Hey Growmies!
I'm thrilled to share my latest project: two exceptional grow environments, each a lush green haven with 9 plants on plant rollers. We’re employing a blend of Scrog (Screen of Green) and Sog (Sea of Green) techniques. Each plant has its individual ScroG, directly connected to its air-pot, facilitating easy mobility and care within the tent.
As the Room is on the cooler side at the moment, I've set up a Solea infrared heater, controlled by an Inkbird ITC-308 temperature controller, to maintain a cozy climate. Each tent is also equipped with a Spider Farmer Cool Mist humidifier for perfect humidity levels. Initially, I planned for identical setups in both tents, but adaptation is crucial. I encountered a challenge with the UR45 lights due to their single plug and UV/IR switches. To overcome this, in Tent 1, I’ve installed two UR45 lights: one dedicated to IR and the other to UV, each managed by a Meross smart plug.
The Mars Hydro app manages the light and in-line fan controls in Tent 2, though it has its limitations. The ITC-308 takes care of the infrared heater, while the humidifier regulates itself. I'm really into this setup, but I'm already thinking about upgrading to a single grow controller for all devices.
Excitingly, ‘Epic Buzz’ in Tent 1 is competing in the Tent-X Ultimate Grow Challenge sponsored by Trolmaster, who has also sponsored a Tent X Controller for this tent. This addition will greatly enhance our control and monitoring capabilities in this tent.
This grow season is extra thrilling as I’m collaborating with Anesia Seeds and Ganja Farmer Seeds. They've provided some amazing strains. Tent #1 houses ‘Epic Buzz’, ‘Red Banana Pudding’, and ‘Pink Matcha Slush’ from Anesia Seeds. Tent #2 features ‘Caramel’, ‘GMO’, and ‘Bruce Banner x White Russian’ from Ganja Farmer Seeds. I’ll be documenting their growth in individual diaries. Check out these links for each strain's story:
1. Anesia Seeds - Epic Buzz [Grow Diary](https://growdiaries.com/diaries/189991-anesia-seeds-epic-buzz-grow-journal-by-salokin)
2. Anesia Seeds - Red Banana Pudding [Grow Diary](https://growdiaries.com/diaries/189995-anesia-seeds-red-banana-pudding-grow-journal-by-salokin)
3. Anesia Seeds - Pink Matcha Slush [Grow Diary](https://growdiaries.com/diaries/189993-anesia-seeds-pink-matcha-slush-grow-journal-by-salokin)
4. Ganja Farmer Seeds - Caramel [Grow Diary](https://growdiaries.com/diaries/190093-ganja-farmer-seeds-caramel-grow-journal-by-salokin)
5. Ganja Farmer Seeds - GMO [Grow Diary](https://growdiaries.com/diaries/190089-ganja-farmer-seeds-gmo-grow-journal-by-salokin)
6. Ganja Farmer Seeds - Bruce Banner x White Russian [Grow Diary](https://growdiaries.com/diaries/190091-ganja-farmer-seeds-bruce-banner-x-white-russian-grow-journal-by-salokin)
For those curious or seeking inspiration, here’s the detailed equipment list for each tent:
Equipment List for Tent 1:
- Mars Hydro 120x120x200cm Grow Tent Dark Room
- Mars Hydro Smart FC 4800 Samsung LED Grow Light – 480W
- 2 x Mars Hydro UR45 IR & UV LED Grow Lights
- Mars Hydro iFresh 6-Inch Smart Inline Duct Fan
- Spider Farmer 6L Cool Mist Humidifier
- Solea Infrared Heater 500W
- Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temp-Controller
- 3 x Meross Smart Plugs (for UV/IR light timing)
- Tent X Controller (sponsored by Trolmaster)
- 9 x 12.5L Airpots
- 9 x 30cm Plant Rollers
- 9 x 36cm Plant Saucers
Equipment List for Tent 2:
- Mars Hydro 120x120x200cm Grow Tent Dark Room
- Mars Hydro Smart FC 4800 Samsung LED Grow Light – 480W
- Mars Hydro iFresh 6-Inch Smart Inline Duct Fan
- Spider Farmer 6L Cool Mist Humidifier
- Solea Infrared Heater 500W
- Inkbird ITC-308 Digital Temp-Controller
- 1 x Meross Smart Plug with Consumption Measurement
- 9 x 12.5L Airpots
- 9 x 30cm Plant Rollers
- 9 x 36 cm Plant Saucers
Always happy to hear tips or chat about gear with fellow growers!
Can't wait to update you all as these tents transform
Stay Lifted
Salokin
Super interest setup 👍 I take a seat and watch the show 😎 please keep us up to date with your settings because it's really interesting for me 😅
Good luck and happy growing growmie 🌱
@KrautFabrik, thanks for passing by and the kind words. Will keep you all updated on the settings once I get another extension to connect my heater and humidifier.
@Hologram, 😊, most definitely getting ready. I want to let them fade almost until the end and they are well non their way to this amazing super dark, almost black, purple; my last one showed as well towards the very end.
@Hologram, 😊, most definitely getting ready. I want to let them fade almost until the end and they are well non their way to this amazing super dark, almost black, purple; my last one showed as well towards the very end.
@Hologram, most definitely getting ready. I want to let them fade almost until the end and they are well non their way to this amazing super dark, almost black, purple; my last one showed as well towards the very end.
Una configuración muy chula para evitar la humedad ambiental
Yo lo que hago es aumentar la potencia / tiempo de encendido del extractor. Llego a mantenerlo por debajo de 55% (mi humedad ambiental exterior es de alrededor del 60%
Si con la extracción no puedes controlar la humedad, lo que te recomendaría para controlar la humedad es colocar un deshumidificador en la sala / armario de cultivo
Como eres MUY habil tienes varias opciones:
- Conectarlo al TrollMaster para que se encienda el deshumidificador cuando se supera el % humedad deseado
- Conectarlo a una regleta con sensor de humedad y configurar el % humedad deseado
- Conectarlo a una regleta inteligente y apagarlo / encenderlo a tu antojo
Siento no poder ayudarte con tu duda de como conectar el motor PWM de 5 fases al controlador TrolMaster. Se escapa mis conocimientos
@nonick123, hi Buddy, so yesterday night I increased my fan speed manually by 10% (from25% to 35%) and it did wonders until now, managed to get an extra -15% of in humidity down from 75% down to 60% humidity. Will post the chart shortly. So it actually looks like the extraction only could work once controlled by the tent x and no additional dehumidifier needed 🤞.
@nonick123, thanks for the detailed reply buddy, will try to stay up until 1 am and try to manually boost the inline fan, as the I fresh from mars hydro, does not react on my humidity at all , as what they advertise, it only reacts on temperature, even though I can set a humidity parameter.. Will invest into a proper inline fan once the next paycheck is in. As the extraction out the window at same extraction speed already gave me great results. So let’s see what happens once the fan is connnected to the controller. If that still won’t do the job I will decrease lung room RH, as I don’t have any space in the tent unless a plant won’t make it.
@Still_Smoq, thank you buddy, that means a lot :) tent-x…. I’m telling you, is maintaining my environment perfectly, never had such a granular control . Will definitely save for another one for my other tent. Fade is slowly kicking in so i guess 3 more weeks until full maturation. Time to prepare for the upcoming Barneys run:)
It’s difficult to keep that VPD perfect, the larger the plant the more easy it becomes. I believe greatest influence on it is outside humidity. Nonick123 is spot on!
@Still_Smoq, outside humidity would be up next, I would decrease lung room humidity, as I don’t have any space in the tents anyways. And then sucking in dry air should work too… let’s see first I need that fan connected to the controller before I would buy a dehumidifier big enough too tackle my lung room. Coming with the electricity bill of a dehumidifier running quite a bit.
@Still_Smoq, I am a data geek so a system like the tent x is definitely right down my alley. Only the inline fan missing and then we will be yet another step closer to Mother Nature. So far I like what the system is doing :)
@Fatnastyz, tried some popcorn buds yesterday and to me it’s the second pheno that I had that reminds me of runtz for some reason from a terpene profile at least…
@DeepWaterGrower, thank you buddy :) loving the expert set up:) UV/IR plus the controller work like magic, will probably upgrade the second tent as well, as soon as the funds are there….