Techman's 720w LED Indoor Flower Session
Hello Folks. I'm making some time to share with you my personal, confidential and not to mention most favorite hobby. This is my first try at a grow Journal, I hope you enjoy.
First off let me start off by stating that I am not a professional grower. This is only my 3rd year growing personal meds and most of the time I still feel like I don't know what I'm doing. I've grown plenty of food, as I have always had an outdoor garden, It's playing God inside I'm not the best at.
Secondly, A shout out to all the great folks here at 420. I've learned quite a bit and I don't think I've seen a friendlier; more mature, and helpfully group of people anywhere. Thanks again.
Anyway.....I'll be happy to receive all input and help as I try to get these 4 girls thru the next 45-50 days without too much damage.
Let's see if I can provide some adequate info on this grow.....
Soil - FFOF/FFHF with several scoops of garden lime thrown in.
Nutrients - Fox Farm GB, BB, TB, Indonesian Bat Guano (0.5-13-0.2), Cal/Mag, & Molasses
Water - Rain Barrel Collected (ph 6.5 - ppm .003)
Lights — Led -12/12 cycle
Temp - was 80-84 before today (thats another story) - 76-80 w/new 10,000btu AC.
Space —5x5x8' closet inside a 16x16 sealed room.("My Setup)
Pesticides — Azamax applied weekly throughout veg and two weeks into flowering. For the room, a daily sweep up and a good perimeter spray inside and out every now then has kept me bug free.
The Strains — (All vegged under a 6 bulb T-5 Floro)
From Left to Right.....
Lady 1 — Afghan— Indica dominate(short-med, fat & fast flowering)
(baby pic, isn't she cute!)
Pot size appx 5gal
Age
- Cloned on 5/24/2013 from a 2 year old mother
- 20 days into flower - flipped on 8/22/2013
This lovely lady was going to be my first SOG but turned into a beautiful SCROG instead. These buds are usually really really sticky with a nice fruity smell. The smoke is smooth and mellow and the high is heavy and long lasting.
Lady 2 — Blue Dream — 50/50 Indica/sativa(medium tall, fat & fast flowering)
Pot size appx 3gal
Age
- Cloned on 6/28/2012 from a 2 year old mother
- 20 days into flower - flipped on 8/22/2013
Ahhh Blue Dream...What can I say...A fast growing, highly resinous, aromatic, large bud making piece of heaven!!!!!. Oh yea and it gets me high as f _ _ k too!!
Ladies 3 & 4 — Unknown Sativa (tall, lankly, longer flowering period)
Maybe I'll have a naming contest after they finish..... what do you think?
Pot size appx 3gal
Age
- Cloned on 5/31/2012 from a 2year old mother
-14 days into flower — flipped on 8/28/2013
These strain love to stretch; in fact I don't think it stops growing the entire time. The buds are on the smaller side but usually very solid and filled with resin. It's has a strong dank smell but smokes smooth and tasty.
Lights - I'm using a non-sponsor brand, so I won't mention the name. (If you want to know who the manufacturer is send me a PM)
Here are the specs:
720 Led Watts(240 led's@3w), 480w draw, 2 switch reflector style
It is a fairly large panel (32"X19") Appx 23lbs
Light spectrum: 730nm, 660nm, 630nm, 610nm, 460nm, 440nm, 6500K, 2800K
Switch one: 660, 460, 630, 610, 730 - Switch two: 660, 630, 460, 440, 6500K, 2800K
The inferred thermometer reads between 87-94 when pointed at and around the lamp.
I've had this light since May 2013 and I have completed a few grows with it. It works very well. I switched to LED's from a 600w HID. I've never used it for veg so I can't comment on how well it does there. I'm running the light at just under 3' above the tops right now and they seem to be doing very well. I'm not sure where the "sweet spot" for this light is. I had it a lot closer on the last run but it seems like the plants are doing better with it further away.
Feeding
As for the feeding schedule, I have the Cal/Mag mixed at 1tsp/gal in a 5gal jug. This goes in every feeding along with 1tsp of molasses per gallon of the cal/mag mix. The others (BB, TB & Guano) I plan to use every other watering at the recommended dosage up until two weeks out.
Do I ph my water - no, I recently got a tester, I test to see what it is but I make no adjustments
Do I PH my soil - no
Do I ph my run off - no
ppm meter — Yes does it make a difference to me — not at this time.
Defoliage — No
Crush/Bend Stems — Uggg....Yes, Trying it out.
I try to post new pics every Monday until harvest. Yes I know I'm a crappy photographer....The wife said she will step in and provide us with some quality photos for next Monday...
Hmmm let's see, I've covered the set-up, strains, Lights, temps and nutrients..... got the pics uploaded... Time to click post and send it to ya....
Enjoy....
Hello Folks. I'm making some time to share with you my personal, confidential and not to mention most favorite hobby. This is my first try at a grow Journal, I hope you enjoy.
First off let me start off by stating that I am not a professional grower. This is only my 3rd year growing personal meds and most of the time I still feel like I don't know what I'm doing. I've grown plenty of food, as I have always had an outdoor garden, It's playing God inside I'm not the best at.
Secondly, A shout out to all the great folks here at 420. I've learned quite a bit and I don't think I've seen a friendlier; more mature, and helpfully group of people anywhere. Thanks again.
Anyway.....I'll be happy to receive all input and help as I try to get these 4 girls thru the next 45-50 days without too much damage.
Let's see if I can provide some adequate info on this grow.....
Soil - FFOF/FFHF with several scoops of garden lime thrown in.
Nutrients - Fox Farm GB, BB, TB, Indonesian Bat Guano (0.5-13-0.2), Cal/Mag, & Molasses
Water - Rain Barrel Collected (ph 6.5 - ppm .003)
Lights — Led -12/12 cycle
Temp - was 80-84 before today (thats another story) - 76-80 w/new 10,000btu AC.
Space —5x5x8' closet inside a 16x16 sealed room.("My Setup)
Pesticides — Azamax applied weekly throughout veg and two weeks into flowering. For the room, a daily sweep up and a good perimeter spray inside and out every now then has kept me bug free.
The Strains — (All vegged under a 6 bulb T-5 Floro)
From Left to Right.....
Lady 1 — Afghan— Indica dominate(short-med, fat & fast flowering)
(baby pic, isn't she cute!)
Pot size appx 5gal
Age
- Cloned on 5/24/2013 from a 2 year old mother
- 20 days into flower - flipped on 8/22/2013
This lovely lady was going to be my first SOG but turned into a beautiful SCROG instead. These buds are usually really really sticky with a nice fruity smell. The smoke is smooth and mellow and the high is heavy and long lasting.
Lady 2 — Blue Dream — 50/50 Indica/sativa(medium tall, fat & fast flowering)
Pot size appx 3gal
Age
- Cloned on 6/28/2012 from a 2 year old mother
- 20 days into flower - flipped on 8/22/2013
Ahhh Blue Dream...What can I say...A fast growing, highly resinous, aromatic, large bud making piece of heaven!!!!!. Oh yea and it gets me high as f _ _ k too!!
Ladies 3 & 4 — Unknown Sativa (tall, lankly, longer flowering period)
Maybe I'll have a naming contest after they finish..... what do you think?
Pot size appx 3gal
Age
- Cloned on 5/31/2012 from a 2year old mother
-14 days into flower — flipped on 8/28/2013
These strain love to stretch; in fact I don't think it stops growing the entire time. The buds are on the smaller side but usually very solid and filled with resin. It's has a strong dank smell but smokes smooth and tasty.
Lights - I'm using a non-sponsor brand, so I won't mention the name. (If you want to know who the manufacturer is send me a PM)
Here are the specs:
720 Led Watts(240 led's@3w), 480w draw, 2 switch reflector style
It is a fairly large panel (32"X19") Appx 23lbs
Light spectrum: 730nm, 660nm, 630nm, 610nm, 460nm, 440nm, 6500K, 2800K
Switch one: 660, 460, 630, 610, 730 - Switch two: 660, 630, 460, 440, 6500K, 2800K
The inferred thermometer reads between 87-94 when pointed at and around the lamp.
I've had this light since May 2013 and I have completed a few grows with it. It works very well. I switched to LED's from a 600w HID. I've never used it for veg so I can't comment on how well it does there. I'm running the light at just under 3' above the tops right now and they seem to be doing very well. I'm not sure where the "sweet spot" for this light is. I had it a lot closer on the last run but it seems like the plants are doing better with it further away.
Feeding
As for the feeding schedule, I have the Cal/Mag mixed at 1tsp/gal in a 5gal jug. This goes in every feeding along with 1tsp of molasses per gallon of the cal/mag mix. The others (BB, TB & Guano) I plan to use every other watering at the recommended dosage up until two weeks out.
Do I ph my water - no, I recently got a tester, I test to see what it is but I make no adjustments
Do I PH my soil - no
Do I ph my run off - no
ppm meter — Yes does it make a difference to me — not at this time.
Defoliage — No
Crush/Bend Stems — Uggg....Yes, Trying it out.
I try to post new pics every Monday until harvest. Yes I know I'm a crappy photographer....The wife said she will step in and provide us with some quality photos for next Monday...
Hmmm let's see, I've covered the set-up, strains, Lights, temps and nutrients..... got the pics uploaded... Time to click post and send it to ya....
Enjoy....
