Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

[StinkBud]

I get tht the smaller one takes up less space, but I still run into the problem of needing 3 separate Flowering units tht way. I was trying to eliminate this if possible and use only one unit for a few months, and stay on the 3 week time sched.
I know the system should work fine. Just need to know, since this would be with organic nutes, would I be ok for a bit with only 1 res?

I was thinking about this. What if you could figure out a way to run 3 small reservoirs.

How about a large PVC drain pipe on the end. You could drill a hole and silicone it in. Something like 1" pipe or larger. You could put a screen on it to keep if from plugging up with roots.

Just plumb the pipes into the res. It might work...

 

[StinkBud]

hey stinkbud, thanks for all the great info. and congrats on the killer plants/setup you got going. Had a few quick questions. How tall are your plants at harvest time?

The last batch was too tall. I was running some Skunk from seed and they just about grew through the roof. I had to bend them down and tie them and then bend down the shoots!

Normally they range in height from 3-4ft.

Do u have a difficult time getting your light to penetrate such intense foliage?

Yes, that's why the 1000's work so well.

I am trying to decide between your great system and an ebb and flow sog grow. Are there any non-organic nutrients you recommend?

Do yourself a favor and run my formula. The taste is unreal! The ONLY reason I switched to hydro was because of the new organic nutes they have for hydro. Organic buds taste sweet, it's hard to explain but the aftertaste lingers on your pallet long after you exhale. Organics have no heavy metals in them so they are better for your health.

Once you try my mix you will never go non-organic again.

Would you rather use 4 600 watt cooltubes or 2 1000 watt colltubes?

4-600s would give you a better spread for sure. Why cooltubes? Unless you have a major heat problem you would be better off with a different reflector.

Also, is there anything you think you could do to improve your yield and or quality? Thanks again for passing on the great know-how to us!

Easy! More light. I'm going to add a couple more 1000W lights after I get my power all hooked up.

I can't just go down and hire the local electrician. I have a friend that can do it but he's a stoner and I've been waiting 3 months for him to come out of his stupor.

Quality is dependent on the strain. I can honestly say I have the most incredible strains you could ever imagine.

I have this one strain called Purple Silver. It tastes exactly like grape Bubble Yum gum. It's that sweet. It's almost too sweet if that's possible. The high is the best I have ever had. It makes me want to create things. I'm an artist so for me it's the perfect bud. Too bad it's available in clone form only.

 

[StinkBud]

Thanks alot for posting ur system stinky. I cant wait to be producing my medicine im going to be using the same just not as many plants. i can only have 29 all together. so im doing 9 in each stage.. 9 clones, 9veg and 10 flowering

I was just doing the math and I'm trying to figure out how you will get 10 flowering out of 9 veg...

You might need to rethink your numbers. Remember, you need three different flower systems to get a perpetual harvest. This is what I would do...

I would build 3 of my small Aero/NFT systems with 5 holes each. 3 on one side and two on the other. Stagger the holes.

Run your veg unit with five holes. One in the middle and one in each corner

Use the last 9 in the cloner. That way you will always have 5 strong clones to go into veg.

You should be able to harvest around 5-10oz. every three weeks depending on the strain you run.

Good Luck Bro!

 

[Skinflute]

I see all this unused space underneath the fence post's. Have you considered mounting a light upside down, shining light upwards on the bottom of the canopy? Maybe a 150 - 400 hps.

Just a thought

 

[gwerns nugs]

can u PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE re post parts list for Veg+Flower set up...Parts list, and directions 4 cutting PVC pipe? MUCH MUCH appreciated

 

[StinkBud]

I see all this unused space underneath the fence post's. Have you considered mounting a light upside down, shining light upwards on the bottom of the canopy? Maybe a 150 - 400 hps.

Just a thought

I was thinking something similar. What about 8-light 4ft. HO Fls on the sides down low. They put out 40,000 lumens. I imagine they get kind of hot with that kind of power.

 

[happyface]

I was just doing the math and I'm trying to figure out how you will get 10 flowering out of 9 veg...

You might need to rethink your numbers. Remember, you need three different flower systems to get a perpetual harvest. This is what I would do...

I would build 3 of my small Aero/NFT systems with 5 holes each. 3 on one side and two on the other. Stagger the holes.

Run your veg unit with five holes. One in the middle and one in each corner

Use the last 9 in the cloner. That way you will always have 5 strong clones to go into veg.

You should be able to harvest around 5-10oz. every three weeks depending on the strain you run.

Good Luck Bro!

hey man quick question. the pvc that runs up around the plants? is it needed i was tinkin you do it for a support wen the tops get heavy. or is it just a support?

 

[oneeyejedi]

just picked up one of thies at my local fish store looks to work great!
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[StinkBud]

just picked up one of thies at my local fish store looks to work great!
Aquarium Systems Aquarium Sys Natural Wave Multi-Cycle Pump Timer: Compare Prices, View Price History and Read Reviews at NexTag

I've been looking everywhere for a cheap solution to suggest for the timer.

Let us know it it works!

Thanks Bro!

 

[dranderson21]

awwwwwwwwwwww thats illegal

 

[dranderson21]

i'm tellin

 

[oneeyejedi]

stink how much water do you add to the cloner to start with the 150 ml of clonex? is it critical to have a exact ppm or can you cover the pump and add 150 ml? the timer works great! there were a couple different models at the store this one just had 3 outlets that you could control so thats why i chose. I would just suggest going to your local fish store and ask for a cycle timer for artifical wave pumps in a saltwater tank.

 

[StinkBud]

stink how much water do you add to the cloner to start with the 150 ml of clonex? is it critical to have a exact ppm or can you cover the pump and add 150 ml? the timer works great! there were a couple different models at the store this one just had 3 outlets that you could control so thats why i chose. I would just suggest going to your local fish store and ask for a cycle timer for artifical wave pumps in a saltwater tank.

I fill the res about half way. I don't even check the PPM at all. I do adjust the PH to 5.8 but that's it.

I'm going to look at those timers next time I'm by the pet store.

 

[DIRTHAWKER]

Thought i would ask you guys.

Im looking into buying one of those 600 watt 240/volt dual e ballasts. Im no electrician, but beacuse its 240volt, does this mean it has to be plugged into a 240volt outlet? Am i correct that the normal wall outlets here in the USA are standard 120volt?
in which case what would i need to do?

confused.....and thanks

 

[oneeyejedi]

stink one more question im starting from seed and i have a bunch of rapid rooter plugs. do i just hydrate them as normal and ahh to cloner? do you run the same time on pumps? Thanks for your help! your system is helping many people deal with there pain!!!

 

[oneeyejedi]

also dirth look at how many amps you are pulling on that circut. if i were you id get a qualifed electrican to look burning down a room or house would suck!

 

[peaceb2usall]

Ok I am convinced to build all three system. Only thing is where do you put the mother plant?
I plan on growing the mother plant in soil, will that have any negative effect for the clones?

Thanks for all the help, after my finals I will start building. Can't wait.

Not sure if anyone answered you but Stink doesn't use a mother for this system. All you do is just take clones from your veg's once you have the system setup and going, until then you can use a mother in soil (or you could always if you so prefer.

Soil mothers have no negative effects on clones no.

 

[DragonPhoenix]

stink one more question im starting from seed and i have a bunch of rapid rooter plugs. do i just hydrate them as normal and ahh to cloner? do you run the same time on pumps? Thanks for your help! your system is helping many people deal with there pain!!!

I've started a ton from seed to put into this system and I've done the following with great success -

1. Germinate seed in wet paper towel with bottom heat.
2. Once seed has sprouted taproot place in either rockwool or soil. (I have done both)
3. After sprout is 2-3" tall place in neoprene collar and set in cloner. The key here is to make sure the bottom of the root is going to stick out from the bottom of the neoprene collar and that the cotyledons are above the top of the neoprene collar so it can get light.
4. Sit back and watch those plants grow like crazy!


Just make sure you check your pH on your res and just follow the instructions on the bottle of clonex. You can also add Botanicare Liquid Karma a 5ml/gallon and Gro Pro at 7.5ml/gallon. If you are using RO water make sure you add some Cal-Mag+ at 5ml/gallon to the res.

Good luck!

DP

 

[Master Kush]

Well, this is definitely ideal for the small cash cropper.

 

[offgridgrower]

Thought i would ask you guys.

Im looking into buying one of those 600 watt 240/volt dual e ballasts. Im no electrician, but beacuse its 240volt, does this mean it has to be plugged into a 240volt outlet? Am i correct that the normal wall outlets here in the USA are standard 120volt?
in which case what would i need to do?

confused.....and thanks

Dirt yes US is standard 120v, sounds like you will need an electrician friend to wire you up, depending on where your room is from the nearest 240v outlet, you can either come of the subpanel or tap off the dryer outlet or such, either way if you cant/dont know what your doing you should have someone who is do it.