First time grower, going with a DTW SOG CFL setup. I am wondering whether I should use coco or verm+perlite for my DTW setup? And what are the ratios that I should mix (or layer) whatever ingredients I choose at??? Like I said, this is my very first time so I am clueless except for what limited info I've gleaned from the forums here. My overall goal is to keep every aspect of my grow as SIMPLE as possible, and coco coir seems like more of a hassle to deal with than a simple verm+perlite mix (but wtf do I know -- nothing). Seems easier to recycle the verm+perlite, too.
Also, what volume should my final DTW containers be for a DTW SOG CFL grow? Since I am only using CFLs in a SOG, I figure I could get away with something like a bunch of 2L coke bottles to house my flowering plants roots. Thoughts?
Thanks!
I've basically been scouring the internet learning about Hempy grows as much as I possibly can...For the past 3 weeks. I'm no expert or wizard or anything like that. But my google research has pointed me to somebody that was one of the most well known successful Hempy growers out there.
Now, he didn't actually do a Hempy, because he was so L337pro he didn't need to drain. He knew exactly how much to water and at what times. Hempy none the less, just illy status. Your drain hole will allow you to mess with your nutrients, flush easily, and overwater all you like without worrying about scrappin your project.
He used a 65% Perlite to 35% Vermiculite mix. I know many will have their own opinions. But thus I digress, we are here to share experience and knowledge, and take from it what we do and make it our own knowledge to share. I will however share this thread linked to a different site. (Which I hope isn't against the rules, sorry if it is. lemme kno)
I'm referring to the user JRoseK. I reccommend, if you really wanna learn about Hempy. Your first start should be page one of this thread. And read every post from page 1-31. Then you will have some real questions to ask.
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?p=2016458
The whole point of this collective is to learn what questions you need to ask. You'll find that's all you'll be doing. Asking questions, that leads to an answer, that leads to 5 new questions.
Keep in mind, JRoseK is old school. I read some posts from him in like 2008 or 2006 or something. So he never messed with coco or any of the newer things that exist now. And I'm sure he avoided anything new purely out of tradition. Why change something that's already been perfected?
I purely have been only looking for his posts and information relating to his methods including DEFOLIATION! He was a strong believer in cutting off all fan leaves but only twice and all at once through out the entire grow.
Anyway. Hempy is awesome, you really can't go wrong, just make sure your pH below 6.0 and your PPM never exceed 1000 to 1200.
The whole point of hempy is easy, simple, cheap, not complicated whatsoever. It's like soil with a lot of run off. People try to complicate things. I've seen people hook up pump systems to their hempy grows. Yah, you basically completely eliminate all the work, but then you are just going back to regular hydro.
Check the Lucas formula as well. I personally don't use it, but people by the masses swear by it. Two nutes the whole way, no changing, except for starting soft and filling out at the end.
I follow JroseK methods to a T as much as I can. Can't say I have the same results, but they're the best results.
Don't over complicate it. That's when you'll fuck up.
in order of fastest growth and yield). UC, DWC, ebb and flow, hempy, drip, coco, soil mix. After awhile it comes down to ease of use vs speed/yield. UC is the highest maintenance and when the go down, the go down hard. DWC is a close second. Drippers clog and IMO are wasteful of nutes. Hempy is about the best of both worlds really. Nothing to clog, good growth/yield and no root issues.