Newbie wanting to grow indoors under hps

[paz1967]

Hello everybody. Great community it seems here and happy to become part of it.

I have been growing medical cannabis indoors on a small scale with a grow tent and hps lighting. I have been looking at options that I could grow under the same conditions and the whole Orchid scene has grabbed my attention. It looks a fascinating subject and some wonderful plants. Whatever peoples thoughts on cannabis it truelly is a very interesting plant to grow.

I would like to grow some small plants preferably in pots and soil that I could distribute to small local flower shops and 'suppliment' my income.

Therefore I am looking for some advice on the types of Orchids that would be suited to the same conditions/set up that I already have (tho can happily expand in the future)

I currently grow with average temperatures around 78f and humidity between say 40-60%. Lighting during veg is possible to be either 24 hrs or 18 hrs of light. During flowering stage, usually after a month or so the lights change to 12hrs of light with Harvesting taking place approximately every 3 months. I would consider a new 'tent' to seperate the veg and flowering stages. The grow area is small, approx 1m x 1m currently.

Are there any recommendations for a total newbie of Orchids that would be suited to part of this set up?

I understand that starting from seeds is not the way to go as it takes years to come to flower, therefore I suspect that I would be starting with seedlings or young plants? Plants that flower for a suitable time to allow the selling of these plants during those stages is neccassary.

I realise I have a lot to learn but that is something I love, to learn, to experiment and believe I have come to the right place to begin this journey.

All advice appreciated and questions welcomed.

Regards to all