12/12 From Seed Experiment - 21 Strains

Super---- HDS,

I like to take a sampling of buds at different stages when they get that far along to compare the smoke characteristics.
(and in a hurry to try any new strain)

Ahhhh------that first article smoke.

I hope I'm wrong -------I guesstimate between 2.0-3.0 lbs.

A~~~

Alaric said:

Super---- HDS,

I like to take a sampling of buds at different stages when they get that far along to compare the smoke characteristics.
(and in a hurry to try any new strain)

Ahhhh------that first article smoke.

I hope I'm wrong -------I guesstimate between 2.0-3.0 lbs.

A~~~

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I would be thrilled if it ends up being that much!

I worry all the time @Alaric !

Dam this is the most amazing thing Ive read on here, thanks for all the knowledge and different techniques.

drudigger said:

Dam this is the most amazing thing Ive read on here, thanks for all the knowledge and different techniques.

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Haha...really? Very kind words...thank you.

Hot Diggity Sog said:

Haha...really? Very kind words...thank you.

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Yea, I'm really excited to see your weigh in on the finish, and everyone chiming in with their help has been so informative for me its ridiculous, even in the beginning the post with 700ppm equaling 1ec was something i never knew before so even from the beginning this has been a very nice ride, thanks so much.

Just a quick update. I harvested a few branches today...a couple CT's, 1 blue dream and a few small C99 branches. The majority of the harvest will take place next week.

The Skunk #1's for chapter 4 are doing well. Will get some pictures of them tomorrow.

I made some significant purchases over the last few days and wanted to share them:

Ballasts: I have been running a variety of different ballasts and have decided to upgrade to Solis-Tek exclusively. What can I say...they rock. They have been the most reliable ballast out of the numerous I own.

Bulbs: Going to be doing a TON of experimenting this next chapter. I just received (2) Solis-Tek 10K Metal Halide bulbs and I put them in right before lights out in the current octagon. Good news and bad news. Good news is they are incredibly bright and the blue color is awesome. Bad news is they are HOT. Assuming I can manage temps, I will run these 10K bulbs for the remainder of chapter 3.

I also just ordered new Hortilux Super HPS bulbs as well as as Solis Tek 6K MH bulbs. My plan for chapter 4 is to run the 6K MH during veg, then the Super HPS during flower and finish the last 10 days with the 10K MH. I will probably experiment with running a super hps with a 6K MH during flowering and rotate their position every couple of days.

Hey everyone,

Sorry it has been so long since I posted updates. Chapter 3 came to a successful conclusion. I promise I will post bud pics soon. I have no idea what the final yield was but will let you know when I do.

Chapter 4 preparations are going great. The new octagon is assembled and I just did my first water test and it went great. No leaks and pretty consistent water depth in all of the tubes.
The Skunk #1 seeds are doing well. Tomorrow they will be 2 weeks old and I hope to move them into the Octagon on Thursday.

Here are some pictures of the new setup. The only major last minute change was to do 3 rows instead of 4. I kind of wimped out and was nervous that I would not have enough light for 4 rows.

Think it would be possible and productive to build a mini version in a 40 x 40 inch tent?? Can't wait for the bud shots BB

Masterpiece!

Hey HDS,

Is there a reason you used the clear tubing? ------gonna get algae.

Based on your last run----are you concerned about roots clogging the small pipe between the tubes?

I hope you're very pleased with the final weight.

rock on,

A~~~

Alaric said:

Hey HDS,

Is there a reason you used the clear tubing? ------gonna get algae.

Based on your last run----are you concerned about roots clogging the small pipe between the tubes?

I hope you're very pleased with the final weight.

rock on,

A~~~

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Clear was all I could find of that size. I'll be wrapping reflectix around it...just wanted to 1st show what it looked like.

Hot Diggity Sog said:

I'll be wrapping reflectix around it...just wanted to 1st show what it looked like.

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Cool-----or you could use pipe insulation.

A suggestion/s:

On the lower ends of your tubes (direction of water flow) use a hole saw or something to make an opening large enough to get your hand into-----in case of root clog.

Also, if clogs become too big of a problem------you could go back to the Ls between tubes.

Have you decided how many plants and what size for next run?

A~~~

Budget Buds said:

Think it would be possible and productive to build a mini version in a 40 x 40 inch tent?? Can't wait for the bud shots BB

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For sure man. My only concern with that would be possibly too small. But if you did clones and not seed you could probably get away with it.

Alaric said:

Cool-----or you could use pipe insulation.

A suggestion/s:

On the lower ends of your tubes (direction of water flow) use a hole saw or something to make an opening large enough to get your hand into-----in case of root clog.

Also, if clogs become too big of a problem------you could go back to the Ls between tubes.

Have you decided how many plants and what size for next run?

A~~~

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I'm not too concerned with root clog. The drain on the first version was a 1 inch and these transitions and drain are 2 inch. The roots grew into into the 1 inch drain and extended about 2 feet but caused no noticeable issues. The clear tubing I'm using now can easily be removed and put back on. It's not siliconed or anything like that.

This run is using fewer plants and giving them much more room. 16 1/2" between each row...up from 11 1/2". 3 plants per row per side instead of 5...approx 8 inches of space between plants.

Meanwhile down in HdS underground Laboratory the Mad Prof had bean rather busy of late..

Like something outta of a Sci-Fi Movie HdS, Kudos on the Build Skill.. looks pretty slick and clean..

keep expecting to see a Flux Capacitor pop up in a picture.. Roll on the Next Round!!

atb

cc2012 said:

Meanwhile down in HdS underground Laboratory the Mad Prof had bean rather busy of late..

Like something outta of a Sci-Fi Movie HdS, Kudos on the Build Skill.. looks pretty slick and clean..

keep expecting to see a Flux Capacitor pop up in a picture.. Roll on the Next Round!!

atb

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That made my side hurt

A~~~

Hot Diggity Sog said:

Hey everyone,

Sorry it has been so long since I posted updates. Chapter 3 came to a successful conclusion. I promise I will post bud pics soon. I have no idea what the final yield was but will let you know when I do.

Chapter 4 preparations are going great. The new octagon is assembled and I just did my first water test and it went great. No leaks and pretty consistent water depth in all of the tubes.
The Skunk #1 seeds are doing well. Tomorrow they will be 2 weeks old and I hope to move them into the Octagon on Thursday.

Here are some pictures of the new setup. The only major last minute change was to do 3 rows instead of 4. I kind of wimped out and was nervous that I would not have enough light for 4 rows.

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impressive!

Hot Diggity Sog said:

I'm not too concerned with root clog. The drain on the first version was a 1 inch and these transitions and drain are 2 inch. The roots grew into into the 1 inch drain and extended about 2 feet but caused no noticeable issues. The clear tubing I'm using now can easily be removed and put back on. It's not siliconed or anything like that.

This run is using fewer plants and giving them much more room. 16 1/2" between each row...up from 11 1/2". 3 plants per row per side instead of 5...approx 8 inches of space between plants.

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Good-----no worries about clogs-----didn't realize those were 2". When I first saw those I wondered if they were for inspection.

IMO, good move for fewer plants----looked like a little crowed before.

A~~~

Alaric said:

Good-----no worries about clogs-----didn't realize those were 2". When I first saw those I wondered if they were for inspection.

IMO, good move for fewer plants----looked like a little crowed before.

A~~~

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It definitely was. I started off giving them very little room and have been gradually increasing. It's been tiresome having many of the plants yield next to nothing because they get left behind. Hopefully this will be an improvement.