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  1. Col. kif

    what ppm's should i be feeding my plants???

    Notice how he didn't mention if he's in soil and the Ph ranges he gives are good for both soil, soiless and Hydro? If you have suggestions that fit all three possibilities I'd like to hear them. I bet he would too. Its been my experience that with anything that eats or grows faster than say...
  2. Col. kif

    New CFL 2nd grow using Scott's Hyponex Potting Soil in 6" pots

    It was grown under Spiral CFL's and flowered with Spiral CFL's in a homemade tent lined with aluminum foil. Great bud can come from CFL grows, even the most simple ones. I love it because to get it zeroed in, you have to be closer in tune with your plants which in turn helps you grow as a...
  3. Col. kif

    How big pots i need so that plant roots gets enough space till it reveals sex ?

    If you are going to try new things next year also consider using Smart Pots. They are a super sturdy fabric pot. They allow for exchange and evaporation from all around the root zone. They also don't hold heat like a regular container.
  4. Col. kif

    Yellowing researched still not exactly sure?

    You have a advanced deficiency not just burn.... if you are following bottle directions then the most likely culprit is a lockout. Flush with Distilled or RO water and some Hygrozyme. Add some Cal-Mag into your feed schedule after
  5. Col. kif

    Whiskey.. Whats your taste?

    Whiskey? American - Makers Mark or Jack Daniels I'm very partial to Red Breast but my real loves are Single Malts (Glenmorangie) and Usquebaugh.
  6. Col. kif

    what ppm's should i be feeding my plants???

    Well I grow under flouro and with hard but de-chlorinated water. I recommended the 5-10 / 8-16 because it won't overfeed his plants as he sets into a comfortable low baseline. As far as it being determined inadequate for Veg.... its always worked for me... even with heavy feeders such as...
  7. Col. kif

    How big pots i need so that plant roots gets enough space till it reveals sex ?

    The coco acts like a moisture sponge and allows air into the bottom layer for root health. It also acts as a filter. The pearlite/vermiculite is a transitional layer preventing the soil above from admixing all the coco. It holds correct moisture/air ratios and allows the roots to breath...
  8. Col. kif

    Several questions

    T-12's are already almost completely phased out. The issue is one of how much Lumens you get for the wattage you use. The t-5's are leaps and bounds more efficient than t-12's.
  9. Col. kif

    First grow, and failing.....

    Two things... too much light and too much heat. Use some CFL's or 2' t-8/t-5 flouro tubes in the 6500k range "daylight". Seedlings don't need a lot of light. This should also help reduce the heat. I start my seedlings out under humidity domes for the first week of life, then gradually...
  10. Col. kif

    i cant seem to get it

    Seedlings need to be protected from full sun & withering heat. They also need a lil more humidity untill they are well established (8-10") Keep the soil loose and moist but don't drown them. I find a clear 2 liter plastic soda bottle with the label removed and the bottom cut off makes for a...
  11. Col. kif

    New CFL 2nd grow using Scott's Hyponex Potting Soil in 6" pots

    Lovin the CFL grow.... the pic that is my avatar is the top nug on a purple power at 11 of 15 weeks under CFL.
  12. Col. kif

    How big pots i need so that plant roots gets enough space till it reveals sex ?

    Start the well rooted clones indoors in $.20 1.5 gallon growbags. When the plants hit about 20" tall transplant them to re-purposed food grade 5 gal buckets and transition them to outdoor gradually. I don't have any varieties that take 3 months to show sex.... so not sure whats up with that...
  13. Col. kif

    droopy bottom leaves nute burn?

    Its heat stress not nute burn. Nute burn causes the tips to die off. Try a little shade netting over the plant.
  14. Col. kif

    Wot to buy LED or hps

    LED's are great for added spectrum but they lack the Lumens and penetration needed for flowering. Go with the Convertable 400 or 600w HiD and either cool tubes or vented, sealed hoods with a good in-line fan.
  15. Col. kif

    Question about pruning at the inter-noads

    Let it grow and leave it alone for at least 2 weeks... it needs height and the branches will start turning up to the light.
  16. Col. kif

    what ppm's should i be feeding my plants???

    Its hard to go wrong with Simple original Lucas formulae... 5 ml Flora Micro and 10 ml Bloom per us gallon for veg 8 ml Flora Micro and 16 ml Bloom for Flower I also add Cal/Mag plus to this. If you are not sure as to what PPM your plants can handle start at around 800-900 PPM and if you...
  17. Col. kif

    how to sterilize a closet that had male pollen for new grow? PLEASE HELPPPPP

    The two standards for disinfection are Mild bleach water (about a 1 to 10 mix) or 70% or better Alcohol, undilluted. Spray wipe with a sponge.... repeat.
  18. Col. kif

    Why!!!

    If you just tossed em out into full sunlight then you've shocked the plants and likely heat stressed them. Outdoor transition needs to be done gradually over a few days, starting in shade, then moving exposure every few hours. Even if you are running 1000 watt HiD's the direct sun is far more...
  19. Col. kif

    Hello Rollitup !

    I'm new to rollitup but it comes highly recommended! My username is the same on the different sites ect so if you recognize it from somewhere else, chances are it's me... I'm a CA medical patient and an experienced grower. I can't wait to jump in, make new friends and contacts. I'm sure I...
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