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GreenCabinet
Indoor
Room Type
ScrOG
weeks 6-14
Defoliation
weeks 5-9, 12-14
LST
weeks 4-5, 9
Topping
weeks 3, 5-6
Mineral Wool
Grow medium
Perlite
Grow medium
8 L
Pot Size
Germination Method
Rockwool Cube
Method used by growers
Statistics by method
Avg. success - 92%
Method popularity - 4%
Meringue
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Dutch Passion - 91%
Meringue - 91%
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meko23 meko23
4 years ago
This was one of my projects during the past few weeks. It is a cabinet that I got in a second hand shop and that I decided to transform into a growing cabinet. I took out the drawer, cut a few holes, installed all the fans needed (only AC Infinity by the way, sponsor me ! ;) ), I had a hard time finding a light that would work, I first tried with a 150w HPS but the fans didn't cool it down enough that I went for a LED and I chose a thin one to try and respect the distance in between the light and the plant. I then had to choose the growing medium, I went for a 2 Gallon Bucket that I painted in black and changed into a DWC system, I made two lids, one with two 2" net pots for germination and one with a 4" net pot for the rest of the growing. I still have adjustments to make but it seems to work well for now. This is my first time doing hydroponic and it is going to be a challenge, especially in such small space, but I loved building the furniture and I will love using it. I first started with 2 seeds of Cheese from Dinafem that I got a while ago for free. The first one germinated but then froze since the cabinet was outside at that time, I brought it inside to finish it and the second seed germinated. To replace the other seed, I wanted to try another free seed that I got a while back from Paradise Seeds, the Nebula, I put it in Rockwool on Nov 1st. I will only grow one of them, let's see if it pops, then you will choose which strain you want ! UPDATE : 11/06 - Found out that the other Cheese seed was rotten (probably was cause of the freeze like the other one I'm thinking), had to throw it away and replaced it by another Nebula seed from PS. Changed the solution and here we go for a new run ! UPDATE : 11/22 - None of the Nebula seeds in the Rockwool has popped so I decided to germinate them another way and filled small jars of tap water, shook them for O2 and dumped another seed of Nebula and a seed of Original Cheese, also from Paradise seeds (both where given as samples a while ago). 8 days later none of them has popped yet so I decided to try out another sample I received, but a couple month ago this time. Same technique in the jar and 2 days later, BOOM ! Meringue seed from Dutch Passion has popped. Made the usual solution and put it in Rockwool. I also added two extra LED that I will be using during flowering and a small heater cause nights (and days) are getting chilly... UPDATE : 12/01 - The Meringue seedling is doing great, none of the other seeds have cracked yet. But I am very happy with this Dutch Passion strain, I wanted to try it out anyways, but in other conditions.
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Grow Questions
meko23
meko23started grow question 4 years ago
My Meringue seedling doesn't look too happy, it's my first time doing DWC or hydroponics, what could be wrong?
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Leaves. Curl down
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Esoteric_growing
Esoteric_growinganswered grow question 4 years ago
Environment wise 40% humidity is a little low at this stage, I would put the dome back on to try and increase it if not already done and get it to around 50-70. A plant will look like that normally for 3 reasons, too intense light, over watered/not enough oxygen to roots or low humidity usually when a plant has had its dome removed or not hardened off before transplant. It’s hard to see if there is any tip burn on the leaf due to my crappy phone but my last port of call if changing any of the above fails would be too lower the EC a touch as I find in dwc you need very low EC compared to all other grow systems. If possible get the humidity back to where it should be, then if it doesn’t rectify itself it’s either a case of raising the light a touch, dropping the EC a point or two and lastly maybe trying to add a little more aeration. Hard to pin point exactly what it could be but hope this helps pal
meko23
meko23started grow question 4 years ago
Pretty sure these are nutrients burn, someone could help? Tell me what they think it is? I'll appreciate guys! 😃
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Leaves. Tips - Burnt
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Stonerd
Stonerdanswered grow question 4 years ago
Can't really determine what's going on from the picture but from the diary it seems like your plant suffers from a Phosphorous (P) toxicity! - top leaves grow thinner with interveinal chlorosis while Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) deficiencies are showing at the mid-bottom of the plant. I'd suggest lowering the "Aqua-Flakes B" dosage by half and checking it daily for any improvements. If the problem gets better then keep going until she looks completely healthy then start increasing slowly as the plant matures, if it doesn't get better then try flushing your system and providing her with tap water for a couple of days to clear out the toxicity (this may cause deficiencies of other nutrients so be careful!) Hope this helps! Good luck and happy growing :)
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Herbz_Unkraut
Herbz_Unkrautcommentedweek 94 years ago
looking good so far!
meko23
meko23commented4 years ago
@Herbz_Unkraut, Thanks, hopefully it will stay this way til the end! ;)
GuerrillaNo_4
GuerrillaNo_4commentedweek 84 years ago
Good luck with the DWC. Too nervous to try it myself
meko23
meko23commented4 years ago
@GuerrillaNo_4, I understand, it's not easy, for sure...
DreamIT
DreamITcommentedweek 24 years ago
Enjoy growth 🤟🍀🤠 Nice setup 💪
meko23
meko23commented4 years ago
@DreamIT, thank you, really enjoyed building that thing!
Hydrus
Hydruscommentedweek 04 years ago
nice.lol
DoDrugs420
DoDrugs420commentedweek 143 years ago
Love it love it love it Meringue 4 life.
Canna96
Canna96commentedweek 144 years ago
Beautiful flowers!
Inganjawetrust
Inganjawetrustcommentedweek 144 years ago
Tasty looking nuggets 😋 Enjoy
Pierrougarou21
Pierrougarou21commentedweek 144 years ago
Jolies Fleurs
deFharo
deFharocommentedweek 124 years ago
Nice garden. Good luck!! ✊
heizen
heizencommentedweek 34 years ago
Nice grow mate, plants are looking good, keep it up, imma follow this one upclose.