First time hydro, going to try Ebb/Flow - is this a reasonable plan?

ANC

ANC

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I did yes. I basically just waited till the leaves started showing new growth after transplant to the large cube. I think it was about 3 or 4 days... Id have to check my calendar

There are about 3 plants that are a little short but I have one tallish clone I was hardening off, that I might swap in there as it is the same height as the tall ones.
I've already cut the clones for another tray, but I cut them maybe 2" tall... will compare and see what works best for me and my cultivar.
 
led1k

led1k

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ANC said:
That bank of hydro moms are working out great. I took almost 50 clones last night and it hardly made a dent in the bush.
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You also mentioned panda film but the picture looks like the rockwool is sitting on top of the batting? How do you control algae? Even on the top of the cubes?
 
ANC

ANC

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The leaves seem to be covering the exposed cubes pretty fast. Only saw one spot of algae under the smaller plants, I could probably spray it with peroxide but it is not a problem.
I didn;t quite work out a way to get this many cubes through panda film... Might try harder with the second batch. Also, my leftover panda film is at my other site atm. I suppose I could cut long strips, but I like how things are working so far.
 
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led1k

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ANC said:
The leaves seem to be covering the exposed cubes pretty fast. Only saw one spot of algae under the smaller plants, I could probably spray it with peroxide but it is not a problem.
I didn;t quite work out a way to get this many cubes through panda film... Might try harder with the second batch. Also, my leftover panda film is at my other site atm. I suppose I could cut long strips, but I like how things are working so far.
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Without panda film the roots will have access to more oxygen right? The downside being possible algae especially in my case LOL. With the film would there be enough oxygen for the roots? Seems like a Catch-22.
 
ANC

ANC

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The film is just a plastic sheet, so it is not really an issue. this system does not have a problem with providing enough oxygen. In fact, I'd say it is one of its strengths.in another 5 days, almost no light should hit the floor by my estimate.
 
MI.BUDZ

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Thoughts about a LPA in a EBB tray and use matting.... Definately use a EBB as a back up.

10”-15” LPA clones straight to flower upon tray harvest.

Been following this thread and referencing others using bigger clones with single colas with great results.
 
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Major Blazer

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MI.BUDZ said:
Thoughts about a LPA in a EBB tray and use matting.... Definately use a EBB as a back up.

10”-15” LPA clones straight to flower upon tray harvest.

Been following this thread and referencing others using bigger clones with single colas with great results.
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Seen a few people doing that. If you get the legit covers for the trays, you’ll get a couple extra inches clearance too
 
ANC

ANC

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The flowers have started to bud so hopefully it is done stretching. We are approaching 4 weeks under 12/12. Strain is exodus cheese. I use a local brand of food ec levels are around 1ish. pH 5.5.
The went in as soon as the roots came through the cubes (3 days) clones were about 4" tall
 
baaael

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ANC said:
The flowers have started to bud so hopefully it is done stretching. We are approaching 4 weeks under 12/12. Strain is exodus cheese. I use a local brand of food ec levels are around 1ish. pH 5.5.
The went in as soon as the roots came through the cubes (3 days) clones were about 4" tall
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i saw you said u flipped them straight away,when i tried that, mine didn't get anywhere near that size even at finish but were nice still,my failed big time haha
So EC 1,is that because the plants are on the smaller side or do u run your EC at those levels normally,where do u cap that out,
i think running way to high,i,m at week 1 flower at 1.6! i was going to go to 2.4 but i was told to not go over 2.0,they are quite big as i vegged for 15days
It that a sativa strain the exodus cheese,i would've thought at 4 weeks they'd be done stretching
 
baaael

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ANC said:
The flowers have started to bud so hopefully it is done stretching. We are approaching 4 weeks under 12/12. Strain is exodus cheese. I use a local brand of food ec levels are around 1ish. pH 5.5.
The went in as soon as the roots came through the cubes (3 days) clones were about 4" tall
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are you going to trim out the undergrowth or let them just fly as is ,they look very healthy
 
ANC

ANC

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I,ll leave em be. The next table is about to get started. I'll use smaller clones this time to compare. So i don't eant to add another variable yet
 
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