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SheepsBlood

SheepsBlood

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DLM213 said:
Hey man looking for a good book on growing been viewing the grow bible not sure though any ideas?
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If you are familiar with the world of torrents just get some there and give a quick read through. All the information you need is compiled here but if you want a straight forward one opinion based guide then go for the books.
Many successful growers here, it just takes reading and a grain of salt with some of the methods.
You pick and choose and test. No one can tell you how to grow each exact strain and in what conditions. They can only guide you similar to a book.

My Suggestion for entry level / no frills grow.
Look into vertical growing...

Lighting- Minimal 400 watts, get a digital ballast, get an air cooled reflector. A parabolic reflector as per Jorge Cervantes, is the best light displacing reflector, though not sealed so be careful around the bulb... DON'T SPRAY LIQUID NEAR IT

Cooling- If you want a cheap method of cooling the whole thing, get a BLOWER FAN, you can mod it by taping one end with a duct hose and the other to the reflector.

Soil- Use Fox Farm or ***Happy Frog soil (Has all the amendments you will need, you can even add some perlite for more aeration and it makes it go further $16 for 3cuft at Home Depot usually)

Containers- Use can get fabric pots or even those so called earth friendly bags at grocery stores and they work basically the same. (handles are the key) Minimum 5 Gallon containers for maximum yield.

Nutrients- Choose whatever you like but the easy and cheap would be to use the Lucas Method http://lucasformula.com/

If you need a fool proof method for germination. Soak you seeds until they crack and just show their tail, then place in a Rapid Rooter.

Don't read too much into everything everybody writes. Here is an idea of what I mean by that... Many people are heavily against tap water due to chlorine. Well I am not. The only possible negative side of tap water IMO is that it may kill off the mycorrhizae. I am not really sure. I know H2O2 does kill mycorrhizae. That is why it states on the containers not to use any after applying mycorrhizae. So, maybe it may kill off the mycorrhizae in the Happy Frog but really, it's not imperative to have it in the first place to get excellent yields.
 
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DLM213

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SheepsBlood said:
If you are familiar with the world of torrents just get some there and give a quick read through. All the information you need is compiled here but if you want a straight forward one opinion based guide then go for the books.
Many successful growers here, it just takes reading and a grain of salt with some of the methods.
You pick and choose and test. No one can tell you how to grow each exact strain and in what conditions. They can only guide you similar to a book.

My Suggestion for entry level / no frills grow.
Look into vertical growing...

Lighting- Minimal 400 watts, get a digital ballast, get an air cooled reflector. A parabolic reflector as per Jorge Cervantes, is the best light displacing reflector, though not sealed so be careful around the bulb... DON'T SPRAY LIQUID NEAR IT

Cooling- If you want a cheap method of cooling the whole thing, get a BLOWER FAN, you can mod it by taping one end with a duct hose and the other to the reflector.

Soil- Use Fox Farm or ***Happy Frog soil (Has all the amendments you will need, you can even add some perlite for more aeration and it makes it go further $16 for 3cuft at Home Depot usually)

Containers- Use can get fabric pots or even those so called earth friendly bags at grocery stores and they work basically the same. (handles are the key) Minimum 5 Gallon containers for maximum yield.

Nutrients- Choose whatever you like but the easy and cheap would be to use the Lucas Method http://lucasformula.com/

If you need a fool proof method for germination. Soak you seeds until they crack and just show their tail, then place in a Rapid Rooter.

Don't read too much into everything everybody writes. Here is an idea of what I mean by that... Many people are heavily against tap water due to chlorine. Well I am not. The only possible negative side of tap water IMO is that it may kill off the mycorrhizae. I am not really sure. I know H2O2 does kill mycorrhizae. That is why it states on the containers not to use any after applying mycorrhizae. So, maybe it may kill off the mycorrhizae in the Happy Frog but really, it's not imperative to have it in the first place to get excellent yields.
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Sorry what is a torrent
 
SheepsBlood

SheepsBlood

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Ok DLM213, I looked up what posts you have made in the past. So, I get you are not "Tech Savvy" as per a comment you made about an iPod.
I do hold a B.S. in Computer Science, so I will try and help you out.

First download the program UTorrent & Install: http://www.utorrent.com/?us (This is how you will use the "Torrent" file in which gets you your book)
Next, go to The Pirate Bay https://thepiratebay.se/search/Cannabis/0/7/601 (This is a direct link to books on cannabis)
When your there, just click on the
symbol if you want to download that book.

It may prompt you and ask if you want to open the file or something like that. Just accept and let the download begin.

**It may download slowly or fast, depends on your internet speed and something called "Port Forwarding" which, I will not get into.
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Many books are in PDF format, so they will be easy to view. Most people have Adobe Acrobat reader already on their computer or if using a tablet. Though if your on a tablet, forget the torrent idea. That's a no go for you.

Besides all of this, again, there are so many step by step guides free on the internet and plenty of help here.

What are you looking for particularly?
 
GibbsIt89

GibbsIt89

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mane2008 said:
Was good everybody :), I've been hearing alot of talk on where can I get my equipment... Lights, nutrients, etc.
I don't know if a thread about this has already been made but, I'll share my experience with the sites I deal with regularly.
I'm always searching for the cheapest yet reliable site for certain things.
All sites are known for a certain product that they have for da low and can't noone beat. Been ordering shit for 7 years and always find a new connect that gets it better than my last. Kinda like my bulk dealers.
So here they are you might already know about them but many don't.

Lights: Known for lights
High Tech Garden Supply
HTGS has good service and tosses deals when you call them up directly I haven't done that yet but people on here are getting deals from just calling up. They aren't good on nutrients tho a little pricey on that note.

Shipping: Great usually shipped out the next day and there in 2 days.
I've had free upgrades from them just because they were out of stock on my reg item.
A lil slow on emails but phone call is a np.



Fans: Known for Fans and bulbs
Metal Halide Light Bulbs, Light Fixtures & Tennis Court Lighting - Businesslights.com
Businesslights has some of the lowest prices on vortex fans and ductboosters.

It's crazy, they have inline fans going as low as $109. And alot of sites charge way more for the same fan.
Shipping: is low only like $18 for my order Idk the flat rate there tho.
Great customer service, got emailed back within the day.


Nutes: Good deals on Nutrients
Grow Lights, Advanced Nutrients, Hydroponic Supplies and more at Hydroempire
http://www.cheaphydroponics.com

Both of these are great sites for nutes not so well on lights tho(kinda pricey on that). Hydro systems aren't bad priced but I can't comment on that since I haven't ordered one from either.
AN Sensi +2 ran me 26 a pop so only 52 for all 4 bottles from cheaphydro.
Shippings is just like HTG supply 2days to my door after ship. And I'm in the south.
These two site are in competition for the best prices when shipping is involved. It's like a couple dollars either way.
There are no deals tossed out on either of these sites but it's cheap so I never really tried to cop a better price.

Great customer service direct line none of that put you on hold sometimes I did get the answering machine so I just called back later

Grow tents:
http://www.cheaphydroponics.com

This is a great site also they upping prices over there tho idk y. Probaly getting charged more themselves
Homebox XS used to run $89 now they $100 but still cheaper than going direct to the Homebox Yahoo store.


Hydroponics | Hydroponic Supplies is great for drip systems and pH meters and net pots small stuff like that.
they don't really toss deals but do have live help. I think I'm going to learn how to build one tho cause it is cheaper.
Shipping is sometimes slow(too about 2weeks for some items to ship out but due to out of stock) but it gets to my door so I don't truly complain.

I hope this helps alot of new to buying or future growers.
All these sites have strict privacy polices and are located in the US so gift cards will work for people who like to take extra precautions like me and many others.
These are my honest opinions on all sites (I know it's kinda hard to read how I type but should be legible this time :mrgreen:). So I pass my knowledge onto others and maybe a few to alot of bucks ;)
Peace:eyesmoke: gotta smoke this blunt too much typing.
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AWESOME!!! Only thing is I'm in Canada haha.. I had to order everything from amazon.ca and had to go with the cheap shit. Hopefully everything runs fine. I'm just concerned with yield/heat/smell..
 
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Westsider11

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dvsdsm said:
You forgot bout the auction sites!!!
~ Camero kick some poppy seeds this way, I ain't smoked that shit since high school. Had a GF brake some out one night. Only did it once, she was like keep it up on the edge of the bowl once it liquefies, First good hit was so smooth, then it hit me. It was like somebody hit the mute button on my ass. I don't like a buzz that u don't feel in control, but that one was alright...
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What auction sites? Thanks
 
GreatwhiteNorth

GreatwhiteNorth

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Staff member
Typically nutes are classified by their NPK ratio.
Veg nutes are usually high in N (such as 20-5-5)
Flower nutes are usually a bit higher in P&K (such as 5-10-10).

Note, the ratio's shown are not a recommendation, simply an illustration.
 
a senile fungus

a senile fungus

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Maybe I typed it all up but never hit reply....

I do that a lot unfortunately...

Or maybe I posted it somewhere else, with the intention of posting it here in this thread.

When I have time I'll post again...

Mbferts.com for anyone in the Michigan area.

I got my whole grow room for hundreds of dollars less than I expected to spend.
 
a senile fungus

a senile fungus

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a senile fungus said:
mbferts.com

Michigan business. Ferndale, if I recall correctly. I spoke with Tom and Sarah.

I went to the shop and looked at their stock. I came out with a max pro fan, ducting, 4x8x7 gorilla grow tent (not the lite series), badass carbon filter and flange, and an 8count T5HO fixture and all bulbs; AND I SPENT A COUPLE HUNDRED LESS THAN I EXPECTED TO! !!!

Everything was brand new in-the-box and also customer service was top-notch as well. They even drove out to meet me halfway instead of me driving back to the shop to meet them.

I'm very happy I found them on the web in my area and I hope somebody gets use from the link and info.
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jay57

jay57

Member
mane2008 said:
Was good everybody :), I've been hearing alot of talk on where can I get my equipment... Lights, nutrients, etc.
I don't know if a thread about this has already been made but, I'll share my experience with the sites I deal with regularly.
I'm always searching for the cheapest yet reliable site for certain things.
All sites are known for a certain product that they have for da low and can't noone beat. Been ordering shit for 7 years and always find a new connect that gets it better than my last. Kinda like my bulk dealers.
So here they are you might already know about them but many don't.

Lights: Known for lights
High Tech Garden Supply
HTGS has good service and tosses deals when you call them up directly I haven't done that yet but people on here are getting deals from just calling up. They aren't good on nutrients tho a little pricey on that note.

Shipping: Great usually shipped out the next day and there in 2 days.
I've had free upgrades from them just because they were out of stock on my reg item.
A lil slow on emails but phone call is a np.



Fans: Known for Fans and bulbs
Metal Halide Light Bulbs, Light Fixtures & Tennis Court Lighting - Businesslights.com
Businesslights has some of the lowest prices on vortex fans and ductboosters.

It's crazy, they have inline fans going as low as $109. And alot of sites charge way more for the same fan.
Shipping: is low only like $18 for my order Idk the flat rate there tho.
Great customer service, got emailed back within the day.


Nutes: Good deals on Nutrients
Grow Lights, Advanced Nutrients, Hydroponic Supplies and more at Hydroempire
http://www.cheaphydroponics.com

Both of these are great sites for nutes not so well on lights tho(kinda pricey on that). Hydro systems aren't bad priced but I can't comment on that since I haven't ordered one from either.
AN Sensi +2 ran me 26 a pop so only 52 for all 4 bottles from cheaphydro.
Shippings is just like HTG supply 2days to my door after ship. And I'm in the south.
These two site are in competition for the best prices when shipping is involved. It's like a couple dollars either way.
There are no deals tossed out on either of these sites but it's cheap so I never really tried to cop a better price.

Great customer service direct line none of that put you on hold sometimes I did get the answering machine so I just called back later

Grow tents:
http://www.cheaphydroponics.com

This is a great site also they upping prices over there tho idk y. Probaly getting charged more themselves
Homebox XS used to run $89 now they $100 but still cheaper than going direct to the Homebox Yahoo store.


Hydroponics | Hydroponic Supplies is great for drip systems and pH meters and net pots small stuff like that.
they don't really toss deals but do have live help. I think I'm going to learn how to build one tho cause it is cheaper.
Shipping is sometimes slow(too about 2weeks for some items to ship out but due to out of stock) but it gets to my door so I don't truly complain.

I hope this helps alot of new to buying or future growers.
All these sites have strict privacy polices and are located in the US so gift cards will work for people who like to take extra precautions like me and many others.
These are my honest opinions on all sites (I know it's kinda hard to read how I type but should be legible this time :mrgreen:). So I pass my knowledge onto others and maybe a few to alot of bucks ;)
Peace:eyesmoke: gotta smoke this blunt too much typing.
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Thank you, info is much appreciated!
 
dscorpion

dscorpion

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Hi all!
What are best places for ordering seeds in Europe? I know Nirvana but are there any other reliable alternatives?
 
dscorpion

dscorpion

Well-Known Member
vitamin_green_inc said:
Herbie's?
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Thank you! Pretty good selection out there.

Also could you recommended online shops for equipment & supplies?
At the moment I've checked out:

www.hydroculture.co.uk - seems like a good shop, selling quality brand products. Only drawback is that some items they sell only within UK (like coolpipe lightning kit).
www.growell.co.uk - doesn't ship outside UK
www.hydroponics.eu - very informative site, but have read several negative feedback about it(long and delayed shipments, people getting wrong equipment).
 
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