FFT 4 is a sativa dominant hybrid with an estimated 56 day flower.
Day 0 2/20 5pm - placed seed in a moistened root riot nested in a small container of perlite. Will be growing in perlite with top feed recirculating system. Currently in the nursery and will move into the flower tent in about 5 to 7 weeks.
Day 1 Feb 24 heads above ground
Day 3 watered
Day 5 watered
Day 6 replaced the Roleadro with a Mixjoy GL1000 basically a spider farmer sf1000 knock off. Hung at 15" its casting 35k lux which seems about right for a samsung board while pulling 112w from the wall. Was only $110USD on amazon.
Day 7 ph 5.8 ec 1.3 temp 67F set up reservoir with masterblend, epsom Salts, and Calcium Nitrate. Final NPK of 9.5 - 9 - 19. Will maintain this ratio for veg increasing ec as needed.
DIY flood table shopping list:
1 x cement mixing tub $6 for a 28x20 or $13 for 36x24"
1 x botanicare 3/4" drain fitting $2
3 x 1/2"x10' sch 40 pvc pipe $6
4 × 1/2" pvc 90° elbow $2
4 x 1/2" PVC "t" fitting $2
4 x 1/2" PVC El with Side Outlet 90° $3.60
Approx $22 or $29 USD California market prices for the table
Reservoir and feed line list:
1 × 20 gal Storage tote $9
1 x ecoplus 396 pump $24
1 x 10' roll of 3/4" flexible vinyl tubing $15
2 × 1/2x2" pvc threaded sprinkler risers $1
1 x 1/2" FPT Tee $1.50
1 x 1/2" pvc ball valve $3
1 x 4 way drip manifold $6
1 x 4w or greater air pump $25
1 x 25ft roll of air tubing $5
2 x 2-3" airstones $3
1 x 50' roll of 1/4" drip line/tubing $5
1 x 25 pack 1/4" drip irrigation tee fittings $3
1 × 25' roll of drip line $9
$109 for the reservoir and drip feed set up
Grand total of $130 to $140 USD to set up a functional top feed recirculating system
@Med_in_Tropic, organic ph adjusting works well with soil, unfortunately from my experience with hydro, it's not as stable. It was shocking seeing GHE ph down per ML is more expensive than my base nutrients. Thanks for sharing 👍👊. Being able to meet and use local stuff is amazing. I finally got invited into a local circle of long time local growers (most have grown 10+ years).
Hi @Ga4rd2en0er, I am treating pH as an indicator not the underlying cause. Don't kill me. With my soil, I think not enough N and P will have too high pH.
To lower pH during Cal Mag addition, I addeed wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid). And around where I live, wood vinegar price is is reasonable and are made by farmer co-op's.
I have this thing. I try to buy from farmers and coop's. And this can unneccessarily complicate things for people.
@Med_in_Tropic, it's rather interesting to see where the greatest expense comes from and for me its ph down. Now I am searching for a better alternative. Thinking growmore ph down 30%