Interesting setup there, Yoda. It looks like you have 2 nets for your SCROG. Why 2 nets? I never saw that before.Good luck on fixing the problems, sounds like your on top of it, live and learn.
As for the light mover, thiss is my second scrog with it, as of now here it is with one 190 in a 2x3.5x5' on a light mover, moving about 1.5ft each side from the middle,
I havent flowered this scrog yet, but when i do ill probley add extra light.
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Eh have a couple journals, but non aactive currently, do try to post pics every now and then.Interesting setup there, Yoda. It looks like you have 2 nets for your SCROG. Why 2 nets? I never saw that before.
OK, it also looks like you'll be using one light for 2 plants. I assume that the smaller plants are only there temporarily? Looking good. I might want to try that. Do you have a thread for this grow so that I can follow it?
And do you have any info on the light mover that you're using? That might be perfect for my closet.
Eh have a couple journals, but non aactive currently, do try to post pics every now and then.
Yes small plants are moving into a bigger pot/diffrent room.
And yes two screens, these sativas stretch like crazy, two nets will do the job on holding them up with more even canopy, i think captain has a journal with two nets.
Light rail 3.5 newest edition i believe. Stay away from old ones unless u have motor skills.
http://www.lightrail3.com/
Have you considered just supercropping the tall branch rather than clipping it right off? Can't be any worse than clipping it off, and would probably save the branch.Dead, rotten roots:
One of Tabitha’s tops grew up to the lights again. I’ll probably need to clip it off.
Hope it all turns out well, D! That Tahoe OG is a leggy thing, isn't it?Dead, rotten roots:
Lusinda barely ate or drank anything for a whole week, so I figured she’d die if I didn’t do something drastic. So I took a close look at her roots and saw how gross they became.
I think what might have happened is that the hydrogen peroxide wasn’t diluted enough when I sprayed it into the root ball last week and I didn’t rinse it out right away. So yesterday I ripped out a bunch of the dead roots and rinsed out the remaining root ball about 5-6 times until the water stayed fairly clear. Then I added some Voodoo Juice to the other nutes again to promote root growth.
Lusinda’s lower leaves especially took a beating…
but her buds actually grew a little:
Another problem is that Lusinda’s main branches swelled around the strings that I used for training her:
Now I know about those soft bendable ties for plants. I’ll use them next time for LST.
One of Tabitha’s tops grew up to the lights again. I’ll probably need to clip it off.
Have you considered just supercropping the tall branch rather than clipping it right off? Can't be any worse than clipping it off, and would probably save the branch.
Hope it all turns out well, D! That Tahoe OG is a leggy thing, isn't it?
That picture you took of the branch swelling is probably one of the most interesting things i've seen. Is this something that can occur often or does this occur in certain circumstances?
That really sucks, Dave. My condolences. Hope the cookies turn out good!RIP Lusinda
Had to put her out of her misery the other day. She was still not taking anything in through her roots and was dying a slow death. Here’s what she looked like:
Her lower leaves were being canabalized.
I harvested the little buds for making canna cookies. I actually got a nice rush from smoking the finger hash from this. Here’s what she looked like after plucking off the fan leaves:
I like the result of topping 3 times early on. I got 6 main branches that way.
These are the garden ties that I’ll use next time:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency first registered peracetic acid as an antimicrobial in 1985 for indoor use on hard surfaces. Use sites include agricultural premises, food establishments, medical facilities, and home bathrooms. Peracetic acid is also registered for use in dairy/cheese processing plants, on food processing equipment, and in pasteurizers in breweries, wineries, and beverage plants.[5] It is also applied for the disinfection of medical supplies, to prevent bio film formation in pulp industries, and as a water purifier and disinfectant. Peracetic acid can be used as a cooling tower water disinfect, where it prevents bio film formation and effectively controls Legionella bacteria. A trade name for peracetic acid as an antimicrobial is Nu-Cidex
in my experience growing mushrooms, peracetic acid was
much more effective at sanitizing than hydrogen peroxide by
itself. it wasn't any more harmful than h2o2 as long as proper
precautions are taken (ventilation mostly). it can also be made
at home by mixing 3% hydrogen peroxide and 5% acetic acid
(white vinegar) in a 1:1 ratio.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peracetic_acid
ABSTRACT
The goal of this research was to evaluate the effect of different doses of peroxyacetic acid on the productivity of watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) cultivated hydroponically using a constant nutritive solution. Green chemistry in protected horticulture seeks compatibility with the environment through the creation of biodegradable byproducts. In hydroponics, appropriate doses of peroxyacetic mixtures deliver these byproducts while also oxygenating the roots. Watercress producers who recirculate the nutritive solution can use these mixtures in order to increase oxygenation in the hydroponic system. The experiment took place between August and December 2009, beginning with the planting of the watercress seeds and concluding with the completion of the sensory panels. A completely random design was used, including three treatments and four repetitions, with applications of 0, 20 and 40 mg L-1 of the peroxyacetic mixture. Measured variables were growth (plant height, leaf length and stem diameter), yield (weight per plant and dry matter) and organoleptic quality (color and sensory panel). The application of 40 mg L-1 of the peroxyacetic mixture had a greater effect on the growth and development of the plants, which reached an average height of 29.3 cm, stem diameter of 3.3 mm and leaf length of 7.6 cm, whereas the control group reached an average height of only 20.2 cm, stem diameter of 1.9 mm and leaf length of 5.7 cm. The application of the peroxyacetic mixtures resulted in an improvement in growth parameters as well as in yield. Individual weights achieved using the 40 mg L-1 dose were 1.3 g plant-1 in the control group and 3.4 g plant-1 in the experimental group (62% yield increase). Sensory analysis revealed no differences in organoleptic quality.
those two articles contradict each other, lol. IMO it's worth a shotPeracetic acid (PAA) has potential as a disinfectant of low environmental impact for glasshouse hydroponic systems and other horticultural applications, but can have phytotoxic effects. This study examined the physiological effects of PAA when applied hydroponically to tomato plants. Plants treated with 0.5-5 microgams ml PAA over several weeks exhibited a reduction in size of all vegetative organs. During the first 2 h of PAA treatment, plants also exhibited a transient wilting, with increased stomatal resistance, and reductions in transpiration and CO2 assimilation. The toxicity of PAA to roots was apparent from increased leakage of root electrolytes, reduced oxygen consumption, death of root tips, and collapse of the internal tissues. The shrivelling of PAA-treated roots resulted from loss of water to the shoot in the transpiration stream, as the effect could be eliminated by removal of the shoot and sealing of the cut stump. HgCl2, a reagent known to reduce the hydraulic conductivity of root systems, caused the same root shrivelling effects as PAA. Long-term growth of PAA-treated plants was dependent upon the replacement of taproot systems by adventitious roots, which, initially at least, displayed greater tolerance of PAA. In aqueous solution, PAA exists in equilibrium with H2O2 and acetic acid, both of which were individually toxic, but acetic acid exhibited a syndrome of effects distinct from those of PAA, while the effects of H2O2 paralleled those of PAA more closely, suggesting that oxidative rather than acidic mechanisms were primarily responsible for the phytotoxicity of PAA solutions.
here's what i dug up on using it in a hydroponic system,
peroxyacetic acid is a longer name for the same stuff.
those two articles contradict each other, lol. IMO it's worth a shot
because the hydrogen peroxide didn't work and it damaged the
plant roots, striking out on both counts. if it damages the roots but
works that's still a step in the right direction.
and here's a pdf on it as well.