123petey999
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thanks bro il av a look av u ever done it be4. might av to give it ago as mine are all differant sizes
Nirvana AK-48 600 Watt Ebb & Flow
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Abnjm
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Nope. This is my first try... Wish me luck!thanks bro il av a look av u ever done it be4. might av to give it ago as mine are all differant sizes
123petey999
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good luck bro im guna give this LST ago my next grow and supercropin do half and half and witch turns out best i recon sound good to me broNope. This is my first try... Wish me luck!
Abnjm
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Mixed up a SECOND batch of GH "Growth" mix:
12 gallons tap (350 ppm / 0.7 eC; 7.8pH)
SM-90 35ml
SuperThrive 15ml
Gro 150ml
Micro 90ml
Bloom 30ml
Floraliscious Plus 15ml
FloraBlend 120ml
1050 ppm / 2.1 eC; 6.9pH
Added 80ml pH Down to 5.8 pH.
Changed floods to 15 minutes every three hours. (Was every four hours)
Tore down the Homebox XL, and put up the Sun Hut. During construction, I noticed that although I ordered a 4' x 4' box, the shop gave me a 2' x 4'.
As my other tent was down, and the Sun Hut was open, I decided to finish it. I was very happy with the materials, and the filter/fan hanger in the ceiling fits my filter and fan like a glove. It also has built in openings for isolating the light cooling air!
I still haven't gotten everything set up, so it still looks a little ghetto:
Here's the plants a day after their second LST session:
They look happy and healthy.
12 gallons tap (350 ppm / 0.7 eC; 7.8pH)
SM-90 35ml
SuperThrive 15ml
Gro 150ml
Micro 90ml
Bloom 30ml
Floraliscious Plus 15ml
FloraBlend 120ml
1050 ppm / 2.1 eC; 6.9pH
Added 80ml pH Down to 5.8 pH.
Changed floods to 15 minutes every three hours. (Was every four hours)
Tore down the Homebox XL, and put up the Sun Hut. During construction, I noticed that although I ordered a 4' x 4' box, the shop gave me a 2' x 4'.
As my other tent was down, and the Sun Hut was open, I decided to finish it. I was very happy with the materials, and the filter/fan hanger in the ceiling fits my filter and fan like a glove. It also has built in openings for isolating the light cooling air!
I still haven't gotten everything set up, so it still looks a little ghetto:
Here's the plants a day after their second LST session:
They look happy and healthy.
JN811
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very nice set up dude. Plants are looking great. Im growing 1 femanized ak and a few other strains, ice, snow white. My ak and rest of plants are growing very slow compared to yours, about 5 or 6 days in and only starting my 2nd leave set
. They do look very healthy though
. Its in soil (fox farm hapy frog) and only under 1 400 watt hps so I guess thats to be expected. I don't have mylar either, just flat white paint. I was wondering if you have any pointers to help it grow faster, anything that could help that won't cost that much as my budget is dwindling. Btw this is my first grow. O and I'm doing 18-6, will 24-0 help speed things up? Thanks for your help!!
. They do look very healthy though. Its in soil (fox farm hapy frog) and only under 1 400 watt hps so I guess thats to be expected. I don't have mylar either, just flat white paint. I was wondering if you have any pointers to help it grow faster, anything that could help that won't cost that much as my budget is dwindling. Btw this is my first grow. O and I'm doing 18-6, will 24-0 help speed things up? Thanks for your help!!
Abnjm
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I'm no weed baron, and I've only done 4 Hydro grows. Never done dirt before. I do think the secret to a good grow is good light and happy roots. I use a lot of root growth accelerators in my grow, and I think coco is the shit as far as root-friendly mediums go. I keep my res spotless and my temperatures as constant as possible (75F). I think your 400 watt should be sufficient for 4 plants, and you should be able to get nice nugs. That being said, if you can control the temps, the more the merrier! I've read differing opinions on the light cycle. I use 24/0 because it's easy to maintain (no timer), and I feel the extra hours of light help them grow.very nice set up dude. Plants are looking great. Im growing 1 femanized ak and a few other strains, ice, snow white. My ak and rest of plants are growing very slow compared to yours, about 5 or 6 days in and only starting my 2nd leave set
One pointer I'd give is to start a grow log. After a while, you can get quite a few accomplished growers to follow your grow. Their advice can be invaluable.
Good luck with your grow!
JN811
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Thanks man, I would love to but I only have my crappy camera phone, 2 mp, so I couldnt take any good pics. Maybe I'll invest in a camera when I get my money right.
wonderblunder
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Looking good. Subscribed!
IRONMAN420
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Lookin really good so far Abnjm.
When are you startin 12/12?
When are you startin 12/12?
Abnjm
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Thanks for stopping in Wonderblunder. I checked out your grow journal. Most impressive. What happened to the Topsy Turvy? LOL!
Abnjm
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I'll switch to 12/12 at 4 weeks veg, or when the LST brings the growth tip to the other side of the pot. I'm directing the plant away from the light, and then along the outside of the pot so I can keep the bigger buds out of the light's hot spot.
Abnjm
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Reservoir is sitting at 1100 ppm / 2.2 eC; 6.1 pH, 67F. Added 10ml pH down.
Growth tips have all turned towards the light. Will probably tie again in two days. A few of the exposed stems were getting too tall, so I did some minor supercropping to level them out.
A little squeezin:
Prolly two weeks to flower.
Growth tips have all turned towards the light. Will probably tie again in two days. A few of the exposed stems were getting too tall, so I did some minor supercropping to level them out.
A little squeezin:
Prolly two weeks to flower.
socialsmoker
Active Member
r u guna keep the 2x4 tent or get the 4x4 how tall is your tent. plants look great
Abnjm
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I'm thinking I might keep the 2' x 4' tent. Everything fits, and it makes it very easy to LST the back plants with the second opening. The box says the tent is 84" tall, but it seems taller than my HomeBox XL. I think it is due to the superior filter/fan set up in the Sun Hut. Everything is right up against the ceiling....
Overall, I wish I had purchased a Sun Hut to begin with. If the 2' x 4' doesn't cut it for this grow, I can always use it as a mom/veg tent and buy the 4' x 4' version.
Abnjm
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Reservoir is sitting at 1100 ppm / 2.2 eC; 6.1 pH, 67F. Added 10ml pH down. Air temps are 74F.
Next tie down should be tomorrow morning.
Here's a look at what the LST is doing under the canopy:
The growth is coming in so thick, I may need to cut the LST short so the buds have enough room to grow.
Next tie down should be tomorrow morning.
Here's a look at what the LST is doing under the canopy:
The growth is coming in so thick, I may need to cut the LST short so the buds have enough room to grow.
ol hippy
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Abnjm, Been checking out your grow, looks great, I just started 6 ak48s from nirvana last wk. No nutes yet plants are very small so far. Any tips on the first few wks? My temp is around 80- 85 during the day, but humidity seems low at 35 ish !? Have been hanging wet towels in closet to help but no effect so far. Do I need to raise humidity at this early stage ? Or will it come up as plant gets larger and I can mist a bit. Thanks I'll keep checking out your grow ,might help me get a good first run !! Ol hippy..
wonderblunder
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That LST work turned out awesome. I flipped the topsy turvey right side up. I flipped it when it was too small. Next time........
socialsmoker
Active Member
your ladies r lookn great!!!!
Abnjm
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No secrets, just following what others have done here on RIU. I try to keep my air temps between 70F and 75F. I aim for 50% humidity during veg, but you're right, it's hard to get there at this time of the year and when they are small. I use a cool mist humidifier until they get big enough for transpiration to humidify the air. Also, I mix a spray of 4 oz tap water, 1ml SuperThrive, and 1ml of Floralicious+ and apply to the undersides of the leaves. This gives them a little food and stops the leaves from curling. I don't know if you are a dirtbag
or running hydro, but I keep my rez temp at 67F. I also change out and clean my rez once a week. 600 watt light is exactly 12" above the canopy with two small fans moving the air around.I hope this helps, and good luck with your grow!