Building single-plant growbox, I want your opinions!

Fractus

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Jul 14, 2009

• #141

Yeah so I've heard. I'm doing my best to not make that mistake which is why I only gave a quarter of the ratio of what the instructions say. My soil is natural all purpose potting soil, no nutes. (I hand-mixed like 1/3 perlite 2/3 soil? Maybe a bit less perlite than that, I was just eye-ballin' it) So I didn't figure this would do it any harm. Do you think it's ok to continue what I'm doing, giving a weak shot of MG every one to two weeks?

 

KaleoXxX

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Jul 14, 2009

• #142

i dont think it can hurt, but if your gonna use chemical nutes i think you should upgrade from the MG and get something particularly for veging and have something ready for flowering nutes. i dont like to use chemical nuts anywasys, i like to keep things organic, which is why i cand sugest something by name.

everything looks fine so i doubt the 1/4 dose of MG could do any real harm, i just dont think its ideal

 

bigjesse1922

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Jul 14, 2009

• #143

MG is prett harsh for young plants.

I started with MG too. Then I realiazed there was something better. Fox Farm.

 

Fractus

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Jul 14, 2009

• #144

Everyone says Fox Farms is the best. It must be the best haha, I'll look into it, hopefully there's a local store that would have some - there's plenty of hardware stores and stuff with gardening centres in them around here.

 

bigjesse1922

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Jul 14, 2009

• #145

You can order it online as well.

 

KaleoXxX

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Jul 14, 2009

• #146

i havent seen foxfarm anywhere; home depot, walmart, koopmans. worms way said they were out of stock or didnt have it at that location and would order some for me

 

purpdaddy

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Jul 14, 2009

• #147

i suggest general hydroponics 3part flora.The additives are awesom

 

Fractus

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Jul 14, 2009

• #148

Just did some research, found out that there is a hydroponics gardening and equipment store local, maybe i'll try that out

 

bigjesse1922

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Jul 14, 2009

• #149

Sorry purp but I have to disagree.

GH just isnt formulated for soil grows like Fox Farm is. They lack the microbial qualities of a Fox Farm for soil growing.

 

purpdaddy

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Jul 15, 2009

• #150

bigjesse1922 said:

Sorry purp but I have to disagree.

GH just isnt formulated for soil grows like Fox Farm is. They lack the microbial qualities of a Fox Farm for soil growing.

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ive never grown in soil or soilless mix but i can tell you that for hydro..well pics speak for themselves.

But GH makes nutrientd for soil like floranova

 

bigjesse1922

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Jul 15, 2009

• #151

Well purp I wouldn't argue with you about hydro that's for sure!

I just know from experience that FoxFarm is badass for soil!

 

robert420

Active Member

Jul 15, 2009

• #152

i think ill build one!!!

 

Fractus

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Jul 16, 2009

• #153

Took a couple recent pics, just to keep you all updated She's getting bigger, little leaves are sprouting from every crotch, this thing is so bushy it's retarded. Is that normal? there is no more than 1cm of straight stem/branch until you get to another stem/branch that comes out of it. It's staying super short and getting a lot wider. Let me know what you think

That is what the temp always is now with the lights on, and drops 4-6 degrees celcius with lights off.

 

bigjesse1922

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Jul 16, 2009

• #154

It looks great!

Does your thermometer say 55f?

 

Fractus

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Jul 16, 2009

• #155

55% humidity

 

bigjesse1922

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Jul 16, 2009

• #156

I knew I was missing something lol.

That's one reason its so happy. 55% rH is prefect for veg if you ask me.

 

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Old Fat Hippy

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Jul 16, 2009

• #157

I think it's totally cool. Having never used a grow box, I cant predict any problems that might arise.
One thing does concern me...how will you know your ONE plant is female? it would be a shame to spend six weeks growing one plant from seed...only to discover it's male!
Have you got female clones or a sourse for them? You cant really count on a feminized seed to always really be female.
I dont see anything wrong with starting three plants, vegging five, maybe six weeks, going to 12/12...then picking the one best female....?

Looks like a fine box, man.

Old Fat Hippy

 

KaleoXxX

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Jul 16, 2009

• #158

Old Fat Hippy said:

I think it's totally cool. Having never used a grow box, I cant predict any problems that might arise.
One thing does concern me...how will you know your ONE plant is female? it would be a shame to spend six weeks growing one plant from seed...only to discover it's male!
Have you got female clones or a sourse for them? You cant really count on a feminized seed to always really be female.
I dont see anything wrong with starting three plants, vegging five, maybe six weeks, going to 12/12...then picking the one best female....?

Looks like a fine box, man.

Old Fat Hippy

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thats what i warn people about all the time

fractus- your plant looks great! it would be a problem it it was strechy

 

bigjesse1922

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Jul 16, 2009

• #159

Fractus this is another point I never made because you seemed set on one plant...

But they are right....

They can be male...

Wouldn't that suck? Not to hex you...

Just a good reason to start more than 1...

 

Fractus

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Jul 16, 2009

• #160

Yeah I really have no idea if it's going to be female or male, I don't know if it was feminized but I really doubt it, I don't know anything about it for sure really. I just know a guy who knows a guy. That's a great idea though, for this one I'm just gonna hope for a female and then if it isn't I'll start 3 new seedlings in there and veg till I can sex them. Thanks for the tip!