Nirvana AK-48 600 Watt Ebb & Flow

Abnjm

Abnjm

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wonderblunder said:
Yea I second that..... Got me goin on that Coco........
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I hope the coco works out for you! I forgot to show you the coco I am using:

http://www.generalhydroponics.com/genhydro_US/cokotek.html

General Hydroponics
NATURAL MIXED BRICK™
Organic Growing Media

The Natural “Mixed” Brick contains pith, fibers and coconut chips. This blend creates a more diverse and less compact growing medium for increased aeration and drainage.

I like it better than the Sunleaves brand I bought last time. The brick hydrated quickly and evenly. The mix is "just right" for netpots...
 
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growerboyxam

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i just read ur hole grow so far an its like watching a baby grow up.. or 4 :P. ive got a question or 2, i want a big yeild of smoke like as much as i can and i was wonderin what would get me more, 3 autos like 3 easy ryder or somethin or 1 big plant that i veg for 3 or 4 weeks in hydro an then flower it, a strain like pure power plant or super skunk or somethin? any ideas? thanks lad
 
Abnjm

Abnjm

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growerboyxam said:
i just read ur hole grow so far an its like watching a baby grow up.. or 4 :P. ive got a question or 2, i want a big yeild of smoke like as much as i can and i was wonderin what would get me more, 3 autos like 3 easy ryder or somethin or 1 big plant that i veg for 3 or 4 weeks in hydro an then flower it, a strain like pure power plant or super skunk or somethin? any ideas? thanks lad
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I wish I could help you man. I've never grown auto flowering plants, so I would have no idea how the two would compare.

But given my limited experience and knowledge, I would grow in a medium that allows for the biggest root ball possible. More Roots = More Buds!

In addition, More Light = More Buds!

I've often thought that if I was going to grow commercially, PPP would be the seed for me. It's very forgiving, yields great, and is a good smoke.
 
Abnjm

Abnjm

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socialsmoker said:
abnj what do u think of th floranova gro and bloom how concentrated is it?
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Social, I use the GH Flora 3 - part nutrients, and unfortunately that's all I have ever used. I do like the 3 part system. GH's on-line calculator is very cool, and I don't think I use a quart of of the components during a 3 month 12 gallon E & F grow.

Sorry dude.
 
Abnjm

Abnjm

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Had to swap out my new HPS bulb AGAIN because it would not fire up when the timer energized the ballast. I was worried this might happen, so I was ready and did a 5 minute lamp change-out at 2100. I'm having a talk with the lady at the Hydro store on Tuesday....

Took the trimmers to the lower sections of the plants. I cut the majority of branches that looked like they would not be producing, but I left any large fan leaves on the plants. It really opened up the undergrowth.



This angle is looking directly at the 600 watt from underneath the canopy after the haircut:



All four corners of the 2' x 4' tent are filled with buds. (Barely)
Left Rear:


Right Rear:


Left Front:


Right Front:


Canopy is still under control, but the canopy seems to be growing at all different rates. I'm still tucking fan leaves every day to stimulate bud growth.



A little rougher canopy:


Buds:






Thanks for checking out my journal.
 
Abnjm

Abnjm

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Rez check this morning was 1300 ppm / 2.6 eC at 5.8pH. Added 1 gallon of bubbled tap to top off levels. No measurable height changes, but the buds are filling in, and I think there's a little sugar landing on the buds. They've got 5 more weeks to fatten up......

Took some pics. Same as usual. Top, side, buds, etc....













That is all......
 
wonderblunder

wonderblunder

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Beautiful update......... Think Im gonna try a different brand of coco. Similar to what you have if not that. I am looking for that "perfect for net pot" feel...... Oh well things keep on rolling no matter how stoned and lazy I am.........
 
socialsmoker

socialsmoker

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Abnjm said:
Rez check this morning was 1300 ppm / 2.6 eC at 5.8pH. Added 1 gallon of bubbled tap to top off levels. No measurable height changes, but the buds are filling in, and I think there's a little sugar landing on the buds. They've got 5 more weeks to fatten up......

Took some pics. Same as usual. Top, side, buds, etc....













That is all......
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beautiful bro
 
Abnjm

Abnjm

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Rez check this morning was 1300 ppm / 2.6 eC @ 5.8pH. Added 2 gallons of tap. Air temps ranged from 67F to 81F with the rez at 67F. RH is stable at 44%. Canopy is 38" above the hydroton, and the tallest cola is 42" tall









Bottom of plant #1 showing some mice thick branch connections:

 
Abnjm

Abnjm

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wonderblunder said:
Its about to explode in here.........
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You're like a 1000 miles away, and you can tell? LOL!

I just noticed this morning that the plants seem to have changed..... Can't exactly describe it, but I've noticed on other grows they start looking a little less "shiny" when they start making buds. I think they will really take off in the next 5 weeks of flower.
 
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