Icemud
Member of the Month: July 2012, July 2014 - Nug of the Month: July 2012
Hello Everyone!!! Welcome to my 6th grow journal. Since I decided on making all new soil this round because I have been using the same soil for 4 grows now so I also decided to start with a fresh journal.
Veg Tent:
What strain is it?
These are clones of my last flowering plants, which would make them 3rd generation clones since I originally picked up the clones, with the exception of the blue dream which is about 5th generation clone. Each time I am about to flower my vegging plants I clone them, the vegging plants go to the flowering tent, and the clones go to the veg tent. I just took clones of my plants so I have 2x blue dream, 2x Ogiesel, 2x Cherry Pie, 2x GSC, 2x SFV OG, and 2x University Hills OG.
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages?
University Hills OG= Unknown OG x Free Tibet (Nepalese Hash Plant x Afghani Hawaiian) x Professional 3-Way [(Unknown DJ short x Unknown Sensi Seeds) x Northern Lights #5 male)]
GSC (thin mint)=OG (rumored a south florida OG kush) x F1 durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison))
Cherry Pie= Grand Daddy Purple x F1 Durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison)
SFV OG= Chemdawg x {Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush, Pakistan} (Rumored) Not sure what cut I have but it definitely is strong and a good yielding plant.
OGiesel= SFV OG x Giesel ( Chemdawg x Mass. Super Skunk)
Blue Dream= Blueberry x Haze
Is it in Veg or Flower stage?
Veg
If in Veg... For how long?
Just took the clones yesterday.
Indoor or outdoor?
Indoor:
I am using a 2x4 Hydrohut silver edition which actually measures 26" x 55" x 78"" which is about 2 1/2' x 5' x 7'.
Soil or Hydro?
Soil
If soil... what is in your mix?
Last night I was researching my old journals, new material as well as suggestions from members here on 420 magazine and I have mixed my soil and it will cook for about 2 weeks while my plants are rooting in the plugs.
I had ordered a bunch of new materials/soil amendments and additives and my goal with this soil is for a healthy mineralized soil and I tried to use guidelines I have found all over the net and from high brix gardening sites. If you visit my last journal (grow 5.0) you will see the different ingredients and ratios and why so I won't get into that here.
Today I mixed up: (using a 2 gallon plastic pot for measurement as well as a measuring cup for flour)
I noticed I didn't have enough ProMix HP and Ocean forest left to hit my goal of 23x 2 gallon pots which not only would cover my transplant from 2 gallon pots to 5 gallon pots for my flower tent, but also would have enough to fill 6 more pots, hoping for mostly 5 gallons. With this in mind I had 2x 5 gallon pots of premixed soil sitting around from when I mixed up new stuff last grow, so I threw this into a big rubbermaid...
The Base Soil Mix:
Each of these equaled about 2 1/2 (2gallon) pots.
So a total of 5 pots of premixed soil was used
8 (2gallon pots) of ProMix HP
2 (2 gallon pots) of FF Ocean Forest
2 1/2 (2gal pots) of Worm Castings
1 1/2 (2gal pot) of Volcanic Pumice
2 (2gal pot) of Alaskan Forest Humus
The Amendments: Make up 15% of my total soil mix
1 1/2 Cup of Azomite (trace minerals and micronutrients)
4 Cups of Calcium Carbonate Powder 97%
3 1/2 Cups of Soft Rock Phosphate (Collidal Clay with high phosphorus and CEC value)
1 1/3 Cups of Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate)
2 Cups of Crab Meal 2-3-0 23% calcium(also a P source and source of chitin a hormone/growth regulator)
1 1/2 Cups of Fish Bone meal. (3-18-0) 24% Calcium
1 1/2 Cups of Lava Sand (adds trace minerals and supposedly adds paramagnetic value to the soil)
2 Cups of Crab Shell Meal 2-3-0 23% Calcium
2 Cups of Kelp Meal (also has growth hormones and PGR's, plus trace minerals)
1 Cup of Alfalfa Meal. (2-0-3) (contains Trichontinol which aids in plant growth and health)
1/2 Cup of Powdered Humic Acid (Adds Carbons to the soil as well as trace minerals and aids in chelation of minerals)
1/2 Cup of Humboldt Myco's Maximum (Beneficial Bacteria and Mycorrizae Fungus)
1/2 cup of Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate)
1/3 Cup of Greensand (0-0-3) (Trace Minerals)
1/2 Cup of Dry Molasses (1-0-3) (Energy for the Microbes)
If soil... What size pot?
Right now they are clones in Root Riot Plugs with a humidity dome, a heating pad a 1x 26w 6500k CFL.
Once they root they will be transplanted into 5gallon square pots, 5 gallon round pots, and a few into 2gallon round pots.
Size of light?
I am running the Gas Lamp Routine which is 12 hours of light, 5.5 hours of dark, 1 hour of light, 5.5 hours of Dark.
For lighting I am using a Phillips Ceramic Metal Halide 400w in a switchable magnetic (xtrasun).
Is it aircooled?
Yes:
Air cooled C.A.P hood 6' ducts, a 6" inline can fan (hydrofarm I think) and a fat CanLite carbon scrubber.
Temp of Room/cab?
Usually sits between 65F and 78F
RH of Room/cab?
Generally ranges from 51%-60%
PH of media or res?
I don't check it
Any Pests ?
I had spidermites on my plants these were taken from but they were treated before taken with Safer End All and will be hit again with SNS Spider Mite spray when they root and get planted to be safe.
How often are you watering?
Clones are sprayed 1x per day and I just make sure there is enough water in the tray to keep the humidity up.
Once they are transplanted, about 1x per week to 1x per 2 weeks when they are young vegging plants. As they get older I usually water about 1x per 4-7 days depending on when they need it.
Type and strength of ferts used?
In veg I usually don't use many ferts besides compost teas. I will post the doses and nutrients used when applicable.
Flower Tent:
What strain is it?
University Hills OG= Unknown OG x Free Tibet (Nepalese Hash Plant x Afghani Hawaiian) x Professional 3-Way [(Unknown DJ short x Unknown Sensi Seeds) x Northern Lights #5 male)]
GSC (thin mint)=OG (rumored a south florida OG kush) x F1 durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison))
Front Middle
Cherry Pie= Grand Daddy Purple x F1 Durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison)
Front left
SFV OG= Chemdawg x {Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush, Pakistan} (Rumored) Not sure what cut I have but it definitely is strong and a good yielding plant.
Back Left
OGiesel= SFV OG x Giesel ( Chemdawg x Mass. Super Skunk)
Front Right
Blue Dream= Blueberry x Haze
Back Middle
Is it in Veg or Flower stage?
Flower
If in Flower stage... For how long?
Just transplanted today and moved over to flower tent. Tomorrow would be the 1st day of the flip.
Indoor or outdoor?
Indoor
Soil or Hydro?
Soil
If soil... what is in your mix?
These were transplanted from 2 gallon plastics to 5 gallon square pots, The Mix used is posted above in the veg section.
If soil... What size pot?
5 Gallon Square pots
Size of light?
I am running 2 lights at 11/13 flowering Schedule
1x 400w Phillips Ceramic Metal Halide with an Xstra Sun Switchable Magnetic Ballast, In a 6" cool tube
1x 600w Lumatek Digital Swichable ballast running a 600w Ushio Optired (dimmed to 400w) in a vented rectangular hood with 6" ports.
Is it aircooled?
Yes, I have a cool tube and a vented reflector hood inline with a 4" carbon scrubber attached and powered by a 4" can fan (unknown brand) probably about 250cfm.This runs only when the lights are on.
I also have a 4" carbon scrubber mounted to the roof of the tent, powered by a 400CFM Hydrofarm blower fan, on a speed control dial, running 24/7 on low/med
Temp of Room/cab?
Dark hours usually 68f-74f
Daylight hours 72F-82F
RH of Room/cab?
Usually sits between 49% and 55% but when we get an offshore wind the humidity may drop to low 30%.
PH of media or res?
Don't Check it
Any Pests ?
I had problems with spider mites especially on the blue dream, but all infected leaves were removed a week ago and the plants have been on a rotation of sprays including SNS 217 spider mite control, Safer End all, and Bonide MiteX. If there are any left they should be dead as I sprayed them with SNS 217 after the transplant and when they entered my new tent. I also plan on getting some lady bugs for both tents.
How often are you watering?
Usually about 1x per week is about right, sometimes a day or 2 early if the plants are sucking it up fast towards end of flowering.
Type and strength of ferts used?
I use compost teas, Earthjuice and General Organics Mainly. I have a few from Advanced Nutrients and Humboldt Nutrients as well. I will post what is used and how much each feeding.
Here are the rest of the photos of the newly transplanted girls in their new home, the flowering tent.
Veg Tent:
What strain is it?
These are clones of my last flowering plants, which would make them 3rd generation clones since I originally picked up the clones, with the exception of the blue dream which is about 5th generation clone. Each time I am about to flower my vegging plants I clone them, the vegging plants go to the flowering tent, and the clones go to the veg tent. I just took clones of my plants so I have 2x blue dream, 2x Ogiesel, 2x Cherry Pie, 2x GSC, 2x SFV OG, and 2x University Hills OG.
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages?
University Hills OG= Unknown OG x Free Tibet (Nepalese Hash Plant x Afghani Hawaiian) x Professional 3-Way [(Unknown DJ short x Unknown Sensi Seeds) x Northern Lights #5 male)]
GSC (thin mint)=OG (rumored a south florida OG kush) x F1 durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison))
Cherry Pie= Grand Daddy Purple x F1 Durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison)
SFV OG= Chemdawg x {Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush, Pakistan} (Rumored) Not sure what cut I have but it definitely is strong and a good yielding plant.
OGiesel= SFV OG x Giesel ( Chemdawg x Mass. Super Skunk)
Blue Dream= Blueberry x Haze
Is it in Veg or Flower stage?
Veg
If in Veg... For how long?
Just took the clones yesterday.
Indoor or outdoor?
Indoor:
I am using a 2x4 Hydrohut silver edition which actually measures 26" x 55" x 78"" which is about 2 1/2' x 5' x 7'.
Soil or Hydro?
Soil
If soil... what is in your mix?
Last night I was researching my old journals, new material as well as suggestions from members here on 420 magazine and I have mixed my soil and it will cook for about 2 weeks while my plants are rooting in the plugs.
I had ordered a bunch of new materials/soil amendments and additives and my goal with this soil is for a healthy mineralized soil and I tried to use guidelines I have found all over the net and from high brix gardening sites. If you visit my last journal (grow 5.0) you will see the different ingredients and ratios and why so I won't get into that here.
Today I mixed up: (using a 2 gallon plastic pot for measurement as well as a measuring cup for flour)
I noticed I didn't have enough ProMix HP and Ocean forest left to hit my goal of 23x 2 gallon pots which not only would cover my transplant from 2 gallon pots to 5 gallon pots for my flower tent, but also would have enough to fill 6 more pots, hoping for mostly 5 gallons. With this in mind I had 2x 5 gallon pots of premixed soil sitting around from when I mixed up new stuff last grow, so I threw this into a big rubbermaid...
The Base Soil Mix:
Each of these equaled about 2 1/2 (2gallon) pots.
So a total of 5 pots of premixed soil was used
8 (2gallon pots) of ProMix HP
2 (2 gallon pots) of FF Ocean Forest
2 1/2 (2gal pots) of Worm Castings
1 1/2 (2gal pot) of Volcanic Pumice
2 (2gal pot) of Alaskan Forest Humus
The Amendments: Make up 15% of my total soil mix
1 1/2 Cup of Azomite (trace minerals and micronutrients)
4 Cups of Calcium Carbonate Powder 97%
3 1/2 Cups of Soft Rock Phosphate (Collidal Clay with high phosphorus and CEC value)
1 1/3 Cups of Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate)
2 Cups of Crab Meal 2-3-0 23% calcium(also a P source and source of chitin a hormone/growth regulator)
1 1/2 Cups of Fish Bone meal. (3-18-0) 24% Calcium
1 1/2 Cups of Lava Sand (adds trace minerals and supposedly adds paramagnetic value to the soil)
2 Cups of Crab Shell Meal 2-3-0 23% Calcium
2 Cups of Kelp Meal (also has growth hormones and PGR's, plus trace minerals)
1 Cup of Alfalfa Meal. (2-0-3) (contains Trichontinol which aids in plant growth and health)
1/2 Cup of Powdered Humic Acid (Adds Carbons to the soil as well as trace minerals and aids in chelation of minerals)
1/2 Cup of Humboldt Myco's Maximum (Beneficial Bacteria and Mycorrizae Fungus)
1/2 cup of Epsom Salts (Magnesium Sulfate)
1/3 Cup of Greensand (0-0-3) (Trace Minerals)
1/2 Cup of Dry Molasses (1-0-3) (Energy for the Microbes)
If soil... What size pot?
Right now they are clones in Root Riot Plugs with a humidity dome, a heating pad a 1x 26w 6500k CFL.
Once they root they will be transplanted into 5gallon square pots, 5 gallon round pots, and a few into 2gallon round pots.
Size of light?
I am running the Gas Lamp Routine which is 12 hours of light, 5.5 hours of dark, 1 hour of light, 5.5 hours of Dark.
For lighting I am using a Phillips Ceramic Metal Halide 400w in a switchable magnetic (xtrasun).
Is it aircooled?
Yes:
Air cooled C.A.P hood 6' ducts, a 6" inline can fan (hydrofarm I think) and a fat CanLite carbon scrubber.
Temp of Room/cab?
Usually sits between 65F and 78F
RH of Room/cab?
Generally ranges from 51%-60%
PH of media or res?
I don't check it
Any Pests ?
I had spidermites on my plants these were taken from but they were treated before taken with Safer End All and will be hit again with SNS Spider Mite spray when they root and get planted to be safe.
How often are you watering?
Clones are sprayed 1x per day and I just make sure there is enough water in the tray to keep the humidity up.
Once they are transplanted, about 1x per week to 1x per 2 weeks when they are young vegging plants. As they get older I usually water about 1x per 4-7 days depending on when they need it.
Type and strength of ferts used?
In veg I usually don't use many ferts besides compost teas. I will post the doses and nutrients used when applicable.
Flower Tent:
What strain is it?
University Hills OG= Unknown OG x Free Tibet (Nepalese Hash Plant x Afghani Hawaiian) x Professional 3-Way [(Unknown DJ short x Unknown Sensi Seeds) x Northern Lights #5 male)]
GSC (thin mint)=OG (rumored a south florida OG kush) x F1 durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison))
Front Middle
Cherry Pie= Grand Daddy Purple x F1 Durban (Purple Champagne X Durban Poison)
Front left
SFV OG= Chemdawg x {Lemon Thai x Hindu Kush, Pakistan} (Rumored) Not sure what cut I have but it definitely is strong and a good yielding plant.
Back Left
OGiesel= SFV OG x Giesel ( Chemdawg x Mass. Super Skunk)
Front Right
Blue Dream= Blueberry x Haze
Back Middle
Is it in Veg or Flower stage?
Flower
If in Flower stage... For how long?
Just transplanted today and moved over to flower tent. Tomorrow would be the 1st day of the flip.
Indoor or outdoor?
Indoor
Soil or Hydro?
Soil
If soil... what is in your mix?
These were transplanted from 2 gallon plastics to 5 gallon square pots, The Mix used is posted above in the veg section.
If soil... What size pot?
5 Gallon Square pots
Size of light?
I am running 2 lights at 11/13 flowering Schedule
1x 400w Phillips Ceramic Metal Halide with an Xstra Sun Switchable Magnetic Ballast, In a 6" cool tube
1x 600w Lumatek Digital Swichable ballast running a 600w Ushio Optired (dimmed to 400w) in a vented rectangular hood with 6" ports.
Is it aircooled?
Yes, I have a cool tube and a vented reflector hood inline with a 4" carbon scrubber attached and powered by a 4" can fan (unknown brand) probably about 250cfm.This runs only when the lights are on.
I also have a 4" carbon scrubber mounted to the roof of the tent, powered by a 400CFM Hydrofarm blower fan, on a speed control dial, running 24/7 on low/med
Temp of Room/cab?
Dark hours usually 68f-74f
Daylight hours 72F-82F
RH of Room/cab?
Usually sits between 49% and 55% but when we get an offshore wind the humidity may drop to low 30%.
PH of media or res?
Don't Check it
Any Pests ?
I had problems with spider mites especially on the blue dream, but all infected leaves were removed a week ago and the plants have been on a rotation of sprays including SNS 217 spider mite control, Safer End all, and Bonide MiteX. If there are any left they should be dead as I sprayed them with SNS 217 after the transplant and when they entered my new tent. I also plan on getting some lady bugs for both tents.
How often are you watering?
Usually about 1x per week is about right, sometimes a day or 2 early if the plants are sucking it up fast towards end of flowering.
Type and strength of ferts used?
I use compost teas, Earthjuice and General Organics Mainly. I have a few from Advanced Nutrients and Humboldt Nutrients as well. I will post what is used and how much each feeding.
Here are the rest of the photos of the newly transplanted girls in their new home, the flowering tent.
