So, after lots of reading, lurking, ordering, PAYING, and a little effort, it is time to post progress. First, my supplies list:
1.5' X 2' X 5' mylar tent with steel frame
Vipar 450w led panel
vermifire soil
volcanic rock
2- round, black 3gal pots with drip trays
lasco 2-speed clip fan
accurite thermometer and humidity sensor
Walgreens personal humidifier
100 cfm 4" in-line fan with 3-prong cord
8"X4"outlet activated carbon air scrubber
common programmable plug-in timer for holiday lights
1-3-prong extension cord with 3-way inlet plug
4" laminated aluminum flex duct cut to length
1 feminized white widow autoflowering seed
1 feminized northern lights autoflowering seed
the names have NOT been changed. SCREW the innocent!
First soaked the seeds for 48hrs in water filled shot glasses in a warm, dark area. Then placed in wet paper towels for an additional 48 hours, until the taproot was pokin' out. The tent was constructed during this time, and light/fan timer tested. Volcanic rock was placed in the bottom of the 3-gal buckets, high enough to cover the drain holes, and filled the rest of the way with soil, which was then moistened. The seeds were placed TAPROOT DOWN about 3mm below the surface of the soil, and sprouted in 48 hrs.
The young, tender seedlings were then covered with translucent plastic trays to retain moisture over the next 2 days whilst the 20-on 4-off lighting regimen was instituted. A small personal humidifier was added to help battle the arid clime and the plants watered only periodically to keep the soil moist. Water collected from snow is used when available, otherwise tap water twice filtered and boiled is used (in the humidifier as well). The fans run on and off with the lights, the humidifier operates for ten hours during the "lights on" period. RH ranges between 20-70%, and the temp between 90 deg F and 70 deg F. A nutrient regimen is not planned for at least another 10 days. A weighting of the main cola is also planned to stimulate the growth of more colas.
Now, I pray to you, oh Gods of Grow, answer me these questions three:
1. What nutes should be used, and in what frequency?
2. Should a trellis be constructed for a grow this size given the type of plants?
3. Do you see any potential problems that may arise from actions taken thus far?
here's some pics!
1.5' X 2' X 5' mylar tent with steel frame
Vipar 450w led panel
vermifire soil
volcanic rock
2- round, black 3gal pots with drip trays
lasco 2-speed clip fan
accurite thermometer and humidity sensor
Walgreens personal humidifier
100 cfm 4" in-line fan with 3-prong cord
8"X4"outlet activated carbon air scrubber
common programmable plug-in timer for holiday lights
1-3-prong extension cord with 3-way inlet plug
4" laminated aluminum flex duct cut to length
1 feminized white widow autoflowering seed
1 feminized northern lights autoflowering seed
the names have NOT been changed. SCREW the innocent!
First soaked the seeds for 48hrs in water filled shot glasses in a warm, dark area. Then placed in wet paper towels for an additional 48 hours, until the taproot was pokin' out. The tent was constructed during this time, and light/fan timer tested. Volcanic rock was placed in the bottom of the 3-gal buckets, high enough to cover the drain holes, and filled the rest of the way with soil, which was then moistened. The seeds were placed TAPROOT DOWN about 3mm below the surface of the soil, and sprouted in 48 hrs.
The young, tender seedlings were then covered with translucent plastic trays to retain moisture over the next 2 days whilst the 20-on 4-off lighting regimen was instituted. A small personal humidifier was added to help battle the arid clime and the plants watered only periodically to keep the soil moist. Water collected from snow is used when available, otherwise tap water twice filtered and boiled is used (in the humidifier as well). The fans run on and off with the lights, the humidifier operates for ten hours during the "lights on" period. RH ranges between 20-70%, and the temp between 90 deg F and 70 deg F. A nutrient regimen is not planned for at least another 10 days. A weighting of the main cola is also planned to stimulate the growth of more colas.
Now, I pray to you, oh Gods of Grow, answer me these questions three:
1. What nutes should be used, and in what frequency?
2. Should a trellis be constructed for a grow this size given the type of plants?
3. Do you see any potential problems that may arise from actions taken thus far?
here's some pics!
