Is it overkill if I build one of the 5x5 builds on site in a 4x4 grow space? I assume that would be the same as putting a 1000w hps in a 4x4 space, which is considered optimal. Is it different with LED?

*using one of the strip builds

Thanks for all the advice guys. I will be sure to bring this post back when I build my setup and start my first grow!

@jolly green giant

So with scrog it is hard to maintain a separate veg space isn't it?

How do you do your starting clones or mother for a perpetual grow?

Do you use a different light on the veg phase or just stick to the different light times?

Appreciate the help!

Decide first, what yield you want at the end of cycle. Also, consider how often you want to harvest. If you want to harvest every 30 days, you'll need quite a bit of space: mother plant for clones in 24 hour veg permanently, true veg for 4 weeks, flowering 8 weeks. You'll have to set up a cycle. I ...

Hi guys, hoping you can give me some good advice. I am a big DIY kind of person and this will be my first grow. Been researching and learning, reading books, everything and this is my first grow. I am also a go balls deep or don't start type. I am about ready to to get started (don't mind some trial...