Diggitydank's second DWC grow (PPP x Sour Diesel)

[diggitydank420]

So... pH issues started to show yesterday and I wasn't able to go get a new pH control kit until today because of work and Violet has taken a hit.

The nutrient solution pH was above 8!

So, I decided to do a complete changeout in lieu of just adjusting the pH of the old. New batch is:
2gal tap water
3 tsp floragro
2 tsp floramicro
1 tsp florabloom

which comes out to half strength per GH label instructions. PH has been corrected to about 5.8 and my fingers are now crossed!

And now some pics...

Violet:

Emerald:

The new pH kit:

Family photo:

 

[howak47]

Nice pics man lookin good!!! i just did updates with pics on both of my threads check em out i got sour d x budda kush sprouts !!!!!

 

[cph]

It doesn't look like Violet took to big of a hit. Hope you don't mind a couple of questions.

I've been wondering if you were going to veg the two longer than you would have all 5, to fill in the tent?

How big of a plant can your bubbler support?

 

[diggitydank420]

It doesn't look like Violet took to big of a hit. Hope you don't mind a couple of questions.

I've been wondering if you were going to veg the two longer than you would have all 5, to fill in the tent?

How big of a plant can your bubbler support?

I've run up to four at a time in one tub, but there is a lot of refilling the reservoirs to do in that situation. These things are quite versatile. I veg, flower and clone in these same 3 tubs.

Pic from last grow:

The tub on the right is holding 6 clones from two of the plants in the tub to the left. I have had 100% success cloning in these tubs as well. I don't use any rooting hormone, nor do I clip the tips of the fan leaves. Personally I think it isn't necessary.

I probably would have vegged the same amount of time either way. I'm looking to build a separate vegetation chamber after I have completed purchasing all the equipment I need for the tent, which will be my flowering area.

But what I am planning to do is (if I have a girl) take 3 clones one week, then take another 3 the next, and repeat that until all my tubs are filled. I'm thinking this will give me a better idea of how long to veg my clones for the duration.

What do you think?

 

[cph]

Sounds like a good plan. Do you plan to sex them by taking a clone?

I was looking through your DIY tutorial, and I'm really leaning towards making one to clone with. Thanks for the input!!

 

[roll420]

nice setup there diggity......how often do you harvest? im working on trying to harvest every month or 2.....i love it!

 

[diggitydank420]

nice setup there diggity......how often do you harvest? im working on trying to harvest every month or 2.....i love it!

I'm planning on doing a perpetual SOG using (3) 3 gal tubs with 6 plants each. Most likely they will veg for about 10-14 days after initial rooting and then be sent to flower. Flowering will progress on a 9-week schedule. 6 new clones every three weeks.

With a 600w HPS (coming soon) I think I could get 6-8oz. every three weeks. Once it's all dialed in I could be looking at 10-12oz. every three weeks.

What does everyone else think?

 

[(Butters)]

You can keep in 6 plants in those 3 gallon tubs all the way through flower? How often do you have to refill the rez?

I like the SOG idea with the space you have available and the modification off of the typical SOG method by adding in the 2 weeks veg to increase the yield. With that technique and 6 plants to harvest, I think 6-8 oz every 3 is probably towards the lower end of what you'll be pulling to be honest.

How close are you to being able to get to start this process (probably really starts with the cloning)?

 

[diggitydank420]

How close are you to being able to get to start this process (probably really starts with the cloning)?

I'm thinking it will be another 3-5 weeks before I start taking clones.

 

[roll420]

I'm planning on doing a perpetual SOG using (3) 3 gal tubs with 6 plants each. Most likely they will veg for about 10-14 days after initial rooting and then be sent to flower. Flowering will progress on a 9-week schedule. 6 new clones every three weeks.

With a 600w HPS (coming soon) I think I could get 6-8oz. every three weeks. Once it's all dialed in I could be looking at 10-12oz. every three weeks.

What does everyone else think?

yea thats what im talkin about.....thats similar to what im trying to do....I want to be harvesting something every month....i have room for 4 10 gallon tubs....this last one i had 4 plants in a 10gallon....it worked ok but the roots were a little cramped....i had 3 air stones in there and the bubbles would bare break the surface the roots were so deep and thick!!!!

 

[Farmer Pat]

im trying to make one of those things in a few weeks.. i feel threatnd by it.. lol. everything is looking like it will bounc3e back immediatly. beautiful

 

[howak47]

I've run up to four at a time in one tub, but there is a lot of refilling the reservoirs to do in that situation. These things are quite versatile. I veg, flower and clone in these same 3 tubs.

Pic from last grow:

The tub on the right is holding 6 clones from two of the plants in the tub to the left. I have had 100% success cloning in these tubs as well. I don't use any rooting hormone, nor do I clip the tips of the fan leaves. Personally I think it isn't necessary.

I probably would have vegged the same amount of time either way. I'm looking to build a separate vegetation chamber after I have completed purchasing all the equipment I need for the tent, which will be my flowering area.

But what I am planning to do is (if I have a girl) take 3 clones one week, then take another 3 the next, and repeat that until all my tubs are filled. I'm thinking this will give me a better idea of how long to veg my clones for the duration.

What do you think?

man i love that setup i need to make one of those!!!!

 

[diggitydank420]

Ok, got the pH in line finally. Tap water pH was at almost 8! I thought I had it corrected and then came to find the pH at almost 4 (aye carumba!) the next afternoon. First time I have ever used pH UP ever since I started growing. As of now pH is riding right at 5.8-6.0 and I also added 1/2tsp of epsom salt to offset the high calcium content of my tapwater. The ladies (fingers crossed) are looking good with all new growth nice and green.

The only thing I can complain about right now is that HTG is closed on the weekend because I just got paid today and I want to buy my 600W HPS already!!!

Here they are... what do you guys think?

 

[howak47]

lookin damn good man !!!!!! what kind of hps u goin to get?

 

[diggitydank420]

lookin damn good man !!!!!! what kind of hps u goin to get?

I'm getting the Digital Greenhouse 600W digital ballast with a cooltube, some 6" ducting, and a 6" booster fan to cool the light (hope it's enough).

All that for under $320 with shipping. I would have paid $324 with tax for just the ballast at the local hydro shop.

 

[cph]

Looks like they're going to be some short stocky girls (hopefully). Working on the 5th node already! Good work so far!!

That light looks nice. What do they want for that cool tube?

 

[diggitydank420]

The local guy wants $130 for the cooltube, $75 for a bulb. That fan is $38 locally also.

 

[diggitydank420]

Oh shit... I just remembered!

You guys should have seen the roots when the pH got down to almost 4, they got REALLY brown. But... they have since gotten to a lighter color and there is a shit-ton of new roots sprouting out the sides of the pots. This may have been a blessing in disguise.

 

[howak47]

I'm getting the Digital Greenhouse 600W digital ballast with a cooltube, some 6" ducting, and a 6" booster fan to cool the light (hope it's enough).

All that for under $320 with shipping. I would have paid $324 with tax for just the ballast at the local hydro shop.

that looks like the shit man great price to!!!!

 

[diggitydank420]

that looks like the shit man great price to!!!!

Fuck yeah it's a good price. That local guy can eat a dick!