My first Grow!!All advice welcomed!!

bombasticson

bombasticson

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Wondrboy said:
I agree, anytime for topping depending on situation; per your setup, I would go ahead and top them. Maybe try out the SCROG technique for this grow?

Also, cutting the light back to 18 or 16 on may help with the heat, too. I could get into the reasoning... ah... why not: Night-time metabolic processes are important and directly related to the structure of the plant. One of those major processes is converting glucose (produced form photosynthesis) into cellulose (a main ingredient in plant architecture - also one of the oldest insulation materials used in constructiontoday; ironic?? hmmm.. lol). In your case specifically, and imo, this will aid against hotter day temps simply by allowing your plants to prioritize cuticle developement and repair; I'm sure they'll respond vigorously.




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Couldn't have said it better need to get this out there to people who think lights on 24 7 is good
 
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gdub101

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OK! so here is what i have changed per this thread... I have raised my lights, changed my veg from 24 to 18, lowered my Ph to 6.2..and i am going to top them tonight well all but the wonder, i also added two 18" florecent lights to the entertainment center.. so here is how we sit:

TEMP:76 on the low and 81 on the high HUM:37 on the low and 51 on the high PH: 6.2 EC:3.3 CF:33

Also thinking of changing my light too a 400 Watt im just worried about heat, any thoughts?
 
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gdub101

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I have a 4" in line fan i could use, im thinking i just want to see what happens with the current setup and if need be i will alter that entertaiment center to have more height on my next grow. im gonna top them in a little wile, i would like to top that purple enough to get it around the same size as the white. what do you think?
 
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gdub101

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Im gonna hold off on the 400Watt and just see how it goes with the 150 and the 2 18" halo.. i will re-work my space to better fit the 400watt and make a height adjustment for more growing area
 
Wondrboy

Wondrboy

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Cool, I was gonna jump back on here and suggest that you could add cfls or something after cutting the light back, but you already did that - you're definitely on the right track
 
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Kdubbz

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Looks great, maybe a $10 fan at Walmart for wind. But looks perfect as a start. If there is heat a fan should fix that.idk if that was said but looks good
 
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gdub101

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hey Kdubbz! there is a fan mounted to the entertainment center the puls air in and moves the leaves, my temp runs between 76 and 81....
 
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gdub101

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Hey bombasticson!

i would love to see a couple of OZs i think one more week or so of veg and im switching too 12/12
 
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gdub101

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Thanks oldleave53! i think im just getting lucky and befor i started i spent many hours following all of you guys threds and tried to soak up as much as i could...
 
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gdub101

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Hi Indicaluv! i dont understand the SCROG systen to well, i have not done much homework on it..if i wanted to go that way do you have any advice or a thread you could point me at?
 
oldleave53

oldleave53

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You will diffidently learn all you need to know on here. There is a lot of good people here. I have been helped tremendously. Good luck on your grow.
 
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