Southerncough
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone,
new grower here with a density dilemma...but first I'll fill you in with what I've done so far:
On my first grow I had low expectations, I put some bag seed in miracle grow mix under CFLs and pretty much kept them alive long enough in a closet to produce a little herb. Wound up harvesting a few ounces of fluffy nugs that smelled like hay, but they got me lit and I was happy with that (no intention to sell anyways). Again, was being realistic with myself and wanted to practice on some bag seed before moving on to reputable strains.
2nd grow underway with several nice strains (northern lights auto, purple haze, and a CBD strain called therapy) in 5 gal fabric pots full of coco, using GH 3 part nutes + Cal Mag under some Chinese LEDs off ebay (1x300W, 1x600W, & 1x800W) in a 2'x4' space. It's bright as f*ck in there! (or at least I thought).
The girls seemed quite happy with the lights during veg and early flower, however when I cut down the Auto Northern Lights last week and they felt very dense until I dried them out and they were quite airy and fluffy. Filled up 5 (jelly) jars but only weighed 1.5oz
After researching causes, I ruled out bad genetics, poor root health, and nutrient deficiencies.
Which leaves light and heat...and my dilemma...
I know I could get denser buds with HPS, but I live in year-round warm/humid weather and am
struggling with my temps as it is; my garden stays around 85 degrees with an oscillating fan, small dehumidifier and LEDs running, which I understand is really pushing it on temps.
So my question is...has anyone had any luck either with getting density out of an LED or have any luck running HPS in warm climate without heat stress or worse?
Any recommendations for an LED that wont break the bank?
Any tips from warm weather growers?
Thanks everyone for your advice and feedback!
-Southern Cough
new grower here with a density dilemma...but first I'll fill you in with what I've done so far:
On my first grow I had low expectations, I put some bag seed in miracle grow mix under CFLs and pretty much kept them alive long enough in a closet to produce a little herb. Wound up harvesting a few ounces of fluffy nugs that smelled like hay, but they got me lit and I was happy with that (no intention to sell anyways). Again, was being realistic with myself and wanted to practice on some bag seed before moving on to reputable strains.
2nd grow underway with several nice strains (northern lights auto, purple haze, and a CBD strain called therapy) in 5 gal fabric pots full of coco, using GH 3 part nutes + Cal Mag under some Chinese LEDs off ebay (1x300W, 1x600W, & 1x800W) in a 2'x4' space. It's bright as f*ck in there! (or at least I thought).
The girls seemed quite happy with the lights during veg and early flower, however when I cut down the Auto Northern Lights last week and they felt very dense until I dried them out and they were quite airy and fluffy. Filled up 5 (jelly) jars but only weighed 1.5oz
After researching causes, I ruled out bad genetics, poor root health, and nutrient deficiencies.
Which leaves light and heat...and my dilemma...
I know I could get denser buds with HPS, but I live in year-round warm/humid weather and am
struggling with my temps as it is; my garden stays around 85 degrees with an oscillating fan, small dehumidifier and LEDs running, which I understand is really pushing it on temps.
So my question is...has anyone had any luck either with getting density out of an LED or have any luck running HPS in warm climate without heat stress or worse?
Any recommendations for an LED that wont break the bank?
Any tips from warm weather growers?
Thanks everyone for your advice and feedback!
-Southern Cough