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 mel_lonta_tauda
 
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#116161 - 08/30/08 05:04 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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usg543
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looks like a fire hazard, be careful!
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mel_lonta_tauda
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 Re: ghetto grow log [Re: usg543]
#116164 - 08/30/08 05:25 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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there really isn't any unnecessary wiring or anything
mostly wires that just need to be moved out of the way
plus off to the side there's a fan blowing to keep the heat from escalating. but any suggestions to PREVENT a fire, would be most appreciated lol
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usg543
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suggestion: don't use cardboard boxes to house your grow-op
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mel_lonta_tauda
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: usg543]
#116176 - 08/30/08 06:34 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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that's why i moved the potted plants out of the boxes
the seedlings are (maybe) getting transplanted tonight, then the boxes are getting tossed aside
i admit though, there was a little TOO much heat generating from the cardboard
you think that reflector should be tossed too?
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usg543
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yeah i'd go with a metal reflector myself. better to be safe than sorry.
you start a little fire... house burns down or fire department comes... either way is bad.
i'm no expert. sorry i can't help more.
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mel_lonta_tauda
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: usg543]
#116182 - 08/30/08 07:21 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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it's cool brah
...always good to know this stuff
as you said: "better to be safe than sorry"
i've been rummaging through the entire house looking for new supplies and such 
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mel_lonta_tauda said:
the seedlings are (maybe) getting transplanted tonight
I'd wait to transplant until they are really ready for it. They look too small to have roots growing on the edges and bottom of those cups.... is there a way you can peek down along the side to see or something?
Also, do you have drainage holes on those cups?
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: Sirius]
#116444 - 08/31/08 01:18 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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mel_lonta_tauda said:
the seedlings are (maybe) getting transplanted tonight
I'd wait to transplant until they are really ready for it. They look too small to have roots growing on the edges and bottom of those cups.... is there a way you can peek down along the side to see or something?
Also, do you have drainage holes on those cups?
i waited to repot them. i guess i'm rushing things too fast
and yes, the cups have holes at the bottom
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freepain
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Yeah man for sure go with something metal around the lights
At least you got some good seeds to mess around with.
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mel_lonta_tauda
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: freepain]
#116998 - 09/01/08 10:10 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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well most of them are bagseeds
and i have quite a few left over
and i totall agree with the light reflector
but unfortunately money's very short
and i can't find anything around the house to use for a metal reflector
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freepain
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Go by construction sites and see what they have thrown in the garbage. Sometimes you can find a some pretty big sheets of metal with dents in them.
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: freepain]
#117178 - 09/02/08 03:52 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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As long as the reflector isn't getting hot (touch it and see), I don't see how the CFL would get any hotter at some other point in time, so, while the concern for fire hazard is a good one to have, there shouldn't be any problem, as long as it isn't secured properly and falls onto the bulb later or something. I'm sure it'll work fine...
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: Sirius]
#117330 - 09/02/08 07:20 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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alright
the reflector isn't hot at all,
so i think i'll just keep it.
seeing that my clones are showing great signs of new growth
should i keep them under a light cycle of 18/6?
or can i put them under 24/0?
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Sirius
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They'll show even greater signs of new growth underneath 24/0, because they'll have more light to photosynthesize, thus more energy to grow. Also, they won't stretch as much in search of the light that they aren't getting under 18/6, so you'll have shorter space between internodes and a more compact plant that, not only will use your space better, but will fill up with more buds... 
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: Sirius]
#118053 - 09/04/08 01:27 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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alright so i put all the plants under 24/0
and i set them all in the windowsill to get some sun,
then one of the clones all of a sudden ended up getting the life sucked out of it within an hour
the entire plant was wilted and all the leaves curled in and almost died
at first i thought it was from the heat of the sun on the soil, but the other plants were fine
the entire bottom of the stem has turned dark brown, and not as strong/thick as it used to be. 
i gave it water, now some of the leaves are starting to reach for the light again.
that really scared me, but what do you think the problem was?
do you need pics for a mental image of what i'm talking about?
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It looks like it got fried from not having enough water in the leaves, or something. 
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: Sirius]
#118673 - 09/05/08 01:23 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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If you want it to recover better your better off just taking all the dead leaves off and just let it use that energy for root growth and new growth.
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: freepain]
#118932 - 09/05/08 08:28 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Idk if thats a good idea ask some of the more experienced growers about that one. But leaving at least the dead leaves on is gonna take up a lot of energy from the plant that could be used for other areas such as new growth.
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your soil looks super dry man.
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: highasfuck]
#119001 - 09/06/08 01:06 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Quote:
mel_lonta_tauda said:
do you think it would be wise to snip off the entire branch that the dead leaves are on?
Your plants were a little small for any sort of trimming yet, (plenty big enough to be topped though) but in general it is very wise to snip off unnecessary growth tips as this is were your plant wastes it's energy. Fan leaves, not so much unless your strain has a terrible calyx to leaf ratio... which in that case I would recommend a new strain.
Your plants looked fine though, I'd bet money it was the heat that did them in. If there is no air flow even CFL's can easily make your box way too hot... You need some sort of air flow in your box, a decent computer fan should work for a box that small.
Edited by Chronicbs (09/06/08 07:43 PM)
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: Chronicbs]
#119149 - 09/06/08 07:59 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: ghetto grow log **UPDATED Sept. 6** [Re: mel_lonta_tauda]
#119168 - 09/06/08 08:55 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: ghetto grow log **UPDATED Sept. 6** [Re: mel_lonta_tauda]
#119261 - 09/07/08 06:39 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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The seedling there in the last picture looks pretty stretchy, but perhaps now that you have some more daylight bulbs, it'll help make sure you have more light going forward. What size is the total floorspace these plants are in right now, and what all do you have for lights, at this point?
The clone with the fucked up leaves on the bottom... its hard to see really, but are those black areas in the middle of the leaflets? What kind of water do you use, and are you feeding yet, and with what if you are? What kind of soil is that, and does it already have a lot of nutrients?
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Re: ghetto grow log **UPDATED Sept. 6** [Re: Sirius]
#119342 - 09/07/08 03:48 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: ghetto grow log **UPDATED Sept. 6** [Re: mel_lonta_tauda]
#119594 - 09/08/08 05:52 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: ghetto grow log **UPDATED Sept. 6** [Re: mel_lonta_tauda]
#119642 - 09/08/08 08:32 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: ghetto grow log **UPDATED Sept. 6** [Re: dude7932288]
#119698 - 09/08/08 10:52 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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bro, this gorgeous girl i work with...today she was givin me a ride somewhere and i noticed some lil dixie cups with the weeds in em.
and i was like ahh, sweet clones, and she was like theyre not clones theyre from seed, but they had mature ass leaves on them for how tiny they were.
they looked just like your 
just thought id share
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: just me]
#120432 - 09/10/08 09:23 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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thyre like 3 inches and budding.
there wont be enough to share.
i might have to beat her up and take them
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: just me]
#120457 - 09/10/08 10:43 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Cool grow. Cardboard reflectors or not, I dig the way you set up your lights. I'll be watching this one because I'm looking for a convenient way to house a mom when I finally pick one.
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: Uns4ne]
#121179 - 09/12/08 12:10 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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mel_lonta_tauda said:
thanks! i actually have a new one built to hold four bulbs. new pics soon, but i'm having problems with one of my clones and i'm still learning all the nutrient terminologies.
Ahh man, that probably wasn't the best idea. It would be much better to build two reflectors to hold two CFL's each (or another reflector to hold four more  ). The weak point of CFL's is that the intensity of their light degrades pretty rapidly after a few inches of distance from the plants you are lighting. Having two reflectors instead of one would help distribute light to cover the area much more effectively.
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Re: ghetto grow log [Re: Sirius]
#121274 - 09/12/08 07:07 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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What's the story mel? Did you finish the grow?
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he smoked it all b4 it was ready
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Fucking landlord, tell me where to go and shank said landlord?
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