SIP thread -- (Sub-Irrigated Planter)

myke

myke

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Hollatchaboy said:
I've been hesitant adding anything to the res other than water. Especially organic, but I've been thinking of maybe humic acid... maybe the bas big 6 micros with humics? No ill effects putting anything into the res?
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Yea me too,was hoping one of you guys would try.Dont think it needs it though.

A tip I use now is foiler feeding epsom and potassium sulphate(armour si) once you have little buds.Twice a week.Try it seams to help fatten up the buds.
A pinch of epsom in hot water to dissolve to 500ml water add 4 drops armor si.Shake and spray just before light on.
 
ilovereggae

ilovereggae

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Hollatchaboy said:
I've been hesitant adding anything to the res other than water. Especially organic, but I've been thinking of maybe humic acid... maybe the bas big 6 micros with humics? No ill effects putting anything into the res?
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so far so good. I got that idea from BAS as well. but they point out not to do it until you have good water roots. I figure the buildabloom is fine since it's water-soluble as well as being vegan, nothing in there really to go bad or get funky, plus letting it dry out afterward seems to be fine..

I've also added the coconut powder, kelp, and recharge directly to the res before. not sure I would do same with anything w fish/blood/bone/guano in it tho.
 
Rocket Soul

Rocket Soul

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myke said:
I’m day 13 now since transplant. Had me worried as I was seeing what looked like an iron deficiency! We all know that’s from too high of pH. Did some paste tests with distilled water but ph seams right. Wasn’t till last night I noticed the ones showing this deficiency were super cropped last week. Turns out I guess I was a little rough with them when I did it. Lol. I’ll just cut them off. No problem. First pic is what I’m talking about.
Im Still seeing burnt tips on new growth. Perhaps my soil is just a little hot. I know these girls are heavy feeders so chomping at the bit to top dress but maybe I’ll wait.I think I’m gonna flip the light today or tomorrow. I can see there starting to take off.View attachment 4971666View attachment 4971669
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If you get iron defs in sips it is likely they are getting too much water in the soil. I had the same but with some normal plants, bougainvillea if I recall correctly. Too much watering and the iron cant be absorbed. If you get burnt tips at the same time then it's even more likely to be a regular def.
 
Rocket Soul

Rocket Soul

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Hollatchaboy said:
I've been hesitant adding anything to the res other than water. Especially organic, but I've been thinking of maybe humic acid... maybe the bas big 6 micros with humics? No ill effects putting anything into the res?
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You can add lactobacillus extract or whatever it's called. I know Pedro from gml show uses it in sips, you can read up on it thru googling Korean Natural farming.

This will help against anaerobic bacteria buildup.
 
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Hollatchaboy

Hollatchaboy

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Rocket Soul said:
You can add lactobacillus extract or whatever it's called. I know Pedro from gml show uses it in sips, you can read up on it thru googling Korean Natural farming.

This will help against anaerobic bacteria buildup.
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Lactobacillus acid or lactic acid bacteria is great shit! It's really easy to make by fermenting rice water and milk. I'm in a knf style group. I haven't made ferments yet but I will this fall when work shows down and I have more time.
 
Hollatchaboy

Hollatchaboy

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HydoDan said:
Definite light bleaching.. Done that before..
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That sucks. I have it at about 20-22" above the canopy, and only halfway up.... about 200 watts. Do you think she'll be handle more as she progresses thru flower? I haven't had this problem before, but this is a new strain to me.
 
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