Clrwatrtom's 1st Grow

[clrwatrtom]

The 4 3k boards are 1000w

 

[clrwatrtom]

I don't know.

 

[clrwatrtom]

Well i decided 2 remove the ts1000 so now i have 4qb's 3k spaced ont the sides and the 4k hlg's in the back. The whole system uses 950 watts at 8.4 amps. Might b time to flip the pp's.

 

[clrwatrtom]

Again, a huge hats off to Chris Scorpio for all the help you have been.
Please feel free if you can see how i might improve this setup, i'm all ears.

 

[FishEyedFool]

I don't know that I've witnessed a grow tent transform more in one grow, than yours has Tom. You've really put the work in and it shows. I hope I can have a fraction of the success that you've had, to date. It won't be because I've outworked you, that's for sure.

 

[clrwatrtom]

Nice of u to say Jon

 

[clrwatrtom]

I have certainly made my share of mistakes, but i think i have been very blessed so far.

 

[clrwatrtom]

I added a familiar poj that i have had for 25 yrs. A radio shack cooling fan. I gave it to the 3k lite drivers that i installed at the top of the tent. I have a 1/2" airgap between the drivers and the wood clg i installed. The fan keeps the drivers comfortable and I'm seeing lower temps.
I have 3 questions. Is this enough? Do i need different colors? How about co2 ppm in this size grow? Im seeing between 400 and 650 ppm. Anybody?

 

[clrwatrtom]

It's 4pm. I just loaded the mighty with some tangie og from hc. Gonna make a drink and say good night to my lovely ladies

 

[clrwatrtom]

C'mon y'all. I have thrown everything at this grow. What am i getting right and what am i doing wtong? All input id welcome.

 

[Alafornia]

Brother, those plants and your setup look amazing.

 

[clrwatrtom]

Thanks Al, coming from you that means a lot big smile

 

[clrwatrtom]

Good morning to all. It's very bright and sunny in the Tent today and it's also very green. And it seems like even the photo periods are starting to want water everyday. I'm guessing that i would probably flip in another week to 10 days I'm figuring at 8 weeks any thoughts?

 

[clrwatrtom]

here are a few questions. When it is time to flip the pp's, is there any amount of extra time needed during transition? Do they get a longer lights out before they start the 12/12 light cycle? Will any of this have any effect on the autoflowers?
Thanks to Emmy, i think i have a better understanding of watering and feeding.

 

[Emilya Green]

I have tested the theory that 36 hours of darkness before the flip causes a faster flip, and I believe after several tests that there is something to this, as it does seem to shave a day or so off of the flip. I question however the value of gaining this extra day of bloom vs giving up a long day of veg. I am not too concerned whether the flip takes 7 days or 10 days... I simply mark the calendar accordingly as the start of bloom. From here on out I think I will keep the lights going strong, at least 18 hours a day all the way through veg and right up to the flip.

 

[clrwatrtom]

do you think 8 weeks of veg is enough for my pp's? and am i understanding you to say that they go dark 36 hrs and then right to 12/12

 

[clrwatrtom]

i was referring to the pp's another 7 to 10 days when the will be 8 weeks from sprout. hope that clears things up.

 

[Emilya Green]

They say that every extra week here at the end, doubles your final yield. I think you have an excellent plan.

 

[clrwatrtom]

Thank you Emmy. You're the best!

 

[clrwatrtom]

i think i have decided to flip the pps at the end of july. that will give them 9 weeks of veg from sprout. hopefully the ww will continue to build budsites and start gettin sticky. It's funny, the plant that i hurt the worst at the beginning of the grow has big sticky buds. go purplekush.