Height-21 Inches
Width- 14 inches
Length- 18.4 inches

Tip of fully raised bulb to soil- 8-10 inches.

Think it's possible?
But now I know I would have been better to just pay $30 for a 40 gallon rubbermaid container.I'm not going back now...
If everything works then I may build another one later with more ideal dimensions...

My entire box is only 3.4 cubic feet. (now you see why I like the idea of lowryders)
The tips of the lights at maximum height are less than a foot from the soil.

2 8in square pots(Will upgrade to something like an aluminum pan several inches deep to get the maximum grow space... Or just layer some gravel/vermiculite in the bottom of the grow-box. Put a hole in the side for drainage- I like the hempy method.)
Either will probably give me a few more enticing inches.

In case of an emergency, I can always buy another box. It should simply snap into the middle, and add approx. 10 inches.


my 23W bulbs all output about 1400 lumens each.Should I run 3 bulbs (4200 lumens) or can I get by with less?
(I lined the inside of the box with white foam-board to protect it from fast temperature changes and reflect light. I also have an aluminum reflector that I made anchored to the roof.)


I'm in the process of building a carbon filter, and I wanted to get the lights approved by someone experienced.
They're the right spectrum, I just don't remember what they are. I have two bluish and 1 reddish. Are those proportions about right?Or should I use more lower-watt bulbs so I can get the ratio of the color spectrum right?Are lumens or spectrum more important?

Right now I'm growing plants (vegetables & herbs in my box)
The plants are all a healthy shade of green and I can smell the basil pretty strong when I open the lid. Of course, they're only a week or so old...
I think I can crush some of the chives and basil when its time to test my carbon filter, since they both have a really strong odor

so for height your working with about 42 inches? seems a little small to me.

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Height of the Entire Setup is less than 22, not counting the lights and the soil. The soil is approximately 8-10 inches from the lights.I think I can make it work if I accept lower yields... I'm just wondering how to get my peppers to bloom... Guess I'll use marijuana/bonsai tactics and see how it goes.

yeah that is going to be way too small. even for low ryders. sorry, would probably good for starting seedlings though.

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I'll go home and measure away. I was looking at measurements of my parts online, but it seems like I have a lot more space inside. I'll have to measure it.

Chaos, you want 36" min. and actually 48" for any yield.

here is a recent thread on bonsia with great content

you may have something to add or it may be helpful

http://www.greenpassion.org/f16/bons...s-how-do-6832/

just how small a yeild are you willing to accept?....I think you can grow...but not have much to show in that space.

well its actually twelve inches... and I'm determined to make it work.

Wow!
i didnt know chipmunks could be tamed!

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Hi Chaos,

How did this work out? I'm working with 16" total height and am looking for any pointers on growing horizontally.