Hydro Grow: California Orange Bud

[Doctor Dread]

Nice fox! They will perk up for sure... Glad to see them getting the space they need...
Cant wait for a couple weeks to see how they fill out!

[StonerGrower]

Their gonna fill out real nicely.

[Ms.Fox]

Thanks Dr. 215 and StonerGrower!

Thanks Doctor Dread! I can't wait either

Day 1 - Starting the flowering count today, because they received no HPS light yesterday.

[FloridaBud]

Looking good sweet thang!!

[eitay69]

great job Ms.Fox!!!

[FreddyDeeb]

Looking good Ms Fox. A few questions about the transplant.. you had 9 pretty close in the original container, did the roots grow together and was it a problem removing them from the lid? And what size net pots are you using? Are you going to go to a 5-6" netpots once they start to get thick stalks? I'm just wondering since I've never seen anyone say how to transplant from a small netpot(roots grown through bottom) to a larger one without hurting the roots. I was just going to start mine in 5" and leave them in the same netpot the entire time to skip the transplant. But if someone knows how to remove them safely, please shed some light.

[Runamok]

Originally Posted by FreddyDeeb

I'm just wondering since I've never seen anyone say how to transplant from a small netpot(roots grown through bottom) to a larger one without hurting the roots.

I was wondering the same thing... I just put the smaller pot inside a larger one with more Hydroton


Dunno if that's right or wrong, but that's how I handled the problem.

Sorry Ms.Fox for posting one of my pics here...just wanted to show him...

Peace

[FreddyDeeb]

That makes perfect sense runamok, but what happens if the roots are grown together? I had a 30Gal rubbermade, cut 6 holes for 6" netpots, but had only 3 clones(each different strain) to put in the container. They took off, but immediately saw that 6 would be too crowded for such a small area in one reservoir. Luckily, I kept checking the roots daily, and saw that they were massing together in time. The middle plant of the three was shocked for a good week for tearing the roots apart from each other. Now I have all 3 in 5 gal buckets and doing fine. I plan on keeping the mom's seperate, and having 4 reservoirs(16 gall for $5 each) with 4 plants each. After seeing the water consumption firsthand(they drink around 1/2 gal-1 gal a day each), I felt that 6 per container would be too crowded, besides 16 flowering should be plenty I was going to go with the 3" netpots and have 12-15 in one reservoir, but after thinking of the hassles if the roots grow together I changed my mind.

[Ms.Fox]

Thanks FloridaBud and eitay69!

Originally Posted by FreddyDeeb

Looking good Ms Fox. A few questions about the transplant.. you had 9 pretty close in the original container, did the roots grow together and was it a problem removing them from the lid? And what size net pots are you using? Are you going to go to a 5-6" netpots once they start to get thick stalks? I'm just wondering since I've never seen anyone say how to transplant from a small netpot(roots grown through bottom) to a larger one without hurting the roots. I was just going to start mine in 5" and leave them in the same netpot the entire time to skip the transplant. But if someone knows how to remove them safely, please shed some light.

Yes, the roots did grow together, but they were easily untangled. If I had left them in much longer though they would have been much harder. I basically just gave a gentle tug and they came loose. The veg and bloom sides of this system have the same size netpots 3.5", so there's no need to undo them or put them in larger ones. Runamok's got a great idea if you're looking to go bigger. I don't think the size of the pots is as important as the size of the reservoir. If I'd left them in the veg container throughout the flowering process I'm almost positive they would not do anything but die. Plus since roots require oxygen to live, they would probably be so crowded they'd be starved of that too. FloridaBud is using another box similar to mine, but his plants stay stationary and are never moved throughout the entire grow. His are spaced out just like the bloom side of my box. Hope this helps! ;-)

Runamok, that's quite alright! Great example pic! ;-)

Here's a pic of FloridaBud's Producer

[jlaudiofan]

Your plants are lookin great!

I am just about ready to start my seeds... Did you start your seeds off in the rockwool? Or did you try the paper towel method?

I'm glad someone mentioned feeding the plants right away with nutes, I was going to wait a week or two and just do only water, now I know to give them a little to eat right off the bat!

I hope your babies give you a good yield!

+subscribed

[Ms.Fox]

Thanks jlaudiofan! I have used both methods with success, but the rockwool method (IMO) was a little more difficult only because it seemed to dry up easily or attract mold if they're too wet. So, I had to keep a real close eye on em. The paper towel method will also attract mold if not careful, too. I'd try doin em both ways to see what works best for you. ;-)

There's a few extra pics of a couple plants that stand out from the rest.

Here's day 5 Flowering

[getsumkin]

Originally Posted by Ms.Fox

Thanks Dr. 215 and StonerGrower!

Thanks Doctor Dread! I can't wait either

Day 1 - Starting the flowering count today, because they received no HPS light yesterday.

nice...sorry but how long was ur lite off b4 u turn it back on..cuz i left mine off for 33hr and they kind of lookd like that

[Ms.Fox]

They received fluoro light all day long for about 15 hrs, then I transplanted them into the the flowering chamber. They were without light for 9 hrs. They look like that because they were all jammed together in the veg chamber.

[Doctor Dread]

Wow Fox! Those babies have taken off!!!

They look fantastic, keep the updates coming!

[jlaudiofan]

Those are some pretty girls!

I've gotten some bagseeds to sprout using the paper towels... I think that's what i'll do.

Keep takin care of those ladies and they'll give you lots of buds!