Mad scientist lab

Ecogeek Was facing some difficulty when it came to lighting (what brand, wattage, output range, full spectrum etc.) Did a watering today with a mix of Epsom salt & purified water which was the 1st nutrient mixture since my ladies been in the soil. A couple of changes made since I've joined GD is I changed the distance of lights to plant (was @ 14-18 now 20-24 inches away thanks for that folks) lighting schedule is still on a 18/6hr. Another trick I choose was the water used...it's either rain water or artesian water both help eliminate unwanted pH unbalance. This is my 1st grow and Im going to post more photos of the entire setup. If you guys&gala have any other helpful tips for a better grow lmk. I also wanted to do a LST on my autos but not quite sure when to do, they're currently coming out of week 2 into week 3 vegg mode. Every tip and hint helps so let em fly.

Ecogeek Yesterday was a pH neutral watering with day temp around 77 -80 degrees, humidity is usually around 55-70%. I did raise the lights again and they are currently 25.5 inches away from plants (will change lights with next grow). Faced some challenges with these little gnats (seen about 3or so) but rid them with some packing tape hanging in various places which seems to do the trick. Right now they're fresh air venting and do so for a few hours every other few days or so. They have a slight smell but nothing strong or potent! Have noticed that the Epsom salt mixture have made the leaves greener and the stalks stronger so if your looking for a natural way to beef up and feed try 2tlbsp of Epsom salt in a gallon of water and spray the ladies.

Ecogeek Tough week. Did a flush on12/15 for about 15 minutes, had some yellowing leaves all over on all plants so a pruning was done to rid the dying leaves. Since then I've LST the smaller middle plant of the 3, lowered the lights from 25inches to 20inches and started a feed of miracle grow (used less than what's recommend; dont want to chance burning them)and watering on 1220. So far so good. But next grow going to try a hydroponic system and exchange the lights for full spectrum red, white blue hue. Still using yellow tape for gnats which is keeping them under control. Next watering will be tomorrow (on an every other day since the food was store brought).

Ecogeek After the new year rolled in did a little defoliation on both plants to expose lower limbs. Last feed was on 11721. Trying to figure out a watering schedule since now they're in week 6 (day 52) flowering stage. Lights are currently about a few inches away from canopy not sure to raise them or leave them as is for this stage. All in all they look good and growing the same. If you guys notice anything or want to add something lmk

Ecogeek Starting running into problem with gnats during flowering but I've adjust the fans and temperature increased to calm the precipitation in the tent. The 3 seeds I germ'd & planted in 1pot that mistake cost me 2 well rooted ladies leaving me 2:6 (2Ws 4Ls) of successful STILL growing plants. All in all I'm getting good with this. Tweeking and creating self methods learning frm this community have turn'd me good looking & promising yields.

Ecogeek Increased the feeding I've been measuring with the cap so it's 2capfuls each of the trio pack. Buds starting to get nice developing frost and sugar leaves can easily be seen. Since the start of the grow I've started I had 4 plants but down to 2 which have been coming along fine. Can't wait to see what these ladies taste like 😋

Ecogeek Lost of changes these last few weeks in addition to changing the light position and duration I back off the feeding and giving both jst purified water. Did a flush today since their looking close to home plate. Had to do a heavy defoliation with some of the leaves on both plants. It looked like some mold developed but after cleaning the tent and letting the girls get bone dry to avoid it’s return everything is a go! It’s been a exciting and knowledgeable grow