7 dwarfs Colossus auto 125w DWC cabinet

[cannabitgrow]

Today makes 23 days from seed this is a first time grow w/ 125w CFL DWC hydroponic set up in a stealth cabinet. As of now I have given her 2 feedings(general hydroponics flora series) and kept the ph as close to 5.8 as possible. Any advice or feedback will be much aprreciated as again this is my first time growing.

 

[cannabitgrow]

I also had questions on this particular strain and any reviews on the 7 dwarfs seed bank

 

[cannabitgrow]

day 24 switched the lighting to 2700k any advice on slight leaf curling because I'm noticing it after adding 4 more 13w cfls. i also defoliated the lower part of the plant today if that could play a factor?

 

[Anton Cherniavski]

What are the dimensions of the cabinet?looks like a lil hit stress is all,ventilate harder,what are the temps inside the cabinet and in the room?
looks healthy so far.
and what do you mean by giving her two (2) feeds?aren't she sitting in a solution constantly?, since you're running a dwc setup..

 

[cannabitgrow]

its small, 2'x 1'x3' and that was a mistake i meant to say that i changed her nutrient solution a few times. i don't have a thermometer for the box I've been using my ppm/thermometer to monitor the temp of the water in my reservoir

 

[cannabitgrow]

would it be better to run my 125w bulb as a 6500k and my 4 13w bulbs at 2700k rather than all 2700k at day 25? it just showed sex

 

[Anton Cherniavski]

would it be better to run my 125w bulb as a 6500k and my 4 13w bulbs at 2700k rather than all 2700k at day 25? it just showed sex

well I never actually got to working with CFL's,so i cant help yo with that.
but i will say this,you better keep watch on that stretching,you don't want to veg for too long in that 3' cab,so it wont get completely out of control.

 

[Seedlin]

Dude go t Wally World and buy a thermometer. they are cheap $8...

 

[cannabitgrow]

Day 32 colossus auto flower just gave her her first bloom feed no training or topping. Is it late for my auto to not show flower yet?

 

[Anton Cherniavski]

shes looking good mate,she will flower when shes ready,keep up the good work .
and btw,you shouldn't top autos,they don't co op with it well,since they don't live long enough to recover properly.

 

[Seedlin]

She looks nice and no its not too late. She will show. Patients weed hopper...

 

[Seedlin]

Are those 4 cfl's your only light source?

 

[tekdc911]

Day 32 colossus auto flower just gave her her first bloom feed no training or topping. Is it late for my auto to not show flower yet? View attachment 3520018

some strains need a bump to kick off flower that bloom feed might be enough but you may have to cut the lights back for a few days to a week to really get things moving some strains are just like that .... not speaking from experience with this particular strain .... but ive heard of more than one that needed a kick in the ass to start to flower .... its something to do with the control of the nutes or the added space for the roots in dwc that makes them want to stay in veg

 

[cannabitgrow]

Are those 4 cfl's your only light source?

no i have a 125w 2700k cfl over head with a hood as well

 

[cannabitgrow]

some strains need a bump to kick off flower that bloom feed might be enough but you may have to cut the lights back for a few days to a week to really get things moving some strains are just like that .... not speaking from experience with this particular strain .... but ive heard of more than one that needed a kick in the ass to start to flower .... its something to do with the control of the nutes or the added space for the roots in dwc that makes them want to stay in veg

mahalo for the response I'm going to do some research and look into that.

 

[cannabitgrow]

it just showed small white hairs popping out of the calyxes on the top of the main cola. is this the beginnings of the flowering stage? thanks again for the feedback.

 

[cannabitgrow]

last question... considering the limited space allotted within my gowbox, I'm worried about my plant growing much taller. is this a valid concern/is there a precaution i can take to prevent excess upwards growth? it is supposed to be a dwarf.

 

[Anton Cherniavski]

last question... considering the limited space allotted within my gowbox, I'm worried about my plant growing much taller. is this a valid concern/is there a precaution i can take to prevent excess upwards growth? it is supposed to be a dwarf.

ever heard of LST(low stress training) or SCROG(screen of green) before?

you don't have to make something like this of course,just get the idea.

there are basically many forms of cropping,but IMO these two are more suitable for growth control.
Some say that Autos don't react well to scrog,i don't see a reason why it wouldn't work,but I've never tried to scrog any autos so i cant tell you for fact.
In that case LST will be the next choice,but the growth control with LST is only to a curtain degree...
I personally would advice you,cuz of your limited space,to grow photo plants,unlike autos,you can flower them whenever you feel like it,and thus have much more control over growth,Autos,best left alone,and let grow wild.

 

[cannabitgrow]

ever heard of LST(low stress training) or SCROG(screen of green) before?

you don't have to make something like this of course,just get the idea.

there are basically many forms of cropping,but IMO these two are more suitable for growth control.
Some say that Autos don't react well to scrog,i don't see a reason why it wouldn't work,but I've never tried to scrog any autos so i cant tell you for fact.
In that case LST will be the next choice,but the growth control with LST is only to a curtain degree...
I personally would advice you,cuz of your limited space,to grow photo plants,unlike autos,you can flower them whenever you feel like it,and thus have much more control over growth,Autos,best left alone,and let grow wild.

Is it too late to lst her? and i thought of scrog but i thought my canopy was pretty level and because its hydro and i need to change the water constantly it makes it a hassle. i appreciate the feedback!

 

[tekdc911]

after actual flower starts the plants stems will start to get woody and brittle ..... so youre gonna want to slowly move any branches over a few days just to be safe and get it done before you get the little puff ball buds start to set ...... easiest way is to just pull down the main so the main top is even with / closer to the canopy level so the whole plant gets better lighting