Bigz 2012 Hydro grow. (virgin grow)
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Bigz2277
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dont try to grow 6 plants in a 16 foot cubic foot of space... lolYour plants will thank you for all the extra space
It will be interesting to see how this grow turns out.
From what you've seen so far what would you change up next time around?
also vegged them for a week of 18/6 with the hps lights causing a bit of a stretch. so next time straight to flower.
MonkE
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How long did you veg for?
For me, seedlings will go a month tops and will get topped at least once. Longer veg times seem to cause more stretch and single stem plants usually stretch more and faster than topped plants.
You should also veg under the MH. It will give you tighter plants.
I also noticed you let your lights get a bit high.. If you top your plants and keep the branches tied back you shouldn't need a screen and you should be able to keep your lights at the minimum distance. I keep fans dedicated to blowing air over the tops closest to the lights so I don't need to push them up as far.
And as mentioned before, make sure you have those temp drops at night so your girls slow down during lights out.
I hope I turn out wrong but it seems like your plants are using a lot of energy on vertical growth and are showing stunted bud development.
What's your feeding schedule?
For me, seedlings will go a month tops and will get topped at least once. Longer veg times seem to cause more stretch and single stem plants usually stretch more and faster than topped plants.
You should also veg under the MH. It will give you tighter plants.
I also noticed you let your lights get a bit high.. If you top your plants and keep the branches tied back you shouldn't need a screen and you should be able to keep your lights at the minimum distance. I keep fans dedicated to blowing air over the tops closest to the lights so I don't need to push them up as far.
And as mentioned before, make sure you have those temp drops at night so your girls slow down during lights out.
I hope I turn out wrong but it seems like your plants are using a lot of energy on vertical growth and are showing stunted bud development.
What's your feeding schedule?
Bigz2277
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these were germmed on feb 1st. flipped to 12/12 on march 11th.
im at about 800 ppm right now, not wanting to hit 1000 unless they tell me they want it.
as far as the lights go this is my first ever grow so im working with what i have. i have 2 t5's and 2 t8s for veg and 2 150w hps for flower.
Probably right about the stunted bud growth, but its my first time, and from what i can see from other first growers im doing fine, ( and this is all personal smoke, i dont sell or trade, i grow so i dont have to buy it.)
im at about 800 ppm right now, not wanting to hit 1000 unless they tell me they want it.
as far as the lights go this is my first ever grow so im working with what i have. i have 2 t5's and 2 t8s for veg and 2 150w hps for flower.
Probably right about the stunted bud growth, but its my first time, and from what i can see from other first growers im doing fine, ( and this is all personal smoke, i dont sell or trade, i grow so i dont have to buy it.)
MonkE
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Yea I'm not critizing. We've all been there. So far you've kept your plants healthy and alive. That's already more than many first time growers can say.
Maybe you could grab some MH bulbs to swap in for veg since you're running everything together.
Cutting back the veg time and topping should help you with the height.
Your biggest thing will be keeping those lights as close as possible. With 150's you should be able to have them almost on top of your plants.
Maybe you could grab some MH bulbs to swap in for veg since you're running everything together.
Cutting back the veg time and topping should help you with the height.
Your biggest thing will be keeping those lights as close as possible. With 150's you should be able to have them almost on top of your plants.
hellraizer30
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Nice big keep on keeping on
puff puff pa$$
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looking good so far, subbed for the ride 
Bigz2277
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just a bucket of water with an airstone in it. veg nutes first batch of clones will be taken from the top forcing it to branch out. will take 2 generations of clones off her then either flower her or compost her after starting the next mom. A cannabis plant will stay in the vegetative state as long as it doesnt get more than 10-12 hours of darkness
Bigz2277
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mines pretty stable. cap of ph down after i top off and its pretty stable[Like]<----I just clicked that
Looking good Bigz, I also got a free WW when I ordered my super criticals.
Hows your Ph levels? do you have any problems with them? Im having dramas with mine raising
freemen5663
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Looking good bigs check out my babies I just added more to the group but those pics are for later on in the week keep up the good work
freemen5663
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Rinse that cap off after a couple times otherwise you get crusty caps and then they leak when you shake them up thats more of a pain to me.
Bigz2277
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Ph up/down is all i do the cap for . Rest is measured
a random screen name
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Love the setup man. Keep up the good work.