New Grower Grow box help

[wrongturn13]

Ok I would like to grow 4 plants at diffrent times staggered a couple of weeks. I need help with box dimetions. Also my plan for lighting is 1 150w 2700 and 1 150w 6700k cfl bulbs. Is that enough? And should I put them in reflectors or just hanging with the box wrapped in mylar? Also for best results what size pots?

Thanks in advance for your help you can get really really confused when reading all of these posts. Help

 

[illbethere]

3 gal pot's is usually adviced
and I would say 100 watt per plant. I think if you would put both cfl's in there that might work but I would add some side lights

 

[wrongturn13]

Thanks for your response illlbethere.

You think some of the cheaper 2700s from lowes around the sides would work?

Any thoughts on the box I can build any size I just want it to be efficient with the lights I'm using

 

[illbethere]

Any kind of side lights would work, just use some to stimulate side growth you'll be happy you did!

mmmm size I would say if you want to grow 4 plants buy 4 x 3 gal pots + trays for run-off and make sure they fit in (+ some extra space so you could put in some extra stuff and so the plants have some extra room)

but choosing height of your box kinda depends on what size plants you want to grow maybe 1.5 - 2 m. guess bigger is better to start because then you can always make it smaller if it's too big.