Hello potheads, the reason to do this Journal is to register the grow results using a dirty cheap assembly, with low investment on equipment and hopefully without compromising results (LOL).
The main reason to do this is bc I have tested previously the Bulbs when my last COB Panel failed right after two years and became void of guarantee, also, pandemics in my country made every attempts to delivery it to a technician almost impossible, so we had to improvise .
Most of the used materials are accesible by home & groceries store (also online), the nutrients and seeds that are legacy from the previous project. The substrate is recycled and applied on 11 & 15lt Textpots. This is the reason also why there is a lite of lice or white fly plague on some plants that im trying to control with Aceite de Springhill by Anasac (locally branded paraffin oil).
About nutrients: The reason to add Carbo & Sugar Is to stimulate beneficial bacterial life on the used soil.This also helps photosynthesis and root development in earlier stages. (ref: https://bigbudsmag.com/marijuana-carbohydrates-boost-roots-buds-thc )
Related to the strains:
The G13 by GrowBarato Seeds: 2 Month Old AVG but they were germinated on 12/12 photoperiod (while waiting to cut other plants) , so they acted like revegged with the increase of hours. They're being trained with paper clips to become bushy & chonky units. (4/6 survived)
Santa Bilbo by Genethik: 1 Month Old AVG , but they were germinated on 12/12 photoperiod, the nutrient deficiencies that show are bc they stayed on a 500cc cup for too much time and required transplant urgently, and now are recovering and generating vegetal mass AGAIN . The Reason that there are 2 plants in one pot its bc one was less vigorous, cursed, and against all odds, are recovering from stress shock & different carencies . ( 4/5 survived)
Eleven Roses by Delicious Seeeds: 10 days Old (Germinated on 4/20/21 on 20/4 photoperiod). They r' fine, healthy Babies and growing on a steady rhytm . There are 8 because there are 2 spaces to fill , but also, they were backup in case all Santa Bilbo transplants failed miserably.
For the last ones i need to select whose be transplanted to soil but that's a problem for future me, not me rn.
I will VEG for the entire month of MAY in order to fill the spaces of the grow tent and try to update this diary at least once a week. Probably weekends.
Finally, if there is something that it's hard to understand by choice of words or gramatical error , happy to receive feedback bc English its not my first language.
Kind Regards.
Wow man, that’s a real factory you got there, awesome. Hope it does not cost you too much time. I wish the best and I will keep my curious eyes onto your progress.
Enjoy!
@SegaYGriega, as self translation can be a bit tricky, i understand that you refer to the cfl Bulbs because they contain Mercury , AND lifespam & efficency are worst than led Bulbs (AND there are quantum boards that provide Ur AND IV Spectrum too. I Will do that when the grow ends, to complete this as 'budget'. Nice work Bro!!! ☺️
PS: ALSO Mercury has an impact on landfills,so they need to be properly dispatched.
@Grow3rPT, Thanks, i will finish even if the results are good or bad because it can help people on developing countries like mine to get some flower.
Obrigado!
@SegaYGriega, we got spider here, rebranded as tesla. i will consider go to quantum boards , because i had a cob panel before went 404, excellent results but usually requires a hell of active refrigeration (as cooler fans and if they fail the lifespan of the panel halve) .
god damn bro, u broke the matrix doing this super crop with a cheap light setup. that's real interesting cause u show how experiencie and environment is the key for top buds! not just big ass expensive lights.
Real amazing following your diaries, enjoy your crop !