is it wise to spray plants

[likestogrowbud]

i was just wondering if any body else sprays water onto the leaves of there plants i use carbonated water in attempt to help the plants with c02 seen as i have not got the funds for a cannister and relay i just wantedto know wether it had caused any problems for anyone

 

[calicat]

i was just wondering if any body else sprays water onto the leaves of there plants i use carbonated water in attempt to help the plants with c02 seen as i have not got the funds for a cannister and relay i just wantedto know wether it had caused any problems for anyone

I aerial spray my plants with pH adjusted water especially in the vegetative state to mimick that jungle affect. I myself have never used carbonated water. I am sure someone who has better experience in that area will come to your aid.

 

[likestogrowbud]

is it wise to keep spraying during flowering even if it is just with water keep the leaves nice an moist?

 

[calicat]

is it wise to keep spraying during flowering even if it is just with water keep the leaves nice an moist?

That is debatable because let us say you are not monitoring the humidity too well you could cause false ( powdery ) mildew or even mold on the bud itself. I usually stop spraying water on my plants on foliage once I have seen buds forming. If I run into problems such as pests or diseases then I would treat but not treat when I am into the last two weeks of the cycle.

 

[GreenphoeniX]

is it wise to keep spraying during flowering even if it is just with water keep the leaves nice an moist?

It's fine for the first 4 weeks or so, after that, (when the bud starts to thicken up a bit) do not spray them anymore. It creates too much unnecessary humidity in the grow room and around the buds.

During mid-late flowering you want lower humidity (rH 40-60%) and NO water on or around your buds if possible.

Misting/spraying with water during veg is fine, do it all you want, and if you want to continue to mist during the early stages of flowering, that's fine too, even add a weak foliar feed if you want, but come mid-late flowering do NOT mist/spray your plants with water. It will only raise the chances of complications (e.g mold/fungus) showing up.

Cheers.

P.S - You don't need to add CO2, especially if you can't afford it. CO2 is in the air, just like oxygen, as long as your plants are getting fresh air, they're getting enough CO2. CO2 is something you might choose to add in an advanced set up if you want a few more grams at yield. Me and some buddies have all tried using it, and all found it a complete waste of time, effort and money. It's simply not necessary, and not worth the money for the little benefits it provides. Some people love it and swear by it. For me, it simply cost more then it would to buy the extra few grams it helps yield. - *From personal experience and my opinion*

 

[calicat]

It's fine for the first 4 weeks or so, after that, (when the bud starts to thicken up a bit) do not spray them anymore. It creates too much unnecessary humidity in the grow room and around the buds.

During mid-late flowering you want lower humidity (rH 40-60%) and NO water on or around your buds if possible.

Misting/spraying with water during veg is fine, do it all you want, and if you want to continue to mist during the early stages of flowering, that's fine too, even add a weak foliar feed if you want, but come mid-late flowering do NOT mist/spray your plants with water. It will only raise the chances of complications (e.g mold/fungus) showing up.

Cheers.

P.S - You don't need to add CO2, especially if you can't afford it. CO2 is in the air, just like oxygen, as long as your plants are getting fresh air, they're getting enough CO2. CO2 is something you might choose to add in an advanced set up if you want a few more grams at yield. Me and some buddies have all tried using it, and all found it a complete waste of time, effort and money. It's simply not necessary, and not worth the money for the little benefits it provides. Some people love it and swear by it. For me, it simply cost more then it would to buy the extra few grams it helps yield. - *From personal experience and my opinion*

CO2 from intake is in a low range not unless you intake fan blows a huge amount of cfm's. I utilize excellofizz and it works fine for my expectations. But just like anysort of enrichment plan it is preference.

 

[bonz]

make sure you foliar when the light is off. and not while flowering. i wouldn`t use carbonated water though, just plain ph`d water.
if i remember corectly you need about 1500 ppm of co2 to even be worth it, the water isn`t helping and may cause more problems than it`s worth

 

[GreenphoeniX]

CO2 from intake is in a low range not unless you intake fan blows a huge amount of cfm's. I utilize excellofizz and it works fine for my expectations. But just like anysort of enrichment plan it is preference.

It is preference, like I said;

Some people love it and swear by it.

But in my experience, and my mates experience, with our setups;

it simply cost more then it would to buy the extra few grams it helps yield.

But, no one can argue that FACT that you do not NEED it, it is simply an extra.

Oh, and yea my fan does pump a huge amount of CFM, especially to get the desired negative pressure in the grow room. Does something like 100 full room air exchanges per hours haha.

Cheers.

 

[calicat]

It is preference, like I said; But in my experience, and my mates experience, with our setups;

But, no one can argue that FACT that you do not NEED it, it is simply an extra.

Oh, and yea my fan does pump a huge amount of CFM, especially to get the desired negative pressure in the grow room. Does something like 100 full room air exchanges per hours haha.

Cheers.

Yeah that is alot of exchange you definately do not need to invest your time with CO2 enrichment lol.

 

[GreenphoeniX]

i was just wondering if any body else sprays water onto the leaves of there plants i use carbonated water in attempt to help the plants with c02 seen as i have not got the funds for a cannister and relay i just wantedto know wether it had caused any problems for anyone
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If you really, really, really want CO2, and are on a low budget. Search for the baking soda CO2 method. That's the cheapest way for CO2 I'd think.

 

[bonz]

thats what i do

 

[likestogrowbud]

its not that i really want it im just taking every bit of advice in at mo as is first proper grow and just experimenting really just trying to find extra ways of treating my girls lol

 

[skate6407]

If you really, really, really want CO2, and are on a low budget. Search for the baking soda CO2 method. That's the cheapest way for CO2 I'd think.

Make a soulution of half water and half sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil. Allow to cool to a lukewarm temperature of 80-90 degrees fahrenheit. Add the cool liquid to a container.(1 gal. milk jug) Add active dry yeast maybe 2-3 tablespoons. The more containers the more CO2. Now if you have a warehouse store such as costco you could purchase a 25 lb bag of sugar and like 3 lbs of yeast for $20.