Quantums Overhead in Vertical Grow!

[ttystikk]

Those 5 gals must be a solid root mass judging from the top growth.

Yes they are root bound asf.

 

[Jaybodankly]

They must have merged into a single root by now.
I like your espalier method of growing trees. Have you tried a single container the length of the grow for more soil volume?

Espalier (/ᵻˈspælɪər/ or /ᵻˈspæli.eɪ/) is the horticultural and ancient agricultural practice of controlling woody plant growth for the production of fruit, by pruning and tying branches to a frame, frequently in formal patterns, flat against a structure such as a wall, fence, or trellis, and also plants which have been shaped in this way.[

https://www.google.com/search?q=espalier+trees&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwieh-b1wKbRAhWniFQKHR2IDFMQsAQIGw&biw=1440&bih=772

 

[ttystikk]

They must have merged into a single root by now.
I like your espalier method of growing trees. Have you tried a single container the length of the grow for more soil volume?

Espalier (/ᵻˈspælɪər/ or /ᵻˈspæli.eɪ/) is the horticultural and ancient agricultural practice of controlling woody plant growth for the production of fruit, by pruning and tying branches to a frame, frequently in formal patterns, flat against a structure such as a wall, fence, or trellis, and also plants which have been shaped in this way.[

https://www.google.com/search?q=espalier+trees&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwieh-b1wKbRAhWniFQKHR2IDFMQsAQIGw&biw=1440&bih=772

Thanks for posting the definition of espalier, I'm aware of it but others may not be. Yes, this is exactly what I do to maximize production on my trellis panels.

I run one plant per bucket/trellis.

I have a trick up my sleeve for increasing nutrients to the plants and I'm already phasing it in; SIPS.

 

[ttystikk]

From my understanding it's not only what your growing in, it's also strain dependent. That's part of creating the perfect environment for your plant. Every environment is different you have to make adjustments for yours. What works amazing in one persons room may do damage to yours. Listening to your plant is the key. They don't have a mouth to say " hey, dude my feet are cold" instead they don't drink as fast and don't take up the nutes like they should. In our room we have different strains all needing different feeds and light. We do our best with creating that environment our girls need. Boy is the pay out amazing.

This thread us about quantum boards in vertical spaces. Please take off topic discussion elsewhere, "ma'am".

 

[Jaybodankly]

I did SIPs on a SCROG a long time ago. Wish I had put one of those bung valves on it so I could have drained it. Didn't have a pump at the time. Using a turkey basters to change the water is the definition of lame.

 

[MMJ Dreaming 99]

Root zone temps are one of the most important aspects of gardening. Temp gauge on top of pots lets the gardener know everything.

+1
One reason why some guys put straw on top of their pots/buckets to shade the roots in sunlight or HPS. I would think no issues with cool QB boards.

 

[MMJ Dreaming 99]

Pics today! She's making progress. She isn't drinking a much as the others in the same run but it doesn't seem to be impacting her development.

I made a minor adjustment to one of the fixtures, tilting more towards the horizontal to spread more light to the bottom half of the plant. This plant likes to be yellow; always has, so don't read to much into its color.

Thoughts so far; these lenses need more room to work to their max potential, they really want to be a foot or so above the top edge of the surface to be lit. Other than that, the light is very evenly distributed. Keeping the plant carefully manicured/trained is important, else the buds sticking out will shade what's beneath.
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Yoda bro. You are running some lenses on the QB boards? They look more muted then say the guy who was running one board at 110 watts. His light was as bright as the sun. Are you under driving them?

 

[ttystikk]

Yoda bro. You are running some lenses on the QB boards? They look more muted then say the guy who was running one board at 110 watts. His light was as bright as the sun. Are you under driving them?

For some reason your pics won't load.

They have wall washer lenses, discussion near the beginning of this thread. The light is being aimed at the trellis panel rather than at the camera. Each board is getting 80W. Total draw of both boards is 670W.

 

[MMJ Dreaming 99]

For some reason your pics won't load.

They have wall washer lenses, discussion near the beginning of this thread. The light is being aimed at the trellis panel rather than at the camera. Each board is getting 80W. Total draw of both boards is 670W.

The picture was in the other thread early on and I cannot find. He was driving one board at 110 wattts and it was bright white and flaring like crazy. Whit hot bright. I see what you are doing now with wall washers. Looks great.

 

[ttystikk]

The picture was in the other thread early on and I cannot find. He was driving one board at 110 wattts and it was bright white and flaring like crazy. Whit hot bright. I see what you are doing now with wall washers. Looks great.

I'm not even halfway through this grow yet and @Stephenj37826 has already informed me that these boards are obsolete! The speed of technological change is dizzying around here!

 

[a mongo frog]

I would think no issues with cool QB boards.

Probably not in the op's case being he knows his way around a garden, but many of problems occur when the root zone is too cold.

 

[1000ppm]

I wonder how these would do with some deep water culture. Thinking of firing my current culture buckets back up.

Interesting twist to vert.
I'm just thinking of how much more efficient I could be if I tried this style and have way more nugs. And easier access to trimming etc.

 

[bassman999]

I wonder how these would do with some deep water culture. Thinking of firing my current culture buckets back up.

Interesting twist to vert.
I'm just thinking of how much more efficient I could be if I tried this style and have way more nugs. And easier access to trimming etc.

Good lights will benefit any growing style

 

[ttystikk]

Good lights will benefit any growing style

...and the best lighting will kick it up a notch!

 

[Afgan King]

I need to get over there looking great and wanna see these lights. Looks great buddy have doctor in morning fir shoulder hopefully fix something can barely drive my truck

 

[ttystikk]

I need to get over there looking great and wanna see these lights. Looks great buddy have doctor in morning fir shoulder hopefully fix something can barely drive my truck

I've been thinking about you all day. I sure hope they get you fixed up, brother. That sounds like a lot of pain. Anytime you, and your lady when her schedule allows, can stop by is a pleasure.

 

[1000ppm]

Good lights will benefit any growing style

I guess that's my point. RDWC growth is already awesome , i am just itching to see what these lights can do mixed with some buckets and this light spectrum.

 

[ttystikk]

I guess that's my point. RDWC growth is already awesome , i am just itching to see what these lights can do mixed with some buckets and this light spectrum.

I pulled 2 pounders.

 

[Afgan King]

I've been thinking about you all day. I sure hope they get you fixed up, brother. That sounds like a lot of pain. Anytime you, and your lady when her schedule allows, can stop by is a pleasure.

Hell gotta setup getting you and the guys over here to see this round and check out what I've done with your Jilly lol she's been a pleasure to work with and loves to get massive

 

[ttystikk]

Hell gotta setup getting you and the guys over here to see this round and check out what I've done with your Jilly lol she's been a pleasure to work with and loves to get massive

She is a very special girl. We pulled and trimmed one just today.