n off ya go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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