I like that philizon light great choice. You're already thinking in the right direction and you're headed for a bountiful harvest. Cannabis loves light ๐๐
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White Widow (Canuk Seeds) DWC
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Room Type
LST
weeks 4, 6
Topping
weeks 4, 6
Main-Lining
weeks 6
Defoliation
weeks 7-11, 14
18.927 l
Pot Size
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Day 1 2020-04-27 Rock wool cubes with seeds imbedded.
2020-05-01 Two new seeds started as backups.
2020-05-02 Still no seed pop.
Day 1 2020-04-27 Rock wool cubes with seeds imbedded.
2020-05-01 Two new seeds started as backups.
Grow Conditions
Week 1
Vegetation
5.08
cm
inch
Height
18 hrs
Light Schedule
10+ conditions after
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Hi all, first timer to DWC. Set this up after spending too much time on the internet during quarantine. I've grown in soil before but only plants that were given to me already healthy. I had a bad grow that I had to completely destroy. Decided to 'do it right' and that ended up with a lot of reading and video watching. So, here I am trying a DWC grow for the first time alongside some plants in soil (just in case lol).
2020-04-27 Received seeds and immediately put them into equilibriated rock wool to sprout as I did in my other 'test run' grow of my own homemade seeds (see my profile for that).
2020-04-28 Topped up rock wool cubes, but they were still very saturated so it didn't take much liquid.
2020-04-29 48 hours later and nothing.
2020-04-30 72 hours later and one seedling has popped!
2020-05-01 84 hours later and still just the one seedling.. last time I had to wait 5 days so.. fingers crossed. EDIT: I started 2 more seeds just in case, I really want to get the DWC started and I had 26 seeds on hand.
2020-05-03 The 2nd seed I started with never popped, I opened the rockwool up and there was no root at all. Seed was hard, not mushy, was able to crack it with my fingers. It was moist inside, might have just let it keep going but didn't want to wait an entire week for seedling.
2020-05-04 Seeds still hadn't popped in the morning (blurry photo) but after six hours of darkness (12pm-6pm) the seed has fully emerged! Looks healthy! Still waiting on the 2nd seed. SO far 50/50 germination rate on these Canuk Seeds which is the worst rate I've ever had.
2020-05-05 More growth for seedling 1/2. Opened up the rockwool cube to look at seed #2 and it's wet and bigger but it hasn't popped out of the shell yet. Repositioned seed into side of rockwool hole. Just gonna leave it.
2020-05-06 Morning = development for seedling #1 and still nothing for seedling #2.
2020-05-06 Evening = Seedling #2 is likely dead but I'm gonna leave it for a bit anyways! I reduced the humidity (100% seemed extreme). It sucks that these 2 will be a few days apart but at least I have some strong growers to start off this White Widow project. I have started soaking the Hydroton clay pellets in water that was given minimal Flora series of nutrients, some Miicrobial Mass, CaliMagic and pH = 5.5. After 24 hours and the darkness cycle of the plants, I will likely be starting up the DWC in my 5 gallon buckets!
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Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
Hi all, just wondering what everyone's personal preference is on this topic. I've tried directly into rockwool and went 6/8 and 2/4 with the duds never opening/showing tap root. Used minimal nutrient/pH'd water and treated rockwool properly.
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Setup. Seeds
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labifleanswered grow question 5 years ago
Salut le jardinier ! Nous on laissais les graines s'ouvrir dans un verre d'eau et aprรจs on les mettais dans les cubes de laine de roche comme รงa on avais pas ce problรจmes . en fait si on avais se problรจmes mais pas dans les cubes , on l'avais avant de passer en cube parce que cube terre ou eau si รงa veut pas germer tu peut rien faire , on fessaient souvent du 7/10. Bella ciao
Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
Hi all, I have 2 seedlings, started a couple days apart. Please comment your thoughts on whether they are ready to transition to clay pebbles. Hoping to do them both at the same time!
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Setup. Seedling
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Shagrathanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi!
Yes they most definitely are ready for your hydroton. Keep an eye on the humidity tho, cos seedlings love humidity!!
Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
My tent is 74-75 degrees but so is my water! I have a beneficial bacteria product with a surfactant that should inhibit algae/bad bacteria. I am running air from inside a small fridge but I think my tubes are too long. How do you cool your system? See my diary for pics.
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Setup. Other
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Shagrathanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hi!
From what I understand that is quite optimal water temp when beneficial bacteria is present. My reservoir temps are maybe 21-23C and no problem at all!
Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
Hi everyone. My net pots are in 5 gallon buckets, sitting so the bottom 2-3" of clay pellets are submerged. The seeds were sprouted in rockwool.
Is this the right water level? When do I start dropping it to promote root growth?
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Setup. Seedling
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ijustdontgiveafanswered grow question 5 years ago
i can't see where the bottom of the netcup is in your pictures, however in my DWC setup, i keep the water at a point where they just do not touch the netcups (barely).. the airstone will create the bubbles that splash some water to the bottom of the netcup to ensure that the rockwool gets wetted, so the root will not dry out, but aren't overly wet (i.e by touching the water).. that's how i keep it from seed to finish (obviously after a short while the roots will dangle into the water, and will then start using up nutrient solution, but when i refill the reservoir, the maximum is just below the netcup)
Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
Will painting the tops of my net pots white or coating with aluminum tape reduce the temperature inside the buckets? Thanks!
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Setup. Other
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Jef79answered grow question 5 years ago
Hello.. Hope you are well.. It mite in the first few wks as ur plants do not yet produce a canopy to shade ur resivour..pei always cover my tank with sumthin reflective like black out and also try to keep as much light off my res tank.. This will obviously help.. But by how much depends on ur individual rooms parameters.. Stay safe n gud luck.. ๐๐
Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
Hi all, my plant pictured here just went through its first root explosion and is now dipping into the water at multiple points. EC = 1.0 and ppm (0.5) = 490. Does this look like nutrient burn? Using Flora series with CaliMagic.
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Leaves. Other
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Jef79answered grow question 5 years ago
Hello.. Hope you are well.. I just had a quick look at ur dairy n noticed ur pretty much spot on with everythin.. I know ur room temp n water is a wee bit high but dont worry too much, she is growing and coping ok so she's half way their!.. The damage on leaves are most likely to be from transplant.. I can only see damage on those central tips and 1's below so wudnt worry .. New growth looks great.. Stay safe n gud luck.. ๐๐
Hoodoostarted grow question 5 years ago
I've attached the first few days of measurements since the roots hit the water. I take measurements every 24 hours and the backslash separates bucket 1/2. Does it looks like I need to top up already or should I wait for a more dramatic change? Thanks everyone!
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Feeding. Schedule
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 5 years ago
"Optimal nutrient absorption varies for each major nutrient that cannabis plants require. The optimal pH for absorption is much more variable in hydroponics than it is in soil. If you allow for a range between 5.5 to 6.5 instead of always adjusting to the exact same number, you will allow for greater absorption across the board."
"Make a mix in a separate container first then add that to your reservoir so that changes take place slowly. Remember that pH drift is not only normal, itโs desirable. Allow the pH in your reservoir to change gradually, but make sure you keep within the range of 5.5 to 6.5."
Don't target 5.8... You'll have much more success if you let the ph swing..
"I am of the studied opinion, full pH swing grown cannabis is vastly superior in quality to steady pH (buffered) grown cannabis. In my experience the last decade, high transpiration, a full and healthy pH swing in the root zone and a balanced nutrient profile are integrated keys to growing low nutrient strength, superior quality cannabis. My goal is to share the insights I've gained, so your hydro experience is both simplified and extraordinary. I urge anyone interested in growing a higher quality of cannabis to read it completely."
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi all, I adjusted LST tension this morning and the entire growth tip snapped off.
It was too small/fragile to tape so I put in rooting hormone solution and tried making a clone. What should I do with this plant now? Feeling discouraged.
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Techniques. LST
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MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi mate :-) don't worry ๐ cannabis grows like weed it comes back and it's beautiful ๐๐ keep it up ๐๐ป
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi all. Just migrated plants to new tent/fan. I have much better environmental conditions. Now I have these leaf spots. I've included recent measurements. I was going light on the CaliMagic using 1/2 tsp per gallon. Is that my issue? Roots look good. Thanks everyone!
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Leaves. Color - Mottling
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MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 4 years ago
Your plant looks great :-) go down to 5.5 - 5.8 with the Ph at hydro ;-)
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
I might have a springtail "infection". Can I get some additional eyes on these? Sorry, I don't have a microscope. Tiny, white jumping specks. My googling tells me that they are "springtails" and supposedly harmless or even beneficial. Thoughts?
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Other. Bugs
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bigbadbillybobanswered grow question 4 years ago
they look like springtails, they are harmless, but id be changing it out anyway.
They will possibly also be in amongst the roots so don't be too surprised if more appear.
Hoodoostarted grow question 4 years ago
I'm in week 7. Should I start flushing now? The mature/fattest buds seem to be at about 50% converted to orange hairs which are just starting to curl in. Trichomes are milky but not turning brown/amber yet. Please take a look at the most recent pics to form an opinion!
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Buds. Other
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OimRauschanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey Pal,
a good Bloom Stage has minimum 8 weeks. So if you are not in a hurry, give her this 8 weeks,or until 20% of your Trichs turn amber.
To me, it's the best smoke...
You want more sedative? Then go for 50-60% amber Trichomes. For a day smoke and more of a head high than a stoned, then start to flush and harvest next week.
Hope this helps a bit, good luck and happy trails for the rest of the way.!
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OimRausch
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunitycommentedweek 35 years ago
DeadwebsiteBoringcommunitycommented5 years ago
@Hoodoo, It's just as good just not as energy efficient but still very efficient... You can grow Better then commercial Quality ;) the commercial growers have no love or care it's all mass produced poorly..
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Hoodoocommented5 years ago
@DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity,
I was just stoked that it was in my price range. I was going to really set myself back with a purchase of a Spider Farmer or Mars Hydro SP250 so this 'economy' model was perfect. The giant heat sink is awesome, the tent is warmer but the LEDs are perfectly fine! The dimmer is in a very accessible location as well compared to many other drivers I have seen. Very, very happy so far and I know I will be able to grow commercial quality nugs!!
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Jef79commentedweek 35 years ago
Wuhoo!!.. Hope u and ur girls enjoy ur new light.. Ive been looking at those for a few months so will b watching and hoping u get great results.. Stay safe n gud luck buddy.. ๐๐
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CRiSPrGrowcommentedweek 35 years ago
hey there, hope i answered your question,anything else you need, just let me know ! ๐
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CanadianFillmorecommentedweek 164 years ago
Looking good! My advice, if you have 50% cloudy trichomes, you can harvest. ๐ฝ๐๐ณ๐ฅ
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CanadianFillmorecommented4 years ago
@Hoodoo, translucent trichomes without a bulbous head are immature, if they have a mushroom head, like the cloudy trichomes, they have matured enough that you can harvest. This is based on reading one of Jorge Cervantes books.
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Hoodoocommented4 years ago
@CanadianFillmore, why do you say that? I've never heard that before, the translucent ones are immature. I think I am at ~95% cloudy and I am starting to see some amber. I will be updating in a few days.
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunitycommentedweek 34 years ago
She looks pretty good like she is flipping around. You took off a bit too much for the topping. It's okay for your first hair cut but you should just cut the top growth node off not the whole top ๐ looks good though๐
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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunitycommented4 years ago
@Hoodoo, Oh hell yea they will totally bounce back. Honestly if you feel like your doing it correctly and are following a guide that's a lot better information then I could provide as mine would just opinion based. It's a terrible thing sometimes that as a more experienced grower I look at what newer folks have done and I worry but truly I have been wrong and pleasantly surprised before. So easy to step back and be like this is something different then I what I do.. It's not wrong it's just Different good job sir and way to approach this intelligently.
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Hoodoocommented4 years ago
@DeadwebsiteBoringcommunity,I was following Nebula's mainlining guide! If you have a different guide/technique then please let me know. I went from 5 nodes down to 3rd node. The smaller seedling was like.. 90% finished making its 5th node, that's why the growth tips I left are a little undersized but I expect them to start booming soon!
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DoDrugs420commentedweek 173 years ago
Contemplating this White Widow
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Hoodoocommented3 years ago
@DoDrugs420, you should check out my other 2 white widow journals, this was my first grow :) the 3rd grow you can see real progression and massive colas compared to this one!
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DoDrugs420commentedweek 173 years ago
Holy, that's some serious White Widow!
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Inganjawetrustcommentedweek 174 years ago
Looks good man enjoy๐๐โ๏ธ
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Growingkittencommentedweek 74 years ago
Looking good! Keep it up! ๐ธ
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MrJonescommentedweek 64 years ago
Very Good Luck With Your Growโ High Five and :punch:๐ฏ๐ฟ:thumbsup:
๐๐๐ Please Check Out My Diary's๐๐๐
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