Coffee Can Growers
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SlimJim503
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Its not that bad man. I changed my res 1 time a week and part way through the week i topped off with straight water not a single problem.
SlimJim503
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Oh and another helpful hint make sure you have 2x the folgers cans as you do plants at ALL times. That way when its res changing day you simply mix up all the new res and simple lift the plant air stones and such out and replace in the new res. Doing it in a bathtub is also helpful then simply clean out the used res's and your ready for your next switch its common sense but thought i would throw that out there for everyone. I also sah some smaller cans glued one on top of another to increase res size and depth just make sure the glue is for use with water.
SmeLLyTreeZ
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Looking good maineyankee!
Here we go I added both of you, I'll try and get the thread up tonight!
Here's a pic of the root growth on my blackberry. "First Hydro attempt."
List of people already joining that I know of as of right now.
-BekindBud
-billcollector
-psychild
-SlimJim
-Indica
-Voidling
-Mainyankee
If I missed you then just quote this message and add your name and I'll add you tonight when I make the thread
Lets get this party started! Folger Fan CLUB lol
Voidling
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Pretty sure earlier in the thread at least one person said they had to add water daily.
My rdwc might have to be put on hold and I'll just do single bucket and hope it is female
SmeLLyTreeZ
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I think that was in the smaller conainer but I remember reading the same thing.
originally started in a coffee can..this plant has come ALONNNGGGGG way, those that were here when i started posting am sure would agree...lol...1.5 in veg, still vegging, topped it 2 days ago, will flower in a week....received an order of seeds today, blueberry gum and iced grapefruit both FEMS
maineyankee
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Quick Question: Someone saw where I was growing in a red container, that light wrecks havoc on such a colour. They suggested strongly that I cover the red aspect of the Folger container in black. Just wondering if there is any truth or just a myth.
Thanks for the post time
Happy Holiday Trails !!
MaineYankee
Thanks for the post time
Happy Holiday Trails !!
MaineYankee
maineyankee
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Great Pics Mike and thanks for the share.
Keep up the great work, and I too just love the BlueBerry Lineage of smoke
MaineYankee
SmeLLyTreeZ
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Quick Question: Someone saw where I was growing in a red container, that light wrecks havoc on such a colour. They suggested strongly that I cover the red aspect of the Folger container in black. Just wondering if there is any truth or just a myth.
Thanks for the post time
Happy Holiday Trails !!
MaineYankee
Probably wouldnt hurt! I'm pretty sure most have just left it though..
billcollector99
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Im gonna add a 3 gallon rez to my coffee can on a recirculating setup I think, cause daily rez changes is a chore.
Bulkhead fittings from the hydro store work great
Bulkhead fittings from the hydro store work great
SlimJim503
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Quick Question: Someone saw where I was growing in a red container, that light wrecks havoc on such a colour. They suggested strongly that I cover the red aspect of the Folger container in black. Just wondering if there is any truth or just a myth.
Thanks for the post time
Happy Holiday Trails !!
MaineYankee
You mean by growing scum in your res im not sure i get the ? and it would all depend on how many watts your running and how much light gets in the res. I run a 150 and haven't had any problems i run the red 48oz i also use yogurt containers as net pots just to through that out as i dont think i have mentioned that yet. Every 3 weeks to a month i run a hydrogen peroxide mix down through the top of the net pot down through and over the roots as a prevention im a firm believer in clean res changes and running only clean fresh solution and new clean res at each change.
bekindbud
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Quick Question: Someone saw where I was growing in a red container, that light wrecks havoc on such a colour. They suggested strongly that I cover the red aspect of the Folger container in black. Just wondering if there is any truth or just a myth.
Thanks for the post time
Happy Holiday Trails !!
MaineYankee
Welcome to the thread maine and SlimJim!!!! Very true Maine.....but I use the those Sun Blockers that people put up in there windshield of their cars. Its real easy to cut them into strips and duct tape them around the container. Light will penetrate through the coffee containers. I havent had any slime, algae or root problems yet (KNOCK ON WOOD) but I am also using a tea.
@Slim Jim those are some danky ass buds you posted earlier!!! Great work bro!
@Mike that plants roots have been through a lot and look how beautiful and white they are now. Good job and glad you beat the slime bro!!!
Peace
BKB
maineyankee
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Thanks for the feedback. It is very much appreciated.
What gets me these days (since I feel I am a lot older than most on RIU) is the usefulness of recycling materials. I am like ... wow ... I should have thought about using yogurt containers as a net pot, as stated by BKB. All of these little things add up, and prevent so much landfill waste, or at least, slows it down a tad. The resources are there, and it is up to each of us to find other ways to make them more useful after their desired use.
Great info BKB and thanks everyone
MaineYankee
What gets me these days (since I feel I am a lot older than most on RIU) is the usefulness of recycling materials. I am like ... wow ... I should have thought about using yogurt containers as a net pot, as stated by BKB. All of these little things add up, and prevent so much landfill waste, or at least, slows it down a tad. The resources are there, and it is up to each of us to find other ways to make them more useful after their desired use.
Great info BKB and thanks everyone
MaineYankee
bekindbud
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Thanks for the feedback. It is very much appreciated.
What gets me these days (since I feel I am a lot older than most on RIU) is the usefulness of recycling materials. I am like ... wow ... I should have thought about using yogurt containers as a net pot, as stated by BKB. All of these little things add up, and prevent so much landfill waste, or at least, slows it down a tad. The resources are there, and it is up to each of us to find other ways to make them more useful after their desired use.
Great info BKB and thanks everyone
MaineYankee
Less is always better IMO!!!! I always look at shit before I throw it away now trying to figure if I can use it for something with my grow....call me cheap but hey if I can save money I will!
Peace
BKB
maineyankee
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I am doing the same darn thing and driving my bride of 30 years crazzzyyy .... I think the next step up for me would be going dumpster diving !! Nawww .... Too old for that, plus I can't hold me breathe that long now that I have COPD
Peace, Love, and Great Smoke
MaineYankee
Peace, Love, and Great Smoke
MaineYankee
billcollector99
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Bye Bye Reyes
bekindbud
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Bye Bye Reyes
Yeah I will miss him but I dont think he is worth that much, plus we still got D. Wright!!!!
maineyankee
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LMAO
I am a Yankee Fan of Old ... I just like the way things used to be. I remember all so well '69 and Tom Seaver and the Mets !! That was a great ( yet few and far between) good years for the Mets. I do not like all of this money that goes out to these guys who are placed on the 14 DL for an ingrown toe-nail, all the while paying them 20 plus or more a year (Especially the Yankees). I can no longer afford to take my 5 year old grandson to a Major League Game unless I mortage my apartment ( Shit I don't even own a house to mortage). I just like old baseball and welcome some great banter between fans of the game. I guess I am weird for feeling that way ... But ... Let's Play Ball BTW .... I have an Official Yankees Thread on here
MaineYankee
