SCOTTYBALLS Tribute Grow! Pineapple Express 400w Scrog Waterfarm

kriznarf

kriznarf

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Don't call this a SCOTTYBALLS cover grow, it's a tribute grow!

This is my first journal, but my second grow. While completing the first, I did a fair amount of research into what sort of grow I'd like to do my second time around. Given the equipment/space that I have to work with, SCOTTYBALLS' relatively famous grow proved to be the inspiration that I was looking for. Special thanks to ottermunky and Dayzt, who's "Scotty" grows have also proved to be very educational.

Strain: G13 Labs - Pineapple Express
Light: Early veg - T5, main veg - 400w MH, flower - 400w HPS
Hydro Kit: Waterfarm - Extra 1/4" holes drilled, 1" PVC pump column installed
Nutes: Flora Nova Bloom - Start to finish
Space: Secret Jardin DRII 90 (35.5"x 35.5"x 71")
Air: 200 CFM Sunleaves WindTunnel, Phresh carbon filter, Phat muffler

I've attached some pics below. The first five are from my first grow, which I'm happy to answer any questions about. The next couple are pics from day 4 and day 8 of the current (Scotty) grow.

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You'll probably note that I germinated my seed in a rockwool cube. I first tried a seed right in the hydroton (like Scotty and others,) but was having a little trouble. The rockwool seems to be working out just fine. The 400w MH light will go up tonight (day 11) and I'll be sure to post some update pics tomorrow (day 12.)

Please feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. Otherwise, sub up and enjoy the ride!
 
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DinafemHashPlant

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lol scottyballs is a grower on here who got alot of people to start using the waterfarms..He has pretty much master them and avg 10-15 oz per plant under a 400w HPS start to finish with just using Floranova Bloom from start to finish..Every copies his set-up in hopes of getting same results...
 
mr2shim

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DinafemHashPlant said:
lol scottyballs is a grower on here who got alot of people to start using the waterfarms..He has pretty much master them and avg 10-15 oz per plant under a 400w HPS start to finish with just using Floranova Bloom from start to finish..Every copies his set-up in hopes of getting same results...
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and from what I've seen, they usually turn out doing just as good or sometimes better. :lol:

I am subbed! always loving the scottyballs inspired grows and follow everyone. :D
 
kriznarf

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mr2shim said:
I am subbed! always loving the scottyballs inspired grows and follow everyone. :D
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Ha! I was just posting in your journal about how you should take a look at mine since we're both doing Scotty grows. Glad to have you along for the ride!
 
kriznarf

kriznarf

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Day 14:

PPM:300
PH 6.7

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Bummed that I couldn't post an update sooner, but I was kind of waiting to get my MH bulb up. Unfortunately, the first bulb that I got was broken upon delivery. Wasn't able to hit up a local hydro store for a replacement until today. It's my first experience with an MH bulb. I had heard that they run hot, but I was still a bit surprised by how much heat this bulb puts off. I'm currently going with an open reflector and temps are hovering in the mid 80's F, but I may go back to my previous setup (as seen in the first post) if the temp runs any higher. I think she might be a little larger if I had been able to get that bulb up a couple days earlier. Ahh well, growing is often an exercise in patience.

You've probably also noticed the addition of the aluminum foil covering. The purpose of this is two-fold. One: I noticed a little algae growth on some of the surface hydroton. Putting those little guys in the dark seems to have done the trick as all of the green that I previously saw has disappeared in the past two days. Two: To help with evaporation. Scotty recommended it and it def seems to be working so far. I will say, however, that the duller side of the aluminum foil is supposed to be the more reflective side (even though aluminum foil isn't actually that reflective,) which is something I haven't read anywhere on RIU.

Last but not least, in the fourth pic you can see a close-up of the 1" PVC pipe that I used to replace the stock pump column. One of the awesome benefits of having all that extra space in the column is that I have the perfect place to run a second air-line, which you can see in the pic. The second air-line for an airstone that's bubbling away in the reservoir. While Scotty didn't ever mention using an airstone in the reservoir, many other growers have had excellent results doing so. I figure it can't hurt.

Thanks for stopping in, nerds!
 
mr2shim

mr2shim

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Looking pretty good! What kelvin is the MH you're using. Next time around I'm going to go for a daylight MH instead of the cool white I have.
 
kriznarf

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Forgot to mention that I'm currently running my lights on a 20/4 schedule. Was thinking about dialing it back to 18/6 to give her a little more of a dark period, but I wasn't sure if messing with the light schedule at this point would have any ill effects. Any thoughts on this matter?
 
kriznarf

kriznarf

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Day 17:

PPM:380
PH 6.9

Unfortunately the battery for my DSLR seems to have died for good. Until I can get it replaced you'll have to forgive me for the shitty cell phone pics. On the plus side, my girl is looking awesome. One interesting thing to note is that there seem to be some little roots growing from the top of the rockwool cube. I'll snap a close-up when I get that new battery. Doesn't seem like it will be an issue, just something I haven't seen before.
 

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mr2shim

mr2shim

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Mine did the same thing. Had a few roots growing out the top of the rockwool cube. They entire died or disappeared. Was kinda weird. Plant is looking very nice. How long are you gonna veg it for?
 
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