OGKushAutomatics HempyBucketStyle

I'm not sure how much I like growing hydro so far. It just seems to be a slower process and with autos I don't know if that's a good thing. Although, I'm just not very experienced at growing cannabis and could be totally wrong in my assessment so far. Germinating seeds organically, I put a seed in the pot and usually (98%) within 72 hours I got a seedling. Hydroponically, I put a seed in a wet towel and within 72 hours I have a tap root that I have to handle, place in a rockwool plug, wait 24-48 hours and hope it pops out and then put in a cube, wait, wait, wait.... then transplant again. A lot of handling for a plant that does best with less stress. Compared to my current garden it's lighter in color and growth is much slower. Now, that may change quickly since it's week 2 and the roots are getting well established and that's what hydro is known for, fast growth. And I'm sure my skills will improve over time too and I may learn to enjoy it. Anyway, it's week 2 and the girls are doing better. Week 1 for WCOG was pretty rough, IMO, she just seemed to twist and turn and not really look well, I thought all kinds of things, over-watered, too much nutes, too much light, too hot, low humidity..... so I just stayed the course pretty much, tweaked things, distance from the light, skip watering a day, adjust temps and RH..... then it seems she turned the corner and began growing (probably just my impatience while she was establishing some roots) and now she looks like there may be no stopping her. Although, her leaves are mutated, not just 1, but both 1st leaves. this may go away too, we'll see. Hempy#2 WCOG is now 9 days old and doing well. They have both been getting 2 grams/ gallon of MegaCrop (MC) in RO water pH'd to 5,8. I am going to up MC to 2.5 grams/ gal starting tomorrow and see if we can darken 'em up a little more. BTW, my temperatures range from 74-82 throughout the day as the AC turns on and off, the dehumidifier is set at 60% and keeps the room between 50-65% and the CO2 will range from 450 (lights out) to between 800 and 1100 (lights on). Leaf temperature at the Kolas averages 80 degrees F, and never above 85 F. Canopy leaf surface temps avg. 78 F. Hempy#1 OGK is at day 14 and starting to take off. Unlike the organic garden, she is staying short with tight internodal spacing so far. I think the WCOG will do the same. But she looks good (a little light in color) and starting to grow quickly. It should start getting interesting here soon. So, thanks for tuning in and turning on and we'll be back next week with another update. All questions or comments are greatly appreciated. Peace