Ds 350 xml - 10w cree grow!!! First grow ever!!! Led grow!!!
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Welcome Beefbisquit, Drew and Vivify and thank you!!!
Drew: My light cost $1000 and my girls are ATOMIC NORTHERN LIGHTS and LEMON SKUNK both normal non Fem ( as you get stronger genes for moms with regular). I guess I shouldn't use those bright fonts LOL A buddy of mine runs blackstars but we always leaves for work for a month and his lil lady ends up killing thembut he is here for a couple months so hopefully I can see how his blackstars are. Viv: The ADHD isn't that bad once you know how to deal with it proper and once you get control of it, it becomes quite the asset in life!
Ill throw some more pics up in a bit, gonna go smoke one with the girl and spend some time with her.
I'm sure you've done your research but autos require different light schedules than regular phenos. Your autos will start flowering automatically at about 3 weeks (hence the auto name) and your skunks will need a light schedule of 12/12 to put them into flowering. You should be good with 20 hrs of constant light until harvest for the NLs. Unless you have 2 seperate rooms for your grow that I didn't catch then your welcome to throw one of your mix CDs at me. I just harvested my single NL auto and got some killer bud. Also if one of your medical issues includes anxiety you'll probably want to stick with mostly indicas. I'm pretty sure skunk is an indica.
Did I say I'm truly envious of your set up. I can't believe this is your first grow cause you sure look like you know what's up
420dj
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Drew: thank you so much for the kind words they put a smile on my face! Thanks Mang!!
Just to clarify I have no Auto's just regular seeds my friend, and yes the Lemon Skunk is mostly indica and the Atomic Northern Lights are Indica 50/50 Sativa. I have done my research and am still doing it, actually its been keeping me from my work in the studio I keep looking new things up or ordering stuff for my next grow and ways to improve and just learn this is such a fascinating experience and so much to know and read I don't think I will ever get tired of this.
As for the CD I'm an international DJ and I can't really give you my stuff as you will know who I am, Buuuuuuuuuut what I will do is a mix of similar style for ya and get it up for download.
I'm getting another larger tent maybe a gorilla tent 8x8 maybe even 10x10 after I move, I also got some dutch leach trays a bunch, make it easier to move the girls instead of my 4x4 flood table..
Anyone know of an amazing light just for a veg tent 2x2x4 price doesn't matter I have money but I want the best or one of the best, I took a chance with Advancedlighting.com and so far its been working great and once I was able to talk to someone with the same light to know how to use it proper I'm happy with it so maybe I should get another light from them unless any of you can suggest a stellar light? Not a hurry but would like to order one in the next month 2 tops.
Anyway just to let you all know the ladies are happy and reaching for the light already after their trim! They would say hi but its night night time for them in a few so maybe after the weekend. It's feeding time tomorrow and Im not sure if I'm gonna veg for another week or go from my 3-2-1 to 2-2-2- for a week or two then 1-2-3 what do you guys think? and was also thinking on throwing a 400 hps or a 600 for some extra juice but might just see how this light is through flower. Let me know your thoughts?
PetFlora
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Check out AstirGrows threads and website. He is in Greece and coming out with one of the veery best thought out panels and fixtures on the planet. In USA, the soon to be released A51 fixtures should be a cut above, but DIY is driving some interesting and simple projects using multiple 30-50-100w security flood lights
Nutrients should be a basic 3-1.5-5 throughout. Simply increase the ppms as the plants grows. Go to hydroponic=research VEG+BLOOM website to see more exact ratios. Now using it on my 3rd grow. Amazing
Nutrients should be a basic 3-1.5-5 throughout. Simply increase the ppms as the plants grows. Go to hydroponic=research VEG+BLOOM website to see more exact ratios. Now using it on my 3rd grow. Amazing
Chronikool
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It can be done as you know Pet....
https://www.rollitup.org/led-other-lighting/553315-chronikool-big-bang-circus-light.html
Great grow going on here 420dj.
Just to clarify I have no Auto's just regular seeds my friend, and yes the Lemon Skunk is mostly indica and the Atomic Northern Lights are Indica 50/50 Sativa. I have done my research and am still doing it, actually its been keeping me from my work in the studio I keep looking new things up or ordering stuff for my next grow and ways to improve and just learn this is such a fascinating experience and so much to know and read I don't think I will ever get tired of this.
As for the CD I'm an international DJ and I can't really give you my stuff as you will know who I am, Buuuuuuuuuut what I will do is a mix of similar style for ya and get it up for download.
I'm getting another larger tent maybe a gorilla tent 8x8 maybe even 10x10 after I move, I also got some dutch leach trays a bunch, make it easier to move the girls instead of my 4x4 flood table..
Anyone know of an amazing light just for a veg tent 2x2x4 price doesn't matter I have money but I want the best or one of the best, I took a chance with Advancedlighting.com and so far its been working great and once I was able to talk to someone with the same light to know how to use it proper I'm happy with it so maybe I should get another light from them unless any of you can suggest a stellar light? Not a hurry but would like to order one in the next month 2 tops.
Anyway just to let you all know the ladies are happy and reaching for the light already after their trim! They would say hi but its night night time for them in a few so maybe after the weekend. It's feeding time tomorrow and Im not sure if I'm gonna veg for another week or go from my 3-2-1 to 2-2-2- for a week or two then 1-2-3 what do you guys think? and was also thinking on throwing a 400 hps or a 600 for some extra juice but might just see how this light is through flower. Let me know your thoughts?
Duh I misread atomic. I thought it said automatic. I think an hps would really add a punch to your grow. That extra red light is what your girls in flower need. I'd go with a hydro black star. I have a 240 and it works great for veg. You might want to go the next size up
420dj
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Drew: Hahaha I thought you kept doing that. All good brotha!
I'll be doing a perpetual grow next and keep adding new flavours all the time, then its time to experiment!! Next grow will be 5x9 flower tent 4x4 Veg tent and a 2x4 cloner/baby/mom tent the only thing I really need to order now are more lights or if there are any NICE Companies out there that need a tester Im down for whatever!!! (HINT HINT)
Chronikool: Thanks for stopping in! Your setup looks nuts my friend, good ya buuuuddy!!!
Little update:
So the ladies are stretching out tryin to give the light some love after their trim yesterday which is nice to see!!
I also cleaned/washed the res, area and equipment.
They went from GH Flora 3-2-1 to 2-2-2 and will stay on that for a week maybe two and then 24hrs of dark then flower time in which then they will be fed 1-2-3 and I will be adding KoolBloom.
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FilthyFletch
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One question. Why did you cut all those fan leaves like that? It's counter to all that has been known to growing as it adds a tone of stress and will hurt yield along with less leaves less photosynthisis taking place? Just curious as in my past 25 years expirence that's a huge non no so was curious if you had some other tech that was new you were trying?
420dj
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Because I needed to get more light in my girls they are doing just fine and the two shittier lemon skunk are looking waaaaay better they liked it!I've read a few things and saw some vids and so tried it seems to be alright I guess I will find out yield later.
Not trying to sound like a dick Mr Filthy but like the headline says FIRST GROW EVER so this is a learning curve for me I'm a hands on person and like to find out for myself.
I don't mind taking suggestions or ways to improve but I will find out for myself the hard way
Thanks for stopping in FilthyFletch and if there is any advice you can give me with your 25 years experience I will take it.
One thing have you have never done a LED grow?, or are you all about HPS? If the answer is HPS then we will be on a few different pages. ( Just Sayin )
420dj
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Heres a lil update for anyone who's actually paying attention to this thread before they for into flower this weekend!The girls seemed to like there cut, got lots more light in them and got some good shoots and greenery!Heres a few picsAttachments
So tonight they will go into their 24hr dark period and starting 
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So chopped down 4 males and the rest are Fem. Tied the girls back to let some more light in. Cleaned and fed today.
Quick question? Whats a good range to keep my humidity? Mine sits between 35-43% seems kinda high but I dno so thats why I'm asking.
12th day of flower
Heres a few pics.
Quick question? Whats a good range to keep my humidity? Mine sits between 35-43% seems kinda high but I dno so thats why I'm asking.
12th day of flower
Heres a few pics.
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So here we are at day 17 since I switched these girls into flower and they are all lookin good! 
Had some cal/mag issues at the beginning but I didn't want to correct anything just to see how far it would go and they must have self corrected because I'm having no problems now.
I've read to many blogs/journals where people have over corrected and f'd things up even more so I just wanted to see what would happen if I left things alone and it worked!!! ( Not that the deficiency was super bad otherwise I wold have tried something)(Lucky me)
Besides that no bugs or other issues ladies are healthy and happy! ​Heres a few pics...
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420dj
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So today I tied the ladies down a bit... mmm dirty lol
I also moved my light its last 2 inches up so I have to keep these girls in check!
Heres a question, I'm 20 days into flower, how much more will these lovely's stretch or will they pretty much be done?
Anyone grow this strain? Atomic Northern Lights? Not worried about the Lemon Skunk as I have lots of room at the back for her.
Took some clones when I trimmed the girls a while back but in flower, they don't look like they are doing the best, just wondering if its possible to clone in flower or am I just wasting my time trying here?
Playing in the garden today was so much fun but startin to get sticky!!!
I can't wait to taste these ladies!
I also moved my light its last 2 inches up so I have to keep these girls in check!
Heres a question, I'm 20 days into flower, how much more will these lovely's stretch or will they pretty much be done?
Anyone grow this strain? Atomic Northern Lights? Not worried about the Lemon Skunk as I have lots of room at the back for her.
Took some clones when I trimmed the girls a while back but in flower, they don't look like they are doing the best, just wondering if its possible to clone in flower or am I just wasting my time trying here?
Playing in the garden today was so much fun but startin to get sticky!!!
I can't wait to taste these ladies!
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puffenuff
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Yo DJ, what's happening? The girls look great. I grew out Atomic Northern Lights last year and I was really happy with it. The stretch should be done any day now, I don't remember mine stretching much. I do remember it being a resilient plant, with nice plump nugs. Could take whatever nutrients I threw at her. Here's some pics to make you want your ladies even more.
420dj
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Wud up Puff!!
Man I never thought another guy could give me wood but with those pics ya just a little bit! lol ( So stoked now!! )
Puff since I have your attention for a sec and value your opinion, whats a good height for flowering that you use? I love your grows bro so any advice you can give me along the way I would muchly appreciate it!
I'm very happy with the Atomic Northern Lights, these girls ( Like you said ) can take whatever you throw at them and have shown me nothing but love back so I think I will be working with this strain a lot with cross breading later down the road.
Also I want to purchase some more lights for my flower tent once I set it up 5x9x7-10 a nice gorilla grow tent! I want to stick to more smaller units as I went with a larger unit and thought it would do, well it works but the girls could use more lights around the outside. ( Learning Experience )
I'm pretty good with who's lights are good and what ones to stay away from but....
In your opinion: what would be THE BEST LED UNITs that you've used or seen used for flowering that would be good for that size tent?
I really like the light I'm using now the veg was awesome and the flower seems to be doing just as well but this is my first LED grow so I won't know much till I'm finished.
I will def stick with my DS XML 350 for veg great light for anyone looking IMO. Will wait to see how flower finishes with it but I really want to get a few strictly flower units.
If anyone else out there has used a really good Flower LED unit I'm all ears?