Doc Bud Tries The G8 450 LED From Dorm Grow!

[Dr Bob]

Mmm, sugary good. Nice pics and update. Thanks. It sure makes me excited to get my switch over to LED done. Ordered the lights yesterday so my HPS' days are numbered.

 

[Icemud]

What's to say? This little OG is the prettiest plant in the garden right now. It's also the smallest, by design, but it remains nearly 100% perfect in every way.

How does the G8 450 work? I'll show ya!

Wow Doc!!! Beautiful, and look at all the trichomes already!!! wow!

 

[KingJohnC]

How many days in flower are you at now?

 

[Doc Bud]

How many days in flower are you at now?

The photoperiod was reduced to 12/12 on February 5th. So that makes 32 days I think.

 

[Java]

looking good , im in

 

[Wickedgrower]

nice plant doc its performing well under those leds how long will you be letting it go ?

 

[Doc Bud]

nice plant doc its performing well under those leds how long will you be letting it go ?

I like to let this strain go to at least 10 weeks, so I think about six weeks more. I'm curious as to the response the red spectrum and the UV diodes will bring.

I emailed the manufacturer, because I thought I had a few diodes out, but then I learned that some of them aren't really visible, especially with the others so bright. Those are the UV, among others.

When I make the switch to LED, I'll learn the science and manufacturing process better. I wanted to do this grow like a typical end user who isn't a fanatic like me, but who wants to plug in a light and not have to think too much. This light is a homerun for such a person.

A first time grower in a 2x4 tent wants this exact light. It's PERFECT for such an environment.

Anyways, I'm not insisting it go a certain amount of time, but generally 10-12 weeks on this strain. Most of my stuff goes 2 or 3 weeks longer than "normal." The trichomes don't really go amber in high brix, and the buds get larger and more resinous.....so why not let 'em grow?

 

[Doc Bud]

Do LED's work?

Yes, they do. Especially this one. This little plant is a gem. I can't wait to enjoy it!

 

[Crawdaddy]

Nice Doc, glad to see you joining the LED club and getting good results.

Sill have trying your hi-brix kit on the list, but been getting into hydro recently

 

[Doc Bud]

The G8 450 growing Tahoe OG.

The plant is noticeably healthier than it's HID counterparts. LED is really cool! These two lights are putting on quite a show.

Remember this is my virgin LED grow and I've done nothing but provide an optimal environment and keep the light basically 22 inches from the canopy, give or take 6 inches and the canopy height variance. The plant has considerable less stress than other lighting I use.

 

[sir grow alot]

Being im on my first LED grow too coming from HID as well...i am getting similar results as you DOC. Your plants look PERFECT and happy as hell...

For me the switch to LED was HIGHLY due to heat issues with HID's but you dont have those issues in your enviorment!!!

Im loving the show here Keep it Rocking DOC

 

[Doc Bud]

Getting fatter. These plants are so happy....it's really rocked my world, using this LED.

"doc, do you like LED lighting?"

Yes. I do! It's fantastic!

 

[Crawdaddy]

Nice man, now you just have to get some big 5 W panels and you will love it

 

[thecanuck]

I cant wait to get my new girl under my led!
Doc, do you think going from cfl (3 weeks) to 900w led will shock her? Is there any kind of adjusting period i should incorporate or just spray her with stress and throw her in?

 

[Doc Bud]

I cant wait to get my new girl under my led!
Doc, do you think going from cfl (3 weeks) to 900w led will shock her? Is there any kind of adjusting period i should incorporate or just spray her with stress and throw her in?

I really don't know....CFL vs 900 watt.......might have a bit of shock. I wouldn't do much to the plants for a week or so.

 

[VonDankenhoek]

I just slipped my baby girls from 200 actual watt 6500k cfl to 480 actual watt led. These are 4 days after the switch.

Appreciate any observations. Those are 2 S's Jack Fem, 1 Western Winds from seed fem, one western winds clone and the lil skippers are 2 bag seeds. The Jack fems and the WW fem are about 5 weeks from germ. They received OND and tea at transplant (from 1 gals to 7 gals) 4 days ago. They have had one foliar of brixblaster. I was planning on dosing them with straight H2O at next watering (sunday). My plan is to give 2 weeks of LED adjustment period then 12/12.

Not intending to sidetrack thread just eager for feedback on status and also relevant to Canuck's query. Appreciate your indulgence.

Ludweed

 

[thecanuck]

I really don't know....CFL vs 900 watt.......might have a bit of shock. I wouldn't do much to the plants for a week or so.

I think what I will do is put her in there for a few hours a day until shes ready for the full blast. Ill keep you updated

 

[KingJohnC]

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[VonDankenhoek]

Just wanted to say that 8 days after being switched into LED from CFL the ladies seem adjusted.

 

[Doc Bud]

Those seem quite "adjusted."