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weeks 4
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weeks 4
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weeks 4
19 L
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Piablo Piablo
5 years ago
Lessons learned from week 1 of my first grow so far: the best watering solution I found so far is a mix of distilled water from the store and filtered tap water. with a final ph of 6 and ppm of 20-40. a little ph buffer goes a bloody long way. Use with caution. performing tasks like mixing solution and potting a germinated seed are best performed without a phone (camera) in one hand. the seed germinated within 24 hours using paper towels. I planted after 36 hours. After 24 hours of potting, the stem was already shooting up, and I turned on the lights, set to an 18 hour schedule. I wasn't quite ready for this, so it took me some time to research and get the desired humidity and temperature. At this point I added more nutrient in even quantities of FloraGro, FloraMicro, and FloraBloom, according to instructions. Perhaps a little early though, although after just one 18 hour light cycle this plant is shooting up like a rocket and showing leaves. I bought a fan for the inside of the tent and propped it up on a box, and a humidifier to bring the humidity from 40-50% to around 70%. Since it's a winter grow, I have to periodically increase the temperature to keep it at 25 °C. The intake fan, humidifier, and inside fan are significantly lowering the temperature. I'm also experimenting with finding the right humidifier settings since the humidity seems to increase a lot when the lights go out, and the machine is still new.
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MaryJaneUSA
MaryJaneUSAcommentedweek 15 years ago
Good luck mate. Looks like you have the equipments necessary for your grow. 1 plant in DWC under 250W HID will be more than enough in this grow room. I know you may not be done with your grow but I'd like to remind you that AC plugs near hydroponics is not recommended :)
MaryJaneUSA
MaryJaneUSAcommented5 years ago
@Piablo, no nothing wrong with the plants it’s just a big electrical hazard. You can get an extender for cheap.
Piablo
Piablocommented5 years ago
@MaryJaneUSA, thank you. Unfortunately the cable is pretty short from the ceiling fan, that's why it's in there. So I'm going to look at moving that out before I plant. Is it actually bad for the plant or is it just because it's an electrical hazard?
chrisrivers
chrisriverscommentedweek 25 years ago
Really fun that your grow room stand right at the room, not in the corner, but more in the middle. Where I live, there I growing 🤪 And also this mystical voice 👻
Piablo
Piablocommented5 years ago
@Chrisrivers, haha thanks. that's just for comic effect. Grow room is more in the middle by necessity.
JP148
JP148commentedweek 45 years ago
Hope your lighting gremlins disappear.
Piablo
Piablocommented5 years ago
@@JP148, thanks, all sorted now. Had some other issues recently, but not lighting. Will update again soon. Thanks.
Pseudo
Pseudocommentedweek 15 years ago
Good luck bro 🤞 I send you lots of good vibes! 🙏
Piablo
Piablocommented5 years ago
@@@Pseudo, thanks! - nice to know that someone out there is rooting for me :) p.s. video has been added
JP148
JP148commentedweek 45 years ago
Glad it’s all coming together. Looks good, don’t think your hassles caused any real damage. She’s going to take off now. What doesn't kill them makes them stronger. I truly believe that.
JP148
JP148commentedweek 45 years ago
Yeah when you first setup there are always some bugs to work out. Getting consistent temp. was a nightmare for me. Then I realized that fluctuations in humidity and temperature though not optimal was acceptable to a point. Trying to be on point at all times made growing more frustrating then enjoyable.
JP148
JP148commentedweek 45 years ago
Looking good , just topped and was going to start LST but decided to wait till healed some. Was afraid of stem splitting at top site. Might be what happened to yours. Glad it’s only slight.