AK 48 Autoflower grow diary (journal) week7 by GreenRN

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GreenRNcommentedweek 76 years ago

@OneDude, thanks, so far so good. Poster above mentioned it looked like might have a little heat/light burn, I'll raise my lights up more to see if that will help. Have you had any issues with 24/0 lights with your autos that I might need to watch for?

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Smokelahomacommentedweek 26 years ago

Followed you back! Always nice to find another like minded okie! I would love to get a small network of growers connected to share stories, tips, tricks, clones, seeds, etc! Good luck with the rest of your grow!

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Grass_slingercommented6 years ago

@Smokelahoma,not from us but dude if you get a lil community started hit me up .

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Smokelahomacommented6 years ago

@GreenRN, I'll send you a PM

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@Smokelahoma, yes Im definitely interested in meeting others. I'd be happy to share my email addy, but not sure how on here?

BeefWellingtonscommentedweek 46 years ago

You might want to try to dial your ph down to 6.2-5.8. While all the data I've read supports 5.8, I just read a paper from Cornell which kinda puts perfect ph at 6.1 -6.2 or so for soiless, not any higher than 6.2 so it can intake immobile nutrients like iron, sulfur and manganese. Anyhow, just adding my 2 cents. Good luck with your grow!

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BeefWellingtonscommented6 years ago

@GreenRN,try the fan blowing over the tops too, it will help.

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@BeefWellingtons, thanks for the advice. I'll raise my lights up first, to see if that helps.

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BeefWellingtonscommented6 years ago

@GreenRN, Honestly no I don't. Some brands of nutrients do suggest a different ph level than the norm. I would research it for sure. I just know that when plants start having a 'bad hair day' it's usually that the ph is off. Also, your plant tops are showing a little heat/light burn. You might consider dialing back your light schedule to a 20/4 or 18/6. I had to do that on mine grows and it really helped with the tacoing leaves on the tops. You should also have a fan blowing gently over the tops, that will cut down on the heat as well. Good luck!

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OneDudecommentedweek 76 years ago

Agree: 24H is the way to go for autos. It's his perk :D It's also a good way to keep them compact if needed.

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OneDudecommented6 years ago

@GreenRN, they have a fairly good spectrum, maybe they lack a bit in the reddish part of the spectrum, to promote flowering. If you have an hps, i think it's time to put it on :) Beside that, if you want more yield, for the next run, you may want to start lst, hst, fim, defoliation and so on. The objective is to make the highest number of buds under the light in the end :) In this scenario, is better to have a bit more plants in smaller containers, they will finish in time with the schedule and they will compensate a bit for the increased hours of light. The procedures will stess the plants a little, so they will need a little bit extra care. Have fun!

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@OneDude, I don't use LEDs, I use Ceramic MH, if that makes a difference. I did raise the light up about 2" and I think that's helped. Leaves not taco'n as much. So thanks for the feedback.

OneDudecommented6 years ago

@GreenRN, Hi! Yes, it seems you have a bit of light burn. In my experience, i noticed this: led light have "hot spots" too and under 24H, the leaves under those will get light burns first. To avoid light burns, either you give everything right in terms of environment and feeding or is better to keep the canopy below that level until is early flowering, to promote vigorous flowering. You will probably get some light burn, but many more flowers too :). The more even is the light and the more even is the canopy, the easier to manage light burn. Always go step by step with light height, so you can easily revert back with not too much damage. My personal reasons for 24: i can keep the plants compact (i have limited space); it is easier to reach the highest bud to light ratio; to keep the initial setup cost budget lower: 100W at 20hours = 2000W/hour 100W at 24hours = 2400W/hour to make fat buds (again because of low stretching)

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BeefWellingtonscommentedweek 76 years ago

So I think the exhaust fan is more important than the carbon filter and I want to suggest the ac infinity cloud line t6. Its fully programmable. While they make a 4inch and an 8 inch, I would go with the 6inch for your tent. You will always be able to dial it down if it's too high. For the filter I suggest a 6in from terrabloom, that handles 400cfm. These will pair nicely. I don't know where they are made but a little research on amazon can't hurt. (These are both on my personal wishlist). Hope that helps. Hope your shoulder heals well.

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BeefWellingtonscommented6 years ago

@GreenRN, lol, that's funny about the exhaust fan, great minds think alike I guess. I fell on some Ice once and my shoulder has never recovered, I know shoulder pain for sure.

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@BeefWellingtons, funny you mention the AC Infinity Cloud Line! I have the 6" and love it. I was hesitant about the price at first, but I am extremely impressed. I think Im going to turn it up some. Thanks for sharing the filter info, i will definitely look into that brand. I appreciate it. Thanks, shoulder surgery is no fun!

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OkieJimcommentedweek 76 years ago

Wow, your plants look great. I have some of these seeds. Excited to see what they do. I was wanting to try an auto next. I may try Coco as a medium next time. Not sure. But great looking ladies you have there... for sure...

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@OkieJim, thank you!

Robafococommentedweek 46 years ago

hey this girls looks aaaaweeeesome... i see what products you are using.. will follow for sure to see how it goes.. cheers

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@Robafoco, thanks!

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bobo420commentedweek 46 years ago

Coming along nicely ;)

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@bobo420, thank you!

bobo420commentedweek 16 years ago

Good luck with the grow ;)

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GreenRNcommented6 years ago

@bobo420, Thank you!

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BeefWellingtonscommentedweek 76 years ago

Update?

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OkieJimcommentedweek 76 years ago

Hope your recovery is going well. You should check out the ProFilter50 from Atmosphere. They are pricey but well woth the money. Came in and no dust at all in packaging, cannot smell a thing. I went ahead and got the VTX600 fam to go with mine and it was the best investment as fa r as odor control. Moves air and on high hooked up to insulated ducting I cant even hear it when my door to my box is closed. I am moving around 425cfm. Lol. I wanna try an auto next. Lol.

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Smokelahomacommentedweek 76 years ago

Hope the surgery went well! The girls are looking good!

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