closetcase420
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This is my first post here and intend on documenting and hopefully getting a lot of help throughout the this my 4th attempt at a satisfying harvest.
To keep a long story and a lot of details short this is my 4th attempt at growing Wonder Woman and my third attempt under MH/HPS in hydro. My first three yields were ok, but I yearn for much better. I need help with feeding and health of the plants. I intend on taking pictures and posting readings every few days. Thanks..
Some information about my setup.
For this grow I've build a custom 4x3x7 closet.
The strain is Feminized Wonder Woman from Nirvana.
I believe it is a 50/50 Indica Sativa from what I've read about its origins.
I just started the grow 5 days ago by germinating 5 seeds.
I germinated the seeds by...
First letting them submerse themselves in a cup of water.
Next I kept the seeds between two moist paper towels in between two plates for 2 days.
I wish I had taken a picture, the sprouts I think they call them (baby roots) really popped quickly.
On day 2 I moved the seedlings to rapid rooters.
The rapid rooters are sitting in 3 1/2 inch net pots surrounded by clay orchid grow media.
I have 5 net pots sitting on the lid of a Rubbermaid 18 gallon roughneck tote.
Inside the tote I have 6.5 PH tap water sitting around 225 PPM (base).
(my calculations are using a HM TDS meter calibrated at 0.5)
There are 4 large 2 inch x 4 inch aqua air stones driven by a EcoPlus air pump (793 GPH)
I'm also utilizing a drip to keep the rapid rooters moist.
I have a EcoPlus submersible pump (158 GPH) running to a 8-port drip irrigation manifold.
I have 5 of the ports connected to the pots.
There is also a small (not sure GPH) pump in the tank that is pushing the water into the Active Aqua water chiller where the water is cooled to 65 degrees.
The tank is also wrapped in Reflectix, not that it matters but it looks cool.
-- edit --
I almost forgot I built a SCROG screen 8 inches above the tank. the screen is built out of a 1 x 2 frame with fish eye hooks every 2 1/2 inches. I then used string to loop through each hook and tie off at the end.
This is my first attempt at topping and scrog. So PLEASE PROVIDE FEEDBACK.
For lighting I am using an Apollo Horticulture 600 watt HPS (VEG), MH (FLOWER) under an air cooled hood. The hood is connected to 6 inch ducting in and out of the closet. The input fan (Ventech 6 inch 240CFM) is pulling fresh air from outside of the closet and pushing it through the hood and out the other side of the closet.
For ventilation and odor control I am using an iPower 16 inch x 6 inch carbon filter with charcoal along with another Ventech 6 inch (240CFM) fan. This fan is sucking air through the carbon filter and exhausting it outside of the room.
I am using a VenTech 4 inch (190CFM) fan with variable speed controller tp push air from outside of the closet into the closet through a 4 inch dryer vent.
So far the room has been a steady 81-82 degrees which I'm a bit disappointed it's that hot since I've moved like water cooler outside of the grow room for this grow. I'm pretty sure 82 will be alright, let me know if I am incorrect.
The intro post mentions RH but I have no idea what RH is?
I am using the General Hydroponics Flora Trio series. This is where my biggest questions arise. I am not positive on what feeding schedule I want to use. The last two grows I used a similar DWC setup in a smaller poor setup area but the main concept was the same. For that grow I was trying to keep PPM around 800 during VEG and around 1200 during FLOWER. This has given me less than significant results. My first attempt at three plants yielded about 7oz, the second attempt at two plants yielded about 5oz. This time I'm really hoping to push for larger tighter buds. Right now I have yet to add any nutrients to the solution as I'm debating between a few options that I've read. Mainly a post on another site and another reading the Lucas method. Please pass along suggestions.
I think that summarizes this grow. Please stay tuned for more and definitely feel free to reach out and lend a hand. I'm open to ideas.
To keep a long story and a lot of details short this is my 4th attempt at growing Wonder Woman and my third attempt under MH/HPS in hydro. My first three yields were ok, but I yearn for much better. I need help with feeding and health of the plants. I intend on taking pictures and posting readings every few days. Thanks..
Some information about my setup.
For this grow I've build a custom 4x3x7 closet.
The strain is Feminized Wonder Woman from Nirvana.
I believe it is a 50/50 Indica Sativa from what I've read about its origins.
I just started the grow 5 days ago by germinating 5 seeds.
I germinated the seeds by...
First letting them submerse themselves in a cup of water.
Next I kept the seeds between two moist paper towels in between two plates for 2 days.
I wish I had taken a picture, the sprouts I think they call them (baby roots) really popped quickly.
On day 2 I moved the seedlings to rapid rooters.
The rapid rooters are sitting in 3 1/2 inch net pots surrounded by clay orchid grow media.
I have 5 net pots sitting on the lid of a Rubbermaid 18 gallon roughneck tote.
Inside the tote I have 6.5 PH tap water sitting around 225 PPM (base).
(my calculations are using a HM TDS meter calibrated at 0.5)
There are 4 large 2 inch x 4 inch aqua air stones driven by a EcoPlus air pump (793 GPH)
I'm also utilizing a drip to keep the rapid rooters moist.
I have a EcoPlus submersible pump (158 GPH) running to a 8-port drip irrigation manifold.
I have 5 of the ports connected to the pots.
There is also a small (not sure GPH) pump in the tank that is pushing the water into the Active Aqua water chiller where the water is cooled to 65 degrees.
The tank is also wrapped in Reflectix, not that it matters but it looks cool.
-- edit --
I almost forgot I built a SCROG screen 8 inches above the tank. the screen is built out of a 1 x 2 frame with fish eye hooks every 2 1/2 inches. I then used string to loop through each hook and tie off at the end.
This is my first attempt at topping and scrog. So PLEASE PROVIDE FEEDBACK.
For lighting I am using an Apollo Horticulture 600 watt HPS (VEG), MH (FLOWER) under an air cooled hood. The hood is connected to 6 inch ducting in and out of the closet. The input fan (Ventech 6 inch 240CFM) is pulling fresh air from outside of the closet and pushing it through the hood and out the other side of the closet.
For ventilation and odor control I am using an iPower 16 inch x 6 inch carbon filter with charcoal along with another Ventech 6 inch (240CFM) fan. This fan is sucking air through the carbon filter and exhausting it outside of the room.
I am using a VenTech 4 inch (190CFM) fan with variable speed controller tp push air from outside of the closet into the closet through a 4 inch dryer vent.
So far the room has been a steady 81-82 degrees which I'm a bit disappointed it's that hot since I've moved like water cooler outside of the grow room for this grow. I'm pretty sure 82 will be alright, let me know if I am incorrect.
The intro post mentions RH but I have no idea what RH is?
I am using the General Hydroponics Flora Trio series. This is where my biggest questions arise. I am not positive on what feeding schedule I want to use. The last two grows I used a similar DWC setup in a smaller poor setup area but the main concept was the same. For that grow I was trying to keep PPM around 800 during VEG and around 1200 during FLOWER. This has given me less than significant results. My first attempt at three plants yielded about 7oz, the second attempt at two plants yielded about 5oz. This time I'm really hoping to push for larger tighter buds. Right now I have yet to add any nutrients to the solution as I'm debating between a few options that I've read. Mainly a post on another site and another reading the Lucas method. Please pass along suggestions.
I think that summarizes this grow. Please stay tuned for more and definitely feel free to reach out and lend a hand. I'm open to ideas.
