Mini Aeroponic Garden

[Dirtbmw20]

They will be under the 12/12 regime until they are ready to be harvested...

8 to 12 weeks total... I imagine...

I have never harvested by number of days...

Where I grew up, we used to just throw hand fulls of seed in a field...

When they were ready they were ready...

And though this is an indoor grow, I will go by the same rule, and let the plants tell me when they are ready....

Gypsy...

lmao @ Gypsy. That's the way to talk with nature bro.

 

[GypsyBush]

Well, not really much to report ...

Roots are still growing...

The rootless clones are still rootless, although one keeps growing and the other is just holding... barely, but holding...

I most certainly do not have a smell issue by any stretch of the imagination...

With that being said, when I turn my BIG ASS FAN off, and stick my head near them, the scent is inebriating...

Sweet, almost like ripe mangos... I am sooooo stoked!!!

I know there is still along ways to go, but I am going to savor each moment, each smell... as if it were the sole purpose of the grow...

Indeed medicine for Body, Mind & Soul...

Stay in Peace Brothers...

Gypsy...

"Someone said that an Old Rasta told them something...
The Old Rasta said... Everything ends well, everything... so if something is not well now, it is because it has not reached the end yet."" - The Dude that lived next to the Old Rasta in the Mountains of Brazil.

 

[sllik]

awsome thx for the ideas im receiving my AG Monday but im trying to germinate my Indica seeds (3 of them) but its taking ages im using the paper and ziploc technique.

Caint wait to start !

 

[GypsyBush]

Caint wait to start !

Cool!!!
Welcome!!!

Make sure you you start a journal and put it on your signature...

Good Luck!!!!

Gypsy...

 

[dawolf]

The FIM technique will make your plants bushy rather than tall. Basically pinching or cutting the top in which the hormones will concentrate towards lower branches and be more squatty. As far as the AG system, I wasn't picking at you about it I was just curious...I myself checked it out when it first came out but I have always grown soil and just recently went into hydro/aero and just reverse engineered a system I saw at the hydro store
along with a cloner and just last week built an actual fogger for the cloner. Real fog/mist. Just a transducer/nebulizer whatever, like the ones that people have in there landscaping ponds that make fog/mist for looks.


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No worries mate!
You will be fine...

The biggest mistake is worrying too much...

Just relax and take care of your babies, and in time, they will take care of you....

I am very new at this hydroponic/aeroponic scene, this is my first indoor grow...

If you have any questions, feel free to ask, but remember... there have been many before you and me, and ALL of the questions HAVE BEEN ANSWERED, you just gotta put in a little time on the search feature...

Of course there are also a number of members who will take the time and explain something you are not sure of...

Anyway, I am a big fan of keeping it small, as I am only growing for my medicine... People have different needs though...

As you can see, I do a lot of LST (Low Stress Training)...
Tying is one way to keep the vertical growth to a minimum...
But there are many others...

Well, Thanks for stopping by!!!

Gypsy...




Hi Dawolf!!
Welcome to the Mini Garden...
Pull up a chair...It's been fun this far...
And it is likely to get more interesting....

As for the other grow, it is not mine, so I cannot answer any questions about it...
I will tell you that the grower was very happy with the results...

Now I am going to pick your brain a little, if you don't mind....

Blueberry huh?!? I did notice some "purplish" tints, but I was told if they mature anymore they turn brown, not PURPLE... Any thoughts? any pictures?

Ok, now onto flushing...
What makes you think/recognize that there was not enough flushing...?
As I said, I can't tell you how long the flush was, because I don't know...

As for the light, I agree that more light is better, and I am thinking a lot of gardens could benefit from more light...
But I do know that each 4x4 tray has it's own 600 watt HPS...
And I also know that a lot of the tops were removed to allow the bottom halves to finish ....

I thank you for your thoughts....

Ok! enough of someone else's garden...







I agree 100% that I could achieve the same thing for a third of what I paid ($150)... No question there...!

And yes, it is my money... and it has to be earned the hard way... WORK...

With that in mind, you must realize the value beyond the plastic parts...

I, with ZERO hydro/aero knowledge, was able to go to the store and that very afternoon transplant my clones into it...

All that with ZERO know-how...

Now that I have it... now that I have read more about indoor growing... now that I have found THIS SITE...

Now, I can go to the hardware store and have a clue...

For experienced growers, the AG is garbage... and a lot of people laugh at them (not saying you are)...

But for someone, like me, that has little info, but really wants to leave the dirt outside... It is the perfect platform to start from....

I plan on building my own from now on... But I know a lot more today than I did then....

Ok... now for the lights and vertical space...

Yes, you are correct, I WILL have to raise the lights... Also no questions there...

I am TRYING to keep them as low as possible, and to have some horizontal growth...

I want my branches to grow to the sides... hopefully it will give better light to all bud sites... I am trying to grow my bottom nugs NEXT to my colas, not in their shade...

There is a big difference between don't want them to grow tall and can't have them grow tall...

I find myself right in the middle....
Just as much as I WANT to keep it MINI, I know that the AG is not the environment for big and tall plants....

I never wanted to grow full size plants in it... so it suits me...

I HOPE to not have to raise the hood very much, it would tickle me silly if I never reach the top notch on the light arm, but if I have to I will... I can even hang the hood from a chain... add more lights...

But that would NOT be mini, would it....?!?!?

I appreciate your comments!!!

Stop by any time!!!

Cheers!

Gypsy...

 

[GypsyBush]

As far as the AG system, I wasn't picking at you about it I was just curious...I myself checked it out when it first came out but I have always grown soil and just recently went into hydro/aero and just reverse engineered a system I saw at the hydro store

Oh! I knew that Brother!!! No worries...!!!

I know what you mean, I went the easy way...
Mostly because of lack of knowledge but also for not being able to roam HD or WM because of my broken ass leg...

Next units will be home built...

Well, thanks for stopping by again...!!!

Cheers!

Gypsy...

 

[GypsyBush]

Look what I just found...

Timing of Light and Pump Cycles

Gypsy...

 

[korvette1977]

Hey Gypsy,,, Once the roots make it to the water it does not matter if the pump is on or not ... FYI

 

[GypsyBush]

Hey Korvette!
I know... but not all my plants are touching the water yet, and my pump quit overnight...

So I was browsing their website for a troubleshooting guide and saw it... for the first time... it's just nice to know...

As for my pump, after reading the website and removing the res., I found corrosion on the contacts...
Cleaned them up and she's running like a champ again...

Good deal...!!!

Thanks for stopping by...!!!

Gypsy...

 

[korvette1977]

No problem .. I had to replace mine .. They sent me a new one right away ..

 

[Dirtbmw20]

Man, guys.......... I"M FRICKING PISSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been IMPATIENTLY waiting for my aerogarden to get here to me and FINALLY it gets here today, and the damn thing is NOT the model that it was listed as (YES, it was an ebay purchase). The dumb ass chick had it listed as a PRO 100 model and when I took it out the box today, it is the OLD CLASSIC model. I'm so pissed I don't know what to do. Sorry, just had to vent to someone other than the wife,lol.

 

[GypsyBush]

Man, guys.......... I"M FRICKING PISSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been IMPATIENTLY waiting for my aerogarden to get here to me and FINALLY it gets here today, and the damn thing is NOT the model that it was listed as (YES, it was an ebay purchase). The dumb ass chick had it listed as a PRO 100 model and when I took it out the box today, it is the OLD CLASSIC model. I'm so pissed I don't know what to do. Sorry, just had to vent to someone other than the wife,lol.

Man... I hate that...

Well, if you feel confident enough to send it back to this person, and think you will get the right one... and you don't mind the wait... send it back...

But if you can get a refund on the difference... I would just keep it and save the hassle and waiting...

Either way, you will have to add lights...

So I guess the question really is... Are you patient enough to wait...???

Best of luck on your decision...

Oh! and no need to apologize...

My garden is an open space to all that can maintain respect... regardless of what we are actually talking about... Vent anytime...!!!>

Cheers...
Gypsy...

 

[captcannabis420]

whats the lodgic behind aeroponic i dont get it but the system looks simple to build

 

[Dirtbmw20]

LOL, thanks Gypsy. I'm more mad that it was MIS-REPRESENTED than the fact that I got the classic model. I DO really want the pro version, it has so many more options available for the light/pump cycles, it even has a SUPER GROW mode to keep the lights on 24/7. I just want what I paid for, that's all. And NO, I'm not a patient person,lol, which is not a good thing with this hobby.

 

[GypsyBush]

whats the lodgic behind aeroponic i dont get it but the system looks simple to build

One of the points (there are many) is that the plants can use the energy it would normally use to PUSH through the soil, to grow faster...

Same results in the end... just a little speedier if you do it right...

They are easy to build, I only bought the AG as a platform for learning...

From mow on I can build my own units...

Welcome to my garden...

Thanks for stopping by!!!

LOL, thanks Gypsy. I'm more mad that it was MIS-REPRESENTED than the fact that I got the classic model. I DO really want the pro version, it has so many more options available for the light/pump cycles, it even has a SUPER GROW mode to keep the lights on 24/7. I just want what I paid for, that's all. And NO, I'm not a patient person,lol, which is not a good thing with this hobby.

Misrep. sucks...!!!!

Well, you can always use a Figure 8 cord with a cheap timer... that way you have the 24/0 and the 12/12 or any other combination you might want...

I keep my pump on most of the time....

Every once in a couple of days I switch it off for a few hours, hoping that the roots not touching the water yet will reach for it....

Soooo... other than the lights, there really isn't much of an advantage... for MY purposes anyway....

You will probably end up modifying your lights anyway...

I would try to get a refund for the difference in price...

In my world, a lot of times I use cash to save me a headache...

I just don't have the time to be stressing about the little shit...

My state of mind is worth a LOT to me... and I wouldn't let anyone or even 50 bucks to make my day a bad one...

Just my 2 cents...

Ah! Don't forget the airstone... it makes a difference...

Probably saved the 3 plants that are not in the water yet, when my pump failed yesterday...

Even with the water pump off for many hours, the bubbles popping on the surface of the water kept the sponges wet...

Well take care.. and try to relax...

Did you read about what the Old Rasta said???

Your situation is just not over yet...

"Don't worry, 'cause every little thing ... is gonna be all right...!!!" - Some guy named Bob...

Well listen to Bob, light a spliff and take a lift...

Best of Luck...

Gypsy...

 

[Dirtbmw20]

Thanks again Gypsy. I only paid $61.00 for the thing so if she wants to give me a "partial" refund then I may just keep this one. I am in the process of setting up a closet to do my actual grow, I had planned on starting some bagseed in the aero and vegging them then moving them to my closet, the whole time they are vegging I will be finishing up the closet for them to flower in, keep in mind I have started NOTHING yet, not even germinated any seeds yet.

I USE to be into aquariums heavily, still got alot of my pumps and I probally got 5-7 air pumps left over so I got the air pump and air stone covered. Thanks again.

One of the points (there are many) is that the plants can use the energy it would normally use to PUSH through the soil, to grow faster...

Same results in the end... just a little speedier if you do it right...

They are easy to build, I only bought the AG as a platform for learning...

From mow on I can build my own units...

Welcome to my garden...

Thanks for stopping by!!!



Misrep. sucks...!!!!

Well, you can always use a Figure 8 cord with a cheap timer... that way you have the 24/0 and the 12/12 or any other combination you might want...

I keep my pump on most of the time....

Every once in a couple of days I switch it off for a few hours, hoping that the roots not touching the water yet will reach for it....

Soooo... other than the lights, there really isn't much of an advantage... for MY purposes anyway....

You will probably end up modifying your lights anyway...

I would try to get a refund for the difference in price...

In my world, a lot of times I use cash to save me a headache...

I just don't have the time to be stressing about the little shit...

My state of mind is worth a LOT to me... and I wouldn't let anyone or even 50 bucks to make my day a bad one...

Just my 2 cents...

Ah! Don't forget the airstone... it makes a difference...

Probably saved the 3 plants that are not in the water yet, when my pump failed yesterday...

Even with the water pump off for many hours, the bubbles popping on the surface of the water kept the sponges wet...

Well take care.. and try to relax...

Did you read about what the Old Rasta said???

Your situation is just not over yet...

"Don't worry, 'cause every little thing ... is gonna be all right...!!!" - Some guy named Bob...

Well listen to Bob, light a spliff and take a lift...

Best of Luck...

Gypsy...

 

[GypsyBush]

Thanks again.

Yup Yup Anytime...!!!!

And at that price, I would just keep the thing... even for the classic, $61 is a steal...

I wouldn't even bother man... you're just gonna get pissed at some "internautic" scammer... and probably with no result...

Cut your losses and move on... and at this point your loss seems like a profit to me....

I paid $150 2 weeks ago for my classic....

So for what you paid, you could add the CFLs and the HPS that I did and still come out cheaper than what I paid for my plain jane unit....

Just my thought though....

Take care...

Gypsy...

 

[korvette1977]

My Pro 200 was a gift and It cost $199.00 .. $61 for a plain one is a good deal...
All you need to do is get the deluxe upgrade ($99) for the better hood and 4' arm

 

[Dirtbmw20]

Yea I know korvette, I'm just more disappointed and aggrevated at the "situation" than I am with what I got. The lady had plenty & great feedback (280 @ 100%) so I didn't anticipate this problem. I am a big ebayer, have been doing it for about 8 years now and it's also my full time position at work (what a job,lol) so I have great experience and great experiences with ebay, and I don't feel like she TRIED to scam me, I just feel like she didn't take much effort to get her listing correct. Other than that, the thing works perfect, it is already up and running, empty, but it's running. I'm going and to talk to Bob like Gypsy suggested.

My Pro 200 was a gift and It cost $199.00 .. $61 for a plain one is a good deal...
All you need to do is get the deluxe upgrade ($99) for the better hood and 4' arm

 

[GypsyBush]

Soooo... After learning (from Al B Fuct) that my roots have some rot in them...

We both suspect that the rockwool material I couldn't remove from the roots was the culprit, it just absorbs waay too much water for the AG pump settings and never dries....

This will cause both oxygen starvation (drowning) and create an environment that allows "nasties" to grow...

Keeping all this in mind...
And the fact that all my buddies root clones in rockwool...

I decided to take the littlest girl, the 2 inch one, and transplant her to a "wick" type cloner...

That way, when the time comes, I may (will, if it takes roots) take my own clones from her... Turning the runt into the Mom... hehehe...

I didn't take pictures of the process... but it is stupid simple...

The thread I saw describing the method, used perlite as a medium... and thin rope for a wick...

I am going without the media...

I used my old shoelaces, (after a thorough wash) as a wick and I just fit the stem inside one of the strands of lace.... (most cotton shoelaces are actually a tube)...

I hope the pictures illustrate better what I couldn't do very well with words...

That is all for this...

I will be taking some new pictures of the Garden a little later....

Till then ...

Be Well ...

Gyspsy...