SendWaves
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To check out how I decided on equipment/general decision making process for my first grow attempt,, follow this link to my intro thread.
THE ESSENTIALS
I'm growing Nigerian Sunshine in a 2x2x5.3 ft grow tent which is set in my office at home. The clone for this inaugural grow was provided by a good friend of mine who owns an extract company and has an incredible depth of knowledge on everything cannabis.
Nigerian Sunshine is an indica/sativa 50-50 hybrid of Nigerian Landrace and Blue Moon Rocks. This strain goes way, way back...been grown for hundreds of years. It’s one of the few strains infamous for specifically targeting symptoms of PTSD. In a different life I was a paratrooper in the 82nd and have been dealing with the effects of PTSD over the last 6 years, so it spoke to me.
My light is a ViparSpectra Reflector Series 300w LED with a true wattage of about 130...I may add a 2nd during flowering. I'm from an area of the country where rising temps and elevated humidity is common this time of year, which played a big role in my set-up decisions. My exhaust system is outside-the-tent, handled by a 4-in 188CFM inline duct fan connected to a carbon filter. Depending on how the grow develops I may or may not install a better intake, right now it’s passive with just the screens open at the bottom of the tent to let air inside.
I wanted Fox Farm soil but I can't get it where I live so I went with Black Gold All Purpose Potting Soil. Two nutes: veg with Fox Farm Grow Big and flower with Fox Farm Big Bloom. I don’t know if it’s worth adding Tiger Bloom during flowering. My philosophy along those lines is less is best...but then again I’ve never grown weed so wtf do I know? My yield goals are modest as my intent is to just grow enough for personal consumption (hence the tiny set-up). I would consider 5oz from 1 plant a successful 1st grow, would also keep me medicated for a good while.
PRE-GROW STATS
Empty tent (no plants, no equipment): Over 5 days the temperature inside the tent hovered between 68-70 degrees. Humidity readings went as high as 70% and as low as 60%. I have a little thermo-electric dehumidifier to use when the time comes.
Tent with LED’s & ventilation running (no plants): Over a 36-hour period the tent stayed at about 72 degrees with 60-65% humidity. Titties.
DAY ZERO
Today I pruned and transplanted my little girl into a 5-gal fabric pot. I watered immediately after and the new soil soaked up about a gallon. Speaking of water, I’m using distilled so I can better control TDS and pH levels. For this first watering I just used a half teaspoon of Grow Big. After adding nutes the pH and TDS were at 5.3 and 220 respectively. I added a pinch of baking soda to bring the pH up to 6.3 and let her drink her fill.
She's currently on her first 18/6 cycle. I’ll post updates each week...well probably more like 2-3x a week cuz I have nothing better to do for the next 4 weeks. Thanks Coronavirus!
Comments/advice/critiques? Send it! I won’t be offended and if it makes sense I’m not scared to adjust my plans on the fly. Any experienced growers out there that have had success with this strain, I’d love to hear from you. I NEED HELP WITH A LOW STRESS TRAINING STRATEGY! Topping and training are what make me the most nervous about this grow...
Cheers!
THE ESSENTIALS
I'm growing Nigerian Sunshine in a 2x2x5.3 ft grow tent which is set in my office at home. The clone for this inaugural grow was provided by a good friend of mine who owns an extract company and has an incredible depth of knowledge on everything cannabis.
Nigerian Sunshine is an indica/sativa 50-50 hybrid of Nigerian Landrace and Blue Moon Rocks. This strain goes way, way back...been grown for hundreds of years. It’s one of the few strains infamous for specifically targeting symptoms of PTSD. In a different life I was a paratrooper in the 82nd and have been dealing with the effects of PTSD over the last 6 years, so it spoke to me.
My light is a ViparSpectra Reflector Series 300w LED with a true wattage of about 130...I may add a 2nd during flowering. I'm from an area of the country where rising temps and elevated humidity is common this time of year, which played a big role in my set-up decisions. My exhaust system is outside-the-tent, handled by a 4-in 188CFM inline duct fan connected to a carbon filter. Depending on how the grow develops I may or may not install a better intake, right now it’s passive with just the screens open at the bottom of the tent to let air inside.
I wanted Fox Farm soil but I can't get it where I live so I went with Black Gold All Purpose Potting Soil. Two nutes: veg with Fox Farm Grow Big and flower with Fox Farm Big Bloom. I don’t know if it’s worth adding Tiger Bloom during flowering. My philosophy along those lines is less is best...but then again I’ve never grown weed so wtf do I know? My yield goals are modest as my intent is to just grow enough for personal consumption (hence the tiny set-up). I would consider 5oz from 1 plant a successful 1st grow, would also keep me medicated for a good while.
PRE-GROW STATS
Empty tent (no plants, no equipment): Over 5 days the temperature inside the tent hovered between 68-70 degrees. Humidity readings went as high as 70% and as low as 60%. I have a little thermo-electric dehumidifier to use when the time comes.
Tent with LED’s & ventilation running (no plants): Over a 36-hour period the tent stayed at about 72 degrees with 60-65% humidity. Titties.
DAY ZERO
Today I pruned and transplanted my little girl into a 5-gal fabric pot. I watered immediately after and the new soil soaked up about a gallon. Speaking of water, I’m using distilled so I can better control TDS and pH levels. For this first watering I just used a half teaspoon of Grow Big. After adding nutes the pH and TDS were at 5.3 and 220 respectively. I added a pinch of baking soda to bring the pH up to 6.3 and let her drink her fill.
She's currently on her first 18/6 cycle. I’ll post updates each week...well probably more like 2-3x a week cuz I have nothing better to do for the next 4 weeks. Thanks Coronavirus!
Comments/advice/critiques? Send it! I won’t be offended and if it makes sense I’m not scared to adjust my plans on the fly. Any experienced growers out there that have had success with this strain, I’d love to hear from you. I NEED HELP WITH A LOW STRESS TRAINING STRATEGY! Topping and training are what make me the most nervous about this grow...
Cheers!