JigFresh's Grow #2 : Vertical Scrog - closet diy dwc - 650w - Headband + Casey Jones

Man the plants are going for it. I love it.

Here are a couple pics.

The first show the Casey Jones 36 hours ago.... and now. WOW

The Sour Grape is doing it too.... just not the perfect christmas tree the CJ is. It's almost time to start holding them back.

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO.

Thanks to all for stopping by.

Jeeze jig they are starting to explode. Now is where it starts to get real exciting. Are you going to start training them to the screen soon?

dam man only three days and they look like different plants ........ must be that spray your using, its great for getting that screen full.

Hulk Nugs said:

dam man only three days and they look like different plants ........ must be that spray your using, its great for getting that screen full.

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Not even 3 days.... 1 and 1/2 days. And yes... I think it is the spray. I used it for the first time about 16 hours ago. Think it works much???

Insane.

I swear it's cheap as hell too. Honestly.

And yeah tom... I'm about to start training them to the screen... make sure everyone is getting light and get them used to the 'menorah' type patern they will be in.

Gotta love the liquid light!!

Way to go buddy! Man those are looking great!

Not much else I can add to the discussion, but rest assured I am here, always watchin, always supporting you!

Hey, I sent you an email a few days back...did ya get it?

bigjesse1922 said:

Way to go buddy! Man those are looking great!

Not much else I can add to the discussion, but rest assured I am here, always watchin, always supporting you!

Hey, I sent you an email a few days back...did ya get it?

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I did... thank you. I'ma write you back soon. I'd say I've been busy, but I've just been in a huge funk lately. Sucks.

I'm glad my plants are having no sympathy. Grow babies grow.

Thanks for stopping by.

I'm the same on your journal... always there, just not much to add.

jigfresh said:

I did... thank you. I'ma write you back soon. I'd say I've been busy, but I've just been in a huge funk lately. Sucks.

I'm glad my plants are having no sympathy. Grow babies grow.

Thanks for stopping by.

I'm the same on your journal... always there, just not much to add.

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A funk huh? Well that's no good.

Have you tried getting outside, by some water? Always helps me.

No hurry on the email, I was just wondering if you got it.

Buck up there buddy!

Looking good, Jigfresh!

Jig, Jig, Jig.... Awesome work man! I've read through your other 2 grow journals, in their entirety, and I'm on board for the ride on this one.

I've just recently registered on RIU after lurking for a while. I'm just in the research and planning phase for my own first grow. I'm at a minimum 6-9 months away from actually building/growing anything. I'm just approaching this as I do most things and taking my time READING and other diligence first . This Site is a wealth of knowledge.

I had already decided on going with a DWC, Scrog, 400W setup, working within the MMJ CA limit of 6 plants as well....

THEN I found your grow journals while browsing amongst all the amazing journals on this site. and was very impressed, and since you were doing the setup I was planning on I was instantly hooked. I'm obviously going to be pilfering any great ideas from you and others that have posted in your journals whenever I choose, so call me a thief now!
It's clear from your subscribers that your first grow was a success man, not only for the grow itself, but in how it was documented, appreciated, and followed. I mean, this journal is already on page 23 for cryin out loud. Love the DIY attitude man, its awesome.

Padres, is what I'm gonna say to you dodger fans here (even tho they suck, I know)
I'm at least hoping your a Chargers fan perhaps?

BTW, props on the love for the kitties. I got 2 right now, and after my gf and I move in soon (yea i know, I know )
it will become 3.

Anyhow, just wanted to say whats up and looking forward to watching the grow!


P.s. I visit Big Bear at least once a year

madhat420bx said:

Jig, Jig, Jig.... Awesome work man! I've read through your other 2 grow journals, in their entirety, and I'm on board for the ride on this one.

I've just recently registered on RIU after lurking for a while. I'm just in the research and planning phase for my own first grow. I'm at a minimum 6-9 months away from actually building/growing anything. I'm just approaching this as I do most things and taking my time READING and other diligence first . This Site is a wealth of knowledge.

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Rep + to you for your awesome attitude and approach.

I wsh all newbies had your approach.

Imitation is the finest form of flattery anyways, and Jig stole all his ideas, so really you are in the clear.

Wow, they really perked up nicely, that liquid light really is the shiz huh? BTW, Ninja Gaiden will crush your balls!

So I've got a question. I have much history with running various fish tanks. I've done fresh water tanks, salt water - fish or reef tanks. I currently only have 1 tank which is a setup of Lake Tanganyika african cichlids. I need to find my camera, but I'll put some pics up in my album if any would like to see. I got a pretty rare catfish, a Synodontis Petricola running around in there that is going on 12 years old right now..

I think that the skills associated with maintaining proper temps, lighting, water quality, PH, TDS, etc for each unique and specific environment will help me in regards to my grow.

Living in SoCal I've already planned on incorporating measures to control my reservoir temperature with devices that are used for fish tanks.
1. Going to use an aquarium heater to ensure my reservoir temp doesnt drop below 60 Degrees
2. Also going to use an aquarium chiller to ensure my rez temp doesn't go over 70 during during summer

This is of course in conjunction with making sure that my grow room's air is turned over and cool tube are vented properly as well.

anyhow on to my question. It's related to aquariums in a way, hence my story.... plus I'm nicely toasted


Jig, have You considered using an aquarium heater in your setups in Big Bear?

Being in the mountains you have to deal with lots of cold water. I know you have had gallon jugs sitting out for a long time in your room just to try to get them to room temp before using....
It wouldn't probably work with this grow since you have seperate buckets, I know, but maybe for one of your next grows, if you had a central rez/controller you could use that heater to keep temp more balanced.

Jig Im on board, read both grows just 2 nite...Can't wait to see this one.....

holy shiznizzle dude! they really perked up. right on bro, way to get jiggy wit it...awesome bro!

Cant wait to see how this turns out .

Jesse... thanks a lot for the kind words.

What up diggitydank...

madhat420bx said:

I've read through your other 2 grow journals, in their entirety, and I'm on board for the ride on this one.

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WOW. That's a lot of reading.

madhat420bx said:

I'm at a minimum 6-9 months away from actually building/growing anything. I'm just approaching this as I do most things and taking my time READING and other diligence first . This Site is a wealth of knowledge.

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I too think this is the best way to start things out. You almost garuntee success.

madhat420bx said:

I'm obviously going to be pilfering any great ideas from you and others that have posted in your journals whenever I choose, so call me a thief now!

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Just don't steal my herb and we are good.

bigjesse1922 said:

Imitation is the finest form of flattery anyways, and Jig stole all his ideas, so really you are in the clear.

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This is so right on... I think of nothing... just imitate. And imitation IS the ultimate in flattery, so I am flattered, and those I took the ideas from are flattered by association. Thanks for the compliment.

madhat420bx said:

Padres, is what I'm gonna say to you dodger fans here (even tho they suck, I know)

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My blood is blue for sure, but I have many many many happy memories in Jack Murphy Stadium. They used to have it so they could hit homers out by the scoreboard. Tony Gwynn is a hero of mine. Great guy and great player. And I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Bruce Boche... he's the man (in my book anyways).

How's this for being a Padre fan (before I followed my heart)... The year they went to the world series I attended 31 regular season games. 2 Div series Games. 1 NL Championship series game. And I went to Game 4 of the World Series that year. It was sad seeing our guys go down, but how many people can say they saw a team win the world series.

One more thing. I don't care how juiced Caminetti was... he was AWESOME. It's sad he's gone. He must have had a hard life.

madhat420bx said:

I'm at least hoping your a Chargers fan perhaps?

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Nope. Never even pretended with this one. I've been a Denver Broncos fan since I can remember. Loved Jon Elway. Hated Jay Cutler. Glad he's gone. And it was so cool having Terrell Davis representing for SD.

madhat420bx said:

BTW, props on the love for the kitties. I got 2 right now, and after my gf and I move in soon (yea i know, I know)
it will become 3.

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more kitties are good. Moving in with your girlfriend can be good too... or really bad. I hope it's good.

madhat420bx said:

P.s. I visit Big Bear at least once a year

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well then... at least once a year you will get to smoke some of the best herb in Sothern California... (haha, i'm just talking crap.... my stuffs not that good YET)

donkeyote said:

Ninja Gaiden will crush your balls!

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I really could have used that piece of information a few months ago. My balls have been crushed.

madhat420bx said:

I got a pretty rare catfish, a Synodontis Petricola running around in there that is going on 12 years old right now..

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So thourogh... providing links and everything. You are pretty awesome at sharing.

madhat420bx said:

Jig, have You considered using an aquarium heater in your setups in Big Bear?

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I haven't found I needed a heater. I see what you are saying and will keep it in mind. It's too long a story to tell why I don't really need one, but yeah... I'm pretty good.

Thanks for offering suggestions. New guest, haven't even grown yet and you are already helping... and it's good help too. props.

Your aquarium experience will help for sure. Two of the main people I stole ideas from both are aquarium guys. Drynroasty: who I coppied my first set up off. Smoote1987: who I coppied the vert set up from. They had a conversation on one of my thread about aquariums and stuff (i think).

I'm maybe going the other way. I think someday I'd like to have a coral aquarium. I love the look of coral (who doesn't right).

Shorty said:

Jig Im on board, read both grows just 2 nite...Can't wait to see this one.....

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I swear I feel like I owe people who read my whole journals a bunch of money or herb or something. I'm flattered even if you just clicked though all the pages.

Glad to have you.

Dr. Greenhorn said:

holy shiznizzle

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This is exactly what I think every time I open the door to check on them.

jar87 said:

Cant wait to see how this turns out .

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Glad you are with us jar... we havin a party for sure.

So I've seen a lot of people on RIU go from Soil to Hydro... I did a couple grows in hydro... I'm obviously doing another as we speak (hence the whole journal)... but now I am taking my first steps into soil.

I just kinda bought this stuff on a bit of a whim. But I knew it wouldn't cost too much so I wasn't too worried.

Shopping List: (total $90.85)

2 - 2 gal Pots.
1 L Fox Farms : Grow Big
1 L FF : Tiger Bloom
1 L FF : Big Bloom
15 cu/ft FF : Ocean Forest
12 qt Uni-Grow : Perlite

I will most likely use Bushmaster, Purple Maxx, and Gravity all on this soil grow as well.

I know nothing about soil so this should be fun. I read about it all the time on your guys' threads, but don't pay much attention as that's not what I do. Guess I'll be re-reading some journals... see how it's done.

So I'm going to need to water these things every day right? Just kidding. That is about all I know.

Do I need a soil pH meter... I figure measureing pH of water going in... and measureing pH of run-off would be good enough for this round... what you guys think?

Did I buy the right stuff?

I'm pumped.

I was thinking of starting another journal for the soil part, but figured that would double my work or something... would it be confusing to do everything here? What do you guys think?

I'll probably stick with one journal. Only wish I could change the title to reflect the new circumstances.

I wish you all could come over tonight and blaze one with me... the house is nice and clean, the cat's are relaxed, a slight breeze in the air. I love you guys, it's just a bummer we don't live on the same street. (man that would be one 'high' street)

good shit bro, looking forward to you getting your hands dirty ...

im loving doing my first grow in FFOF. I'm 7weeks into it and have some very healthy, vigorous plants, although i did read a guy the other day who PH'd his runoff from it and it was through the floor. I'm gonna flush tomorrow and check it. Might think about getting some myco's to keep that soil alive and thriving, and some molasses to keep those microbeasties happy.