Harvest a Pound Every Three Weeks!

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LionsRoor

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Cliddy said:
How much do you guy spend on fertilizers each month when running a full SB system?
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Here is a little spreadsheet I made to calc feed costs... It's based on the factory Botanicare feed program with weekly changes.

1. Enter your feed schedule in the top section - in ml per gallon... the default values are half the factory recommended feed values.

2. Enter the amount of nutrients you have in your res - rather than the actual size of your reservoir. Don't change any of the values in the Weekly Nutrient Costs section other than reservoir size.

3. Enter the costs of your nutrients per gallon in the Concentrate Nutrient Cost section.
 

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djcronos

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cooley150 said:
Thanks for the info DJ. I have my cloner up a running. I took a few clippings off a Purple Kush and an AK-47 and NO SHIT!!!! I had baby root sprouts 24 hours later. I was AMAZED!!! I have my veg unit built and ready to fire it up as soon as these clones get a little larger roots. Thanks for the info on the nutes. I run 5 gallons in my cloner and was wondering if I could do the same in my veg unit... You answered that question...lol Thanks.

How long have you had them in the veg unit when you replied to my post? Also did you run the Lucas Formula at full strength when you first put them in the veg unit and did you bump up the nutes each week?
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Yeah I think I'm going to use 5 gallons from now on in all my reservoirs, just because it makes things easier.

I think when I replied to your post I either just put them in the veg unit or it was a couple of days. It's been about a week now, and now I'm seeing them double in height size. I don't even need to discuss the massive roots and the lengths of them :)

The only problem is that this was a trial run, I'm not going to be ready to put these into flower for at least another 5-6 weeks. Guess I jumped the gun a bit early :)
 
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djcronos

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I'm almost through all of the posts in this thread, but I have one question that has been answered here and there, but I'm looking for a more recent answer, with people having dialed in their systems.

Can any of you posts your yields you get every 3 weeks, and can you tell me your lighting setup and Co2 usage? I'm more interested in the people who are using 4 600 watt bulbs in their environment.

Thanks in advance.
 
sparat1k

sparat1k

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LionsRoor said:
If you have any way to mix MH and HPS light during flowering, you will increase yields and quality. The increased UV in MH vs HPS lighting, greatly increases THC levels (plants create THC to defend against UV)
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I've heard this before, but I dont think its been proven. If you got pics to share of a comparison I'd like to see them. :-P

What is proven is that MH makes plants stretch less which can be a good or bad thing depending on strain and grow style.
 
Joker209

Joker209

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I have heard of this and have seen an experiment and they don't improve yields that greatly for it to be a new trend or anything. You can buy a Son Argo and it will do better than HPS lights but the lamps are expensive and tend to last less time than HPS. As far as building trichs to defend against light that is false through and through sorry. The trichs are more dependent on the phenotypes and the strain of choice. Sorry to interrupt just wanted to help if I could.
 
laceygirl

laceygirl

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Here is my Rubbermaid Roughneck...





Here is the Roughneck cut up with the neoprene inserts... I decided not to use the net pots although they are in the post should I decide to use them....



Here is the mister I built, with one minor change... I don't like PVC piping... There is so much work involved with cutting it and gluing it, so I decided to use 13mm black water hose and corresponding plastic joints..



It works really well... I will be putting it to its first use in a couple of days...

Can't wait...
Laceygirl...
 
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Tiger Woods

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Laceygirl- first thanks for the response. I don't know what was wrong then but iam able to log in now.

Second, that makes two of us iam interested in seeing how this works as well. Keep us posted

Question what kind of sprayers are you using and what strain are you growing

Peace and Good Vibes
 
laceygirl

laceygirl

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Tiger Woods said:
Laceygirl- first thanks for the response. I don't know what was wrong then but iam able to log in now.

Second, that makes two of us iam interested in seeing how this works as well. Keep us posted

Question what kind of sprayers are you using and what strain are you growing

Peace and Good Vibes
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Hi Tiger, I have a few strains going here at the moment... In my flowering tent, I am running Super Lemon Haze, White Widow and White Rhino x White Widow....

In the mother tent, I have Super Lemon Haze and Blue Cheese, soon to be followed by a pure strain of White Rhino and I also have an Original Haze x Skunk #1...

I just went to my local hardware store and got Pope mist sprayers.(I'm Australian) .. They cost me $3.00 for ten, just in the gardening and hose section... It took me half an hour to measure, cut and put together...No waiting for silicone to cure, its ready to go...

Laceygirl...
 
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Drifter126

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Hey Stinkbud,I`ve got a question.What kind of timers are you using.The only kind I`m finding Will Not Do Minutes.Id like to have one that could be programmed for at least 5 on and 15 off on a seven day run.I don`t think 15 min. would be enough down time to dry out roots.All I`v got is questions.....???? Stay Happy,Healthy,and High..:leaf:
 
MeJuana

MeJuana

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Not that anyone cares but I am not a member of Stinkbuddies any longer. I have given it a lot of thought and I just feel better not getting PM from idiots claiming to be Stinkbud's personal friends who know oh so much.

I am absolutely sure that is absolute bull shit and anyone claiming to be his friend is too much of a chump to actually be so. Only a chump would PM me with shit like that. But in the end I post too much, I am always on the front lines and I end up getting attacked. So off I am, the Stinkbud system works and the man himself is no chump. to the rest of you I urge you to ignore the chumps. For me, my skin is thick enough and I don't like to argue on a forum.

Please do not PM me about this, I was a very active member and I think a statement is due. That is all though I don't wanna talk.
 
northeastern lights

northeastern lights

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Drifter126 said:
Hey Stinkbud,I`ve got a question.What kind of timers are you using.The only kind I`m finding Will Not Do Minutes.Id like to have one that could be programmed for at least 5 on and 15 off on a seven day run.I don`t think 15 min. would be enough down time to dry out roots.All I`v got is questions.....???? Stay Happy,Healthy,and High..:leaf:
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Here you go, got this one at the local hydro shop for 85.

 

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laceygirl

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Drifter126 said:
Hey Stinkbud,I`ve got a question.What kind of timers are you using.The only kind I`m finding Will Not Do Minutes.Id like to have one that could be programmed for at least 5 on and 15 off on a seven day run.I don`t think 15 min. would be enough down time to dry out roots.All I`v got is questions.....???? Stay Happy,Healthy,and High..:leaf:
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Just run it 24/7, it works just the same, and uses less power than switching something on and off all the time.... A cyclic timer you are looking for can run you upwards of $80-$250.00... Not worth it when you will only run the cloner for up to three weeks at a time, unless you are planning to veg in it also...

Laceygirl...
 
laceygirl

laceygirl

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northeastern lights said:
Good luck with the rubbermade. I had leaking issues so I just made one out of a cooler. Much better IMO.




I had roots in 5 days. It's now been 8. So much easier than plugs and gel. Set it and forget it.:-P










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An esky, what a bloody great idea... If the rubbermaid doesn't seal, I'll give that a go... Bloody genius...lol..

Laceygirl...
 
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yadayada

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StinkBud said:
I recommend using a UPS like you would use on your computer. The size would depend on how many pumps you are using. Remember, the pumps only run for 1 minute every 5 minutes so they don't use much power.

A large UPS will keep your plants safe for days. Your ice cream is a different story though:mrgreen:.

Of course during any power outage you will always be without light unless you have a generator.
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I LIKE this about your method - can't really run an HID light on alternative power sources for a few days...

Cheers for the great thread.
 
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