Pinktiger777
Well-Known Member
Welcome to my newest journal, all!
Those of you who have seen my previous efforts will know that I often jump off the train and then wonder why my legs are broken or worse.
I call these efforts "my experiments." I really can't help it. A purely perfect grow, with everything going just peachy, would bore me to death. So - in the spirit of those words, I proffer my next batch of successes and failures and panic-ridden moments of doom.
I'm cool.
(Sorry, y'all. I couldn't find a synonym for "experiments" that started with a "P." I tried. But the only ones I found wouldn't make sense in this context.)
So let me bring you up to snuff on my current situation.
And remember, I live in a state (Missouri) that has sorta decriminalized cannabis. But they want to charge growers a fortune to grow their own medicine and want to inspect???? No way. Call me stupid if you want, but I've been stealth since 2017 and intend to remain that way until the Missouri situation becomes more reasonable.
I'm sure I'm not alone.
But enough about politics. This is a grow journal.
I grow in the walkout basement of my home, under the stairs with the larger of my two tents, and across the room and behind the bar with the smaller tent. The small one, a DWC setup, is for making clones and anything else I can't do in the flowering tent. The large one, an ebb and flow setup, is the late veg and flowering tent. I have completed three grows using this setup to root clones and grow plants that I transplant into the larger tent after I harvest the latest grow. Doing it this way I can produce about 8 ounces or so (I'm continually getting more) every 70 days.
I SCROG my grows in the large tent. I found a scrog screen that works great - I only use one wire net, not two, but you can get these that have two levels: Scrog Screen
Here's a run-down on the rest of my equipment, all of which I purchased on Amazon.com:
Tents:
Gorilla Grow Tent , 2' x 2.5' x 5'7"
CoolGrows 4"x24"x36"Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent 2'x2' (24"x24"x36")
Lights:
2 - VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 300W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower
2 - VIPARSPECTRA Timer Control Series VT300 300W LED Grow Light - Dimmable Veg/Bloom Channels 12-Band Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants
Ventilation:
2- iPower 190 CFM Duct Inline Fan with Carbon Filter 8 Feet Ducting Combo for Grow Tent Ventilation (small tent is 4-inch, large is 6-inch.)
2 - VIVOSUN 440 CFM Inline Duct Fan with 6" x 18" Carbon Filter Odor Control with Australia Virgin Charcoal (small tent is 4-inch, large is 6-inch.)
Note: I have had some issues with the filters not lasting very long, so when I finish the current grow in the large tent, I'm replacing the filter with Phresh Filter 701005 Filter, 6 in x 16 in | 400 CFM. It cost more. But is supposed to last longer. Probably this will be one of my experiments.
In the tent, I use two fans - Comfort Zone CZ6C 6-Inch 2-Speed Clip-On Fan (White, 2 Fans). These are cheap but don't last forever. I've had to replace them once in three years.
Small tent deep water culture unit:
SavvyGrow Hydroponic Growing System Kit - 2 Large Airstones, Bucket with Air Pump - Complete Hydroponic Setup -
Note: I was unable to find exact replacements for the net pots that came with this, but finally found some that will work. Also, the airstones they provided were not big. So I replaced them. Here's the items I found:
Large tent ebb and flow unit:
Viagrow Complete 2 ft. x 2 Ft. Ebb & Flow Hydroponics System (O.D.23.5” length x 23.5” wide x 22” high)
6-inch net pots (I replaced the original as being too large for me.)
Hydroton as a media for the plants
Air pump for two air stones -
VIVOSUN Air Stone 2PCS 4 X 2 Inch Large Air Stone Cylinder for Aquarium and Hydroponics Air Pump (2PCS 4 x 2 Inch)
Water pump (the original failed, so I replaced it with a larger model) - Simple Deluxe 400 GPH UL Listed Submersible Pump with 15' Cord, Water Pump
Both hydroponic systems can be DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. But I was new and unsure and bought them commercially. Several on 420 have tutorials for doing these yourself.
Nutrients:
General Hydroponics Flora Grow, Bloom, Micro Combo Fertilizer
And - I've gone crazy and now I use the flavor enhancers - Flora Nectar, as well as Floralicious Plus, Rapid Start, CalMagic, KoolBloom (wet and dry) Diamond Nectar, Armor Si, and Flora Blend. I also use the PH Down and PH Up by GH. I can't say for certain all these extras help all that much, but I have to say the taste of the smoke now is very aromatic and has undertones of sandalwood, cedar, and oak moss, as well as a more fruity aroma. I realize that many people with hydro don't go all aboard on nutes, and many use other brands. I just mention my setup so you can compare.
Pest Control
I use Great White Mycorrhizae, and Z7 Enzymes. Also, between water changes and grows I use a lot of bleach to clean everything and keep pests at bay. I have had fungus gnats, and now I don't. So I know these precautions work. Not sure if the mycorrhizae works, but I don't have gnats.
It is important to keep mold and algae from growing, so watching carefully in the flood tray for any green growth and eradication with hydrogen peroxide and vinegar mixed is a must for me. But truly, as I clean everything a minimum of every two weeks, I don't have issues with pests and molds. (When the plants are using a lot of water, I drain, clean and disinfect weekly. But early growth doesn't require more than a drain weekly and cleaning every other replacement, unless you see a problem.)
OK - this post is long enough. I will continue in the next post.
Those of you who have seen my previous efforts will know that I often jump off the train and then wonder why my legs are broken or worse.
I call these efforts "my experiments." I really can't help it. A purely perfect grow, with everything going just peachy, would bore me to death. So - in the spirit of those words, I proffer my next batch of successes and failures and panic-ridden moments of doom.
I'm cool.
(Sorry, y'all. I couldn't find a synonym for "experiments" that started with a "P." I tried. But the only ones I found wouldn't make sense in this context.)
So let me bring you up to snuff on my current situation.
And remember, I live in a state (Missouri) that has sorta decriminalized cannabis. But they want to charge growers a fortune to grow their own medicine and want to inspect???? No way. Call me stupid if you want, but I've been stealth since 2017 and intend to remain that way until the Missouri situation becomes more reasonable.
I'm sure I'm not alone.
But enough about politics. This is a grow journal.
I grow in the walkout basement of my home, under the stairs with the larger of my two tents, and across the room and behind the bar with the smaller tent. The small one, a DWC setup, is for making clones and anything else I can't do in the flowering tent. The large one, an ebb and flow setup, is the late veg and flowering tent. I have completed three grows using this setup to root clones and grow plants that I transplant into the larger tent after I harvest the latest grow. Doing it this way I can produce about 8 ounces or so (I'm continually getting more) every 70 days.
I SCROG my grows in the large tent. I found a scrog screen that works great - I only use one wire net, not two, but you can get these that have two levels: Scrog Screen
Here's a run-down on the rest of my equipment, all of which I purchased on Amazon.com:
Tents:
Gorilla Grow Tent , 2' x 2.5' x 5'7"
CoolGrows 4"x24"x36"Mylar Hydroponic Grow Tent 2'x2' (24"x24"x36")
Lights:
2 - VIPARSPECTRA Reflector-Series 300W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower
2 - VIPARSPECTRA Timer Control Series VT300 300W LED Grow Light - Dimmable Veg/Bloom Channels 12-Band Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants
Ventilation:
2- iPower 190 CFM Duct Inline Fan with Carbon Filter 8 Feet Ducting Combo for Grow Tent Ventilation (small tent is 4-inch, large is 6-inch.)
2 - VIVOSUN 440 CFM Inline Duct Fan with 6" x 18" Carbon Filter Odor Control with Australia Virgin Charcoal (small tent is 4-inch, large is 6-inch.)
Note: I have had some issues with the filters not lasting very long, so when I finish the current grow in the large tent, I'm replacing the filter with Phresh Filter 701005 Filter, 6 in x 16 in | 400 CFM. It cost more. But is supposed to last longer. Probably this will be one of my experiments.
In the tent, I use two fans - Comfort Zone CZ6C 6-Inch 2-Speed Clip-On Fan (White, 2 Fans). These are cheap but don't last forever. I've had to replace them once in three years.
Small tent deep water culture unit:
SavvyGrow Hydroponic Growing System Kit - 2 Large Airstones, Bucket with Air Pump - Complete Hydroponic Setup -
Note: I was unable to find exact replacements for the net pots that came with this, but finally found some that will work. Also, the airstones they provided were not big. So I replaced them. Here's the items I found:
- VIVOSUN Air Stone 2PCS 4 X 2 Inch Large Air Stone Cylinder for Aquarium and Hydroponics Air Pump (2PCS 4 x 2 Inch)
- Beautyflier 50 Pcs Black Plastic Slotted Mesh Net Plant Cups Pots Bucket Basket for Hydroponics/Aquaponics/Orchids (70MM)
Viagrow Complete 2 ft. x 2 Ft. Ebb & Flow Hydroponics System (O.D.23.5” length x 23.5” wide x 22” high)
6-inch net pots (I replaced the original as being too large for me.)
Hydroton as a media for the plants
Air pump for two air stones -
VIVOSUN Air Stone 2PCS 4 X 2 Inch Large Air Stone Cylinder for Aquarium and Hydroponics Air Pump (2PCS 4 x 2 Inch)
Water pump (the original failed, so I replaced it with a larger model) - Simple Deluxe 400 GPH UL Listed Submersible Pump with 15' Cord, Water Pump
Both hydroponic systems can be DIY (do-it-yourself) projects. But I was new and unsure and bought them commercially. Several on 420 have tutorials for doing these yourself.
Nutrients:
General Hydroponics Flora Grow, Bloom, Micro Combo Fertilizer
And - I've gone crazy and now I use the flavor enhancers - Flora Nectar, as well as Floralicious Plus, Rapid Start, CalMagic, KoolBloom (wet and dry) Diamond Nectar, Armor Si, and Flora Blend. I also use the PH Down and PH Up by GH. I can't say for certain all these extras help all that much, but I have to say the taste of the smoke now is very aromatic and has undertones of sandalwood, cedar, and oak moss, as well as a more fruity aroma. I realize that many people with hydro don't go all aboard on nutes, and many use other brands. I just mention my setup so you can compare.
Pest Control
I use Great White Mycorrhizae, and Z7 Enzymes. Also, between water changes and grows I use a lot of bleach to clean everything and keep pests at bay. I have had fungus gnats, and now I don't. So I know these precautions work. Not sure if the mycorrhizae works, but I don't have gnats.
It is important to keep mold and algae from growing, so watching carefully in the flood tray for any green growth and eradication with hydrogen peroxide and vinegar mixed is a must for me. But truly, as I clean everything a minimum of every two weeks, I don't have issues with pests and molds. (When the plants are using a lot of water, I drain, clean and disinfect weekly. But early growth doesn't require more than a drain weekly and cleaning every other replacement, unless you see a problem.)
OK - this post is long enough. I will continue in the next post.
looks like you got it going on there Pink 
and I love that scrog net you have 
where did you get it 
kinda like my own cross, accident 
normally this wouldn't do anything, but...just as she started to reveg I put her back in flower...long story short I stressed her out and she threw pollen sacs at me 
