Square foot grow

[12and12]

alright ......Welcome!!!

ive entered a challenge to see who can do the best with a square foot

Strain: Bubble Funk

grow space: 12" x 12" x 40"tall

lighting: veg 125watt flourescent 5000k 8120 lumens

Soil: FoxFarms OceanForest/perlite/lime

venti: 80cfm inline

temps: 60-75 degF

Humidity: 60%

pH: 5.9 runoff pH:7.5

why is my runoff pH so high?

the first 24 hours they were between wet paper towels in the dark then they were placed in there cups and soil its been about 48 hours since then

just checking to see how long before i see signs of life?

are there any adjustments that i can make to gurantee... life?

 

[eightsecrun]

WOW now that is a nice setup.

 

[12and12]

here is a little more Box Porn....

 

[12and12]

would anyone else be interested in entering this challenge with me?

 

[winkdogg420]

that box looks like a rectangle to me??/

here is a little more Box Porn....

 

[12and12]

.....yea its to be exact 12 1/4"x 11 5/8"

 

[12and12]

no love here either?................

would anyone like to answer my little easy questions?

why is my runoff pH so high? and what to do to fix it

typically when planted into soil how long till they sprout?.......maybe i put them in to deep.....

 

[winkdogg420]

my germed seed break the soil in 2 days max under 18 hrs light! hope this helps

 

[VansStoner1748]

i have a box Thats 12 by 14. Is this good or does it have to be 12 by 12 to join?

 

[12and12]

everyone is welcome as long as we are in the square foot area a couple of inches wont hurt.....

thats what she said

 

[12and12]

i think they are getting ready to break the surface i see a little wee bit of stem starting to come out

what is up with runoff how can i fix it does it need to be fixed?

 

[VansStoner1748]

i think they are getting ready to break the surface i see a little wee bit of stem starting to come out

what is up with runoff how can i fix it does it need to be fixed?

i dont knowmuch about runoff so i offer no advice. but im glad to hear they broke surface.

Ill post some pics of my box and plant(3 weeks old)Tonight.

 

[MACCLAD]

Like wot u iz doin .Got a 16" x 16" meself will post pics.

 

[MACCLAD]

Dis is wot i call Da Crown O Budz, an b4 any1 sez out bout da lightin itz already bin upped.
She is 12 days in 12/12 at dis point wiv jus da power of 1 18 x 100 watt cfl 2700k,now she got 300watt o cfl.All in me 16 x 16 space.
She be in kip at da mo will post pics asap.

 

[12and12]

nice BONSAI!!! action you have there glad to have you on board here is a grow log i like to use to kind of cover the field



12and12 Square Foot Challenge Grow Journal
Date:01/10/2009
Genetic:Bubble Funk
Plant Age: Germinating
System: Soil/CFL
Grow Medium: FoxFarm Ocean Forest,Perlite,Lime
Lighting Conditions
Lighting: 125 Watt Flourescent
Distance: 6"
Cycle: 24 Hour
Environmental Conditions Germinating
Temperature: 78 deg F
Humidity: 99 %
Ventilation [out]: 4" inline 80 cfm On
Ventilation [in]: 6" Fan Off
Heater: small thermostat controlled 1500w
Air Conditioner: Odour Control: Ona on hand
Water Conditions
H20 Type:RO Store Bought
Reservoir Aeration:
Reservoir Size:
Temperature:
pH in/runoff: 5.9/7.5
TDS content [PPM]:
Feeding Solution
Nutrient Solution: FF GB,BB,TB on hand
Nutrient Levels:
Additives:
Additive Levels:
Foliar Feed:
Plant Health / Stats 3 Bubble Funk
Plant Height: In Soil
Bud Density:
Trichome Production:
Internode Spacing:
Notes:

 

[blakkmask]

i think they are getting ready to break the surface i see a little wee bit of stem starting to come out

what is up with runoff how can i fix it does it need to be fixed?

your run off is high because your water pases thru the lime and gets adjusted before leaving the pot. maybe lowering your initial pH by .4 will lower the runoff pH by the same amount, puttin you right at 7 pH which is not optimal but itll do. 6.2-6.5 is optimal.

 

[MACCLAD]

O yeh 4got 2 say da lady is Northern Lights X Early Bud ad her clone on clone 4 4year.Best about dis strain virt zero preflower so around 60 days does it,fkin ace cereb high jus like de old days,ah memories,memories.
Grown diff strains over da yrs but i iz always smilin wen dat northern lady duz her stuff, centimental old codger i guess.

p.s. Hope my stylee o typo dont put folks off jus da way it iz I type as i speak.lol

 

[winkdogg420]

what IZ DA world coming to?

O yeh 4got 2 say da lady is Northern Lights X Early Bud ad her clone on clone 4 4year.Best about dis strain virt zero preflower so around 60 days does it,fkin ace cereb high jus like de old days,ah memories,memories.
Grown diff strains over da yrs but i iz always smilin wen dat northern lady duz her stuff, centimental old codger i guess.

p.s. Hope my stylee o typo dont put folks off jus da way it iz I type as i speak.lol

 

[12and12]

its ok my wife is a translator......

good stuff i love nl myself

 

[MACCLAD]

Winkdogg itz small, but remember ma man itz all in da vanacular.LOL.