Greenpoint seeds!!
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iShatterBladderz
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Maybe look into some autopots or octopots, or a similar DIY project.
What medium are you using? I’m a hand waterer whenever my plant count allows it, but I’ve also had great luck with auto-watering systems in the past.
Nizza
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I am using air pots the plastic type, and have been very interested in auto-watering.
I would be hand watering until a certain point, and then using the system but im hung up between blumats and floraflex
My medium right now is happy frog soil but I plan on changing over to Coco in the future maybe. I would like a system that can work on these air pots because they cost alot of $ and I have enough pots to fill my rooms with them already.
https://www.amazon.com/Superoots-Air-Pot-Equivalent-Propagation-Container/dp/B00DEQBCEU these are actually the exact pots I plan on using.
I was thinking about these because it will also help hold moisture in the pot
7.5"- 12" UNIVERSAL ROUND FLORACAP® | FloraFlex®
The FloraFlex® 7.5"-12" Universal Round FloraCap® is a patent pending revolutionary tool for top feeding that also helps eliminate algae. The FloraCap® is designed to give you a more consistent flow rate, even distribution, increased air flow, and stabilization. Fill the cap with water and...
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I just cant decide how to build the system and whatever.. Do i go with a timer to feed or a constant slow steady drip, or do i get blumats?
I have no experience in this so I dont know, but I think those round caps would help alot with decreasing my watering frequency
Herb & Suds
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Christmas crush for the postal service
hellmutt bones
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I would give it another day or two maybe even Monday. I'm still waiting for my blackfriday order. Gonna give it till Monday before I start freaking out lol.
HolyAngel
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Well my first order(Nov 20th) ended up being out of stock. I got a call about it on the 10th(21 days later) and had to choose some other seeds instead. No biggie there for me as I know how these kinds of things go working in retail and IT, but it means I missed out on that sundae banana cookies I *really* wanted.. but I did get to choose Purple Mac as a replacement so I think that's fine ^^
Anyways, my second order was on Nov 28th and I just received that on Monday Dec 16th(18 days later). I am in the midwest as well and I'm pretty sure my order shipped from Colorado but I can't verify that as I threw away the envelope but that's what I remember seeing on it. So now I'm just waiting on the 3rd/replacement order from Dec 10th to get here.
thenotsoesoteric
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The bodegas are starting to outshine the roasted garlic margy by cannarado. The bb didn't stretch as much and are already frostier.
The bb are the shorter plants in front, rgm the towering ones in back.
The bb are the shorter plants in front, rgm the towering ones in back.
iShatterBladderz
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usually I get them within 5 days of order, but this last order took a little longer. Was shipped on the 6th and received it on the 16th.
nc208
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Where the heck do you shop normally that taking 3 weeks to let you know what you bought isnt in stock? That's absurd if you ask me, should have taken 3 days max to notice which is an acceptable response time.
iShatterBladderz
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I’ve used those airpots before, they’re nice. I like them because I do drain to waste with coco, and with the airpots there is no need for a pot elevator, as there is already room between the bottom of the medium and the bottom of the pot. I’ve found my favorite pots are Radicle Bags, I start in a rapid rooter, transplant into a 1 gal, and then finish in a 3 gal. I use a 70/30 coco/perlite mix, and hand water. It’s definitely a lot more work hand watering, I feed once a day starting out and by the end of flower will be feeding 2-3 times a day. I’ve got a drip system in case I ever want it, but watering the plants is usually my favorite part of the day. Something therapeutic about it.I am using air pots the plastic type, and have been very interested in auto-watering.
I would be hand watering until a certain point, and then using the system but im hung up between blumats and floraflex
My medium right now is happy frog soil but I plan on changing over to Coco in the future maybe. I would like a system that can work on these air pots because they cost alot of $ and I have enough pots to fill my rooms with them already.
https://www.amazon.com/Superoots-Air-Pot-Equivalent-Propagation-Container/dp/B00DEQBCEU these are actually the exact pots I plan on using.
I was thinking about these because it will also help hold moisture in the pot
and then theres this one too..7.5"- 12" UNIVERSAL ROUND FLORACAP® | FloraFlex®
The FloraFlex® 7.5"-12" Universal Round FloraCap® is a patent pending revolutionary tool for top feeding that also helps eliminate algae. The FloraCap® is designed to give you a more consistent flow rate, even distribution, increased air flow, and stabilization. Fill the cap with water and...
I just cant decide how to build the system and whatever.. Do i go with a timer to feed or a constant slow steady drip, or do i get blumats?
I have no experience in this so I dont know, but I think those round caps would help alot with decreasing my watering frequency
Heisenbeans uploaded a couple of videos about the floraplex system, it looks pretty legit.
HolyAngel
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Yeah I cant argue with that, never had that happen before anywhere else ever but being able to choose whatever 3 strains I wanted as replacement helped. I'm also not pressed for these, they won't see a pot until april or so of 2020.
Big Green Thumb
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I used blumats for a few grows and they work well -- until they don't. Mine would plug sometimes and other times they would water like crazy, emptying my reservoir into my tent. The plants grew great, but blumats are not "set it and forget it". You definitely need to check them every day, in my experience.I am using air pots the plastic type, and have been very interested in auto-watering.
I would be hand watering until a certain point, and then using the system but im hung up between blumats and floraflex
My medium right now is happy frog soil but I plan on changing over to Coco in the future maybe. I would like a system that can work on these air pots because they cost alot of $ and I have enough pots to fill my rooms with them already.
https://www.amazon.com/Superoots-Air-Pot-Equivalent-Propagation-Container/dp/B00DEQBCEU these are actually the exact pots I plan on using.
I was thinking about these because it will also help hold moisture in the pot
and then theres this one too..7.5"- 12" UNIVERSAL ROUND FLORACAP® | FloraFlex®
The FloraFlex® 7.5"-12" Universal Round FloraCap® is a patent pending revolutionary tool for top feeding that also helps eliminate algae. The FloraCap® is designed to give you a more consistent flow rate, even distribution, increased air flow, and stabilization. Fill the cap with water and...
I just cant decide how to build the system and whatever.. Do i go with a timer to feed or a constant slow steady drip, or do i get blumats?
I have no experience in this so I dont know, but I think those round caps would help alot with decreasing my watering frequency
Nizza
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this is huge considering that was my initial thought of them.. what if they fail??
I would bet the automated blumats work well but when the fail I can't have my whole feed res drop on my floor of my tent unless I make a fail-proof pan or something (equal to the amount or more of what would drop from my reservoir if the system failed
It is a good idea to have a catch pan for this regardless, but I am really interested on the feedback of blumats vs drippers on a timer type cycle vs drippers on a constant cycle
and on which medium/ grow style. It would be really nice because I like soil alot but also would like to dip into hydro here and there to compare for myself what I like more. If I could invest in a system that can work great for both, that would be ideal!
Nizza
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yes i was a little scared because of some reviewers saying the airpots + coco are a breeding ground for gnats. Im sure I could deal with them, but I just dont want to give them ideal conditions which IMO is too wet+too dry.
this system im hoping will alleviate both issues of watering and soil infrequency
the top "matrix" thingy i was thinking would help to moderate the soil moisture content which is something im having a little trouble with now.
I water every 1-2 days. Lately its every day, unless i forget a day lol
iShatterBladderz
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i keep my medium aerated with 30 percent perlite as well as good airflow and have never had fungus gnat issue. I always get the same brand coco, from the same place too, that may have played a role. I’ve only used the air pots a couple times though, mostly used fabric pots and now radicle bags.
NugHeuser
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I'm using blumats and this statement is spot on. In the end it saves me time and effort but gotta keep an eye on them.
40AmpstoFreedom
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I use a ton of blumats and never have clogging issues with 60 gallon res's that I have had 89 degree temps for long periods. I don't chill anything, never clean rez until end of run, and nothing clogs. I bought the blumat filter listed on the website...You can even unscrew it and pour it out when needed. Just have shut off valve before the filter. Cheap 30$ but I never see people using them? Never clogs. I also use hypogrow which blumat recommends to keep lines clear. It is cheap and no matter how slimy my res is or how hot it gets my plants are fucking wow. Absolute perfection.