Kush Grow Kit - Round 1

Roots might not be slimy and brown yet but there could be pathogens in your res, I’d flush the tub

@BudLovinMom72, would highly recommend YaeTek LED Grow Light Panel Full Spectrum IR UV for Indoor Medical Plants (X4-800W) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N77Y2KM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_rxEBkHrGY5HLH, pulls 200 from the wall, cheap and heavy in red specrum

Do you recommend any LED in particular?

I see that! I will look for something better.

I agree, it is very contradictory. In regards to the light, I'm only going based on what the kush grow kit says. According to them it is a Pro-grade 225 Blue/Red LED panel. I'll see how the girls adjust to the different distance.

@BudLovinMom72, There's a lot of contradictory info on the web about what distance the lights need to be, which is not made easier by some of the misleading claims made by LED manufactures. The light your using in the pics just doesn't look like a 250W. Take for example the VIPARSPECTRA 300W LED. Even though it is labeled at 300W its actual power draw is closer to 130W and even that needs a fan to keep it cool. As for the distance between plant and light, how the plants themselves are reacting to the light is the real guide to what they need. Are they growing very tall, with lots of space between nodes, trying to get at the light? Are they getting bleached by being to close? Burned by the heat? Keep a close eye on them and I'm sure it will work out.

I'm tempted to plant some in the woods at our cabin to see how it goes. Also afraid of critters getting in to eat it so I've been looking for a mini greenhouse to keep them somewhat protected or contemplating putting a wire fence around them. I should've done it earlier in the summer though because now our temps will start to drop in Fall.

It may be a long wait on that journal, the owner lost all account info and can't get it back..... I know this because that was going to be my new account (since I deleted this one, but can login still through the phone app LOL).

Hoping to start next week. Ordered some new stuff to try and want to participate in the FastBuds contest :) Will be watching yours to see how it goes!!

@BudLovinMom72, I guess my name would not be the same, lol. Anyhow, as I was suggesting, dip a shot glass down in your basin and test that ph. Add a little ph up or down, towards 5.8. Mix it up with a spoon or something (you can do this in the net pot if you pull out an empty one). Test again, ph a little up or down towards 5.8. If you don't get close to this number you will get nutrient lockout (bad). Test added water with nutrients, ph to 5.8 before you add it. Then test the water again. You really need a pen to test cause you will be doing it all the time. You will get the hang of it. Make sure you mix it the basin before you retest. I usually test, guesstimate needed up or down, add it, mix, come back in 15 or 30 min, retest. Also, you will see the number keeps dropping or climbing, just wait for a min or 2. Give it time.

@BeefWellingtons the 72 is just my lucky number. would you still be 68? Also, you previously had to me about Advanced Nutriets PH Perfect...is it easy to follow? I'm still having tons of ph issues that haven't been resolved. ☹

Thank you! I see you've got your new projects started. That medium variation should be interesting, I'm anxious to see. Will get going on the new seeds shortly!

Same here. I hope I learned enough to do better lol. Thank you for the tips. Does the light change still affect them at all?

No idea why the Bud Labs ap was telling me different amounts but I looked on the website and found the same thing as you. Now I know for my next grow at least.

I agree. Thankfully, the experience and motivation gained was worth the money of the kit. I will be checking out some LEDS in the near future. Thank you for the recommendations!