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DudeTron
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) [Re: the man]
#365904 - 02/17/10 05:18 AM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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Another problem I see with the drip system (sorry man) is that it will change as your plant starts consuming more water, becoming more of a pain in the ass than just hand watering... BUT, it would be pretty cool to have dialed in if you wanted to go on vacation or something.
Your cab is lookin pretty sweet though, and your frugality is fucking commendable. DIY FTW! Glad to be aboard for this one...
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#372168 - 02/24/10 01:46 AM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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During veg if you wanted to go liquid organic I would recommend a fish emulsion like Alaska's 5-1-1. It's not too spendy and can be found near the shultz you grabbed. I've never tried it but it seems to work well for alot of people and should be a complete veg nute besides maybe needing some cal-mag at some point.
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#374223 - 02/26/10 06:06 PM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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I'm far from an expert, but here goes my opinion..
I think she's a bit overfed... I think I see a little burning, she's a little too green, and too much N can cause leaves to curl under like that, though some of it is underwatering.
Also I see some salts on your pot, which could just kinda be the way those clay pots are, but I'd still probably suggest a flush... I'm a noob though too, so my comments should be taken with a grain of salt
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DudeTron
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) [Re: dutc2006]
#375854 - 03/01/10 03:59 AM (14 years, 10 months ago) |
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That plant looks way better though.. I think you're out of the woods with her. Just remember you're probably not going to feed her again for awhile unless she really is a super hungry girl.
Also doesn't misting pull N out of plants?
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DudeTron
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) **Now w/ CO2 supp. via chem. reactio [Re: hopanshrubman]
#387144 - 03/19/10 11:49 PM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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That's gonna be a nice plant man... I think we'll all be impressed.
Also good call on the PH up and down... That Tiger Bloom is extremely acidic and will definitely need some adjustment.
Are you thinking about your pot-up before flowering? Gonna stick with the same medium? A bigger pot will also help out with moisture content and the drooping/perking.
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed)*chem. reaction on hold* [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#388496 - 03/22/10 09:27 PM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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Quote:
DudeTron said: That's gonna be a nice plant man... I think we'll all be impressed.
Also good call on the PH up and down... That Tiger Bloom is extremely acidic and will definitely need some adjustment.
Are you thinking about your pot-up before flowering? Gonna stick with the same medium? A bigger pot will also help out with moisture content and the drooping/perking.
Sorry, I had to... I figured it kinda got lost in the side-chatter...
But I was also wondering; you got the Big Bloom right? I'm no expert but I'm not sure if that'll be a very appropriate stand-alone flowering nute... Also I wouldn't worry about your timeline much... your plant is looking perfect for flowering. I predict it gets a foot taller and gives you at least 1/2 oz.
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DudeTron
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) ** Currently Flowering ** [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#389174 - 03/24/10 03:26 AM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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Right on man! You're both gonna love the transplant...
So how much taller does your cab get? That plant is gonna get tall man.... I'd suggest when you replace your bulbs for flower you leave a 6500 or two in there to try to minimize the stretch. Also this is the time to really see if you can engineer a few extra lumens into the cab, especially with CFLs.
Bad ass on the PF cakes too... This your first go with shrooms? You doing a shotgun terrarium?
Also about steamin' up the house; Higher RH is healthier for you and conducts heat better... Can lower your heating bill and sleep better just running a humidifier... Or cookin mad grains bro!
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DudeTron
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) ** Currently Flowering ** [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#390242 - 03/26/10 04:59 AM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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I just have to say this while you're still on and haven't left yet...
But honestly man I think if you gave her a really good soak, as long as it doesn't get really hot, she still wont need to be watered when you get back... Her roots wont have even grown into the pot yet ya know?
Also have fun on vacation bro... Oregon is really nice... And nice giant bulb!
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DudeTron
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) ** Currently Flowering ** [Re: DudeTron]
#390246 - 03/26/10 05:49 AM (14 years, 9 months ago) |
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Yeah man, especially with the double transplant she's gonna be a little tired for the next couple days anyway. When plants are stalled I don't think they use as much water. Plus the bigger container you might only water every 5-7 days for the first week or two, but 3 days should be kosher. I'd love to see the dripper in action though... especially since you've put so much time into it. I think if you get it dialed in it'll come in handy this summer for sure...
Safe travels, and here's to no snow
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) **Currently Flowering: 263 Watts** [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#403420 - 04/18/10 08:19 AM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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I gotta say she's looking pretty good man.
I bet that's about as tall as she's gonna get too.... Probably the only height you'll see from here on out will just be the top buds multiplying, like an inch or two more.
Photo 4 of the reddening dry pistils is probably heat stress, or too close to a bulb.
Leaf photo 1 kinda looks like a magnesium issue to me. How have you been feeding her? Sorry if you mentioned it already. I'd suggest a flush to make sure it's not phosphorous toxicity, and just as general good maintenance at a good time in the plants life. I'd also try to incorporate a little grow big into your next feeding to ensure you don't have to add N too late in the game, and for the micronutrients... Notably week 4 type things...
Oh yeah, and make sure you adjust the PH when using the tiger bloom...
I'm excited man... You've really got a respectable amount of light on her now... If you keep it up and quit pickin' at her I'm thinkin you'll have some pretty legit buds in your future...
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) **Currently Flowering: 263 Watts** [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#403563 - 04/18/10 07:19 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Okay, so 3 tsp per gallon is already a pretty heavy feeding... It makes me suspect salt buildup and nutrient lockout even more.
Flushing is running 3 times the total volume of your container's worth of a low dosage complete nutrient water or plain ph adjusted water... Personally, I usually run the first 2/3 plain water, and then run the last 1/3 with a light nutrient water... So if you have a 1 gallon pot, you want to have at least 3 gallons of water run through it...
The reasons to flush are endless... Think of it as giving the roots a bath, or brushing it's teeth or something. It's suggested to flush a soil plant about once a month preferably. In your case, I have to recommend it for many reasons. Your plant is about 2 months old and never had a flush (TBH I can't remember that for sure), you've been feeding heavily with an extremely acidic nute, so your PH is probably getting pretty far off and building up salts.
I honestly can't imagine not adjusting the PH on that stuff... Note it says on the bottle "FOR BEST RESULTS: Raise the ph..." I usually use like 1 tsp / gallon of the Tiger Bloom and it sends my PH through the floor... like at least 5.0 or lower. At the very least I would have to suggest you find some way to steal someone else's formula or something for using baking soda @ X amount per gallon per point, and try to get it in the ballpark. You should really just look into a small tester + ph up and down kit though.
Also when i said Grow Big I actually meant your Shultzs veg nutes... For the N. It's suggested around the week 4 feedings to incorporate some N so she can go the distance without yellowing too early and without having to add N too late which can inhibit flowering.
So, it sounds like alot, but really I'm just suggesting you make up like 4-8 gallons of water (based on your pot size and patience) with 1/4 strength shultz and 1/4 strength Tiger Bloom ph adjusted and make her drink all of it...
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) **Currently Flowering: 263 Watts** [Re: 13eetleJuice]
#405943 - 04/23/10 03:37 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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I always flush in my bathtub. You could use a rubbermaid or something if the tub isn't gonna work your you. It usually takes an hour + especially if I get distracted or something. Believe it or not often the 'hard' part is having all that water ready to rock. Having it on hand, ph balanced, nutes added, left out to evaporate for long enough etc... Since you bought yours, You can just add nutes, balance and go.
And i hate to be a nag man, but if you don't keep your PH in check all the little weird stuff going on in your leaves is just going to get worse and spread... This flush should mostly be your opportunity to start over in the PH department. But yeah, use light doses of the Shultz and TB together as a 'complete' fertilizer.
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) **Currently Flowering: 263 Watts** [Re: TrueHerbCrystal]
#407467 - 04/27/10 03:10 AM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Yeah that plant looks awesome man... You're really proving CFLs worthiness here too. I'm excited for you dude, you're gonna have plenty of smoke in a few weeks.
Also I've heard if you smoke a pile of JUST hairs, you wont get high... But an unpollinated calyx is still the bomb because instead of producing a seed, the entire bract does get covered in trichomes inside and out as it unfurls and swells with sexual frustration.
Nice job THC
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Re: All CFL Semi-Auto Closet Project (FirstGrow)('Flower' Seed) ** SEIZED & DESTORYED BY COPS ** [Re: Triptonic]
#410544 - 05/02/10 06:31 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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I dunno man... I like to think you might get off easier than worse case scenario. I just can't see them throwing the book at some kid with a single pot plant...
Washington and California are in the process of having legalization legislature on the ballots this november.. maybe Oregon too? It's an election year man maybe this can become a political thing. I'd be looking into who your judges might be and see what you can do about choosing one? Maybe try to get in the paper or something so they are less likely to just bury you in the system.
The mushroom thing does worry me though.... Good luck man, keep us updated.
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