2nd CFL Grow Refrigerator this time...

So this time, i've got my hands on an old fridge. I've since cut it up, and put holes in it. This time around for lights, i'm using 2 flavors. 6500k bulbs, and 2700k. Both sets i have 312watts of each.

Since my last bag seed grow was pretty successful on like 200something watts. I'm putting in the ground, some nice ordered seeds.

x10 White Rhino (Reg)
x1 Blue Mistic (Fem)
x1 Fast Bud (Fem)
x1 Big Devil (Fem)
x1 Green Poison (Fem)

and x2 WR the blue mistic, and green poison are in the ground as of the 16th of November. Today, one WR and the BM is poking out the ground.

Temps inside the fridge are, actually, quite pleasant. between 65-75 when lights are off. and 80-85 when on. Since the inside of the fridge was white, i decided not to mylar the inside.

Anyone successfully grown Nirvana's White Rhino under CFL? If so how long is recommended veg? I was thinking about 3-4 weeks.

So here's a few pics.

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Last Harvest. 15g Cured.
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Enjoy!

looks like you are getting off to a good start. I like that bud shot, what was the strain?

CHIEF PUFF PUFF said:

looks like you are getting off to a good start. I like that bud shot, what was the strain?

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Just some mid-grade seeds i saved from a good bag of herb i got. Turned out pretty sweet!

WEEK: 2 Update


So here's week 2. Growing very fast.

One of the White Rhinos. The biggest of the 2 WRs.
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And my baby, the Nirvana Blue Mistic!
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The green poison looks the same, in terms of growth and overall health. Was too lazy to get another pic of that one.

Minor update:

Encountered some green shit growing, and expanding in the 3 plant jugs that were half cut milk bottles. Looks like some sorta algae, and it seemed like it was stressing out my blue, and one of my wr's. Have since transplanted them into something more appropriate for growing. Hope this helps the girls out.

You're gonna love blue mystic! check out mine: https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/386780-750w-blue-mystic-ebb-n.html

i really want to do a fridge grow everthing looks great ill be watching this one.

a.d.i.d.a.s said:

i really want to do a fridge grow everthing looks great ill be watching this one.

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Glad you like it man. I hope this turns out good myself.

Also the transplanted plants look like they're taking well.

Here we are on week 4. They're growing fast, despite discoloration on a few plants, and mostly lower leaves. They're about 6-8inches tall already, with great node growth on all 4 plants. I'm thinking the reason some of the discoloration is due to the water i've been feeding them. I have been using some put-up rain water, that had a few leaves and acorns and shit in it, so the water wasn't all too 'clear'... anywho.. I still have some great, 6.2-ish pH rain water i stored from my last grow. I'll be using that, and hoping for more rainfall soon..

I'll have some pics up within the next few days.

On an important side note.. my blue mistic, already has pistils twards the top nodes. and i'm still on 18/6 veg cycle.. :s It's only been 4 weeks from seed... is it possible this is an autoflower, and i wasn't notified of it? who knows.. i just hope it's some good smoke..

my buddies Green Poison is doing well, and one of my 2 white rhinos, has just taken off. It's the only one thats been in the same pot since birth. The other 3 plants have been transplanted 2 weeks ago.

So here's the pictures!


From Left to right, top to bottom. Green poison upper left corner. Blue Mistic, upper right corner. White rhinos are both in front on bottom. and in the very middle, is a random bagseed my buddy started.
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Some of the discoloration. Most of the funky looking leaves are on both the WRs.
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Node growth is beautiful, and looks like this for all 4 plants.
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Close up og the leaf, on the other white rhino.
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Heres my buddies Green poison. She's the smallest (in terms of hieght).
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Side view of the Green poison
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Side view of my baby the blue mistic.
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Top view of the blue mistic.
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BTW:

Both the "Regular" White Rhino seeds i threw in the ground are females. Thats 2 for 2 females in a bag of regular seed of WR. NICEEE. Also the Blue mistic has a few pistils growing. Since this is week 4, i'm thinking 2 more weeks of veg (making that a grand total of 7 weeks veg) then throwing em into flowering phase. whatcha think?

No comments huh? Dang, i would've thought a fridge grown would be interesting...

Hey just found your grow today. It is interesting. A fridge is a major score. I have four plants under four 48" t8s 6500k and they're only about half this size at 7 weeks. Yours are how old now? The fridge seems to really hold in the light/reflect well. And of course the fridge was designed for regulating temps and keeping pests out. Good deal. Any thoughts on where/how/when you're going to flower? +rep!

IXOYE said:

Hey just found your grow today. It is interesting. A fridge is a major score. I have four plants under four 48" t8s 6500k and they're only about half this size at 7 weeks. Yours are how old now? The fridge seems to really hold in the light/reflect well. And of course the fridge was designed for regulating temps and keeping pests out. Good deal. Any thoughts on where/how/when you're going to flower? +rep!

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They are a tiny bit over 4 weeks old in veg. I plan on flowering them in the next 3 weeks. Giving me a total of 7 weeks or so in veg. Then switching to flower. The reason why mine are growing so fast, is like you said, the fridge helps maintain a great atmosphere. Aside from the fridge, i'm using Fox Farm Ocean forest soil, Rain water, caught fresh by my gutter, and 312watts of 6500k color. You 4 48" tubes are great, i plan on adding those in my fridge soon, for vertical growth - spots where my CFLs don't touch. I highly recommenced putting a good bunch of CFLs in your grow. You need more wattage, i assume with your t8s you're at about 100ish actual watts. You need more for good, fast growth, if all other circumstances are right.

As for my flower stage, i plan on easing the 12/12 light phase on them slowly. ie, from 18/6, i'll stop and give them 24-48hours of total darkness - no lights whatsoever. The next bit of light they get, will be 12/12 schedule. Flowering phase. At that time, when in their 24-48hr dark stage, i'll be replacing my 6500k bulbs with 12, 26w 2700k bulbs. same total wattage as the veg stage. I predict smoking this stuff by april 20th. Well before that actually. By mid march or so, they'll be done curing and about ready to smoke.

Good luck man, thanks for you input.

Added my first batch of nutrients to my rain water, and fed them yesterday. Today, they've picked up a good deal, and sprang to life. I'm going to continue adding nutrients till i start seeing problems. For the next 2 weeks i'll keep feeding them 1/2 str nutes with water.

they look great fridge grow is awesome ill keep watching good job bro

CHIEF PUFF PUFF said:

What's up sicks string samurai? Your plants are looking great and healthy for a fridge grow. Very impressive! I'm just starting another round of the blue mystics. I can't wait until I can grow my regular seeds (master kush and northern lights) but I'm saving them for when I move to a house.

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Very nice my friend! Can't weait to see some pics from ya! Today is week 5 of veg for them, and they're looking really great!about 2 more weeks of veg, and i'll be ready for flowering!

Week 5 update.

Hey people! Sicks here, back after a festive Christmas. I hope you all enjoyed yours!

So it's a little over 5 weeks for my babies, and they are looking mighty and healthy. See for yourself.


White Rhino:
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The Blue Mistic:
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The Green Poison:
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The Haggard looking, but healthiest of all, White Rhino:
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The Big Picture. Notice the White Rhino in the far left back corner, she's the tallest...
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More of the haggard WR.
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BM:
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Top view of the BM.
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More Haggard WR.
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Top view of the haggard WR.
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The Better looking WR.
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Shot of the node growth on the Green Poison.
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Thats all for this week folks. Tune in next time for more entertaining crap!

I Figure about 2 more weeks of veg.. maybe... idk .. those fuckers are all at least 1 foot tall. and all of them have pistils.. So i know they're all females. have been nuting for a little over a week with great results. Looking good so far. Thanks to everyone for stopping by!

Guess I'll stop posting here then if noone is going to comment on my beauties.