Hey all - so below you’ll see my final veg update - switch to 12/12 is official.
Final measurements for plant 1, Wedding Cake (7 weeks, 4 days from breaking ground): 18” wide x 33” long x 13” tall. Trunk measurement 1” diameter.
Final measurements for plant 2, Super Silver Haze (6 weeks, 4 days from breaking ground): 18” wide x 24” long x 11” tall. Trunk measurement 3/4 inch diameter.
I’ve also ordered two new upgrades - first a 50 pint (3500 sf) dehumidifier which will be kept outside the tent. This is because in the last week my humidity has been entirely too high, as the local weather switches to warm and humid. Humidity in the tent the last week has averaged 61%, far too high now that I’m rolling into flower. Plan to set humidifier to 50% target, figuring humidity in the tent will be slightly higher. VPD has been solid at 1.1 and average daily temp at 74 (warm in the day, cooler at night). I expect in the coming weeks, average temp will rise to 76-78 and peak closer to 85.
Current PAR levels in the tent are 1200 in the middle and 600 on the sides. Not quite ideal, predominately because my current primary light is a Advanced Platinum P300 held at 18 inches (180w actual draw). No sign of light burn (I’ve had it at that height for the last 6 days). Spectrum on that light includes UVA and 730 nm IR. However, due to the poor PAR spreads, I added side lighting. The side lighting is cheap full spectrum LED bars with IR at 40 watts each, and add about 200 PAR at 12 inches around the sides. I have ordered a new Photontek SQ300W Pro, which is 315 watts, it does include a very even PAR spread (850 corners, 1050 center) at 17” and full power but doesn’t include UVA light (does include 730nm diodes). This will bring my total draw wattage in the 3x3 tent to 475. I plan to let the colas grow over the side lights and tilt them towards the plant.
There have been no signs of distress, mold, disease or anything at any point in the grow process. I fertilize more frequently now, 2 waters days on, 1 water off. Last week I moved my carbon filter and in-line fan (402cfm) outside of the tent to allow more vertical room for the light and growth.
Thoughts and comments as always appreciated. Please be kind but honest - this is my first grow!
Final measurements for plant 1, Wedding Cake (7 weeks, 4 days from breaking ground): 18” wide x 33” long x 13” tall. Trunk measurement 1” diameter.
Final measurements for plant 2, Super Silver Haze (6 weeks, 4 days from breaking ground): 18” wide x 24” long x 11” tall. Trunk measurement 3/4 inch diameter.
I’ve also ordered two new upgrades - first a 50 pint (3500 sf) dehumidifier which will be kept outside the tent. This is because in the last week my humidity has been entirely too high, as the local weather switches to warm and humid. Humidity in the tent the last week has averaged 61%, far too high now that I’m rolling into flower. Plan to set humidifier to 50% target, figuring humidity in the tent will be slightly higher. VPD has been solid at 1.1 and average daily temp at 74 (warm in the day, cooler at night). I expect in the coming weeks, average temp will rise to 76-78 and peak closer to 85.
Current PAR levels in the tent are 1200 in the middle and 600 on the sides. Not quite ideal, predominately because my current primary light is a Advanced Platinum P300 held at 18 inches (180w actual draw). No sign of light burn (I’ve had it at that height for the last 6 days). Spectrum on that light includes UVA and 730 nm IR. However, due to the poor PAR spreads, I added side lighting. The side lighting is cheap full spectrum LED bars with IR at 40 watts each, and add about 200 PAR at 12 inches around the sides. I have ordered a new Photontek SQ300W Pro, which is 315 watts, it does include a very even PAR spread (850 corners, 1050 center) at 17” and full power but doesn’t include UVA light (does include 730nm diodes). This will bring my total draw wattage in the 3x3 tent to 475. I plan to let the colas grow over the side lights and tilt them towards the plant.
There have been no signs of distress, mold, disease or anything at any point in the grow process. I fertilize more frequently now, 2 waters days on, 1 water off. Last week I moved my carbon filter and in-line fan (402cfm) outside of the tent to allow more vertical room for the light and growth.
Thoughts and comments as always appreciated. Please be kind but honest - this is my first grow!
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