Balls to the Wall grow, Riddleme Gets Serious

[WWShadow]

It definately increases trich & resin production

Don't you get UV from the CMH bulbs? If so , is is enough UV, how much does it take to make the grade? I remember someone posting that you could get sunburned under the CMH so if that is true then you are probably getting plenty of UV rays right?

 

[riddleme]

Don't you get UV from the CMH bulbs? If so , is is enough UV, how much does it take to make the grade? I remember someone posting that you could get sunburned under the CMH so if that is true then you are probably getting plenty of UV rays right?

yeppers, plenty of UVB from CMH, one of the reasons I chose it

 

[donni101]

so low morning temps around -5 cooler than night time temps help to prevent stretch. The dip technique is used during the first 3 hours of morning while normal temps may be adjusted for the remainder of the light cycle. Riddleme are your morning temps lower than light than light off temp? Will you use this method on this or a future grow?

 

[riddleme]

so low morning temps around -5 cooler than night time temps help to prevent stretch. The dip technique is used during the first 3 hours of morning while normal temps may be adjusted for the remainder of the light cycle. Riddleme are your morning temps lower than light than light off temp? Will you use this method on this or a future grow?

my morning temps are always lower (light gives off heat) I try to maintain a 10 degree difference, currently it is 6

 

[DaveCoulier]

so low morning temps around -5 cooler than night time temps help to prevent stretch. The dip technique is used during the first 3 hours of morning while normal temps may be adjusted for the remainder of the light cycle. Riddleme are your morning temps lower than light than light off temp? Will you use this method on this or a future grow?

It needn't be -5 cooler. It can be the same as your night temperature, and this will help reduce stretching. If you go too low, you risk it being too cold for maximum rates of growth and photosynthesis.

My buddy sets his day temps to 75, night temps 70, cold morning dump set at 70 as well if I recall correctly. I would try to emulate that.

Not crowding your plants together will also reduce your stretch. Give each one more space between themselves if possible. They sense each others presence, and stretch as a survival mechanism. They can't allow other plants to outgrow them and hog they light, so they stretch to keep up.

 

[bobhamm]

so, what are the advantages and disadvantages of shorter internodes? are there any disadvantages to shorter internioeds? possibly more mold problem if you dont have proper airflow?

 

[riddleme]

I have been contacted by Ed's assistant Ed is currently out of town, and she is taking a look at the journal to inform him about it

that book just might happen after all???

 

[gumball]

I have been contacted by Ed's assistant Ed is currently out of town, and she is taking a look at the journal to inform him about it

that book just might happen after all???

thats cool to have gotten a call back riddleme, congrats!! keep us posted.

 

[Brooklynz Kush]

Ive been looking at this journal and wow is all i can say.Riddleme you are a good dude.

 

[riddleme]

Ive been looking at this journal and wow is all i can say.Riddleme you are a good dude.

Thank you, glad your enjoying it!

 

[Danielsgb]

I have been contacted by Ed's assistant Ed is currently out of town, and she is taking a look at the journal to inform him about it

that book just might happen after all???

Sweet. I hope that works. You have the skills and knowledge to write a book.
Daniels

 

[reefacheefa]

sounds awesome Riddle! cant wait to see what the grows gonna look like after you became a multi-platinum author lol.

 

[kingofqueen]

so, what are the advantages and disadvantages of shorter internodes? are there any disadvantages to shorter internioeds? possibly more mold problem if you dont have proper airflow?

Shorter internodes = shorter plant = better light penetration= bigger buds

 

[riddleme]

Well I have posted so many pics this week I really did not think an update was in order but what the hell?

Made it rain this morning, I have waited almost 2 weeks since the last time, because I do not like to rain during the stretch. 2 of the pots were almost bone dry and Kat started drooping last night, so it was time

I did knock 3 of Tilders branches down again, this time 2 nodes lower, just to see what happens?

and there are pics of all, a few showing that buds are startin to form and one of Udo's balls also if you look at the clone pics you will see that on the far left is one with 2 stems, this was a lower topped node and I thought I would try this to see what happens, the actual node is planted so the 2 stems are actually one plant

And because I had gone so long between watering I added a gallon of nutes on the last bit of rain, it was 2 teaspoons of ProteK, 1.5 teaspoons of Jack's 1 oz of 3% H2O2 and 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom tea (preventative measure) I also added a drop of soap to each gallon of rain (Ivory) because I saw air bubbles comming out, meaning I have air pockets, this most likely due to going so long without rain

Should start seeing buds this next week, I know everyone is waiting

Enjoy!

 

[Rocky Mountain High]

Right on RM3, get that book going brother

 

[rastadred22]

I have been contacted by Ed's assistant Ed is currently out of town, and she is taking a look at the journal to inform him about it

that book just might happen after all???

thats wats up teach good luck

 

[gumball]

i think the clone you buried below the top 2 nodes will root better and grow better.

 

[rastadred22]

those things are bigger every update! and those clones look oh so good! are they rooted yet? they look like theyve grown a bit

 

[rastadred22]

hey riddle...i just came across a 100 watt phillips cmh...u think that be anygood? im debating goin to get a ballast seeing as there isnt anywhere i can go in country to get a digital ballast...but yea i can get a ballast for it itss a bit pricey just wanted to kno if i should bother with it or stop wasting my time...i mean i figure anything better than a 42watt cfl...also have a 250hps..

 

[gumball]

hey riddle...i just came across a 100 watt phillips cmh...u think that be anygood? im debating goin to get a ballast seeing as there isnt anywhere i can go in country to get a digital ballast...but yea i can get a ballast for it itss a bit pricey just wanted to kno if i should bother with it or stop wasting my time...i mean i figure anything better than a 42watt cfl...also have a 250hps..

go to 1000bulbs.com. match the ansi number from the bulb to the ansi number on the ballast. it is a pulse start ballast on the low watt philips CMH, i have one so i know.