Gods Gift and Sour Bubble CFL Grow

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 20, 2009

• #1

Hey everyone,

This is my first real grow. Im using FF Ocean Forest and Botanicare Pure Blend Pro Grow 3-2-4.

The GG clone is from a socal dispensary and the SB clone is from a norcal dispensary.

The lady on the left is Gods Gift (3.5 weeks – name:Medusa ). This one was low stress trained on weeks one and three. The one on the right is Sour Bubble (1.5 weeks – namearia) Low stress trained on week 1.

Lights are…

(6x) CFL 26w 6500k =Total 156W
(1X) CFL 26w 2700k
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Total wattage = 191W


18-6 Schedule


1 Honeywell Tornado fan from target, 25% quieter!

Temp constantly at 86 and humidity fluxs between 43-50%


Please hook me up with any tips that you might have for a similar setup....


Stay Tuned…..

 

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FlynLow

Active Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #2

sick little power strip setup. if you can try and get your hands on some of those u shaped cfls to supplement the lighting on the sides.... also is that alluminum foil ? if it is i suggest getting mylar, atleast one of those emergency blankets, it will help reflect the light much more

 

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #3

Im going to the hydro store tomorrow and checking if they have any mylar, the foil is temporary..

 

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #4

oh im gonna look for some more light fixtures too, thx for the advice!

 

colem8

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #5

punker said:

Hey everyone,

This is my first real grow. Im using FF Ocean Forest and Botanicare Pure Blend Pro Grow 3-2-4.

The GG clone is from a socal dispensary and the SB clone is from a norcal dispensary.

The lady on the left is Gods Gift (3.5 weeks – name:Medusa ). This one was low stress trained on weeks one and three. The one on the right is Sour Bubble (1.5 weeks – namearia) Low stress trained on week 1.

Lights are…

(6x) CFL 26w 6500k =Total 156W
(1X) CFL 26w 2700k
----------------------------------------------------
Total wattage = 191W

Stay Tuned…..

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I would say ditch they CFL's and buy HPS definitely, otherwise i'd be saying you're wasting your time

 

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #6

well, i was thinking about that for the flowering but do you think the cfl's are good for the veg state, ive also seen many good grows from cfl flowering..

 

nugbuckets

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #7

looks good bro, may want to see if you can find a few 42 watters, and see if you can vent a bit more to bring your temps down to 75-80, 85 is up there. get some mylar, and you will be in business, I have a very similar grow going on. I'll be watching.

 

nugbuckets

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #8

p.s. stick to the cfls for now, before you go out and get new fixtures, esp for your size grow..Good luck brother.

 

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #9

much thanks, im heading shopping today, stay tuned!

 

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 21, 2009

• #10

I went shopping and now have to set this monster up....

stay tuned!

 

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colem8

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Oct 22, 2009

• #11

You can use cfl's for vege, but always strongly recommend HPS, especially for flowering if not both. Cheers

 

punker

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Oct 23, 2009

• #12

i am setting up the hps tomorrow, room is almost ready i added another fan for the heat

 

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FlynLow

Active Member

Oct 24, 2009

• #13

hps is not necessary at all in veg stage. save $ on power & be able to put cfls all around the plant but if u do throw in a hps it will def speed up growing. good luck. ill be watching!

 

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 24, 2009

• #14

thats what I was thinking, it it necessary to set up HPS in veg or should I just leave the cfls?

 

shandeezy

Member

Oct 24, 2009

• #15

just leave the cfls bra.and if its hot in that room already with the cfls a hps will make it so much warmer

 

punker

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Oct 24, 2009

• #16

its at 73-76 right now with 1 small (but powerful) fan..i was gonna install the second when i put my hps. im not paying for my electricty so.... the only thing i worry about is i am in a studio and the closet isnt closed, its lined with a curtain and plastic that i threw up to block the light then the mylar to reflect..

 

FlynLow

Active Member

Oct 24, 2009

• #17

if ur not worried about the heat getting out of control & u dont pay ur elec bill & u have sufficient ventilation then throwin in a hps dosnt sound all that bad, in your situation i would use the cfls & the hps. baggahs will take off!!!

 

punker

Well-Known Member

Oct 26, 2009

• #18

OK , here is an update, I have noticed in the past day that my Gods Gift was not happy (minor drooping) so i looked at the bottom of the pot and noticed that there were roots poling out, so i thought oh no it needs more room! So I went and bought a bigger pot, some super thrive (for the shock) and re-potted it.....wish me luck! Oh i added 2 pics from when the gods gift was a baby. As of now its 6 weeks old

 

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punker

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Oct 26, 2009

• #19

ok , i had to adjust the sour bubble....

 

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colem8

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Oct 28, 2009

• #20

Put it this way, if you want a strong and large grow then go HPS. If you want a smaller twiggier grow with heaps smaller buds then use cheap cfl's. Your call, its with you