250w HPS Club And Help Guide

stoneslacker, Thanks for the info on the relay/timer thingy. I will check the electric specs on the timer/light kit and all. I just want to do it right and have the lights work right...not burning down the house would be a plus as well. Thanks again and great looking garden!! PS: checked out the timer link, thanks...

they r looking good i wish i would have taken more clones of willie nelson.took only 1 and it died my first failed clone in quite a long time.

Dang, nice looking grow. The trichromes on #6 and #7 are jumping. I can't help but grin looking at 'em.

So I left my door closed on the grow today, just let it do it's thing. I never even peeked. it was my first no peeking day.

Dr. Kundilini said:

Dang, nice looking grow. The trichromes on #6 and #7 are jumping. I can't help but grin looking at 'em.

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Looking really good. Know they smelling just as good to.

Kalebaiden said:

So I left my door closed on the grow today, just let it do it's thing. I never even peeked. it was my first no peeking day.

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Sometimes I forget I'm growing, and come back like 5 days later.. just in time to water..

Kalebaiden said:

So I left my door closed on the grow today, just let it do it's thing. I never even peeked. it was my first no peeking day.

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I sometimes go a couple days, the way they have been growing I fear opening the door the first time and seeing it wrapped around everything like a crazed vine that will then pull me in and eat me...


lol

Added a couple more pics to my journal. I read up a little on lollipopping but dont like the idea of cutting the lower growth too much, I need to manicure them a little get the dying leaves off. I was thinking of harvesting the tops first, and then lowering the light for an extra week or so on the lower popcorn buds... Maybe looking into making some hash..

Anyone have advice/suggestions on that?
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In a surprise twist, I'm going to have to leave my kids unattended. I'm going camping tonight so what should I do before I go?

These are my babies. 4 weeks old yesterday. One group is under 2 105w CFLs 6500K 18/6. The second group also at 4 weeks under T12 Florescent tubes. 4 are 6000K 2 are 2700K, 18/6,trying to give a little balance to the light . They look healthy and green. First newts were 1/4 strength MG at about 3 weeks. Just introduced them to GH Floro gro and micro gro 5ml/Gal, and 3 ml floro bloom. In my first attempt last year, I burnt the crap out of a few sativa strain babies. I am deep in the learning curve, but damn the toropedoes, full speed ahead.
Reading books, reading posts here and asking for advise has been a large help, and many thanks to the ppl that take time to help the newbies on the path to honkin big buds.

When are you switching to 250 HID lighting?

Kalebaiden said:

In a surprise twist, I'm going to have to leave my kids unattended. I'm going camping tonight so what should I do before I go?

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Make sure the light is high enough to account for the growth, and water. Should be fine for 3 days or so I would think..

Looking nice there Dr. Are you planning on LST or anything?

Raise light, water well and pray. Got it.

I think I am are pretty close to putting them on the 250w HPS. I was holding off until I found out if I need the relay switch to use with my cheap (wal-mart) timer. I will have one box on 12/12 and let the other mature a few more weeks. I appreciate the advice of those who have more experience in this area...what say you?.....and is it normal to sit with the flaps open, staring and grinning for 20+ minutes? I swear, they are smiling back.

Yup, up until yesterday I stared at my kids all the time. It's a form of relaxation therapy.

10acjed said:

Make sure the light is high enough to account for the growth, and water. Should be fine for 3 days or so I would think..

Looking nice there Dr. Are you planning on LST or anything?

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Thanks. I think they are near being ready to go 12/12 with the 250W HPS. I don't know what LST is. I am open to suggestions and advise.

Kalebaiden....I wrote in response to your question...I don't see ny post, so here goes again.
I think they ae near flower time. I will put one group on the 250w HPS at 12/12 and let the other veg for a few more weeks. I like the popsicle idea...my lower buds didn't mature last year using flourescents. I think I will get better results with HID light.

OK, I see my other post. Sorry for the double post...I am still learning my way around here.

Dr. Kundilini said:

Thanks. I think they are near being ready to go 12/12 with the 250W HPS. I don't know what LST is. I am open to suggestions and advise.

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LST = Low Stress Training. Basically you tie down your higher branches, I use duct tape and string with a coated paper clip, use the paper clip like a hook and then pull down and tape it to the container. That way if I need to move them around they are not tied to something else.

It helps with a more even canopy, I cropped mine and then started pulling down the faster growing branches, so each plant has 5 - 7 tops at the same level, then I have a few others here and there that are a few inches lower.

Depending on the strain and stretch it can help. I was unsure of my exact strain, so I just started pulling them down. Good thing too as mine stretched at least 12"+ after switching to 12/12 & HPS

I still have a bunch of lower growth, will ultimately decide what to do with it when the tops are ready. Might just cut the top 10 - 12" and leave the lower growth an extra week or so.

I use string and alligator clips on the rim of the pot to hold my branches down. I's say I use MST instead of LST (medium stress training) because I bend the branches back towards the soil little bits at a time so I can maximize yield.

I'm still getting only .5g/watt but since I put my plants through hell, I figure that the yield will be better with the more tops I create.

10acjsd and Kalebaiden, thanks for the info on LST. I have tied down some limbs on outside plants before, just havent tried it inside and didn't know it was LST. I havent croped or toped any yet. I found some you tube grow videos today...very informative. Can't wait to see what the 250 HPS will do. Maybe I will try LST when they go on 12/12 and get a little bigger and I have gotten rid of the males. Thanks for the tips.

Dr. Kundilini said:

10acjsd and Kalebaiden, thanks for the info on LST. I have tied down some limbs on outside plants before, just havent tried it inside and didn't know it was LST. I havent croped or toped any yet. I found some you tube grow videos today...very informative. Can't wait to see what the 250 HPS will do. Maybe I will try LST when they go on 12/12 and get a little bigger and I have gotten rid of the males. Thanks for the tips.

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I think you will be pleasantly surprised =) I just upgrade a month ago or so and they make a huge difference.