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supdro

supdro

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Nice setup...I use botanicare as well. Do you feel sweet is better??? I use the hydroplex bloom booster in flower. which do you feel is better??? Happy growing
 
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torrey420

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Hey Stinkbud, what would be the best setup for a smaller flower room? I'm looking at just doing half of what you do so would 1 1000watt HPS work? And what do you do for odor control?

Thanks!
 
newweedman

newweedman

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Hey SB, what do you use to stabilize your PH? I built a aeroponic system and the PH jumps up to over 8 every day.
 
StinkBud

StinkBud

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flabbyone said:
I thought mixing nutrients together before adding them to the water can cause a lock out. Evidently this is not the case with these? If this has already been answered, never mind, I will find it. I am not done reading as yet.
Thank you
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Most hydro fertilizers come in two2 parts. Calcium nitrate is in a separate mix because the calcium will react with the magnesium and form a solid when in concentrated form.

My formula is safe to mix ahead of time. You can also keep the left over mix to use later.

Think of my nutrient formula more like a compost tea. It's 100% organic and safe for you.

It's not cheap but more than worth it!
 
StinkBud

StinkBud

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supdro said:
Nice setup...I use botanicare as well. Do you feel sweet is better??? I use the hydroplex bloom booster in flower. which do you feel is better??? Happy growing
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I've never tried Bloom Booster.

Adding Sweet has enhanced the flavor and aroma of my buds. I'm very happy with the results.
 
StinkBud

StinkBud

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torrey420 said:
Hey Stinkbud, what would be the best setup for a smaller flower room? I'm looking at just doing half of what you do so would 1 1000watt HPS work? And what do you do for odor control?

Thanks!
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1000W will work but sometimes two 600W or 400W HPS lights are better. The only problem is you have to buy two complete light systems.

I started with one light and then added the others later. I still have my first light and it still works!
 
StinkBud

StinkBud

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newweedman said:
Hey SB, what do you use to stabilize your PH? I built a aeroponic system and the PH jumps up to over 8 every day.
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I rarely have to adjust my PH at all during the whole grow. You have something wrong.

First thing I would do is drain and flush my res.

Then I would mix a batch of my nutrient formula and make sure my PH is at 5.8

I run my cycle timer set to 1 minute on and 5 minutes off.
 
abudsmoker

abudsmoker

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StinkBud said:
I rarely have to adjust my PH at all during the whole grow. You have something wrong.

First thing I would do is drain and flush my res.

Then I would mix a batch of my nutrient formula and make sure my PH is at 5.8

I run my cycle timer set to 1 minute on and 5 minutes off.
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my ph always needs to be adjusted, usually creeping up a few points as the plant uses nutes.
 
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DIRTHAWKER

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I was told in my area that the safest way was to use bottled water, ya know 1.25 for 5 gallons. still adjust it if needed.
 
newweedman

newweedman

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StinkBud said:
I rarely have to adjust my PH at all during the whole grow. You have something wrong.

First thing I would do is drain and flush my res.

Then I would mix a batch of my nutrient formula and make sure my PH is at 5.8

I run my cycle timer set to 1 minute on and 5 minutes off.
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I am wondering if its the clay pellets because I cant see what else it could be. I use hydroton pellets and im thinking I didnt rinse them properly. I heard that the dust will raise your PH.
 
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torrey420

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Alright, sounds good! I have a 400w MH/HPS that I was planning on using in the clone/veg room. I was thinking of doing 2 short fence posts for the flowering system, each with 3 grow sites, so I should be able to get by with one 1000w light for now, at least I hope!


StinkBud said:
1000W will work but sometimes two 600W or 400W HPS lights are better. The only problem is you have to buy two complete light systems.

I started with one light and then added the others later. I still have my first light and it still works!
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vertise

vertise

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quick question man i love the thread. gave you rep would give more if i could. I am only able to work with seeds how do i go about growing with hydroponics starting with seeds. like what do i use instead of that foam
 
vertise

vertise

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i would man but it says i cant give rep to the same post twice. Rockwool does that inhibit the roots at all.
 
genfranco

genfranco

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roots grow easy in rockwool... it doesnt have much of anything in it to affect the seed one way or another.... i like to use them no matter if i start seed or clone.. i feel like the root base is much stronger and easier to handle... I would recommend putting some hydroton pebbles under them to keep them moist longer... I spray as often as i think about it ya know...lol.... never had root rot problems with this technique.


 
vertise

vertise

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hey man where do you get those little red peices. i assume they are the things you call the spayers
 
supdro

supdro

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One more question stink... I have been reading thru your thread and I didn't see anything, but do you flush your green??? and what method do you use to see if they are done...microscope, time, or pistils? and lastly if you do flush when do you change the res?? ... sorry if I'm asking too many questions. lol. all props to you!!!!
 
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