Croatsan
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Hello everyone. Hope you're all well.
This is my second DWC grow (got busted on the first one ten days before harvest
. It took me nearly nine months to recover, regroup and start this grow and, since I've learned so much from this site, decided to share it with you. I have a feeling this is gonna be a challenging one and I'd probably need some assistance along the way.
My first DWC went absolutely without any trouble (save for the cops so, let's hope this one is going to be even better. I grew Special Queen from RQS also in hydro, also in the middle of summer, also with 2x400w and the grow went without problems. But, SQ is more resistant than AH. Okay, here we go...
Strain: Amnesia Haze, RQS, sativa dominant (75%-25%)
# of plants: 3
Early veg, 15 days from seed
Indoor, 120x120x200cm (4x4 feet) ScrOG
Hydro (R)DWC
Light: 2x400W Sunmaster dual spectrum
Dual cooltube 125mm
Inline fan (cooltube): 125m3/h
Extractor fan: 425m3/h
Can lite filter 425m3/h
Nutrients: Advanced Hydroponics of Holland - Grow, Bloom, Micro, Enzymes and Root stimulator, applied half strength
Main bucket size (with plants): 40 liters (10.5 gallons)
Second bucket size (with pump): 15 liters (4 gallons)
Got seeds from a guy in my growshop, but to be honest, it doesn't look like Amnesia Haze. I know they look different in the beginning but from what I've seen on the web, this one is more indica-looking... If some of you guys who have grown Amnesia are reading this, is this really how it looks at the beginning?
This grow couldn't be more challenging, temps here are 30-33 Celsius (around 86-90F), my ambient room temp is 28-29 Celsius (84F). On top of that, if it turns out to be Amnesia, it's also a challenging strain to grow, prone to root problems... On the other hand, it might be more heat resistant... RH is at 50-60%. PH - 5.5-6.0
Didn't beat around the bush much, after germination (soak in water for 24hrs, then paper towel) they went straight under 800W and they seem to like it. (for the first couple of days I had them under 400W). In the beginning, the distance from the cooltube was 80cm (31 inches). Now, 15 days from seed, light distance is 50cm (20 inches)
Right now they are @380ppm, I'm trying to cool the res with frozen bottles and managing to keep the temps down to 25-27 Celsius (about 80F). That's the best I could do. I know it's far from ideal but there's nothing I can do about it right now. As I've said, looks like it's gonna be a challenge.
Both plants have been topped once three days ago. The little one is still catching up, so for her it's another week or so before topping. I plan vegging them for a solid month. I'm aware it might be a bit on the long side for Sativa dominant plants but, again, they look suspiciously like Indica in this early stage. I'm confused It's a pain in the butt if you're not sure what you're growing
What concerns me are these brown spots on the leaves. Not many but still, they shouldn't be there...
I'm using tap water (150ppm), I let it aerate for a week to disperse of Chlorine. I also have an additional 16 liter res outside of the grow tent where my water pump is. So, I guess this would count as RDWC? Or something inbetween? It's much easier to manage since I don't have to mess with the main res.
My two air pumps - total output 650 liters (170 gallons) per hour, are also outside the tent. I have three circular airstones, 15cm (6 inches) in diameter. I'm hoping that it's gonna be enough air, especially under termps this high...
Regardless of high temps, they are growing fast. First roots touched the res surface a week ago. The plants are 27cm (11 inches) wide from tip to tip. Hight is around 10cm (4 inches).
My main concern, given the circumstances, is Pythium. I want to add some bennies but growshops here in Croatia tend to be lacking in the beneficial bacteria department. They only have Advanced Nutrients line and I will get that only as a last resort. Not because they aren't good but because they're ridiculously expensive. I hate paying for nice picture labels
I would give my left pinky for Aquashield or Recharge but none of those are available here. If anyone could recommend something similar available in Europe, I'm all ears.
Next update on Thursday, the fourth of August.
This is my second DWC grow (got busted on the first one ten days before harvest
. It took me nearly nine months to recover, regroup and start this grow and, since I've learned so much from this site, decided to share it with you. I have a feeling this is gonna be a challenging one and I'd probably need some assistance along the way. My first DWC went absolutely without any trouble (save for the cops
so, let's hope this one is going to be even better. I grew Special Queen from RQS also in hydro, also in the middle of summer, also with 2x400w and the grow went without problems. But, SQ is more resistant than AH. Okay, here we go...Strain: Amnesia Haze, RQS, sativa dominant (75%-25%)
# of plants: 3
Early veg, 15 days from seed
Indoor, 120x120x200cm (4x4 feet) ScrOG
Hydro (R)DWC
Light: 2x400W Sunmaster dual spectrum
Dual cooltube 125mm
Inline fan (cooltube): 125m3/h
Extractor fan: 425m3/h
Can lite filter 425m3/h
Nutrients: Advanced Hydroponics of Holland - Grow, Bloom, Micro, Enzymes and Root stimulator, applied half strength
Main bucket size (with plants): 40 liters (10.5 gallons)
Second bucket size (with pump): 15 liters (4 gallons)
Got seeds from a guy in my growshop, but to be honest, it doesn't look like Amnesia Haze. I know they look different in the beginning but from what I've seen on the web, this one is more indica-looking... If some of you guys who have grown Amnesia are reading this, is this really how it looks at the beginning?
This grow couldn't be more challenging, temps here are 30-33 Celsius (around 86-90F), my ambient room temp is 28-29 Celsius (84F). On top of that, if it turns out to be Amnesia, it's also a challenging strain to grow, prone to root problems... On the other hand, it might be more heat resistant... RH is at 50-60%. PH - 5.5-6.0
Didn't beat around the bush much, after germination (soak in water for 24hrs, then paper towel) they went straight under 800W and they seem to like it. (for the first couple of days I had them under 400W). In the beginning, the distance from the cooltube was 80cm (31 inches). Now, 15 days from seed, light distance is 50cm (20 inches)
Right now they are @380ppm, I'm trying to cool the res with frozen bottles and managing to keep the temps down to 25-27 Celsius (about 80F). That's the best I could do. I know it's far from ideal but there's nothing I can do about it right now. As I've said, looks like it's gonna be a challenge.
Both plants have been topped once three days ago. The little one is still catching up, so for her it's another week or so before topping. I plan vegging them for a solid month. I'm aware it might be a bit on the long side for Sativa dominant plants but, again, they look suspiciously like Indica in this early stage. I'm confused
It's a pain in the butt if you're not sure what you're growing What concerns me are these brown spots on the leaves. Not many but still, they shouldn't be there...
I'm using tap water (150ppm), I let it aerate for a week to disperse of Chlorine. I also have an additional 16 liter res outside of the grow tent where my water pump is. So, I guess this would count as RDWC? Or something inbetween? It's much easier to manage since I don't have to mess with the main res.
My two air pumps - total output 650 liters (170 gallons) per hour, are also outside the tent. I have three circular airstones, 15cm (6 inches) in diameter. I'm hoping that it's gonna be enough air, especially under termps this high...
Regardless of high temps, they are growing fast. First roots touched the res surface a week ago. The plants are 27cm (11 inches) wide from tip to tip. Hight is around 10cm (4 inches).
My main concern, given the circumstances, is Pythium. I want to add some bennies but growshops here in Croatia tend to be lacking in the beneficial bacteria department. They only have Advanced Nutrients line and I will get that only as a last resort. Not because they aren't good but because they're ridiculously expensive. I hate paying for nice picture labels
I would give my left pinky for Aquashield or Recharge but none of those are available here. If anyone could recommend something similar available in Europe, I'm all ears.
Next update on Thursday, the fourth of August.
