This light does a nice job for under including bulbs. I suggest getting more powerful bulbs to really kick your growing up a notch. Here is a link to some nice ones that I plan to buy and install in this fixture: www.1000bulbs.com Comments welcome, thanks! ALSO…If you’d like to share a photo of what you created with this idea, upload a photo to www.tinypic.com and send me the link to it. I’ll add it to the sidebar info for others to see! Check out these photo links for a 4 bulb version that You Tube user EatDrinkSmokeBeMerry came up with: tinypic.com tinypic.com tinypic.com ALSO! You Tube user betitalldiebroke sent these links and info to what he did: I removed the the cage from the drop light, cut a hole in the hood, put the light through the hole, added the sockets, screwed in the bulbs and was done. I went with the 105watt CFL bulbs you linked. i45.tinypic.com i45.tinypic.com
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How to Build a PC Grow Box
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Instructions on how to build your own hydroponic balcony garden to grow vegetables, herbs or flowers. More information and instructions available at www.magicherbgarden.com
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Question by nghtwsl: I am trying to build a hydroponic system(wick design)?
Was wondering if i could make my own nutrient solution……Need info on recipes for mixtures for fruits and vegtables…Espesialy tomatos…..Please someone help dont have alot of money to acomplish this……

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Answer by Suspendor of Starships
Well, you could copy what’s on the back of a box of Miracle Gro, or you could build a compost pile and use the runoff from it. Just a thought…

Answer by Steve
Ammonium nitrate… Ammonium sulfate…. don’t know how many parts per on that… but 16% P2O5 is great on a lot of crops.

Answer by floramama
Helpful info about hydroponics.

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