After an original starter grow that lasted from April through Sept with numerous ups and downs (the web is full of useful and NOT so useful information) I yielded around 2-5oz (it's still curing) so I'm happy. what next? Well this grow of course 
I'm hoping with posting along the way with this grow that I not only gain useful information from the community but I also give something to it as well.
So to start, here is the base.
Lighting consists of
1 - Apollo 300w (100x3w LEDs)
2 - Apollo 300w (60x5w LEDs)
My original plan was to go with 2 of the 100x3w but since the model was discontinued for the 5w, I opted for 2 of the newer model (along with the original) for total coverage. I added the 2 new towards the end of the flower on my last so I am excited to see how having all three from the start will go. I opted for LED's for a few reasons.. but mostly because I'm a geek and enjoy anything LED
All will be in an Apollo 48"x24"x60" tent which was perfect for my original 3. I keep the apartment smelling (or not rather) with an iPower 4-Inch Inline Carbon Air Filter. I also circulate the inner air with a 10" oscillating fan
(only one led is on here just getting it set up. Also since taking this photo I've opted on smart pots not the plastic ones shown here)
For containers I'll be starting in solocups graduating to 1g and transplanting into 3g final. My first run I had better yields from 2 1gallon pots than I did in a 3g. but as there were many factors at play, I can't really know say it was here or there.
For Nutrients I'll be using the same as I did before. GH Flora Series with a Cal Mag and Pro-tekt Silicon.
I honestly have no idea if the Silicon supplement helps, I just used it in the last and went with it. Any insight on this would be appreciated.
For soil I'll be using a Fox Farm Ocean / Happy Frog / perlite combo. I've read multiple mixed reviews on starting in FF so will be fun to see how it goes. Once I get germination and ratio I'll post an update
For strain I'm going to be using 3 Purple Kush Fem seeds.
In the last grow, I would carry pots around to water and it became a pain, especially when they got into flower. not only from the buds sticking to the gnat traps but also my head several times.. pulling them from your hair is not fun ;p this time around I'll be using a lifted type setup where I can water and remove excess from lower runoff tubs. I'll also be trying the scrog method. I've got the base somewhat done, but after seeing it, I'm going to insert some dowels into the PVC and use screws rather than eyelets for more taught support. But as that's not going to be used for a few weeks it's not that important.
I'm not sure if PK will be good in this type of setup.. but here goes!
I'm germinating the same way I did before, seeds inside wet paper towels in darkness. Started them lastnight (9/15/15) and hoping for some activity when I get home.
cheers!
I'm hoping with posting along the way with this grow that I not only gain useful information from the community but I also give something to it as well.
So to start, here is the base.
Lighting consists of
1 - Apollo 300w (100x3w LEDs)
2 - Apollo 300w (60x5w LEDs)
My original plan was to go with 2 of the 100x3w but since the model was discontinued for the 5w, I opted for 2 of the newer model (along with the original) for total coverage. I added the 2 new towards the end of the flower on my last so I am excited to see how having all three from the start will go. I opted for LED's for a few reasons.. but mostly because I'm a geek and enjoy anything LED
All will be in an Apollo 48"x24"x60" tent which was perfect for my original 3. I keep the apartment smelling (or not rather) with an iPower 4-Inch Inline Carbon Air Filter. I also circulate the inner air with a 10" oscillating fan
(only one led is on here just getting it set up. Also since taking this photo I've opted on smart pots not the plastic ones shown here)
For containers I'll be starting in solocups graduating to 1g and transplanting into 3g final. My first run I had better yields from 2 1gallon pots than I did in a 3g. but as there were many factors at play, I can't really know say it was here or there.
For Nutrients I'll be using the same as I did before. GH Flora Series with a Cal Mag and Pro-tekt Silicon.
I honestly have no idea if the Silicon supplement helps, I just used it in the last and went with it. Any insight on this would be appreciated.
For soil I'll be using a Fox Farm Ocean / Happy Frog / perlite combo. I've read multiple mixed reviews on starting in FF so will be fun to see how it goes. Once I get germination and ratio I'll post an update
For strain I'm going to be using 3 Purple Kush Fem seeds.
In the last grow, I would carry pots around to water and it became a pain, especially when they got into flower. not only from the buds sticking to the gnat traps but also my head several times.. pulling them from your hair is not fun ;p this time around I'll be using a lifted type setup where I can water and remove excess from lower runoff tubs. I'll also be trying the scrog method. I've got the base somewhat done, but after seeing it, I'm going to insert some dowels into the PVC and use screws rather than eyelets for more taught support. But as that's not going to be used for a few weeks it's not that important.
I'm not sure if PK will be good in this type of setup.. but here goes!
I'm germinating the same way I did before, seeds inside wet paper towels in darkness. Started them lastnight (9/15/15) and hoping for some activity when I get home.
cheers!
