Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

curious2garden

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Thanks, Annie! I did run F&D in my old apartment, but since bought a house in an illegal state, I didn't want any media to dispose of. I've always admired this thread and its systems, so I thought I'd switch it up and grow in air to avoid media. It is pretty fun so far, I'm just not a natural DIY guy, so it takes me more time and effort to build all this shit than the average bear. Two more systems to go, and the room is DONE. Then I can get back to my natural state, which is sitting on my ass ;)
I started in rails. I'm looking forward to seeing you knock it out of the park (as usual). How you like being a homeowner? I love that your son is helping so you're able to transfer your knowledge, that's sweet :hug:
 

Dboybudz

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You need to start somewhere. If you have a friend that is growing ask them if you can have some cuttings. If not you will have to start from seed the first time.

If you do have to start from seed use some Rapid Rooter plugs and just stick the plug in the net pot.

I recommend using feminised seeds. That way you won't have to pull any males and kill all the females in the process (the roots all grow together).

No matter what, eventually you will be using only cuttings so I'll start with how to take a cutting or clone as some call them.

I select a lower branch from one of my veg plants. It's way better to use a stem from the lower branches than from the top. The lower branches contain more of the hormones that it takes to start roots.

I use a razor blade to take the cutting. No special treatment here.

Moving on...
So right where your thumb and fingers are on this pic is where you cut for the clone?
 

tyler.durden

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I started in rails. I'm looking forward to seeing you knock it out of the park (as usual). How you like being a homeowner? I love that your son is helping so you're able to transfer your knowledge, that's sweet :hug:
I didn't know that, I'd love to see some pics of your old rail systems in action. I love owning my house, I initially wanted to get a mortgage, but it was such a hassle I just decided to buy all cash. Had to do something with that large pile of grow cash, it's almost as if a grew a house ;) It is awesome not to have to pay rent nor a mortgage payment. My kid is great, and appreciates saving thousands upon thousand of hours of study by being my mentee. Hope all is well with you...
 

tyler.durden

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What's bad about rope calk is it dries out and breaks down so you eventually have to replace it. Any type of weather sealer will work, it's just that some work better than others.

I've switched to using a cooler for my cloner a couple of years ago. It's completely water tight (no seal needed) and helps keep water temps in check. The downside is large coolers are expensive. I figure my cloner will last a lifetime so it's worth it in the long run.
This exact cooler is on sale on Amazon for $30. There is a darker blue version of the same model that is closer to $90, wtf? Make sure to order the ocean blue inexpensive version. I bought one to check it out, and just ordered another. Great price for an insulated, leak-free cloner or veg unit...

Amazon Coleman Cooler Link
 
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FKH

Active Member
I am going to work my way through all 612 posts, but....

Would this work;

https://cropking.com/system/nft-4-6

Or is it a little too simple?

The setups y'all have built are incredible. I'm not sure I have the skills to do it. Maybe I should stick with a bucket system...


Can't make up my damn mind on what way to go with my new grow setup.
 

ttystikk

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I am going to work my way through all 612 posts, but....

Would this work;

https://cropking.com/system/nft-4-6

Or is it a little too simple?

The setups y'all have built are incredible. I'm not sure I have the skills to do it. Maybe I should stick with a bucket system...


Can't make up my damn mind on what way to go with my new grow setup.
If you want a pound every 3 weeks (or whatever your number might be), then, like chess, you must start with your end goal in mind and work backwards.

Doing it this way will force you to think in terms of timelines, inputs, space required, labor time, all questions that need to be answered if you're serious about doing a "perpetual" (the rest of the planet calls it series production) operation. Feel free to DM me if you want to discuss this.
 

wawa80

New Member
Well, my first attempt at this new system in my new room was a bust. I was used to growing sterile in my previous F&D system, so I tried that again. But the water quality at my new house in another State is horrible, so I got root rot. I was adding ungodly amounts of bleach, still no go. So, I decided to use Superstoner's suggestion of bennies - Pondzyme and GFF. That cured everything. Now I have super healthy plants and snow white roots, with even less maintenance than the bleach schedule. My temps in the rezes get pretty high, and still no problems.
Can u explain to me pondzyme and GFF u talking about for healthier roots ? Tnx
 
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