Starting Grow Journal

[JDwinell]

@Ash4twenty thank u again for the advice I actually purchased the product off Amazon..so thank u..
Update: I just dipped into the grow tent to do some plant training and I used garden wire to tied down 2 large top branches on each of 3 plants...anyway hoping I am making the right decision on how to feed as my chart suggested plain water every other feeding(but admittedly I'm only feeding at 1/4 strength according to chart directions)..I don't think I will have a problem but I really must use plain water next time anyway....
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[JDwinell]

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[JDwinell]

UPDATE: so my Neem oil came in from Amazon...so I guess I just spray it sparingly on medium??? I don't want over or under do it lol..I know I'm being overly cautious but better safe than sorry... Guess I'll just spray a bit and see...
thank u all

 

[JDwinell]

UPDATE: So I purchased a chicken coup that is 13 ft by 10 ft wide and 6.6 ft high with a curved roof...I intend to cover it with 6-12ml thick polypropylene covering or possibly flexible polycarbonate panels or rolls etc..
Anyway any outdoor growers and/or d.i.y'rs out there?? I always love to hear from those with experience...anyway I plan on being able to use it all year long and pur Midwestern winters can get pretty rough so I will have to get a nice patio heater with thermostat to keep it warm and I'll have to make sure it's air/water tight etc... I know I need input air supply and exhaust both powered by a fan system of some kind also a smart humidifier or humidifier capable of being used with humidity controller and of course the humidity controller itself if needed(inkbird)...
I know I'm rambling..
Questions comments advice???

 

[JDwinell]

UPDATE: I also took the advice on my VPD..I've decided to up my humidity back to 68.5% and upped my temp to 82 which scares me a little but they seem to have responded well to the changes so for now I will keep these settings...I also just quit opening the tent and ruining my environment inside the tent...
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. JESUS SAVES!

 

[JDwinell]

UPDATE: so I just did a little semi intensive LST on the girls to spread out the plants and encourage the full symetricalish shape that I desire.. and they seem to be enjoying the increase in temp/humidity 82-83 ° 68-71%humidity... My VPD is a 1.5 according to my govee app and that is high for veg I believe?? I think it's like what they require at flower idk..should I move lights up turn 9n another fan?? Something else?? Idk..anyway I'm likely going to feed/water them some time 2moro early most likely..but if I can fir some reason demay until Tues morning I will..I've already mixed in a weak 3ml per gal of bushdr cal mag plus into some weakly filtered de chlorinated water.. it's @300ppm and 6.35 pH now but of course I will be checking and adjusting at actual feeding time..is that bad?? I think not i.e hydroponics...
God bless!!!
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All good bring it appreciated!!! .

 

[Ash4twenty]

The girls look perfect , 83f and 65 humidity is 1.3-1.1.just keep in mind mold and mildew love that temp as well. If you can get the temps down you can run a lower humidity so you don’t have to worry about mold. ( right now I’m at 74f and 53 humidity getting me around 1.25 vpd. )Just to reduce the stress of powder mildew and mold . But everyone has different environmental challenges.and the light looks perfect , and so does the water you are using . In the rain forest my girls would be covered in mold at 70% humidity . But where you are it may be perfect .

 

[JDwinell]

UPDATE: So I just fed all of them a total of 1.5 gallons of feed water.. I decided not to add base nutes but I still have 3ml cal mag by bush Dr which has 1 nitrogen rated 1 0 0..
Anyway I am not as worried anymore about starting with zero ppm water bc my plants are much bigger and stronger now.. I'm continuing to use a worn zero water filter to get rid of some junk still and I let my tap water sit open to air fjr 25 hours to de chlorinate before treating water further still..
I fed @ pH6.5 , 294ppm... So the chart I'm using is the Fox farms Soil chart which suggests pure water every other feeding of which I have not but I also have not mixed my nutes at their recommended strength or ppm/e.c.. I just hope the salts/nutes don't build up too much in the soil is all...maybe I should even leave the cal mag out on scheduled pure water feedings..idk.??
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[JDwinell]

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[JDwinell]

UPDATE: so I moved my Holmes mini air purifier out of the tent and replaced it with a small oscillating fan that I placed on top of empty Folgers tub and plant risers...I also decided to totally remove my one remaining seedling heating mat from the tent(it only kicked on when light went off). So I have an extra smart plug that I can repurpose now as well..I will likely use it on oscillating fan to turn off for a few hours minimum each "dark" period..anyway..questions.concerns comments advice??


O ya I also just got a 150 gallon fabric plant bed I intend to grow a vegetable garden in it out in my greenhouse..I want to grow more than strictly Cannabis!!!

 

[JDwinell]

UPDATE: so I broke a little branch slightly on one plant and I fixed her up with a lil duct tape..also brought a 0lahtvoutaide for a few mins to get a good look in natural light...it's green color has definitely deepened..looks good!

 

[JDwinell]

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[JDwinell]

More pic$.(took outside to see true colors!
They all have definitely darkened up quite nice I'm satisfied with my decisions so far...but it's far from over a d I'm always to remember to remain humble... .

 

[JDwinell]

UPDATE: all the girls look fine I can definitely see they've darkened up quite a bit but I don't see any obvious signs of Nute burn or deficiency so that is well...I fed them a little lighter on the total volume of water per plant and the fact that they're getting bigger will probably cause them to dry out quicker than after previous feedings..I'm semi scheduled to feed/water next on Thursday and was hoping to get to Friday early morning of possible but I may not even get to Thursday idk..im just gonna watch and let the pots and plants set the schedule...I'm not trying to feed to run off as I don't wanna flush out the amendments and nutes present in the medium but I also want to properly saturate the medium..balancing act I'm tryna learn and perfect...anyway..
I believe I will leave the Cal mag out next feed also bc it has a healthy dise of nitrogen along with calcium magnesium and more it's rate 1 0 0..so...
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JESUS SAVES!

 

[Ash4twenty]

Got it dialed very nice looking A+

 

[JDwinell]

THANK U SO MUCH!!!

Got it dialed very nice looking A+

Much appreciated..I'm a newb trying...I'm studied but very green in "real world" grow action...I so much appreciate all the help everyone has been providing!! Even if I di something totally different than suggested I'm still extremely thankful for any and all input!!! It all helps!!!
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[Ash4twenty]

Any time , I would ease back on the nitrogen, any time you see that blue color in the leaves you know you’re on that line of nitrogen toxicity. And when you get into flower it will cause really leafy buds . You may know this already but just a heads up .

 

[JDwinell]

Thank u so much yes I was getting suspicious of the same thing and I believe the culprit is Fox farms Bush Dr. Cal mag supplement which is much more than a simple calcium+ magnesium supplement it is rated 1 0 0 with a whole 1 percent nitrogen...so...I'm gonna have it to leave out the cal mag every other watering from here and out I suppose..I really need to remember this lol...I'm gonna stick to the suggested method with this specific cal mag product I think..5ml per gallon every other watering..should probably give PURE WATER feedings then feed with fox farms Cal mag + base nutes (+ any additional supplements/amendments... Please if anyone is listening hold me to this plan lol....I want to avoid a catastrophe down the line with a salt buildup and subsequent burning... So pure water next feed!!! Like a light flush for a restart... I don't want to water to runoff with my medium bc it will wash out the amendments but I need to flush excess salt..anyone have any advice???
Comments advice???

Jesus saves!

Any time , I would ease back on the nitrogen, any time you see that blue color in the leaves you know you’re on that line of nitrogen toxicity. And when you get into flower it will cause really leafy buds . You may know this already but just a heads up .

 

[JDwinell]

Hello so I've noticed the very beginning of nitrogen toxicity in my plants being grow in 3 gallon fabric pots of COCO LOCO potting mix..not Coco coir but a branded amended potting mix containing Coco coir in it..anyway I'm using bush Dr cal mag and fox farms trio but have only fed base nutes twice at 1/4 strength but I've been feeding bush Dr cal mag for 4 or 5 feedings straight if not more and I know it contains more than calcium and magnesium, it has a rating of 1 0 0 ..so 1 percent nitrogen and I believe that is the culprit..so I want to flush my medium but not completely remove the original potting mix amendments in the process of removing excess ADDED SALTS.... Anyway I'm confused on exactly how to flush correctly to achieve my desired affect... I'm now planning on feeding pure water PH 6.3 with low PPM under 300...I plan on feeding each plant 5 or more cups or enough to fully saturated each pot but stop before producing runoff...is this a correct flush?? should I add anything to my feed water to aid in the flush??? Please I need advice ASAP!!!!
Thank u God bless!!!

 

[Ash4twenty]

Got the whole garden praying well done !