DWC Lucas formula

[kesaber]

Hi everyone,

I'm going to be using 5 gallon buckets in a 9x5 tent. I decided to use the lucas formula for the feeding schedule because it's the easiest and very effective. I have a few basic questions:

1) I'm going to buy a clone from a local dispensary. When I throw it in a bucket do I feed it right away or only use water at first? For how long? When I add nutes do I go to full strengthorhow much?

2) When adding new nutes should I top off or replace the bucket entirely? Why?

3) Any suggestions on lighting and his many buckets to use? I want to grow the plants as big add I can.

All info helps. Thanks in advance!

 

[Terry385]

I want to grow the plants as big as I can.
"All info helps. Thanks in advance!"
One plant
http://hygrohybrid.com/

 

[kesaber]

I want to grow the plants as big as I can.
"All info helps. Thanks in advance!"
One plant
http://hygrohybrid.com/

Even hygrohybrid grows more than one plant. I have room for more than that. And I only use 5 gallon buckets so I can't yield as much as he can from a 5 gallon bucket
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[Terry385]

just a saying one plant one pound i'm in a 5 x 5 tent 600 watt
i got 10.5 one plant 5 gal. bucket

 

[Terry385]

1) I'm going to buy a clone from a local dispensary. When I throw it in a bucket do I feed it right away or only use water at first? For how long? When I add nutes do I go to full strength or how much?
i add nutes from day one at 1/4 what bottles say about 400 ppm's or less and hydroguard

this clone took long time to root in cloner two weeks today

 

[kesaber]

just a saying one plant one pound i'm in a 5 x 5 tent 600 watt
i got 10.5 one plant 5 gal. bucket
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I know the 10.5 is a typo, I'm guessing you meant 1.5 pounds per 5 gallon bucket. Are you sure? Is that dried bud? Hygrohybrid gets about the same using way bigger buckets how is that possible?

 

[Vumar]

1) I'm going to buy a clone from a local dispensary. When I throw it in a bucket do I feed it right away or only use water at first? For how long? When I add nutes do I go to full strength or how much?
i add nutes from day one at 1/4 what bottles say about 400 ppm's or less and hydroguard

I swear by hydroguard. Kept my RDWC under control in 80 degree res temps =P. I've ran sterile/h202 before with good results and this is my first hydroguard grow. I can already see a difference in the roots (100%). 32$ a bottle is a bit expensive, I'll have to dodge that eventually.

 

[Vumar]

I know the 10.5 is a typo, I'm guessing you meant 1.5 pounds per 5 gallon bucket. Are you sure? Is that dried bud? Hygrohybrid gets about the same using way bigger buckets how is that possible?

Those who grow will always grow more than those who don't. Think about it

 

[Terry385]

I know the 10.5 is a typo, I'm guessing you meant 1.5 pounds per 5 gallon bucket. Are you sure? Is that dried bud? Hygrohybrid gets about the same using way bigger buckets how is that possible?

10.5 oz first grow DWC i fell short

 

[kesaber]

10.5 oz first grow DWC i fell short

How tall do you let the plants get in veg before switching to flower? Do you scrog?

 

[Vumar]

10.5 oz WET =) lol. I started single DWC and hit AROUND that mark my third dwc bucket/plant ever.

 

[kesaber]

Those who grow will always grow more than those who don't. Think about it

I'm sorry i dont know what that means

 

[Vumar]

How tall do you let the plants get in veg before switching to flower? Do you scrog?

Depends what strain. Too many variables I think the question is very open ended. I ran Blue Widow from Dinafem in a 5gal DWC for a month or two before flower. You need to consider stress, height, nutes, etc. Easier to get with an indica and some FIM/topping techniques.

 

[Terry385]

3 foot in veg about 8 weeks under t5 just let go wild in flower used yoyo's to hold buds up

yes dry 10.5 oz had bud this size all over

 

[Vumar]

I'm sorry i dont know what that means

It means that you are comparing yourself to someone else that has grown consistently.

 

[Terry385]

2) When adding new nutes should I top off or replace the bucket entirely? Why?
when i add i check ppm,s most of the time in veg it go's up i just add ro water in flower bucket gets m.t in 4 days i just change out

 

[kesaber]

2) When adding new nutes should I top off or replace the bucket entirely? Why?
when i add i check ppm,s most of the time in veg it go's up i just add ro water in flower bucket gets m.t in 4 days i just change out

Doesn't moving the bucket so frequently bother the plant?

 

[Vumar]

No. Plants respond well to training, wind, and stimulation. Without air flow the plant wouldnt be able to exchange oxygen and co2.

 

[Vumar]

It also makes your stalks thicker which makes it easier in the bud stage when things can get a little top-heavy.

 

[Vumar]

I know the 10.5 is a typo, I'm guessing you meant 1.5 pounds per 5 gallon bucket. Are you sure? Is that dried bud? Hygrohybrid gets about the same using way bigger buckets how is that possible?

Wattage means weight. Adding more plants doesn't mean more weight. It doesn't matter if you fill the tent with x10 plants or x2 big plants. If you fill your lighting foot print correctly it won't matter which method you go. It's personal preference from there.