Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!
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Short Bus
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I don't use the full system yet, so some of this is just theory, but in the interest of helping out...
1) Try silicone caulk. It's what plumbers use to seal leaky pipes. Really press it into the seam that's leaking with your fingertip and let dry thoroughly.
2) Add hydrogen peroxide to your res, at 1/2 cup per gallon of res fluid. Works for most folks.
3) I don't know, but that sucks.
4) Not trying to answer for anyone else, but you might consider the massive increase in veg time it would take to get a pound off 2 or 3 indoor plants. Doable but different from the "Every 3 Weeks" timeline.
5) Ebay or Craigslist.
6) I go with the actual lighting industry specs, having worked in said industry for years as a youngster. HID bulbs-10% drop in output after one year, 25% drop after 2. Every 3 months is just ridiculous and wasteful. Most say a year, and I'd tend to agree. Your flourescents are good until you notice dimming at the ends of the bulbs.
Anybody else that wants to add some knowledge, feel free. Hope that helps a little.
1) Try silicone caulk. It's what plumbers use to seal leaky pipes. Really press it into the seam that's leaking with your fingertip and let dry thoroughly.
2) Add hydrogen peroxide to your res, at 1/2 cup per gallon of res fluid. Works for most folks.
3) I don't know, but that sucks.
4) Not trying to answer for anyone else, but you might consider the massive increase in veg time it would take to get a pound off 2 or 3 indoor plants. Doable but different from the "Every 3 Weeks" timeline.
5) Ebay or Craigslist.
6) I go with the actual lighting industry specs, having worked in said industry for years as a youngster. HID bulbs-10% drop in output after one year, 25% drop after 2. Every 3 months is just ridiculous and wasteful. Most say a year, and I'd tend to agree. Your flourescents are good until you notice dimming at the ends of the bulbs.
Anybody else that wants to add some knowledge, feel free. Hope that helps a little.
MeJuana
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1. Stinkbuddies site has lots of approaches to deal with the leaking cloners and veg units BUT I just bend my lid around, bend down on and adjust it til it doesn't leak. I got that one from Stinkbud thanks buddy!
2. Salt buildup is typical and can easily be confused for something worse, however, it sounds like you are also dealing with some dampening off a.k.a. stem rot. If you have a little stem rot going scrap the rot off the stem, don't puncture all the way through just get it off. Now make a Baking soda paste and apply it to that area.
3. Here click these: Forums Website
4. I can't answer for Stinkbud obviously.
5. No experience here, not my style.
6. Not enough growing time to answer, I will let you know when I actually do so.. 9 months and counting my lights are all good still.
2. Salt buildup is typical and can easily be confused for something worse, however, it sounds like you are also dealing with some dampening off a.k.a. stem rot. If you have a little stem rot going scrap the rot off the stem, don't puncture all the way through just get it off. Now make a Baking soda paste and apply it to that area.
3. Here click these: Forums Website
4. I can't answer for Stinkbud obviously.
5. No experience here, not my style.
6. Not enough growing time to answer, I will let you know when I actually do so.. 9 months and counting my lights are all good still.
Short Bus
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Thanks Mej! I took all my little plantlets out of the cloner yesterday night and discovered 1 rooted OG out of 6, and 3 out of 5 JTRs had little baby roots too. I guess they heard me fussing. I was thinking about using an aquarium heater, since I throw H2O2 in there pretty regular, so its good to hear that works for folks.
StinkBud
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Use a black contractor's bag. Bring the edges up and over the lid. Trim the excess.
If it works, keep doing it.
It's up and running fine.
http://www.socalaero.com/products.htm
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3-4 months
crackersmacker
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Hey stinkbud! I'm using your system. The nutrients and the whole setup. They look awesome! The ph has to be adjusted everyday... Is this normal? have you tried any new nutrients or beneficial bacteria?
dragonbud
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Hey Crackersmacker, I got a packet of some of this stuff in one of my hydro orders. I have been using the 14 holer system and I'll sometimes just put net pots in without a plant in it. That way the plants have more room; and also you have a place to dump in root innoculents. I'm experimenting by pulling up a empty net cup and dumping the additive in the hole.
The stuff is called Zho by Botanicare. Here is a item description. harvests each season!
The beneficial life in Botanicare Zho is stabilized and encased in pure Silica Clay to protect the spores. The recommended way to use Zho is to directly inoculate your rooted clones by rolling the plugs or cubes in a 1/4 teaspoon of Zho powder for each plant. Directly dusting the root zone will produce maximum colonization
The stuff is called Zho by Botanicare. Here is a item description. harvests each season!
The beneficial life in Botanicare Zho is stabilized and encased in pure Silica Clay to protect the spores. The recommended way to use Zho is to directly inoculate your rooted clones by rolling the plugs or cubes in a 1/4 teaspoon of Zho powder for each plant. Directly dusting the root zone will produce maximum colonization
crackersmacker
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Thanks dragonbud! I actually have a sample of that Zho stuff. I was curious about how I use it. Lol. I can't just mix it in with the nutes? I was curious about using some Bloom booster stuff too. Like from advanced nutrients. They have some organic boosters. The hydro shop recommended me using the booster from bontanicare. I'm curious on how to use it... I pretty hesitant to use it unless others had success with it. I been growing for about a year now and not one plant grew without any stress... A lot of leaf burns... :c Lol. Anybody tried using a new formula with good results? I've been using the hygrozyme before. Is it better than Zho? Any insight is greatly appreciated! 
bbdwarrior
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Shortbus/MeJuana/Stinkbud
Thanks so much helping me by answering questions.
The only thing I can think of sharing with all you all is that I use a turkey baster and Beer sampler glasses for taking my PPM and PH readings.
Peace
Thanks so much helping me by answering questions.
The only thing I can think of sharing with all you all is that I use a turkey baster and Beer sampler glasses for taking my PPM and PH readings.
Peace
Short Bus
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For sure man, lots of people have helped me out on RIU, always glad to do the same. Cannabis=community! It should, at least. I use the turkey baster tactic too.
dragonbud
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Used the Hygrozyme and I'm really satisfied with the product. I'm needing to order another bottle of it.Thanks dragonbud! I actually have a sample of that Zho stuff. I was curious about how I use it. Lol. I can't just mix it in with the nutes? I was curious about using some Bloom booster stuff too. Like from advanced nutrients. They have some organic boosters. The hydro shop recommended me using the booster from bontanicare. I'm curious on how to use it... I pretty hesitant to use it unless others had success with it. I been growing for about a year now and not one plant grew without any stress... A lot of leaf burns... :c Lol. Anybody tried using a new formula with good results? I've been using the hygrozyme before. Is it better than Zho? Any insight is greatly appreciated!
New to the root products to be honest with you. Got the Zho as a freebee. Thought direct root application sounded good, because they didn't offer a plan for hydro use. Probably can't hurt in small amounts. I'm going to try the Zho, it' free.
Short Bus
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Have any of the hairs started darkening up yet?
honestly i was about to lie an say they are, but the true is i haven't even started my project yet. i been researching for about 2yrs now and somehow that answer passed me by. i'll be starting a project very soon and i just want be ready, plus it's a good question if u don't know, rite.
Short Bus
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Defintiely a good question. Check out this link, I gained mad knowledge from this when I got started. It has a whole section on ripening and harvesting. When you see the hairs start to turn, you start feeding the plant nothing but water, to "flush" it and clean up the flavor. Keep an eye on the hairs and when about 2/3rds have darkened the plant should be good to cut. A more precise method is to get a pocket microscope (cheap) and keep an eye on the actual trichomes (the crystals). Clear means almost, cloudy means done, and a little amber here and there means you've definitely peaked your plant and THC is starting to break down. 2/3rds cloudy is a popular time to cut. There are a lot of different opinions on the best time to pull your plants, pick one that makes sense to you and your trees should be prime! Here's that link...
GrowFAQ : GrowFAQ Basic Topics ...
PS-I've never used any sweet products, but I do use molasses and my girls seem to enjoy their weekly dose.
GrowFAQ : GrowFAQ Basic Topics ...
PS-I've never used any sweet products, but I do use molasses and my girls seem to enjoy their weekly dose.
YouAlreadyKnow
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First of all great job on the setup and the harvest StinkBud! Im realy wantin to go with this sysyem
Only thing is will all three systems fit in the closet 7*8? Or would you need seperate rooms for cloning/ veg etc.? I went through about 20 pages of reading before i gave up ..lol thanks again
Only thing is will all three systems fit in the closet 7*8? Or would you need seperate rooms for cloning/ veg etc.? I went through about 20 pages of reading before i gave up ..lol thanks again