1st Hydro Grow

[Retired One]

Pan,
I did notice a small amount of darkening of the roots. Could this be algae? I tried to take a picture but I couldn't get a good focused shot. I did add the reccomended amount of algae control and I'll keep a very close eye on things today and report as necessary.

 

[pan4gold49]

Yes it could be.

I am glad you treated them for algae. Your plants will be a lot happier now that you done this. One less problem to get in the way.

Pan4

 

[Retired One]

Yes it could be.

Damn brother...you're like a witch. I'm glad you're on my side.
+rep for being there

 

[pan4gold49]

Thanks for the rep bro.

Keep up the good work.

Pan4

 

[Retired One]

Day 15

Ph 5.9
Room temp 69
Water temp 68
Rh 41%
nute ppm 555

Things just keep going right...Thanks to Pan4Gold49. Without seeing a good pic of the roots (I couldn't get a good shot of them) he figured out I had an algae issue. This is made even more amazing considering that aside from some very slight root discoloration, I couldn't see a thing on them. However, I took Pan's advice to get some algae control, and this AM the roots are clear and there is a coating of dead algae on the bottom of my res. The lesson hear is to listen to people that know more than you, or prepare to lose alot of grows. Thats twice in a week that Pan has saved my grow.

Anyhow, the plants are growing like, well...weeds. Very happy with the look of the plants. There is still some leaf curl but it's slowly subsiding and I have no doubt that they are going to be fine.

The last two pics in this post are of the Gigabud. I mad another DWC kit out of a 5 gallon bucket to put her in due to different light schedules. It seems to be growing very slowly. It is in the same water/ nute soulution as the White Dwarfs. It is well lit and ventilated so I'm not sure if anything is wrong or not. Maybe just a slow grower.

Anyhow, I went ahead an germed the 5 Thai Super Skunk seeds just in case the Gigabud goes sideways. Hope that doesn't happen, I have some serious reservations about growing ANY skunk strain in my house.

Y'all have a great weekend.

 

[pan4gold49]

Looking good SouthernWeed.

Boy they are looking better.

+reps for you effort.

Pan4

 

[Retired One]

Looking good SouthernWeed.

Boy they are looking better.

+reps for you effort.

Pan4

Thanks for the rep Bro...

They are much better looking today aren't they...

Can't thank you or Rep you enough for being there with exactly the right answer...

 

[pan4gold49]

Your bet Bro.

Pan4

 

[TorturedSoul]

Just remember: Algae can't grow in the dark.

 

[Retired One]

Just remember: Algae can't grow in the dark.

Yeah, think I got bit by having no hydroton in the netcups for a couple of days. Also, I obviously did a poor job of cleaning my res when I changed it, so there are multiple lessons here. Have to learn from it.

 

[Retired One]

Day 16

Ph 5.9
Room temp 72
Water temp 70
RH 43%
nute ppm 550


Everything is going great. Plants all grew explosively overnight, with all plants adding a new set of leaves. Plants are actually starting to generate a low odor...smells damn good to me. Algea seems to be under control and ph has stayed much more balanced.

I have been giving some consideration to lst'ing my largest plant. It is taller than the rest by a good 2". This is, obviously, my first hydro grow so I don't want to get to cute with things, so let me know what y'all think.

Pics of my girls now...

 

[pan4gold49]

O ya SouthernWeed.

You can tell the difference even the roots look better.

Your doing great.

Pan4

 

[Retired One]

O ya SouthernWeed.

You can tell the difference even the roots look better.

Your doing great.

Pan4

Thanks a bunch Pan

 

[tricome]

Looking good, Southern!
Big leaves.

 

[Retired One]

Looking good, Southern!
Big leaves.

Thanks bro, they are coming along nicely now.

 

[Retired One]

Day 17

Ph 5.9
Room temp 72
Water temp 70.5
Rh 40%
Nute ppm 505

Happy 420 to all!!

Wow them gals got thirsty yesterday. Had to add almost a whole gallon of water this am, and this is after adding 1/2 gallon yesterday. So we know they are taking up water and nutes.

The new growth is GREEN. you can tell a major difference in color on the pics, but it doesn't even come close to showing the difference. The new growth also seems to be "stacking" now. I guess they are done with stretching for awhile.

How 'bout some pics?

 

[Tyrone Hamilton]

You got those plants in gear, now it's off to the races!

 

[Retired One]

You got those plants in gear, now it's off to the races!

Thanks OBX...just have to keep it going.

 

[pan4gold49]

SouthernWeed your plants are doing great.

Nice new fresh growth.

Keep an eye on that tank now that the girls are taking off.

Happy 420

Pan4

 

[Retired One]

SouthernWeed your plants are doing great.

Nice new fresh growth.

Keep an eye on that tank now that the girls are taking off.

Happy 420

Pan4

Will do bro...