Someguys Perpetual Parabolic SCROG Cabinet grow (trying to actually keep a journal)

SomeGuy · Jun 4, 2009

OK!! Im back. So here starts the updates. This is from the end of wk 4 going into week 5. I also started using BMO organics in combo with some of my other stuff.

GypsyBush · Jun 4, 2009

SomeGuy · Jun 4, 2009

Here is from early week 6. This brings us up to date on picture updates and we have one coming this weekend that will be end of week 6 / start of week 7. I will probably take them 9 weeks or so. Here is the Parabolic 400 cabinet, Enjoy:

SomeGuy · Jun 4, 2009

Here are the shots for week six in the flouro flower cabinet:

SomeGuy · Jun 4, 2009

Here are the clones we took a while ago. They are transplanted into 64oz cups and well on their way. The bush in the back is still doing awesome. It will be ready for flower right after the ones in the flouro cabinet are done.

SomeGuy · Jun 4, 2009

GypsyBush said:

Thanks Gypsy! Sorry to all who have been following for the long break in updates. Shit happens though.

Looks even better in person. I think I am finally getting this shit down in small spaces :-)

GypsyBush · Jun 4, 2009

It all looks BRILLIANT mate...

Congratulations!!!! :clap:

Smokiethebear · Jun 4, 2009

I think thats one of the best jobs filling up the screen I have seen + rep

SomeGuy · Jun 4, 2009

GypsyBush said:
It all looks BRILLIANT mate...

Congratulations!!!!

Smokiethebear said:
I think thats one of the best jobs filling up the screen I have seen + rep

Thanks Guys! Glad you like. :-)

Mammath · Jun 4, 2009

Looking great SG.
Way to fill out a space mate.
Nugs are looking fantastic, great pics.
+ rep when I can

SomeGuy · Jun 4, 2009

Mammath said:
Looking great SG.
Way to fill out a space mate.
Nugs are looking fantastic, great pics.
+ rep when I can

Thanks buddy, Im getting pretty happy right now. I'm doing gravity all this week and next then flushing out. I kinda play it by ear, but this batch seems to be doing really well despite a few spikes into the 90s. :-O

Mammath · Jun 4, 2009

Hey SG I have a few things I've been meaning to ask you.
I noticed when you did your clones you packed perlite around the cubes.
I was wondering why you do this?
Does it help in some way?
Also how do you water your clones?
How long before you see roots normally?

Just interested mate.

SomeGuy · Jun 5, 2009

Mammath said:
Hey SG I have a few things I've been meaning to ask you.
I noticed when you did your clones you packed perlite around the cubes.
I was wondering why you do this?
Does it help in some way?
Also how do you water your clones?
How long before you see roots normally?

Just interested mate.

Well... since you ask :-)

I kinda use that whole Tupperware with perlite as a hempy bucket. I never water the rock wool directly and the perlite around the sides allows the roots to grow without getting air pruned at the sides of the cubes. I find that it helps for the cube to be moist but not wet. With the cube sitting just about a 1/2" above the res of the hempy bucket it maintains that moisture level. The roots grow uninhibited and I think they take to transplant quicker. I get roots within 10days coming out of the cube. A heavily rooted cube in two weeks or so. I find progressive increase in container size works best for me and allows me to control how much growth I get at different stages. Although... Ive had some huge plants in 64oz cups...LOL

I also really like topping and LST as they keep the plant low and create a lot more available bud sites.

lilmafia513 · Jun 5, 2009

SomeGuy said:
Well... since you ask

I kinda use that whole Tupperware with perlite as a hempy bucket. I never water the rock wool directly and the perlite around the sides allows the roots to grow without getting air pruned at the sides of the cubes. I find that it helps for the cube to be moist but not wet. With the cube sitting just about a 1/2" above the res of the hempy bucket it maintains that moisture level. The roots grow uninhibited and I think they take to transplant quicker. I get roots within 10days coming out of the cube. A heavily rooted cube in two weeks or so. I find progressive increase in container size works best for me and allows me to control how much growth I get at different stages. Although... Ive had some huge plants in 64oz cups...LOL

I also really like topping and LST as they keep the plant low and create a lot more available bud sites.

Someguy,
I do the same thing with my clones once i notice root growth coming from the cubes. If you bury them it also gives you a jumpstart on the time it takes to hit the rez.
when you transplant, hold the cube level with the top of the cup, so the roots dangle inside the cup above the mix.
Backfill around the roots, up to the cube, and bury part of the cube. It makes a runoff zone, so the water doesn't lay around the cube making it too wet.
I notice almost NO transplant shock, or stop of growth by putting the roots directly in the rez, from transplant.

HEMPY ROCKS!!!

SomeGuy · Jun 6, 2009

lilmafia513 said:
HEMPY ROCKS!!!

I agree completely :-)

curious old fart · Jun 7, 2009

Well written, informative with pictures for proof, I'm subscribed. +rep

sup@baked · Jun 9, 2009

Great job and thanx for the new pics . And yes I have been subscribed , and yes plus rep . We have a short head hiegth in our grow room as well . It is 6'5" , so we do have more than a closet . I am guessing short bushy plants are best in our situation . What strain works best in these conditions ? Out of ours I think Blue Dream is working the best right now .

SomeGuy · Jun 9, 2009

I find that if I manage it right almost any strain could be good under the screen. Its a great way to have big plants with a low profile.

SomeGuy · Jun 9, 2009

Here it is about 3/4 days into week 7. These will go till done... that will probably be about 9-10 weeks. These are the shots of the parabolic 400w hps scrog Enjoy the pics :-)