PrinceRakeem
New Member
The Summer 2013 Kalashnikova LED Closet Grow!
The Setup:
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- 42.5" W x 22" D x 8’ H enclosure
- Two minions of the Kalashnikova variety from Green House Seed Co.[link]
- VIPAR A100 100w LED [link]
- 20-20-20 generic water-soluble baby food [link]
- discount big-box store potting mix, perlite/peat/soil
To Do (Advice?):
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- Clean grow space (clean the room, dust and mop, then sanitize with bleach)
- Build work table (need to pick up a saw)
- Plan/mount electrical supply
- Plan nutrient regimen …Thinking of gradually easing the dosage of 20-20-20 up through the veg stage and full dose during mid-veg to flower. The 20-20-20 I've got at hand seems to lack calcium, sulphur and magnesium. As for micronutrients, the baby food looks strong. The label doesn't mention cobalt or chlorine, though. I know I can supplement magnesium with Epsom salts, calcium from liquid bone meal...anyone want to give advice on the missing secondary/micros?
- Photograph and document the unboxing and mounting of the LED fixture when it arrives
- Review options for air ionizer purchase (advice?)
Shopping List (feel free to recommend):
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- Digital temp/humidity display
- Nutrient reservoir
- Light timer
- pH tester
- Wicks
- Fan(s)
- Ionizer
- Spray bottle
- Saw
- Green bulb for night work
Status:
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- Seeds are germinated and potted, K#1 showing.
- Light in transit.
Timeline:
Germination period
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Seeds soaked for 24hrs + in a glass of water and then were placed into moistened paper towel between two dishes. The dishes containing the seeds were placed on the fridge for warmth for a few days. The paper towel was kept moist until seeds cracked and roots were visible
4/20/13
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Seedlings have sprouted and have been planted in the medium and watered lightly as the medium feels moist.
4/21/13
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Order placed for Vipar A100 LED light.
4/22/13
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I’m concerned that I planted the seeds too deep. I don’t think they were much more than an inch down, but I am eager to see them sprout.
K#1 starting to show at surface of medium.