BigIrishDoode
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i love diy ,led, and am interested in the swiss cheese! so im subbed
Lady V.,
Ok. So I'm caught up. PPM for us simply means how much stuff is in the water. High PPM = lots of stuff! low = not so lots...lol. Follow the nutrient schedule that works for you.
Willowy...lol. Get some more air moving around the plants they will naturally strengthen as a result.
Obtw... Got your PM the other day. Gonna sit down with wifey tonight to discuss.
Oh, you never told me why not a 3-4 week flower but I'm taking your advice anyway and have since gotten an explanation why not...but you were first to set me straight...lol.
Renegade
Hope plants are looking great! I just finished breezing through Jorge Cervantes mmj horticulture. Something that stuck out, I'd like to pass on regarding your co2 (I'm no expert, just trying to pass in knowledge for better weed) it basically said using co2 enrichment is null using fluorescent lights, in that it doesn't produce enough Light for the plant to process the extra co2. I'm not sure if your trying to enhance co2 levels, or just maintain them in a sealed room. Maybe consider upgraded lighting, or hold off on the co2 until you can. (Again not trying to step on toes, just pass on useful techniques, and see everyone get the most green for your $$)
I didn't see leds in your first post, now I'm just jealous! I'll probably getting a pair after I cut down my crop to go perpetual. Are you using a tank? Or generator? What do you shoot for on ppm?
Your probably sitting around 900 if your using the baggie. I love my bag it lets me run my tank up to 12 days plus, instead of just a week! I run my co2 room at 85* 55% rh, 1450 ppm with what I think had been good success. (No one has said anything since my last post, so I don't have much validation) I had trouble with humidity and high temps when I started flowing, ended up getting both an ac unit, and a dehumidifier, so I didn't risk mold issues. My room is 100% sealed though.
I also started heavy defoliation to deter mold. What I've looked into says you want max co2 from week 3 of flower, until you start flushing/hardening off your plants in the last week. With their peak intake being the middle 4 weeks, transitioning from bud formation - to bud growth. But again this is just my first trial off a co2 schedule (900 ppm veg, 1200 week 1, 1500 for 6 weeks, and back down to 1200 during flush)
We've all given the wrong advice at one time or another...lol. So your in good company. That's why I always end my comment with "SME's". Army term for "Subject Matter Expert".
The additional fan will definitely help with strengthening the plant up. Imagine the plants outside...they are strong because they are out in the elements.
I didn't want to bore/boar you with the PPM thing. Your dictionary response is exactly what is says but you can not tell which nutrients or elements are present just that something is there. I don't know if there is a device that the average guy can purchase that can tell you what and how much is present. That's why I just stick with my nutrient schedule and not worry about something I know nothing about.
PH'ing your water is a must. There is even a chart that gives the ideal levels. Soil optimum levels are higher then hydro levels. Hydro is between 5.5-6.5 with 5.8 being optimum. Look at PH Asa the highway that the nutrients use (via the water) to get to the plant. The kind and amount of the nutrients is directly associated with the level of the PH. Too low or high and your plant may not get the proper amount It needs. IMHO...PH is way more important to learn and understand then PPM
See, boring...lol.
Renegade
I have a 55 gal rez, but I still have to let the tap water sit out to let the chlorine evaporate. Yeah if it has a low ppm there can't be much chlorine.
i heard that letting water lets chlorine go out but what about the fluoride. i heard that its bad for the plants worse than chlorine and you can only get rid of to thru filters.