The week is here, the trichomes are all white, and some are shifting amber. I am starting the flush cycle of the grow as harvest day is getting close. Instead of straight water, I am trying Florakleen at a high dose, at 300ml for the thirty gallons that the system holds. Since I am going to be home each night, I will watch the progression of trichrome development and finish off with approximately two days of the dark cycle.
I went a little heavy on seed purchases over the last several months; soon, the big question will be... What comes next?
Over the last 13 weeks in hydro been quite the pleasure, the work before the seeds were popped paid off with a low maintenance experience. I may have a total of 10-15 hours of effort invested from seed to harvest, which is not too bad from my perspective. I anticipate with time that the process will become even more efficient with a couple of key additions of system automation.
I feel you, my counter question is: who is to define what the term "good life" actually equates to, and then who is to say one is correct in their definition? That's a good question Sat... I'll ponder this until I have a better answer.
Well, it might not be the final answer but it will definitely help you get there:
A day with weed and no money is better than a day with money and no weed.
@Ezzjaybruh, No problem, here is the quick rundown.
Most of the automation I am relying on Bluelab pro controller and their pump systems. I have two of their units monitoring pH and EC as a backup and validation point to the data being provided. Just in case one unit is drifting I can compare. This is all controlled from my phone.
In all, I have 9 peristaltic pumps feeding the RDWC system all accessible remotely through vpn connection to the laptop sitting on my workbench.
The water filling is done with my home brewing kegs, as the water level drops it refills the res. This is in turn connected to a water line, the second res is to allow the water to adjust to room temperature.
Fans, room temperature, and humidity is controlled through sensors I can access remotely through my phone, the temperature and humidity is datalogged so I can track VPD.
The cameras are simple, they are Blink units. I had them setup outside the home and just put a couple in the tent.
My last piece which I am printing parts for is the lights. Soon I will be able to adjust the height remotely.
I am gone for 5-8 days in a row and so far I have been able to dial in everything remotely from my iPhone. It may sound like a lot, but this has been extremely reliable and simple.
Happy growing! I hope you get some good results! Take care and stay lit! I will drop by sometimes to check on your process! Say hello if you ever visit my page!
Peace & Love - L.S.T 🙏🏼🌟