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Budzbuddha

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There are other less complicated nute lines - both 2 part and 3 part lines.

Fox Farm Trio / Dynagro ( grow - bloom ) / GH .... Etc.
I DONT believe in multi bottle nutes to feed / supplement and all of that drama just to feed a stinking plant.

Keep things simple - using distilled water will require Cal Mag / CaliMagic or similar additives. Where just sampling your tap water with a PH pen and either PH UP OR PH DOWN to add to bring water into the right range is simpler.
You really need to up the lights if you want to carry a plant to full harvest .
 
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Cali16

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tydot said:
Your grow is looking very nice dudette, I'm 3 weeks into my first grow and I had almost the exact same problem you are having. I'm too new to this to give advice but wish you the best of luck!!
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Are your plants doing okay? Thank you for your comment. I am grateful that i get so much help here. I don't want to be a royal pain so i try to educate myself by reading up on things.
 
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Yea, it seemed like I had one prblem after another. I'm growing in coco coir and studied a lot before my grow but it's harder than I thought it would be. They finally seem to be doing nothing good now. I switched to flower light schedule last night now that they are healthy. Here is a pic, the bottom set of leaves are pretty burnt up but new growth is good but not perfect.
 

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Cali16

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yeatster said:
New growth is certainly looking healthy.
1ml. Cal/mag to a Liter of water would be okay. Make sure to do this before lights out so you don't burn leaves with water droplets. Unless using fluorescent lighting, should be fine.
If it is time for watering you would prolly be okay with just adding it to your water.

Yes, more nutrients will help ALOT. Without them, you will most likely be back with other symptoms. There are alot of choices and opinions. I personally use Advanced Nutrients, not saying they are best, just works for me. Good luck!
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Yeaster,
Good morning. Of course I am confused on how to use the nutes. Do I omit the bloom? Can you tell me how to use or do I follow directions on bottle? I do think my plant will do a lot better. It is about 12 inches tall but looking sparse. Thanks again.
Dudette.
 
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Cali16 said:
Yeaster,
Good morning. Of course I am confused on how to use the nutes. Do I omit the bloom? Can you tell me how to use or do I follow directions on bottle? I do think my plant will do a lot better. It is about 12 inches tall but looking sparse. Thanks again.
Dudette.
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i feed every wk... i use all...1ml of bloom and 3/4ml of micro and grow.... always add the micro first.... then ph water after...dont forget to add the cal-mag
 
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Cali16

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Budzbuddha- I upped the lights and made a space bucket. My current set up was too small. I have to add the fans and an air filter. I do find some things difficult like figuring out lights, nutes etc so i really appreciate the help. I have 4 cfl 5,000 k each i think, and my Led grow light on top. Do you think that this is ok?
Budzbuddha said:
There are other less complicated nute lines - both 2 part and 3 part lines.

Fox Farm Trio / Dynagro ( grow - bloom ) / GH .... Etc.
I DONT believe in multi bottle nutes to feed / supplement and all of that drama just to feed a stinking plant.

Keep things simple - using distilled water will require Cal Mag / CaliMagic or similar additives. Where just sampling your tap water with a PH pen and either PH UP OR PH DOWN to add to bring water into the right range is simpler.
You really need to up the lights if you want to carry a plant to full harvest .
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Cali16 said:
Budzbuddha- I upped the lights and made a space bucket. My current set up was too small. I have to add the fans and an air filter. I do find some things difficult like figuring out lights, nutes etc so i really appreciate the help. I have 4 cfl 5,000 k each i think, and my Led grow light on top. Do you think that this is ok?
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Wow , looks like an interesting build. I built something similar last year that i still use once and awhile FOR NEW SEEDLINGS AND INITIAL VEGGING. It a GROW CHAMBER with a fixture with reflector ( and can up the CFL to a 250W MaxLight with a Mogul adapter ).

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I always stick with 5000k initially to get things started. As the plants seem to hit week 2/3 i move to the big girl room with LED.

I like DYNAGRO because of its easy no frills approach to feed. Since it can be used effectively in both soil and hydro , you can expand to hempy or recirculating systems as you gain experience. What make this line of nutes very different ( at least for me ) is the low PPM REQUIREMENTS which are considerably less than others.

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Cali16 said:
Budzbuddha- I upped the lights and made a space bucket. My current set up was too small. I have to add the fans and an air filter. I do find some things difficult like figuring out lights, nutes etc so i really appreciate the help. I have 4 cfl 5,000 k each i think, and my Led grow light on top. Do you think that this is ok?
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Wow!
Nice work Cali!
Do you have a thermometer in there. Cfls in small spaces can get pretty hot. With proper air movement that will be great.

Btw, Advanced Nutrients are "ph perfect".
 
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Cali16

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yeatster said:
Wow!
Nice work Cali!
Do you have a thermometer in there. Cfls in small spaces can get pretty hot. With proper air movement that will be great.

Btw, Advanced Nutrients are "ph perfect".
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Well Happy Easter everybody,
I already bought the Advanced Nutrients so I am using those. Should I be using the Cal-Mag in the spray, soil or it does not matter? I have one of those point it thermometers and you are right, it get hot. it says 85.
 
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Cali16 said:
Well Happy Easter everybody,
I already bought the Advanced Nutrients so I am using those. Should I be using the Cal-Mag in the spray, soil or it does not matter? I have one of those point it thermometers and you are right, it get hot. it says 85.
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Arev you leaving the lid off the top? Do you have a hole in the bottom for air exchange?
Although 85° isn't too bad, you don't want any hotter.
If you happen to have an old pc, you can wire the fan to a 12v cord. I do this for my seedling box. There are many YouTube vids on it if you need help.
Cut a hole in the bottom, on the side. Mount fan in hole. Then the fan you have in there would push hot air out.
That's one option.

Add the cal/mag to your water when you feed. Spraying on the plant supposedly absorbs faster, which would be a good idea for big deficiency. I think you will be fine using 1/4 to 1/2 strength, increasing as it grows, until full strength feeds.
Same for nutes, 1/4 to 1/2 strength.

Happy Easter!
Peace
 
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Cali16

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Hi Everybody,
Can I put my plant in 12/12 hours of light/shade now? I am lucky that my plant did not croak yet and very grateful for all the dudes that have and are helping me with this passion of mine.
Thanks
Dudette
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yeatster

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Cali16 said:
Hi Everybody,
Can I put my plant in 12/12 hours of light/shade now? I am lucky that my plant did not croak yet and very grateful for all the dudes that have and are helping me with this passion of mine.
Thanks
Dudette
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You can go 12/12 anytime you want. Some do it right out of the gate. By shade, you mean complete darkness, I hope.

Side note: unless "she" just woke up or is ready for bed, she looks a little under, or over watered. Hence; the droop.

Peace
 
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Cali16

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Good morning Yeaster,
I am pretty sure I over-watered it, so I am letting it dry completely before I water her again. We don't know the sex yet but are hoping for a girl!!
Total darkness... yes Yeaster. My space bucket/garbage can will be dark enough no? Maybe I can put it in a dark closet too?
Thanks again and Peace

Dudette
 
yeatster

yeatster

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Cali16 said:
Good morning Yeaster,
I am pretty sure I over-watered it, so I am letting it dry completely before I water her again. We don't know the sex yet but are hoping for a girl!!
Total darkness... yes Yeaster. My space bucket/garbage can will be dark enough no? Maybe I can put it in a dark closet too?
Thanks again and Peace

Dudette
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Good morning, to you.

Aaah, I forgot you made that bucket. Top notch, Dudette!
 
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yeatster

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For a good read, check out, "Sense Emylia and how to water a potted plant"

I don't know how to rename a link, and they don't like links to other forums, otherwise I would have copied for ya.
 
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Cali16

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Yeatster!!!!
Its a girl!!!!!. You have not done me wrong yet and I and I need some help with the Voodoo Juice, B-52, Overdrive and Big Bud. I estimate that i started the 12/12 cycle around 4-1-16. So do i first use Voodoo Juice, then Big Bud, then B52 and lastly Overdrive? I don't use them all together correct? Maybe I do... I would appreciate some help, please and thank you.
Peace
 
yeatster

yeatster

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Cali16 said:
Yeatster!!!!
Its a girl!!!!!. You have not done me wrong yet and I and I need some help with the Voodoo Juice, B-52, Overdrive and Big Bud. I estimate that i started the 12/12 cycle around 4-1-16. So do i first use Voodoo Juice, then Big Bud, then B52 and lastly Overdrive? I don't use them all together correct? Maybe I do... I would appreciate some help, please and thank you.
Peace
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Congratulations!

Can I see a pic?
 
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