The Irish Growers Thread!

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Francoblanco

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90'sStoner said:
Not yet but I'm planning to order 2 for my tents. I figure they're worth a shot. I ran a 250w air fan heater last year, did the job but absolutely slaughtered the ESB bill
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Yeah I imagine that’d knock the bill up alright! I just found this, name brand, good reviews and has a built in thermostat and under €20. I might try it.
www.screwfix.ie

Dimplex 40W Electric Wall-Mounted Tubular Heater - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.ie. Low output, adjustable heat source suitable for a huge range of applications, from airing cupboards to shop windows and greenhouses. Must be installed horizontally. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
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90'sStoner

90'sStoner

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Francoblanco said:
Yeah I imagine that’d knock the bill up alright! I just found this, name brand, good reviews and has a built in thermostat and under €20. I might try it.
www.screwfix.ie

Dimplex 40W Electric Wall-Mounted Tubular Heater - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.ie. Low output, adjustable heat source suitable for a huge range of applications, from airing cupboards to shop windows and greenhouses. Must be installed horizontally. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
www.screwfix.ie www.screwfix.ie
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Nice find, I might go with them instead!
 
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Francoblanco

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Spudsure said:
Well, new to this site. First time grower. I've been reading your thread all summer and I'm coming to the end of my first grow. Due to chop tomorrow, looking forward to it. Really basic set up to start. Had some difficulty with soil at the start. Lost 1 plant nearly lost a second but manage to transplant on time. Just using plain old soil now. Plain water until flower then used some homemade nutrients and they took to it really well. But yeah, handy enough just left them to it and they are looking pretty good.
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Nice work!
 
Jay_normous

Jay_normous

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Francoblanco said:
Morning Brains Trust. Sorry if I’m hi-jacking anyone’s thread. I’m after advice from people with more knowledge than me!
So I’ve got a 160 x 70 x 70 tent in my shed. Said shed is about 14’ x 10’.
I just put my seeds into pots yesterday I started off with the lights at 75cm above the the pots and my Spider Farmer 1000 up full. Problem is I couldn’t get it above 18 degrees with the fan off, I dropped the light down to about 30cm and the temp rose to a little over 19 degrees, I came out at 8am this morning and they were at 15 degrees.
I’m waiting on my hygrometer to arrive to check humidity and I’m yet to install my Carbon filter and extractor fan.The only air coming in is through one of the passive flaps being open.
I was thinking of getting something like this in order to try and get the temp up and hopefully it’d be able to retain the heat when the light goes off for sleepy time at 10am till 4 pm. http://irishinsulationdirect.com/attic-tank-insulation-and-covers.html

Have any of you fine folks grown in a shed? Am I pissing in the wind trying to do so over the winter? Thanks in advance!
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If you can, do autos..18/6.. your insulation will help.
Keep airflow low when light is off if really cold outside.
I once used 2 xl pet heat mats and lay them down like under floor heating for my pots.. worked well and only 12v.
Don't worry about the air filter yet..
 
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Francoblanco

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Jay_normous said:
If you can, do autos..18/6.. your insulation will help.
Keep airflow low when light is off if really cold outside.
I once used 2 xl pet heat mats and lay them down like under floor heating for my pots.. worked well and only 12v.
Don't worry about the air filter yet..
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Cheers for that. Yep, I’m doing autos. I closed over the air flap a bit earlier to try and build up the heat. Waiting on the insulation fella to get back to me tomorrow, fingers crossed I can get it soon. I’m also ordering tubular heater tomorrow. I might look at the pet mats too, can’t hurt to have back up! Yeah a while to go before the filter alright!!
 
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Jay_normous

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Weather not as good as I thought it was going to be.. I'm hoping the dreaded rot isn't going to arrive at the party. Bit better pic but still not great..
I've done very little trimming as you can tell.IMG_20201015_184317.jpg
 
Jay_normous

Jay_normous

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90'sStoner said:
Man that's lookin class, especially for outdoors in Ireland. Gettin a nice fade out on the fan leaves too so must be ripening up. Have ya chécked trichs or anything?
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For a plant that had minimal looking after, a half bag of soil from woodies, watered and fed, she's done well.
She starts out from her camouflage now so much now.. Id be sick if she was found by someone.
 
rockethoe

rockethoe

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Who's growing outdoor. Good end to the season this year wether wise. What was your strains outdoor this year anyone and how'd they do?

I was thinking about trying some landrace stuff next season
 
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Fishbulb

Fishbulb

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so i have thrips!!

tried killer mite worked a bit but in a wooden shed its next to impossible to clear them so i've ordered predator mites and if the number stay up they will keep the thrips in check or wipe them out not sure if they wil be able for that but im hoping for a balance

anyone experence with foliar sprays in veg for added health and vigour ? if so can you enlighten me please
 
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JackKS

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Hi guys, attached a photo of my grow. 3 plants, two of them I have just repotted into larger pots. Added ferts to the water supply. 6-7 weeks under vegetating grow light, I didn't have the chance to repot/ add ferts till now due to lockdown. One plant is fairly discolored but I imagine this is due to the small pot it was in? Any tips to correct the situation? I think the plant in the forefront is in preflower as it might be an auto
 

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JackKS said:
Hi guys, attached a photo of my grow. 3 plants, two of them I have just repotted into larger pots. Added ferts to the water supply. 6-7 weeks under vegetating grow light, I didn't have the chance to repot/ add ferts till now due to lockdown. One plant is fairly discolored but I imagine this is due to the small pot it was in? Any tips to correct the situation? I think the plant in the forefront is in preflower as it might be an auto
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Feed em.. they are starving
 
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JackKS

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I haven't had the chance to check them in four weeks, so I added biobizz organics when I refilled the water tank. Hopefully that's solves it up.
 
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