HoliStick
New Member
Hey Rollitup!
It's mostly for my own enjoyment of the process, but I've been taking photos of my current grow. I'm new to the forums and have been wanting to do a Grow Journal so feel free to comment, question, and advise as I document my journey.
For some context: This is only my 3rd grow, but I have a lot of non-cannabis cultivation experience. I have never used HID lighting since my prior grows were super-stealth CFLs with very small yields. I'm hoping for a larger yield and better quality buds by correcting past mistakes and building off successes, as well as, utilizing an inherited + modified grow set up.
First off, I want to outline my...
General Setup:
2 door utility closet. (Dimensions: 65 inches high x 32 inches wide x 16 inches deep)
400w MH for Veg and 400w HPS for Flower
8" Inline Fan w/ Air Scrubber (unknown manufacturer)
Passive Intake
Accessories:
Cool-Mist Humidifier (10-18 hour)
Tower Fan (air circulation)
Medium Gauge Copper Ground Wire
Plastic Duct + Dryer Vent
Soil:
Mostly Organic custom "Holistick" mix (60% Organic Potting Mix with Mycorrhizae, 20% Organic Vermicompost (worm compost), 10% Organic Cactus Mix , 10% Perlite)
Nutrients:
Organic Worm Castings
Worm Compost Tea
Aurora Soul Synthetics "Grow-N Nitrogen Supplement" (8-0-0)
Aurora Soul Synthetics "Bloom" (1.5-4.5-3)
Atami "Bloombastic" (0-20-21)
Mad Farmer PH adjusters
As I mentioned above, this kit was mostly inherited. A buddy of mine had the bare bones in a duffle bag for 3 years and had never even opened it. This includes the light setup, fans, and nutrients. My pervious grows have been makeshift CFL setups with subpar ventilation and poor planning so I wanted to take a shot at a HID lighting system in a newly designed box and aim for a mostly organic operation. For now I grow for my own personal use so I wanted to experiment with more "Holistic" approaches and try and attain the highest quality herb possible. (Not focused on grow length as much)
While aiming for the best tasting buds I will be utilizing the fertility created by my closet vermicomposting (worm composting) bins and add material from that as a top dressing throughout the grow to supplement my feedings. My goal is to limit the use of my Soul Synthetics (contains some synthetic materials) to a once or twice a week basis. On top of this "mostly organic" practice, a buddy of mine suggested running a copper wire from an ordinary ground socket to the soil medium itself. This is supposed to simulate the constant electric charge present in earth's crust. Since the ground socket is embedded in the ground outside, the charge should now be present in my growing medium.
I know it may sound odd, but I believe the end harvest quality has a lot to do with the way plants are raised. Utilizing a more holistic approach to cultivating weed, I want to see if my highs are more fulfilling.
Thats it for this update I look forward to posting more soon! (Since I have a backlog of photos I might post a few at once)
Day 08 (Jan 09)
Day 25 (Jan 30)
It's mostly for my own enjoyment of the process, but I've been taking photos of my current grow. I'm new to the forums and have been wanting to do a Grow Journal so feel free to comment, question, and advise as I document my journey.
For some context: This is only my 3rd grow, but I have a lot of non-cannabis cultivation experience. I have never used HID lighting since my prior grows were super-stealth CFLs with very small yields. I'm hoping for a larger yield and better quality buds by correcting past mistakes and building off successes, as well as, utilizing an inherited + modified grow set up.
First off, I want to outline my...
General Setup:
2 door utility closet. (Dimensions: 65 inches high x 32 inches wide x 16 inches deep)
400w MH for Veg and 400w HPS for Flower
8" Inline Fan w/ Air Scrubber (unknown manufacturer)
Passive Intake
Accessories:
Cool-Mist Humidifier (10-18 hour)
Tower Fan (air circulation)
Medium Gauge Copper Ground Wire
Plastic Duct + Dryer Vent
Soil:
Mostly Organic custom "Holistick" mix (60% Organic Potting Mix with Mycorrhizae, 20% Organic Vermicompost (worm compost), 10% Organic Cactus Mix , 10% Perlite)
Nutrients:
Organic Worm Castings
Worm Compost Tea
Aurora Soul Synthetics "Grow-N Nitrogen Supplement" (8-0-0)
Aurora Soul Synthetics "Bloom" (1.5-4.5-3)
Atami "Bloombastic" (0-20-21)
Mad Farmer PH adjusters
As I mentioned above, this kit was mostly inherited. A buddy of mine had the bare bones in a duffle bag for 3 years and had never even opened it. This includes the light setup, fans, and nutrients. My pervious grows have been makeshift CFL setups with subpar ventilation and poor planning so I wanted to take a shot at a HID lighting system in a newly designed box and aim for a mostly organic operation. For now I grow for my own personal use so I wanted to experiment with more "Holistic" approaches and try and attain the highest quality herb possible. (Not focused on grow length as much)
While aiming for the best tasting buds I will be utilizing the fertility created by my closet vermicomposting (worm composting) bins and add material from that as a top dressing throughout the grow to supplement my feedings. My goal is to limit the use of my Soul Synthetics (contains some synthetic materials) to a once or twice a week basis. On top of this "mostly organic" practice, a buddy of mine suggested running a copper wire from an ordinary ground socket to the soil medium itself. This is supposed to simulate the constant electric charge present in earth's crust. Since the ground socket is embedded in the ground outside, the charge should now be present in my growing medium.
I know it may sound odd, but I believe the end harvest quality has a lot to do with the way plants are raised. Utilizing a more holistic approach to cultivating weed, I want to see if my highs are more fulfilling.
Thats it for this update I look forward to posting more soon! (Since I have a backlog of photos I might post a few at once)
Day 08 (Jan 09)
Day 25 (Jan 30)
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