Perpetual Growers Thread

mike45214

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I am very envious of 7 days, mine are more like 2-3 weeks. I must be missing something...
This is my first time having clones that have survived. After the first batch made it is been a cake walk for me. Truthfully I was kinda surprised at how fast they rooted.

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I just got my cheap 2x4 tent that I am going to use for drying. I almost forgot all about a space to dry in since I am now always in flower I cannot dry in that room. Just a heads up for all of you other people out there trying to go perpetual. Just another thing to overlook and bite you in the ass at the last second.
 
This is my first time having clones that have survived. After the first batch made it is been a cake walk for me. Truthfully I was kinda surprised at how fast they rooted.

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A lot of factors like rooting time are strain dependent but technique also plays a role. Sounds like you have some good genetics and some good technique if you are getting 7 days consistent. I do clones in root riot cubes and usually get good, decently long roots in 14 days. Then they are ready to go directly into flower.
 

Scroga

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With my hm bubble cloner, for best results. . Change water every 5 days.. Don't add any nutrient. . This hinders rooting ..

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mike45214

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I just got my cheap 2x4 tent that I am going to use for drying. I almost forgot all about a space to dry in since I am now always in flower I cannot dry in that room. Just a heads up for all of you other people out there trying to go perpetual. Just another thing to overlook and bite you in the ass at the last second.
I dry in a closet in the same room but my humidity is always low so I've never had a problem. As far as my clones rooting so fast I guess it's just luck of the draw.
 
I dry in a closet in the same room but my humidity is always low so I've never had a problem. As far as my clones rooting so fast I guess it's just luck of the draw.
My closet in that room is filled with nutes and supplies, no room for bud. Its a rather small closet. I can't wait to get big enough to rent a warehouse. That's where I want to be, get this out of my house and get all the danger away from my dog. That way I can do more hydro and not worry so much about flooding.
 

stonedest

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I just got my cheap 2x4 tent that I am going to use for drying. I almost forgot all about a space to dry in since I am now always in flower I cannot dry in that room. Just a heads up for all of you other people out there trying to go perpetual. Just another thing to overlook and bite you in the ass at the last second.
I just set up my drying tent! Got my first specimens in there but will be finishing harvest soon.


I dry in a closet in the same room but my humidity is always low so I've never had a problem.
Mine is low too, so I am using a using a humidifier to prolong drying and shouldn't have to freak out about things getting too dry. This should make the whole drying game a lot easier.
 
I just set up my drying tent! Got my first specimens in there but will be finishing harvest soon.



Mine is low too, so I am using a using a humidifier to prolong drying and shouldn't have to freak out about things getting too dry. This should make the whole drying game a lot easier.
I used to dry like you, trimmed at harvest and then dried in racks. My buds were drying way too quick because of the low humidity so I now dry the whole plants by just cutting them and hanging them whole. It now takes 1-2 weeks to dry the buds depending on their density and the smell and taste is much better this way. There is no comparison when it comes to ease (you can stagger your trimming as the individual buds dry, you don't have to trim it all at once) and the end product (after 2 weeks of slow drying the buds have already started to cure and come out smelling great). Just a thought.
 

TheYokel

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I just set up my drying tent! Got my first specimens in there but will be finishing harvest soon.




Mine is low too, so I am using a using a humidifier to prolong drying and shouldn't have to freak out about things getting too dry. This should make the whole drying game a lot easier.
Is there a humidity control setting on that thing?

If so... I want one! :clap:
 
Is there a humidity control setting on that thing?

If so... I want one! :clap:
Yes that's a good idea. I use a Sentinel CHHC-4 environmental controller to slowly bring the humidity down in my tent. Its overkill, all you need is a humidity controller like you mentioned but I have a couple extra CHHC-4s just lying around so might as well use it.
 

stonedest

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I used to dry like you, trimmed at harvest and then dried in racks. My buds were drying way too quick because of the low humidity so I now dry the whole plants by just cutting them and hanging them whole. It now takes 1-2 weeks to dry the buds depending on their density and the smell and taste is much better this way. There is no comparison when it comes to ease (you can stagger your trimming as the individual buds dry, you don't have to trim it all at once) and the end product (after 2 weeks of slow drying the buds have already started to cure and come out smelling great). Just a thought.
It's kind of funny you mention this. I started out drying whole plants, I switched to the rack because I find trimming wet a lot easier. Thanks for the suggestion though, I think I will throw a whole plant into the tent this harvest and see how it compares to the rack now that I have a bit more experience with everything.

Is there a humidity control setting on that thing?

If so... I want one! :clap:
Yep! I've got dual humidity controllers in there, keeping it 60-68%. It's working well so far, but maybe I only needed humidity... we'll see if that changes as I get more drying in there.
 

mike45214

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This is the new setup. I only have 5 plant in the one in the back cause I didn't plan on switching my setup so early in. When I get more clones ready I'll fill her up and setup my other 2 tubs and light.

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This is the new setup. I only have 5 plant in the one in the back cause I didn't plan on switching my setup so early in. When I get more clones ready I'll fill her up and setup my other 2 tubs and light.

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Nice, how often do you change your nutes? And at what temps are your reservoirs?
 
That most definitely can hold a lot of bud! Wouldn't mind seeing some shots of it filled up.
Thanks. I am hoping it will be big enough. The picture is a little deceiving as the tent is only 5 feet tall. An oversight on my part when i ordered it but no huge deal. I think it will work regardless but it would be a good problem to have too much to fit in there.
 
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