Legal Hydro's Speedy Gonzales Journal - July 2015

[Legal Hydro]

Rainy night effect for 2 hours then back to full power

 

[Legal Hydro]

Ok so temps in the grow room are between 75f - 82f with humidity around %40 - %55. Grow tank temp 65f steady. Res at 62f - 64f. PH 5.9 Lights are 6 inches from shortest plant which is a 1/2 inch now and the tallest being almost 2 inches. Running 4 - 23 watt 5000k CFL's with 1 - 13 watt 2700k bulb. Would love to move closer but temps push 90f. Working on a solution until I get exhaust and intake set up.

 

[Pigeons420]

With enough air circulation and C02. 90F is a workable temp. I often run around 90F. Without issue

All the best my man!

 

[Legal Hydro]

With enough air circulation and C02. 90F is a workable temp. I often run around 90F. Without issue

All the best my man!

I placed the thermometer under the lights over night and today at noon temps hit 91F. with humidity in the 30-35 range. I think that's rather hot although the Speedy G is supposed to withstand extreme temps. As for cool fresh air coming in I have opened the door to the garage which leads into the laundry room which has a vent. As far as exhaust I have none and only have an oscillating fan blowing cool air into the grow room. Will take pics to show my situation.

 

[Legal Hydro]

Garage/Grow Room

Inside Grow Room

Inside Rez Tank

Inside Grow Tank

 

[PTSD 4 ME]

Looks like a good set up. Good job getting temps and rh dialed in good luck!

 

[Legal Hydro]

Just checked my Ghost Train Haze OG (2014 High Times Cannabis Cup US Sativa Winner) and after 36 hours of germination still no pop really hope she/he goes as this was a lucky seed I found in an 8th purchased from a local dispensary. Any recommendations? Soaked the bean for 24hrs then wet paper towel method. On a positive note 1 of my Blueberry OG's has sprouted and has two nice cotyledon with the real leaves on their way out. As for my other Blueberry she/he has about quarter inch taproot but no sprout. Pics to come.

 

[PTSD 4 ME]

Leave it in the papertowel after a week+ is suspicious... Sometimes older seeds take a bit longer.

 

[Legal Hydro]

PTSD Thanks for the feedback! My girls appreciate it! Thoughts on my 3-1-5 nute solution? The guy at the local hydroponics store said this would be best for my setup. Seems a little weak to me, but what do I know? lol .. Also would love to donate some buds to research, does anyone know how I can go about this? Thanks.. Much love from high in the mountains..

 

[Legal Hydro]

Ok, So here are some first week prog. pics of the Speedy G's (7th day after transplanting from paper towel to rockwool cube) I'll be posting more pics (Hopefully) in week intervals from here on out.
Note: I am doing 1 hour a day under a blue 13-watt CFL to simulate a "Night moon" effect. I'm doing this in hopes that the plants will increase photosynthesis once lights are back on. Thoughts? ..am I way out in left field on this one?

Enjoy...

Getting a little nighty taste

My Blueberry OG Sprouting (Plant D)

Plant A

Plant B

Plant C

 

[Legal Hydro]

Is the color normal?

 

[PTSD 4 ME]

Of your plants? If that's what your referring to then absolutely they look great.

 

[UncleCannabis]

Looks like you're off to good start my friend. Best of luck moving forward.


I hope you don't mind me stopping by and peeping on your girls every now and then.

 

[Legal Hydro]

PTSD, Thank you for the response seems as my plants are a darker green than others.

Unclecannabis, Welcome aboard! Engine is at full throttle with all cylinders firing! Hopefully she stays that way! Hope you don't mind me stealing your signature statement and posting it to fb. True wise words there!

Update:
Plant D (Blueberry) has made it to her home in the grow tank!

Questions Unanswered:

1. Can a blue CFL mimic moonlight? Is this beneficial? Could it increase photosynthesis once the lights are back on? Been giving seedlings 1 hour of "Moonlight" The rest of the time it's fully lit.
2. Can I donate some of the finished product to research? if so.. how?

 

[UncleCannabis]

Unclecannabis, Welcome aboard! Engine is at full throttle with all cylinders firing! Hopefully she stays that way! Hope you don't mind me stealing your signature statement and posting it to fb. True wise words there!

Go right ahead. I don't mind one bit.

 

[Legal Hydro]

Ran out of PH down a few days ago. My ph is running around 6-7, and I'm thinking about adding distilled white vinegar temporarily until my order of chemicals arrive. As far as humidity goes I've been using sponges (6 of them) to raise humidity. Still trying to get a grip on temps as my range has been 77f - 90f.

 

[PTSD 4 ME]

a little goes a long way with adjusting ph that way be advised.

 

[Legal Hydro]

Mixed 2ml of vinegar into rez tank.. Running approx 23gal total. Will check in and hour or so... Thanks for the feedback PTSD! Much appreciated!

Checked PH and still the same maybe slightly lower (Using test strips)

Added 3 more milliliters for a total of 5ml

Pictures of PH test and prog. pics coming soon!

 

[Legal Hydro]

As promised...

(Week 1) Day 7

Speedy G

Note: I moved the lights for picture purposes

I think I nailed the ph! huh? FYI I'm color blind (Says the doc) :/ Funny thing is.. I've really never had any trouble with colors my whole life. But I couldn't pass the test when I went to MEPS for the military, in which limited me to 3 jobs to choose from. So I chose flight operations and loved every bit of it! Support Our Troops
Anywhoo.. this journal is about these ladies here. I think their coming right along! Getting more lights next week!

Oh..and almost 500 views in 5 days! I can't say it enough!
YOU ROCK

 

[Legal Hydro]

Plant A is taking a dip! She has 4 more roots you can't see in this picture! Haven't checked the other ones yet

(Don't mind my cutting skills lol)