Grow #2 for 2020! 1st grow was a clone from a local dispensary (Staples OG from THC) that yielded just under 2oz in a 2 gallon pot in this same tent.
-120watt QB style light from budgetledgrowlights.com with far red and uvb diodes. Light currently at 50% power @ 24". Light is in a fixed position, but will adjust intensity as the plants dictate.
-1 gallon fabric pots with a mix of FFOF/Malibu/Perlite in roughly equal parts. Also added Mykos, other probiotics and a tablespoon of nutrient pack from BuildASoil. Pots topped off with just Malibu/Perlite to help ease the seedlings into the medium.
-Seeds germinated in root riot cubes using the Ronin method. Currently only at 25% germination rate; I suspect too much heat. Started on a heat mat which was much too hot and cooked 4 seeds. Tried 4 more on the wifi router, 2 of which sprouted. Next time will germinate in t-shirt drawer as I think the ambient temp (especially now in summer) is more than enough heat. I do like the cubes though; much easier to handle than the paper towel method. Seeds stored safely in fridge.
8/24 - Have been going through a humid heat wave in Southern California; temps reach as high as 92 in tent. Switched to a 19/5 light schedule to keep heat down and conserve energy. Have been switching out reusable ice packs inside tent during peak het.
@BruceBanner868, search etsy.com for "plant trainer" or "plant bender". If you have a 3d printer or access to one, there are several free plans on thingiverse. Good luck!