344w CFL Grow(WW/Lemon Skunk)

merkyy

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Ok, Going to keep up with this journal as much as i can fit on my schedule.

This is my second time growing(with cfl's), last time I had some beautys growing that hermied. So i upgraded my box to actual wood with better reflection and sealment so exterior light wouldn't bug my plants in their dark period. Suffered a pH problem with my water in the first couple weeks of my grow which stunted my progression this time so whoohoo for that.:wall:

-Box is 2' deep/4' long/4' high, Lined throughout with emergency blankets.
-FF Ocean Forest 80/20 with perlite in 2 gal pots
-Big Bloom and Tiger bloom for flowering purposes
-Watering with store-bought distilled water
-120mm exhaust fan(68+cfm w/ adjustable voltage for control)
-56cfm inlet fan
-cheapy humidifier
-Currently growing with 168w 6500k bulbs, flowering will have 4x42w 2700k, 2x42w 6500k, and 4x23w 2700k bulbs(making 344w)
-Have a backup fan in there controlling the heat if it drops at night

Temps are anywhere from 74-79 F with an RH of 40-70% usually
Growing 2 fem nirvana white widow and 1 fem lemon skunk(DNA genetics), Considering toping one of the white widows very soon.

Overall Goal:Get anywhere from 2-3ish oz total(anyone who can help with this please inquire haha)

Questions and help appreciated!
 

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mrbigshot

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2 oz would be doable per plant. depends on the pot size and veg time. i wouldnt veg for less than 6 weeks in a 7-10 gallon pot though. if you want 2-3oz for the pair thats alot easier. just keep some lights near the bottom so you get some more budding down there.
 

merkyy

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Yeah i plan for 2-3 oz total yield, I just bought 4 23w 2700k to cover the perimeter of my box during flowering so that should probably do it. But what im hoping is my early pH problem doesnt effect my yield so much
 

merkyy

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bump, will have new pic updates soon, and of new flowering set up.
All help is appreciated, considering im no seasoned veteran
 

merkyy

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Update: 12/22/09 Day 2 flowering

Ok, finally got around to getting new lights up, have 4 42w 2700k's, 2 42w 6500k's and 4 23w 2700k's(344w now, rather then 168 during veg). Also added a homemade carbon filter(props to zen's idea in DIY)

Watered with distilled water mixed with 1/4 tbl Big Bloom and 1/2 tsp of Tiger Bloom on 12/20/09 and then plain distilled water today.

Temps are around 76ish F now and RH is 30-40%

yay
Pic 1: White Widow
Pic 2:Carbon Filter
Pic 3: Lemon Skunk
 

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merkyy

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Update 12/24/09
Fem Lemon skunk and the smaller white widow showed their sex today and granted i got females, watered again with nutrients today for the second time, water pH'd out to 6.5-6.7. Been having to adjust the lights about everyday one way or another, lemon skunk grew at least 1-2" since 12/12 happened. All comments, criticism and everything else appreciated!
 

merkyy

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Update: 12/25/09 day 5 flowering
These girls are growing like crazy, can't wait 2 months to harvest...too long

First pic is of my new lighting set-up, made my main focus to add side lighting so all that junk is there.

Been working hard at this so feedback is appreciated
 

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