mathguy
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I picked up two clones from a professional grower in my area, and this is what I've done with them in the 2-3 weeks I've had them. As you can see, I manufactured a grow box (3' wide, 2' deep, 5' high) using 2X3's as a frame and some ply for a double hinged door (with a lock), all wrapped with black/white poly. Using a 400 watt HPS in a hood that is ventilated/cooled with a votex 6" fan (the 200-something cfm fan not the 400-something one), also includes passive intake with a 6" inline exhaust fan blowing out the top (it's a shitty fan, bought it just not knowing) and a 6" regular fan for circulation. I bought this 3-pack of Fox Farm nutrients, and ProMix BX for medium. They are contained in 9" square pots, approx 2 gallons of medium. I suppose everything is going well... the clones were kept under fluorescent lights without nutrients, it seems like once I started feeding them and giving them the 400 watts of HPS they just started getting bushier, and a bit taller - but the growth so far seems to be concentrated to the interior of the plant. (I was told the genetics are Monty Python, but I've been unable to find any info about that strain online, so I don't know).
I have the following questions/concerns.
Yesterday I lowered the plants because they temperature probe I have resting in the canopy of one of the plants began reading 82-85 degrees (F). I felt this was a bit high. I've lowered them to keep it 78-82 degrees (F). The tops are now approximately 15" from the glass of the light hood. My understanding of light makes me uneasy and unsure of this setup. The plants didn't show any indication that they were too hot. They are relatively stout (for what they were when I got them), the nodes are spaced about an inch apart, no further. No signs of wilting, heat/light burn or what have you, only the thermometer was indicative of high temps. Should I raise them back up? Again, my light is exhausted with a solid fan; I could press my balls against the glass of this hood without any discomfort (in fact, it would probably be quite comfortable barring the fact it would be extremely weird). I could run the A/C, but it's been in the low-mid 70's outside and that's a waste of money to me. Should I go for the lumen or the temp?
Should I consider, at this point, any kind of plant topping? Obviously, with two plants the yield won't be great, and I'll be turning any airy/small buds into BHO. I'd like to maximize the smoke-able product, so should I top? I watched a growing DVD with this guy that was painted entirely green, he topped his plants right when he started flowering them, to obtain not one but two main colas... I'm considering waiting for my second grow to apply these more advanced techniques, unless I get some strong support to go ahead with it now!
Should I buy supplemental nutrients? Again, it seems like they are getting plenty... and I should rephrase - MUST I buy supplemental nutrients?
Humidity levels are generally low - as low as 18% and as high as 60%, but typically 25-35%. Problem? Fixable?
Should I do any type of foliar feeding? I've heard of spraying plants with carbonated water (seems like most of the dissolved carbon would be forced out of the water from the pressure of the spray bottle, but maybe I'm wrong) or just ph'ed water or quarter strength nutrient feed...?
I'll probably start flowering in a week, maybe more maybe less, playing it by ear/eye. Should I buy one of those mushroom-bag things for some CO2? Seems like it would be a perfect fit.
Any comments on how things look would be much appreciated or how I could improve, and I can take more/better pictures if need be.
This is the earliest picture I remember taking, a few days after I got them, just for a comparison. And I guess, from previewing this post, the "nutrients" image is an attachment.. but those are what I am/will be using.
I have the following questions/concerns.
Yesterday I lowered the plants because they temperature probe I have resting in the canopy of one of the plants began reading 82-85 degrees (F). I felt this was a bit high. I've lowered them to keep it 78-82 degrees (F). The tops are now approximately 15" from the glass of the light hood. My understanding of light makes me uneasy and unsure of this setup. The plants didn't show any indication that they were too hot. They are relatively stout (for what they were when I got them), the nodes are spaced about an inch apart, no further. No signs of wilting, heat/light burn or what have you, only the thermometer was indicative of high temps. Should I raise them back up? Again, my light is exhausted with a solid fan; I could press my balls against the glass of this hood without any discomfort (in fact, it would probably be quite comfortable barring the fact it would be extremely weird). I could run the A/C, but it's been in the low-mid 70's outside and that's a waste of money to me. Should I go for the lumen or the temp?
Should I consider, at this point, any kind of plant topping? Obviously, with two plants the yield won't be great, and I'll be turning any airy/small buds into BHO. I'd like to maximize the smoke-able product, so should I top? I watched a growing DVD with this guy that was painted entirely green, he topped his plants right when he started flowering them, to obtain not one but two main colas... I'm considering waiting for my second grow to apply these more advanced techniques, unless I get some strong support to go ahead with it now!
Should I buy supplemental nutrients? Again, it seems like they are getting plenty... and I should rephrase - MUST I buy supplemental nutrients?
Humidity levels are generally low - as low as 18% and as high as 60%, but typically 25-35%. Problem? Fixable?
Should I do any type of foliar feeding? I've heard of spraying plants with carbonated water (seems like most of the dissolved carbon would be forced out of the water from the pressure of the spray bottle, but maybe I'm wrong) or just ph'ed water or quarter strength nutrient feed...?
I'll probably start flowering in a week, maybe more maybe less, playing it by ear/eye. Should I buy one of those mushroom-bag things for some CO2? Seems like it would be a perfect fit.
Any comments on how things look would be much appreciated or how I could improve, and I can take more/better pictures if need be.
This is the earliest picture I remember taking, a few days after I got them, just for a comparison. And I guess, from previewing this post, the "nutrients" image is an attachment.. but those are what I am/will be using.
