Bruiser47' s Soil-Less Mk-Ultra Grow Journal - 2014

[Bruiser47]

I have recently ironed out the problems I was having with overwatering. SO we are growing now instead of dying which is what I was going for initially but as a newb I have no idea what I'm doing. These are the horrors of over watering in the first pics. My setup first though:
Lights: 125w 6700k CFL bulbs
SOIlless mix homemade(vermiculite,perlite,sand,dolomite lime,peat moss)
grow tent:3'x3'x5'
Full ventilation
co2 mycelial

 

[Bruiser47]

I have quit with the overwatering and now the first new growth.

 

[Bruiser47]

After some initial healthy growth I fed the guy 1/4 strength dose of fox farm big bloom micronutrient and in 12 hours it looked like this.

 

[Bruiser47]

If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it a ton. I have killed a bunch of plants and could use any advice or just conversations regarding nutrients and how to administer them.

 

[Bruiser47]

I ordered tons of supplies along with the other things I have just waiting to use. I have a limited amount of space so I dont think anymore light is necessary considering I have a spare 180w led intelligent grow ufo I plan to use when I get more growth. I am considering a dwc system and run two plants in my 3'x3'x5' grow tent. The one mk-ultra and a white widow seed in the dwc

 

[CO Finest]

Start with 1/4 for two weeks then try 1/2. If you see burned tips on leafs then back nute amount for a week. Nutes only should be need one time a week. What for the rest of week

 

[CO Finest]

I would say lean how to clone and use them to try D.W.C until you get temps,ppm.ph and flushing down.

 

[Bruiser47]

Well this is it for now.....

 

[Bruiser47]

Good point I bet it would be easier to clone in rockwool in dwc rather than propagate a seed in dwc.....

 

[CO Finest]

yes it is

 

[Bruiser47]

I've got the ph under control its flushing I'm concerned about........

 

[CO Finest]

flushing in soil or dwc?

 

[Bruiser47]

How do you flush in dwc and How do you flush period................I have no idea.......Im not there yet so lets just get to veg. 1/4 strength big bloom for two weeks and then 1/2 strength. When to add the grow big?

 

[Bruiser47]

Soil I imagine is straight forward as far as just watering with excess run-off. Dwc I would imagine you just clean the container and re-ph the nutrient solution.
?

 

[shottafire]

How do you flush in dwc and How do you flush period................I have no idea.......Im not there yet so lets just get to veg. 1/4 strength big bloom for two weeks and then 1/2 strength. When to add the grow big?

Just be patient. Since there is no real food sources in your mix I would keep a close eye on them. they may actually need food more than just once a week.


In soil yes once a week is plenty. in your mix theres not much going on except for the dolomite.

 

[CO Finest]

bloom is for flower

 

[Bruiser47]

Just be patient. Since there is no real food sources in your mix I would keep a close eye on them. they may actually need food more than just once a week.


In soil yes once a week is plenty. in your mix theres not much going on except for the dolomite.

That is what I thought so shouldnt it be important for me to plan how to feed them?

 

[CO Finest]

When you flush in soil you need to run double to pot size of water threw soil

 

[Bruiser47]

OK now Im confused I thought big bloom was a micronutrient base fertilizer for all stages of growth, fox farm big bloom.....

 

[CO Finest]

This off of there wed site Big Bloom® is ideal for all flowering and fruiting plants, and it’s safe enough to use every time you water. You’ll enjoy healthy, vigorous flowers and dramatically improved fruit and vegetable flavors.

Best of all, Big Bloom® will intensify flower fragrance, and it will increase essential oil production, which means stronger flavors in herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Use Big Bloom® to extend your fruit and flowering season late into the year. And when a plant is struggling, a root drench of Big Bloom® will help to perk things up.

For bumper crops and prize-winning blooms, try our Liquid Nutrient Trio Formulas for use in soil and hydroponic systems.