Total Noob using teas and I am a believer

[Javadog]

I do brew a simple compost tea for my garden and hope to
learn how to improve my processes.

Take care,

JD

 

[Trousers]

My Aloe Juice was $8 for a quart, which is more than I need.
No fuss, no muss, one less thing to do.


Just mixed up a QUART of foliar spray:

1 tablespoon aloe juice (organic, no preservatives)
1/4 teaspoon Liquid Karma
.875 ml Protekt

I used R/O water.

Is this stuff only good for a day?

I got a new sprayer at the grow store.

360 Sprayer

You can rotate the nozzle to aim almost any direction. It is great for getting the bottom of leaves with out moving the plant. (yes!)
I paid less than $4

 

[GandalfdaGreen]

My Aloe Juice was $8 for a quart, which is more than I need.
No fuss, no muss, one less thing to do.


Just mixed up a QUART of foliar spray:

1 tablespoon aloe juice (organic, no preservatives)
1/4 teaspoon Liquid Karma
.875 ml Protekt

I used R/O water.

Is this stuff only good for a day?

I got a new sprayer at the grow store.

360 Sprayer

You can rotate the nozzle to aim almost any direction. It is great for getting the bottom of leaves with out moving the plant. (yes!)
I paid less than $4

What's the ph? Just wondering. I like the mix. I bet you could put it in the fridge.

 

[GandalfdaGreen]

Hey guys. What do you think of this? It's a quote from Subcool a while back in Hightimes. Link is below. I agree. I am having some troubles timing my fade. In some strains it is starting early and some too late. I really am not complaining but is it true the resin is heavier and the terps are more pungent with a fade? I trust Subcool on this one.

"Buds grown with this method finish with a fade and a smoother, fruitier flavor. The plants aren’t green at harvest time, but rather purple, red, orange, even black—plus the resin content is heavier, and the terpenes always seem more pungent. This method is now being used by medical growers all over the world, and with amazing results. The feedback I’ve received is really positive, including reports of hydro-like growth and novice growers producing buds of the same high quality as lifelong cultivators. So give it a try! You won’t be disappointed."

http://www.hightimes.com/read/subcools-super-soil-step-step

 

[hyroot]

I always let mine fade. After last watering I let the soil dry out completely before chop. Once soil is dried out. Plants fade over night. I think that I have posted this several times in this thread. Better flavor, stronger smell, smoother smoke, etc...

 

[GandalfdaGreen]

I always let mine fade. After last watering I let the soil dry out completely before chop. Once soil is dried out. Plants fade over night. I think that I have posted this several times in this thread. Better flavor, stronger smell, smoother smoke, etc...

I have horrible memory. I wonder why? Sorry Hyroot.

 

[Trousers]

What's the ph? Just wondering. I like the mix. I bet you could put it in the fridge.

That is a good question.
The mix is so cheap I don't really need to save it, but you are right, I bet it would do fine in the fridge for a while.

got baseball on pause
gonna go get a beer, check the spray ph, smoke some Qleaner and then probably forget what I was doing...

 

[Trousers]

the ph is really low, 4. something
what ph range should I be in?

The plants looked great a few hours after spraying.




the qleaner is really good

 

[hyroot]

Here is my aloe vera plants. I have to let them grow some more before taking anymore leaves. Just transplanted my basil too

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

Does anyone know how to fix a broken mister?! Sick of buying these damn things.

 

[hyroot]

^^^^^Is it clogged. Try running pressure water through it. Soak it in CLR or Lime Away. Try blowing air through it with something...

 

[Mad Hamish]

I do brew a simple compost tea for my garden and hope to
learn how to improve my processes.

Take care,

JD

Hey Java! Welcome to The Green Factory! IMO this thread is the apex of RIU. Any plant issue, organic or hydro, that you bring here will be solved within a day or two. The amount of knowledge here is staggering, and we all treat each other as equals, Brothers In Arms. You have a lot of knowledge to contribute to the circle, hang around mate it is a lot of fun out here

 

[Mad Hamish]

Hey guys. What do you think of this? It's a quote from Subcool a while back in Hightimes. Link is below. I agree. I am having some troubles timing my fade. In some strains it is starting early and some too late. I really am not complaining but is it true the resin is heavier and the terps are more pungent with a fade? I trust Subcool on this one.

"Buds grown with this method finish with a fade and a smoother, fruitier flavor. The plants aren’t green at harvest time, but rather purple, red, orange, even black—plus the resin content is heavier, and the terpenes always seem more pungent. This method is now being used by medical growers all over the world, and with amazing results. The feedback I’ve received is really positive, including reports of hydro-like growth and novice growers producing buds of the same high quality as lifelong cultivators. So give it a try! You won’t be disappointed."

http://www.hightimes.com/read/subcools-super-soil-step-step

I will read everything he says and then come back to you on this one... But one has to ask, what is the major factor, the real big difference, with a fade? Chlorophyll. There's less of it. It is what makes leaves green, and makes bud taste green. A mate of mine cures his reefer until there is no green left, I've never seen bud look quite as unappealing. Until you take a hit... WOW. It is amazing. His cure takes 3 months though.

 

[st0wandgrow]

You can make your own aloe powder. Just need a food dehydrator. Filet one side of the leaf, chop leaves into 1 inch pieces and throw into dehydrator and run. Once dried, puree leaves.. Ta daaa. $79 for 8 0z is too much loot to spend imo.. I can make more than that for free. The dehydrator only costs $40. You can buy huge aloe plants for $5 or less

I suppose I could get in to all that. Here's the thing, though. That 8oz package I bought will last me over a year. I use roughly a gallon of aloe juice a month. That's about a $6 a month cost to me. I work full time, and have a wife and 3 kids on top of my 48 plant garden. I'm not trying to make light of $6 a month, but for the sake of not having to piss around with one more thing I think I'm OK with this expenditure. I do want a couple aloe plants around for rooting gel though.

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

^^^^^Is it clogged. Try running pressure water through it. Soak it in CLR or Lime Away. Try blowing air through it with something...

Not clogged, took apart all three, cleaned all pcs, and still no bueno. I know this is a stupid topic but these things really annoy the shit out of me.

 

[GandalfdaGreen]

Does anyone know how to fix a broken mister?! Sick of buying these damn things.

What type is it?

 

[GandalfdaGreen]

the ph is really low, 4. something
what ph range should I be in?

The plants looked great a few hours after spraying.




the qleaner is really good

I have read that you should ph you foliar. I have also read that you should not. I really don't foliar a ton but when I do I adjust the ph. There is a ton of info around on it. Those who support ph'ing suggest 6.4-6.6.

I want to smoke some Qleaner too. I am seeing nice things from my TGA gear.

 

[dlftmyers]

I have read that you should ph you foliar. I have also read that you should not. I really don't foliar a ton but when I do I adjust the ph. There is a ton of info around on it. Those who support ph'ing suggest 6.4-6.6.

I want to smoke some Qleaner too. I am seeing nice things from my TGA gear.

When I foliar spray I P.H. my water never had any problems

 

[Trousers]

My plants look great this morning. I will ph next time I spray them.
I have 3 tiny aloe plants, too small to take leaves yet.

 

[RedCarpetMatches]

What type is it?

The one with adjustable green nozzle. I'm going to email them lol. It's not the price it's the principal!