Shrubs Journal, Cindy, Toejam, Big Bud, God's Gift

[Shrubs First]

Here are some updated pics.

Growth is easily seen daily...
My last feeding was as follows
10 Gallons Water: 0 ppm,
40 mL Master A
40 mL Master B
20 mL Hum-Bolt
20 mL Flavor-Ful
30 mL Cal-Mag
60 mL Hygrozyme
20 mL Humboldt Roots
½ Tsp Big Up Powder
20 mL Humboldt Honey ES
895-920 ppm
PH 6.0
½ gallon/plant

 

[Shrubs First]

most deficiencies came with the plants, such as those with Nitrogen problems, new growth looks very corrected and healthy.

 

[jesushadafender]

Looks very nice man. really starting to fill out

 

[Shrubs First]

thanks mon, Here's a good freshy

Placed the ladies who are stretching more under the Halide and the ones who need to catch up under the HPS

 

[Shrubs First]

Doing a mostly water flush tonight, in between feedings I still mix in several things:
10 Gallons water, tested at 0 PPM
20 mL Humboldt Honey ES Carbohydrates
20 mL Humboldt Roots
20 mL Mayan Microzyme to keep the Mycorrhizae active and populated
50 mL Hygrozyme to keep the roots clean and healthy
finished with 150-160 PPM and PH adjusted to 6.0... We'll see what my runoff comes out at...

 

[Shrubs First]

Daaaamnet my aquarium heater isn't working properly, turns on but won't heat, I must have let it run dry for a while or something.... Shiiit now i just gotta wait while my freeeakin water heats up, any ideas?

 

[Shrubs First]

And here is what they look like today, it is day 7 week 1 flowering, and watered them about 2 hours ago

Gettin greener and greener, all of them have pistils on every node now

 

[Shrubs First]

So far my Daytime Temps have been between 78°F - 72°F and my Nighttime Temps have been between 70°F - 63°F Humidity goes from 40% during the day to 60% at night... No major problems I just gotta watch for the mildew, although I use several preventatives, such as Ed Rosenthal's Fungicide, Neem Oil, and Azamax

 

[justiceman]

So far my Daytime Temps have been between 78°F - 72°F and my Nighttime Temps have been between 70°F - 63°F Humidity goes from 40% during the day to 60% at night... No major problems I just gotta watch for the mildew, although I use several preventatives, such as Ed Rosenthal's Fungicide, Neem Oil, and Azamax

I am running just about the same temps and humidity. Looks like yours are doing quite fine. They are definitely farther along then mine. So you keep your res at a good temp with an aquarium heater. Genius man!

 

[Shrubs First]

Daaamnet, i thought my aquarium heater was an issue. I come home today at 4:30 and my lights aren't on (they turn on at 4). So i'm thinkin what the hell, and i go click all my buttons and unplug, replug everything, nothing, so I go reset my circuit breaker, nothing. NOTHING turns on, so I check my surge protector strip, and its blown, I plug it in in a different room, doesnt do anything.


Turns out, not only doesn't that work, but my Lumatek 600w is completely screwed, when i plug it in any wall outlet, it automatically with out question blows my fuse, I can only assume it is what caused this HUGE mess, I can't believe it blew my surge protector.... I have had this ballast for two years and it has never done anything remotely like this. Worst thing, i don't know where the fuckin receipt is because i bought the fucker 2 years ago and like a jack off beginner didnt save it, so I'm out a ballast until who knows. SHIT, I swear if my Local grow store doesn't warranty this ballast im gonna flip

 

[stinkbudd1]

hey very nice set up grow i can see that you have it pretty down pat or as my dad would say this aint your first rodeo is it..good choise of strains also have a great grow. and an even better smoke in 10 weeks..peace pot prosperity..i here a lot about getting clones from the cannabis clubs what do they run you for each im in california and some of the smoke from shops here is not all that great some even seems to be harvested early i have a card and id still use a dealer.. sorry to here about your ballast that sucks..

 

[Layzieboy]

nice, it looks like the plants that are being lit by the MH are filling out a lil better that the ones on the side with the hps.... nice comparison

 

[Layzieboy]

bummer about the ballast, hope you get the grow going again...

 

[Shrubs First]

StinkBudd1:
hey very nice set up grow i can see that you have it pretty down pat or as my dad would say this aint your first rodeo is it..good choise of strains also have a great grow. and an even better smoke in 10 weeks..peace pot prosperity..i here a lot about getting clones from the cannabis clubs what do they run you for each im in california and some of the smoke from shops here is not all that great some even seems to be harvested early i have a card and id still use a dealer.. sorry to here about your ballast that sucks..

Thanks man, I appreciate the encouragement, and no, this aint the first rodeo, although I've had some pretty bad mess ups in the past, which is why I'm being so nit picky about this one. And this round of plants were alll free from 2 different friends, one of which owns a dispensary and the other is a close hobby grower... Although generally you can find healthy just-rooted clones for $5-$20.... I agree on the herb from the clubs, more expensive, and usually a little less quality, definitely handled more than I would like... Nice to have you along

Layzieboy:
nice, it looks like the plants that are being lit by the MH are filling out a lil better that the ones on the side with the hps.... nice comparison
bummer about the ballast, hope you get the grow going again...

Thanks dude, yea it also has to do with the fact that they are from different growers as well, But I do believe the MH has something to do with it as well, they are lookin great...
And the grow hasnt shut down I'm just down to one 600 watt light, I need to go to the Grow store tomorrow and hopefully they warranty this ballast otherwise i gotta drop another 250 on a ballast which im SERIOUSLY not looking forward to...

 

[stinkbudd1]

say shrubs you are welcome the praise is well deserved for you. look here if you have anymore info on club strains and the clones please let me know whats up i want to try a few next grow..is there a way to make the finished product of a weak club strain better? with nutes flower time etc. i know most if not all clubs grow organic i believe..thanks for listening..ppp

 

[Shrubs First]

If you grow it yourself, chances are it will turn out very different than the herb from the clubs. Conditions are so different that you will almost get a completely different phenotype. Of course you can make it better then the club, the finished product all depends on the drying and curing, proper drying is absolutely necessary, you cannot have the environment so dry that it is dried in 5-6 days. The grassy and hay flavors are only there because chlorophyl would still be in the plant, chlorophyl can only escape with the release of moisture from the plant, but the chlorophyl only releases at a certain rate, much slower than the water is able to, therefore you must keep it moist for a long enough time (roughly 11-13 days) for the chlorophyl to escape! Once that has happened, and the moisture is completely out (the stem snaps when bent in the center cola) Then you begin trimming the nugget, that is how you bring the terpenes out and get a wonderful flavor and aroma.

Clubs do not generally take the time to perfect this process, they usually put the cut down plant in a very dry environment and allow it to dry as fast as possible. Leaving the chlorophyl behind and hindering the smell and taste. Either that or they begin trimming when the herb is still wet, which also ruins it.

What else do you need to know? Some things to watch out for from club clones are pests (spider mites, thrips, aphids) and fungus'... anything that is in that persons grow environment will be transfered along with the clone to your environment, that is why I take my clones from close friends, I see their gardens very frequently and I know how clean it is, just as clean as mine

 

[stinkbudd1]

hey that ws great thanks for the info and have a great grow ill be in touch and checkin you out ..peace pot prosperity...

 

[Shrubs First]

I am running just about the same temps and humidity. Looks like yours are doing quite fine. They are definitely farther along then mine. So you keep your res at a good temp with an aquarium heater. Genius man!

Yea, the aquarium heater is a pretty classic move, I mean, I use a 22 gallon res, and the water that goes through my filter is required to be cold, so the best way to heat it up after that is a 100-200 watt heater..

hey that ws great thanks for the info and have a great grow ill be in touch and checkin you out ..peace pot prosperity...

Not a prob man, i'll be around... and by the way, I took my lumatek ballast in to my LGS (local grow store) and they said it was still under warrantee it for me and replaced it no question! So I'm back to 1200Watts of bliss and artificial sunshine! Still no Sun Pulse 3k though, they are back ordered up the ass, so I'm forced to use an HPS with my Sun Pulse 4k as well

 

[Shrubs First]

UPDATE:
Just got my Lumatek switched with my warranty and the light as good as ever

Look how much these ladies are praying!

Startin to look like a mini jungle

Happy days, and happy smokes!

 

[Dr.GreenBuds]

nice set up. Everything looks awesome. I like those pots. are they mesh fiber? how much do you think you'll yeild?