kerryshandi
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I've been looking at this site off and on since I joined a few months ago. Since having to quit working due to disability pain and needing to create a new income, I've turned to growing at this late stage of life.
Bought a "Super Closet" hyro system and rockwool clones. First harvest was pretty good in spite of clogged drip immitters and constant sediment in reservoir, and algae. Used PH/TDS/moisture testers. Most of the roots were actually in the water, watering went from once a day up to 4-6 x when in flowering stage.
But when growing again, I had gnat problems, plants stunted and died.
Steralized cabinet, reservoir, etc. These little bugs were hard to get rid of even using GoGnats in solution. Began again with new clones. But this time, I'm keeping the clones out of the closet until they look strong.
In transplanting from small rockwool/or peat pots, into soaked rockwool cubes, plants go through shock, but how long should those leaves droop? Some yellowing too.
PH seems to be trickier than what I've read and observed. Seems like I can spend up to an hour adjusting PH. I've read that it takes awhile to adjust, but even then it can continue to change in a short time.
Moisture meter can read dry in one spot and wet in another. I did spot one little clone with a drooping head, and after watering it perked up in an hour.
I transplanted some clones about a week ago, and although they don't look bad, the leaves are looking curled down. I've watched the moisture meter, so I don't think they're underwatered or overwatered,
but I'm wondering about nutes. I used Dutch Master One as recommended by Super Closet mfgrs. But maybe for new clones, their recommended dose is too much? Should younger clones get less?
All the plants are about this size, and are in a grow room with 2 long flourescents, and a fan running off and on when lights are on. (18hrs)
I put small rocks on top to keep algae off top of rockwool.
Getting cabinets ready for plants, so they'll be on a drip system, with a cool overhead light, as used before.
Any comments on why these leaves look droopy? I've looked at many FAQs, and haven't seen mention of anyone growing in these super closet cabinets. Would love to hear from anyone who is using them and how they're doing. I still don't know how we pulled off such a great first harvest with the multiple problems we had. I'm glad we did, otherwise I'd be very discouraged.
Bought a "Super Closet" hyro system and rockwool clones. First harvest was pretty good in spite of clogged drip immitters and constant sediment in reservoir, and algae. Used PH/TDS/moisture testers. Most of the roots were actually in the water, watering went from once a day up to 4-6 x when in flowering stage.
But when growing again, I had gnat problems, plants stunted and died.
Steralized cabinet, reservoir, etc. These little bugs were hard to get rid of even using GoGnats in solution. Began again with new clones. But this time, I'm keeping the clones out of the closet until they look strong.
In transplanting from small rockwool/or peat pots, into soaked rockwool cubes, plants go through shock, but how long should those leaves droop? Some yellowing too.
PH seems to be trickier than what I've read and observed. Seems like I can spend up to an hour adjusting PH. I've read that it takes awhile to adjust, but even then it can continue to change in a short time.
Moisture meter can read dry in one spot and wet in another. I did spot one little clone with a drooping head, and after watering it perked up in an hour.
I transplanted some clones about a week ago, and although they don't look bad, the leaves are looking curled down. I've watched the moisture meter, so I don't think they're underwatered or overwatered,
but I'm wondering about nutes. I used Dutch Master One as recommended by Super Closet mfgrs. But maybe for new clones, their recommended dose is too much? Should younger clones get less?
All the plants are about this size, and are in a grow room with 2 long flourescents, and a fan running off and on when lights are on. (18hrs)
I put small rocks on top to keep algae off top of rockwool.
Getting cabinets ready for plants, so they'll be on a drip system, with a cool overhead light, as used before.
Any comments on why these leaves look droopy? I've looked at many FAQs, and haven't seen mention of anyone growing in these super closet cabinets. Would love to hear from anyone who is using them and how they're doing. I still don't know how we pulled off such a great first harvest with the multiple problems we had. I'm glad we did, otherwise I'd be very discouraged.
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