3000w Vertical Setup

[Richard Pryor]

Here is my journal, gentlemen. I decided to go live the moment I switched to 12/12, so the whole 35 days of vegging will be presented to you in fast forward. I was delayed by a few days, so today is actually Day 4 of flowering.

LIGHTS, TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY

The flower room's temperature and humidity are controlled by a 2.5 ton A/C and a dehumidifier.

The room has 3 x 1000w HPS running at 240v.

NUTRIENTS

- GH FloraNova
- Diamond Nectar
- Nitrozime
- Earth Juice Microblast

STRAIN

Mother's Finest and Big Bud from Sensi Seeds and White Berry from Paradise Seeds.

 

[Richard Pryor]

My seeds arrived today. I ordered a pack of Big Bud and a pack of White Berry from Attitude. Got 5 free Power Skunk with my order. Soaked them in a glass of tap water for 18 hours. As soon as they cracked, I put them outside in some propagation pots with Sunshine #4 mix. Within 36 hours they had popped. The BigBud germinated within a couple of hours.

Three of the White Berry seeds were damaged. I emailed Attitude and sent pics. Lets see what happens.

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[Richard Pryor]

Today I made a little trade with my ex-dealer, mentor and good friend. Gave him 6 BigBuds, 1 White Berry and 2 Power Skunks for 40 rooted Mother’s Finest clones.

 

[Richard Pryor]

I transplanted the clones to some 6” pots. They are a sad looking bunch, but will become strong and green in no time, you’ll see. I used tap water (175ppm) and a splash of FloraNova Veg to wet the soil (300ppm total/6.45 PH).

Clones are on a 24/0 light cycle under a 400w MH. Room temperature is 73-77 and humidity is 48%.

 

[winkdogg420]

i cant wait till they take off!


WINKDOGG

 

[Richard Pryor]

Today I watered the clones. Filled the trays with tap water (175ppm/6.40 PH) simulating a passive hydroponic system. I also transferred the seedlings to the veg room after making sure they were pest free. Quarantined them for 24 hours prior to the transfer.

 

[Richard Pryor]

I fed the clones a light nutrient mix of tap water (175ppm), Diamond Nectar and a splash of FloraNova Veg (650ppm total/6.20ph). Same thing for the seedlings, except the solution was less concentrated (400ppm total/6.15 PH).

 

[Richard Pryor]

Clones have been vegging for 10 days. Most of them are doing great, except 1 or 2 that a have a couple of crooked leafs and a runt. The seedlings look very healthy as well.

In the attached picture you can see the Power Skunk on the top row (Sativa leaf), the White Berry (second from the right) and the BigBud.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Day 12

 

[MediMaryUser]

Nice set up

 

[Richard Pryor]

Gave everybody some tap water today (175ppm/6.35 PH). I expect to transplant them in the next couple of days.

The Power Skunks are now taller than the BigBuds.

 

[Richard Pryor]

It has been 18 days since the clones were transplanted to the 6” pots. They are big and ready to be transplanted again. Still debating what size pot to use, basically because I don’t have enough room in the veg room. I might have to transplant again a couple of days before the plants go to 12/12.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Today I transplanted the plants to some 1.6g pots. I used RO water (5ppm/6.14 PH) to flush the new soil.

The setup is not the best in the world, but it does the job and is the best I could do with what I had. Here’s what it looks like with all the big pots in there.

White Berry (front left) and Big Bud are looking perfect.
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[Richard Pryor]

Not a lot going on in the veg room these days. The plants that are on the shelves are given a half turn every day. The best looking ones have been kept on the floor, except the seedlings which are on the top row.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Today I transplanted the best looking plants to some 2.3g pots and fed them a mix of RO water, Diamond Nectar, FloraNova Grow & a splash of FloraNova Bloom (450ppm 6.14PH). The rest of the plants were left in the 1.6g pots and will serve as mothers. I left the seedlings in the small pots for the time being.

The veg room is really crowded right now.

 

[Richard Pryor]

I switched to 18/6 cycle today. I fed the ‘would be mothers’ a little stronger solution of Flora Nova Grow, Diamond Nectar and Nitrozime (650ppm/6.30 PH).

The clones are ready to switch to 12/12 in the next couple of days. I just need to set up the flower room first!

Here’s a pic of the White Berry:

 

[Richard Pryor]

The clones have been vegging for 30 days and it’s getting difficult to handle so many plants in such a small space. I move the plants around every day to promote even growth.

 

[Richard Pryor]

I transferred the clones to the flowering room. Pots felt relatively heavy, so there's still no need to water them. I did water the Power Skunk with RO water (6.02 PH).

The plants will be spending the next 24 hours on darkness.

I flushed the White Berry and BigBud plants with RO water (6.08 PH). The veg room looks much better with fewer plants.

I took 30 cuttings from the Mother's Finest that were not transfered to the flower room. I didn't have anything other than Sunshine Mix, so I used that. Used tap water (175ppm/6.45 PH) to wet the soil. They will go in the veg room with the mothers under the 400w MH for 18/6 light cycle.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Flower Room

[FONT=&quot]Temperature was 69F and humidity 50% during the 24 hour darkness period. I only have 1000w for the first day. Need some electrical supplies to get the other ballasts going, and the stores are closed.

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I fed the mothers some tap water (175ppm) with FloraNova veg (650ppm total/6.08 PH).

 

[Richard Pryor]

Worked on the room for a couple of more hours today. Got the other ballast going, so now there’s 2000w of HPS. I'll hook up the third ballast tomorrow for a total of 3000w.

I gave the plants a half turn and spread them a little.

I’m preparing a mix now to feed them as soon as the lights go on tomorrow.