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potpimp

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I'm sure this has already been asked but...My buddy picked up the 5" square posts instead of the 4" square. Has anyone used the bigger 5" fence post? I probably have to make a slightly bigger 3/4 pvc rack and the resevoir has room for the extra two inches of material...right?
I used 5" too; 4" works fine but 5" does too. Gives a tad more room for the roots.
 

genfranco

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Hi all...I've been "lurking" this post for awhile now. Started at page one, and not quite done reading through every page. I skipped to the end to post this real quick before I finish reading. I just wanted to say a big "Peace, Love and Thanks" to that amazing Stink! I have wasted $140 on seeds, and who knows how much nickle and diming on equipment here and there...which all added up to a lot of white flies, too hot cabinets, dead plants, and tears. I am starting this project a little late in life, but I have a gorgeous 17 year old daughter who has had 4 knee surgeries since she was three years old. Not wanting to have her hooked on pain pills, this is what we collectively decided. She is an active kid...surfs, skates, etc....and then comes home in agony.
I know in my heart this project will work, and Stink's setup will allow my daughter to finally have the summer she deserves. I will let everyone know how it works out, as everyone seems so supportive on this site!!!!
Hugs and kisses!!
We need more moms like you.
 

potpimp

Sector 5 Moderator
Hi all...I've been "lurking" this post for awhile now. Started at page one, and not quite done reading through every page. I skipped to the end to post this real quick before I finish reading. I just wanted to say a big "Peace, Love and Thanks" to that amazing Stink! I have wasted $140 on seeds, and who knows how much nickle and diming on equipment here and there...which all added up to a lot of white flies, too hot cabinets, dead plants, and tears. I am starting this project a little late in life, but I have a gorgeous 17 year old daughter who has had 4 knee surgeries since she was three years old. Not wanting to have her hooked on pain pills, this is what we collectively decided. She is an active kid...surfs, skates, etc....and then comes home in agony.
I know in my heart this project will work, and Stink's setup will allow my daughter to finally have the summer she deserves. I will let everyone know how it works out, as everyone seems so supportive on this site!!!!
Hugs and kisses!!
Are you married? :) You are one FINE mom!! You have definitely found the best way to grow herb. Welcome to the forum sweets.
 

OregonMeds

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Hi all...I've been "lurking" this post for awhile now. Started at page one, and not quite done reading through every page. I skipped to the end to post this real quick before I finish reading. I just wanted to say a big "Peace, Love and Thanks" to that amazing Stink! I have wasted $140 on seeds, and who knows how much nickle and diming on equipment here and there...which all added up to a lot of white flies, too hot cabinets, dead plants, and tears. I am starting this project a little late in life, but I have a gorgeous 17 year old daughter who has had 4 knee surgeries since she was three years old. Not wanting to have her hooked on pain pills, this is what we collectively decided. She is an active kid...surfs, skates, etc....and then comes home in agony.
I know in my heart this project will work, and Stink's setup will allow my daughter to finally have the summer she deserves. I will let everyone know how it works out, as everyone seems so supportive on this site!!!!
Hugs and kisses!!
Your willingness to try marijuana to help your daughter stay off physically addictive narcotics is highly commendable. Just had to say that.

I think in order to make the most out of the situation it's important to grow two types of marijuana at minimum.

One sativa heavy with more anti- depression and muscle relaxer
effects which is ideal for morning/daytime use and won't leave her too stoned or too dragged down and still allow her to think clearly and be as active as possible.

And a second heavy medical indica dominant strain, for when pain is at it's worst. Strong enough to overcome any trouble sleeping and make the biggest dent in her pain symptoms. But this is one an active person would not want to take all the time because it can and will make her too tired to get the most out of each day.

My two at this time are c99 for the light medicine and Jack Herer as the strong but I'm sure there is better, I haven't tried that many.

Also you'll find that if you stack medications like ibuprofen with acetominaphen with marijuana it can make them all work a little bit better than any one alone.

Lastly oils made from mj seem to have a very very high theraputic value aside from any effect of getting high so when you do get to growing enough plant material try making some oils from them and see how she responds to that. It's different than just smoking alone and some have reported getting great relief without even having to take amounts that really make you feel stoned.

Good luck...
 

andyman

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Hey i found this tds meter and thought i would post it, its only 25 bucks... I dont really know if its quality but it may be what some of you are looking for to save on startup cost.

http://www.filtersfast.com/HM-TDS-4-Meter-For-Filtered-Water.asp?gclid=CK7rmKvUopgCFRwwawod0joUnA&ef_id=1448:3:s_bd95faea8ec2d199ce0d62f19be0bc32_1119070820:RWzXI0o-JyIAAE3XIuMAAAAq:20090122170453
Got mine allmost just like that for less than $25 shipped to my door off fleabay. there are some good deals there. I would buy local but the nearest hydro store is over an hour away and jack there prices up.:bigjoint:
 

GringoLoco

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Hey i found this tds meter and thought i would post it, its only 26 bucks... I dont really know if its quality but it may be what some of you are looking for to save on startup cost.

http://www.filtersfast.com/HM-TDS-4-Meter-For-Filtered-Water.asp?gclid=CK7rmKvUopgCFRwwawod0joUnA&ef_id=1448:3:s_bd95faea8ec2d199ce0d62f19be0bc32_1119070820:RWzXI0o-JyIAAE3XIuMAAAAq:20090122170453
Dirt, I had to get a water filter anyways, so thought I'd give this a shot - I'll let you know if it's worth it - thanks for the tip! =)
 

ravenrogers2

Active Member
Stink u thread has given me so much insight on my up and coming grow. I have just received my seeds, Northen light, White Rhino, and the greatest Purple Haze. I look forward to using ur system. My look is that everything I need happens to be in my home already, & just so happen that there is a grow store that is within 15 min. of my home. But I my question is now that I have my seeds what is the best way that u suggest to sprout them and set them up give me the best results. I know from much reading that my haze will take forever and a year give me something worth being happy about. So any of ur great help or anyone else that happens to read this will be gladly helped.
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andyman

Well-Known Member
Stink u thread has given me so much insight on my up and coming grow. I have just received my seeds, Northen light, White Rhino, and the greatest Purple Haze. I look forward to using ur system. My look is that everything I need happens to be in my home already, & just so happen that there is a grow store that is within 15 min. of my home. But I my question is now that I have my seeds what is the best way that u suggest to sprout them and set them up give me the best results. I know from much reading that my haze will take forever and a year give me something worth being happy about. So any of ur great help or anyone else that happens to read this will be gladly helped.
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Sprout in paper towel or coco core . something like that then just carefully take it out and put into netpot. I used a sprouter for sprouts you eat. then I made thinner neoprene holders that I could just lay the sprout in and the little nub of a root stuck down and within a day was nice looking and well rooted. check out some pics a few pages back.
 

StinkBud

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Hey stink i want to take some clones from my batch i got now in flowering and put them in the your clone unit to start your setup. Can i take clones from plants that are flowering? I figuired i coulg with the florecents being on 20hrs they woulg veg again
Yes you can. It may take a while for them to go back into veg mode but I've done it before with 100% success.

Make sure you take your cuttings from the very bottom branches.
 

StinkBud

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Hi all...I've been "lurking" this post for awhile now. Started at page one, and not quite done reading through every page. I skipped to the end to post this real quick before I finish reading. I just wanted to say a big "Peace, Love and Thanks" to that amazing Stink! I have wasted $140 on seeds, and who knows how much nickle and diming on equipment here and there...which all added up to a lot of white flies, too hot cabinets, dead plants, and tears. I am starting this project a little late in life, but I have a gorgeous 17 year old daughter who has had 4 knee surgeries since she was three years old. Not wanting to have her hooked on pain pills, this is what we collectively decided. She is an active kid...surfs, skates, etc....and then comes home in agony.
I know in my heart this project will work, and Stink's setup will allow my daughter to finally have the summer she deserves. I will let everyone know how it works out, as everyone seems so supportive on this site!!!! Hugs and kisses!!
I'm glad to hear that you are helping your daughter. It gives me a warm felling in my heart. Thanks!

I have a 10 yr old little girl. She knows all about my grow and has met some of my patients. I've talked to her about our medicine and how it helps keep people alive. She has learned about chemotherapy and what it does to people.

I believe in teaching my girl honesty so I would never lie to her. Kids can handle a lot more truth than we give them credit for.

Many people believe in hiding the truth from our youth but our kids need to understand the difference between recreational drugs and medicine. Education is the key, not secrecy.

I'm glad you've taken control of your daughters needs. Your daughter is lucky to have a mother as unselfish as you.

I'm sure I can speak for all the StinkBuddies here when I say we are all just one big family.

Welcome!
 

StinkBud

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Stink i already have the 400 watt lights i don't want to waste money. I have 3 400 watt hid lights it equals 1200 watts all together. which is like 2 600 watts is it not? Mabe get one more 400 or 1 more 600. Anyway as soon as my crop is done I am building your system i have most of the materials already. If I get 1 mor 400 that means 1600 watts. See i get the 400 real cheap He don't have 600. 110 bucks with shipping I get reflector bat wing style 2 bulbs one MH One HPS 400 watt balast evething is new except rebuilt ballast with 3 year warrenty. I cool refletors with my squil cage fan right by them it seems to work ok. I would by all new lights but i already have these ones so i got to use them. What do you think? Mabe 1 more 400 or save for 100watt. Lokking for the fence posts today.
OK, I understand now. The 400s will work great. You might want to just stick with another 400W. Then you only have to deal with one type of bulb.

The 4-400W lights may even work better than 2-1000W lights.

You can hang the 400s very close to the canopy without burning the plants. You just have to stay on it because the plants grow so fast. They can grow within burn range in just one night if you're not careful.
 

StinkBud

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I'm sure this has already been asked but...My buddy picked up the 5" square posts instead of the 4" square. Has anyone used the bigger 5" fence post? I probably have to make a slightly bigger 3/4 pvc rack and the resevoir has room for the extra two inches of material...right?
It seems to me that the 5" would work even better than the 4" posts. I've never seen them around here though.

It would be an easy mode though. Just add an inch to the plans where needed. For sure the reservoir has plenty of room for the posts.

Post some pics when you get it built!
 

StinkBud

Well-Known Member
Stink u thread has given me so much insight on my up and coming grow. I have just received my seeds, Northen light, White Rhino, and the greatest Purple Haze. I look forward to using ur system. My look is that everything I need happens to be in my home already, & just so happen that there is a grow store that is within 15 min. of my home. But I my question is now that I have my seeds what is the best way that u suggest to sprout them and set them up give me the best results. I know from much reading that my haze will take forever and a year give me something worth being happy about. So any of ur great help or anyone else that happens to read this will be gladly helped.
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https://www.rollitup.org/1949291-post2482.html

Good luck bro!
 

DoobyDoo

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Stink u thread has given me so much insight on my up and coming grow. I have just received my seeds, Northen light, White Rhino, and the greatest Purple Haze. I look forward to using ur system. My look is that everything I need happens to be in my home already, & just so happen that there is a grow store that is within 15 min. of my home. But I my question is now that I have my seeds what is the best way that u suggest to sprout them and set them up give me the best results. I know from much reading that my haze will take forever and a year give me something worth being happy about. So any of ur great help or anyone else that happens to read this will be gladly helped.
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I did the following for my White Russian seeds, somewhat following the directions that Stink provided in his link.

I popped them in a paper towel, and then put them into Rapid Rooter plugs (not those exactly, found equivalent things here though) when they just had a little tiny root poking out. I wet the plugs until they fully expanded, then put a seed in each. I put them all (five) on a little plate and put them under the light. In a few days, all of them were poking through. I kept them in the Rapid Rooter plugs until the first set of real leaves showed up, making sure to keep them moist all the time (those plugs dry out quick!). At that time they were about 3-4" tall. I cut the fabric around the plug, carefully washed the roots off and stuck them straight into the cloner... no need for special seedling sleeves or anything. It has been almost two weeks and all five are doing well :)

Stink (or anyone else), about how long do you let your seedlings go before moving them into the veg unit? I'm thinking four sets of leaves should be good, which will likely be another couple weeks for a total of nearly 4 weeks in the cloner. I don't want to blast 'em with nutes too early...

EDIT: Just went back and looked at the linked post again, you put 'em into the veg unit. They're getting moved right now :)
 

DubB83

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Damn I missed!

"MARIJUANA INC: INSIDE AMERICA'S POT INDUSTRY" will premiere on Thursday, January 22nd at 9PM/1AM. The show will repeat on Sunday, January 25th at 10PM

Rebroadcast on Sunday... for those who missed.
Ha ha ha, you pot head. That says 9PM, check CNBC in and hour and 10 minutes. :-o
 

repvip

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Ha ha ha, you pot head. That says 9PM, check CNBC in and hour and 10 minutes. :-o
Busted!! :bigjoint:Check DirtHawkers journal--him and Stink got me pretty good too! haha

Thanks man! I really wanted to see this! I've been thinking it's the 23 all day for some reason.

Anyway... here's some pics!

Middle unit is about 4 weeks flowering. Right unit at 2 weeks and left unit just put in. Few more slots for clones that just need a few more days before I throw them in.

I recently upgraded the 14gal reservoirs to 18gal--these flower units are larger and using lots of water... if and when it gets up to 4 gal/day that's basically half the old reservoir volume!
 

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