Tips on getting my rh up?
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Jimdamick
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What is your humidity level now, because I have never experienced a low humidity problem for herb.
High humidity, like above 60% can be an issue for bud rot, but never heard of too low.
chafin96
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I'm around 25% and sometimes it dips down to 20%. I'm trying to get it to around 40%.
PURPLEB3RRYKUSH
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don't worry too much about low humidity, plants grow fine with rh swings on the low side, in flower u gotta be careful with high rh
chafin96
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It stays consistently at 20-25% rh. If that won't be an issue for growing then I won't worry about changing it.
Jimdamick
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Where do you live? Like in a desert?
Never seen 25% humidity.
Where I live in CT, my average is in the 70's and that's why I don't grow (indoors) in the summer
I would kill for your humidity levels.
Humidity is not an issue in your case, worry more about high temps.
Anyway, welcome too RIU my friend.
Good luck with your grow.
chafin96
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I appreciate it man. temps are not a problem. I have that under control. Thats why my humidity is so low. I keep my temps between 75-80 degrees. This will be my first grow too. I plan on making a journal on here. Hopefully it goes well.Where do you live? Like in a desert?
Never seen 25% humidity.
Where I live in CT, my average is in the 70's and that's why I don't grow (indoors) in the summer
I would kill for your humidity levels.
Humidity is not an issue in your case, worry more about high temps.
Anyway, welcome too RIU my friend.
Good luck with your grow.
Xs121
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Low RH is an issue in veg. A few ways to raise your RH
1. buy a cheap humidifier (it exist)
2. hang a wet towel in your grow room
3. place an open container full of water in your grow room
out of the 3...#1 is the best way
$25 at amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MR4Y0CZ/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_0_1?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MR4Y0CZ&pd_rd_r=ZQKHH4D1N9KDZ0E186BC&pd_rd_w=sv0pr&pd_rd_wg=BdVQM&pf_rd_i=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1935433198298440686&pf_rd_r=ZQKHH4D1N9KDZ0E186BC&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=ZQKHH4D1N9KDZ0E186BC
Don't buy the oil, just use it as a humidifier.
I live in a state that rarely gets to 50% RH, so I use the above diffuser during veg stage.
chafin96
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Thank you. I appreciate it.
hotrodharley
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I've lived in the desert southwest. Don't buy s humidifier. Just mist them
chafin96
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So just a spray bottle then?
hotrodharley
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Yes, sir.
Actually there are people who do both foliar feeding as well as direct. Weak on both. They can take up the nutes through the leaves.
chafin96
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I think I'll keep it simple. This is my first grow. I'm learning as I go haha.
hotrodharley
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Damned good plan. Cheap spray bottles.
JohnDee
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Hi Chafin96,
Welcome to RUI and to ganja growing. It's a rewarding hobby.
I grew up in the midwest and keeping humidity up during heating season is an issue. The humidifier idea is OK but just another piece of equipment to tend. They will grow mold too if neglected.
I like Harley's idea...you can always count on him to keep things basic and functional. I like misting my plants and they like it too. Just not in late flowering.
I have seen guys dealing with it by simply laying out pans of water on available surfaces. I've actually done it and you can determine how many pans you need...to reach a desired RH.
Cheers,
JD
Welcome to RUI and to ganja growing. It's a rewarding hobby.
I grew up in the midwest and keeping humidity up during heating season is an issue. The humidifier idea is OK but just another piece of equipment to tend. They will grow mold too if neglected.
I like Harley's idea...you can always count on him to keep things basic and functional. I like misting my plants and they like it too. Just not in late flowering.
I have seen guys dealing with it by simply laying out pans of water on available surfaces. I've actually done it and you can determine how many pans you need...to reach a desired RH.
Cheers,
JD
chafin96
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Thanks for the tips. I went and got a nice spray bottle from the garden section at my local walmart. How often should I mist for best result?
JohnDee
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There's no easy answer...
There is a possible downside. I have heard both theoretically and from people who have had it happen...that the little water droplets can act like a magnifying glass and cause little burns on the leaves. Perhaps with a 1000 watt HID but I've never had it happen with 600s. So start easy and inspect leaves to make sure all is well. Maybe just do the lower 2/3 of plant and skip the top. I would think a couple times a day should be fine...and go up from there as needed.
JD
chafin96
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Ok, will do. Appreciate it.
JohnDee
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Shit...I'm sort of a worrier. I'd feel terrible if I advised someone and they got hurt. So here's another safety precaution. Never get any mist on a hot HID light. They can explode. Maybe that's not even an issue with your grow but I had to say it.
Cheers,
JD
chafin96
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I'm using LED. I am gonna start at misting once or twice a day and if they need more I'll do more. I managed to get my humidity to 48% and keep it consistent at 40. I may not even have to mist it regularly.