DIY Stealth Cab, Hydro, LED & Multiple Strains in Small Space - Oh Boy!

[Macgyverup]

Lookin great!

 

[George Parker]

That's just fantastic!

When you look at the old pics and compare them to those, it's awesome how much growth has taken place.

I'm gonna call your updates "Kripi-leaks"

 

[PBRMJ]

Looking great Krip, just about there.

 

[Barry Manilow]

Kripipedia & Kripi-leaks lol! Dime you're on a roll brother

Looking great Mr Krip! I just subbed to Yum000's ak48 grow and he had a poster Zoom who grew an ak last summer and was familiar with the 2 pheno's, I asked him to come check yours out so I hope he does.

He called his the cherry pheno and said it was more sativa & that I had the indica pheno. Maybe you've got a 14 week strain bro lol!

 

[OldMedMan]

Hello Mr. Krip !

Glad your using the patiences we more or less pounded on you! Ladies are looking sooooo good. Your going to have much goodness soon,

 

[Mr. Krip]

Lookin great!

Thanks, MacG!

 

[Mr. Krip]

That's just fantastic!

When you look at the old pics and compare them to those, it's awesome how much growth has taken place.

I'm gonna call your updates "Kripi-leaks"

LOL...I like it!

 

[Mr. Krip]

Kripipedia & Kripi-leaks lol! Dime you're on a roll brother

Looking great Mr Krip! I just subbed to Yum000's ak48 grow and he had a poster Zoom who grew an ak last summer and was familiar with the 2 pheno's, I asked him to come check yours out so I hope he does.

He called his the cherry pheno and said it was more sativa & that I had the indica pheno. Maybe you've got a 14 week strain bro lol!

Blue, thanks for pointing me at Yum's thread. I did a little research on the "Cherry Pheno" and I found a pheno called "Cherry-Lime AK47". Here's the spec's on it:

General Information

Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid

Genetics: AK-47 is an unnamed mix of Colombian, Mexican, Afghani, and Thai genetic lines, while AK Cherry Lime is a special phenotype

Geographic Origin: Colombia, Mexico, Afghanistan, Thailand (created in Amsterdam)

Seed Company/Clone: Serious Seeds

Description: Slightly Sativa-dominant in terms of effect, Indica-dominant in terms of plant appearance, AK-47 is a true hybrid. The plant tends to have a large central main cola with minimal side-branching — it is a medium height plant that produces buds with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio. It also boasts a fairly short flowering time for a Sativa-dominant plant, making it suitable for commercial or connoisseur purposes. The “Cherry” phenotype is the most prized one.

History

Story: Created by Serious Seeds’ main breeder, Simon, AK-47 comes from a mixed bag of genetic heritage and was basically an accidental discovery. Its name comes from its’ “one hit wonder” effects. The plant has been a long-time contest and cup winner, winning 8 competitions spread over 10+ years — a true legend of a strain with incredible staying power. The special “Cherry Lime” phenotype is known for its special taste and smell package.

Awards: 2nd prize for Best Sativa at the 1999 High Times Cannabis Cup, many others

Growing Information

Flowering Time: 53-63 days

Preferred Growing Medium: Grows extremely well in hydroponic systems but also works well in soil and greenhouse conditions. Serious Seeds recommends a 5-10 day veg period from clones for maximum yield and vigor.

Patient Expectations

Scent: Strong, sweet, and fruity — the odor can get out of control when the plants are growing, so carbon filters are highly recommended.

Flavor: Spice-heavy and a bit sweet, often tasting of sandalwood… the Cherry and Cherry-Lime phenotypes are known for matching the taste of their namesake fruits.

Effects: A balanced experience that changes according to harvest timing (late harvest produces more of an Indica-like, heavy experience), AK-47 is known for being very potent overall. The Sativa attributes keep it from being too heavy and narcotic, but there’s plenty of body effect and relaxation to go around. Appetite stimulation and muscle relaxation are the main medical properties in our experience.

I did see a couple of people refer to "cherry AK" but I'm guessing it's this Cherry-Lime breed. One of the things I read on Cherry AK said that the trichs ranges from clear to cloudy, but didn't mention amber at all. So, perhaps I should not be waiting for 50% amber on this strain to harvest? The sample smoke reports have been great, so I may end up harvesting without all that amber.

 

[Mr. Krip]

Hello Mr. Krip !

Glad your using the patiences we more or less pounded on you! Ladies are looking sooooo good. Your going to have much goodness soon,

Thanks, OMM! I'm a pretty patient guy and, at this point, waiting an extra few days will make little difference to me, but I know can make a big difference in the yield and quality, so I'm waiting!

 

[Mr. Krip]

RAMBLINGS OF A MADMAN

This is not a real update, but more of some scattered thoughts about where I am in the grow...

The Waterfarm AK definately is looking better by the day and I do think she'll be ready to harvest this week. Of course, if I go by the "wait till you think she's ready, then wait another week" rule, it may not be until next week.

Regardless of when I cut down the first cola, this pheno is definately taking a lot longer than the 56 days expected, to finish. And, the Haze, which is supposed to finish in about 70 days, still looks like she has at least another 3-4 weeks left (I'll try to get some updated bud shots of her tomorrow).

So, my hopes of getting four harvests in this year are rapidly waning, assuming my future grows also take 90-120 days in flower. This extra time also increases the importance of maximizing my yield so I don't run out of meds between harvests.

I'm not sure what I can do to decrease flower time, except to find a strain/pheno that finishes quicker. So, now I'm starting to re-think whether I want to flower out that last haze next (expecting another 100+ days before I can harvest again!), or just put in 3-4 of those PE clones in a "mini SOG" and see if I can finish those quicker, which I would expect I would.

I guess I can decide when I see the total yield and quality from this grow and can then better estimate how long it will last.

I'd really love some more space to grow, but unfortunately, that's not going to happen anytime soon, so I really need to find the right combination for this space.

I guess this whole post could be moot if there's a large enough yield and good enough quality, but I am starting to re-think what comes next.

 

[Barry Manilow]

I like your ramblings madman!

These clone sogs definitely finish faster, my ak's are at 56 days and very close now. I'm thinking they'll be done in about a week, so that's 9 weeks of 12/12. They're really small maybe that makes a difference too, but the bubblicious are also about finished and they're a good size.

Food for thought.

 

[zzoomm100]

Hey Mr. Krip.

I included some info on the AK48 in Bluedog's thread if you want to check over there.

From your pics, it looks like you had the same or similar pheno as me, although you probably have better control of the nutes with the hydro. Mine was a real pain in the can.

Looks like you're gonna have an early summer harvest. Congrats.

 

[OldMedMan]

Hi Mr. Krip ! Better known as the madman.

It's good to take stock and think about things.

I traced back to the first of this grow and your first one. Just to be sure.

Are you still using CFLs for lighting? I don't remember you changing lights this grow. I maybe wrong, but I think that maybe the problem for the slow flowering times. When I went inside and hooked up my CFLs. All plants took way more time to finish....a really long time! Way past their due dates. Since I had plenty of time, I didn't pay much attention to it.

I know your crowded already, but if you could get more CFLs or larger ones in your box, that may help. I feel like the bringer of bad news, but that's all I can think of for the very long flowering. Like you, I hoping you have a good yield .

 

[chrgrsfan]

RAMBLINGS OF A MADMAN

This is not a real update, but more of some scattered thoughts about where I am in the grow...

The Waterfarm AK definately is looking better by the day and I do think she'll be ready to harvest this week. Of course, if I go by the "wait till you think she's ready, then wait another week" rule, it may not be until next week.

Regardless of when I cut down the first cola, this pheno is definately taking a lot longer than the 56 days expected, to finish. And, the Haze, which is supposed to finish in about 70 days, still looks like she has at least another 3-4 weeks left (I'll try to get some updated bud shots of her tomorrow).

So, my hopes of getting four harvests in this year are rapidly waning, assuming my future grows also take 90-120 days in flower. This extra time also increases the importance of maximizing my yield so I don't run out of meds between harvests.

I'm not sure what I can do to decrease flower time, except to find a strain/pheno that finishes quicker. So, now I'm starting to re-think whether I want to flower out that last haze next (expecting another 100+ days before I can harvest again!), or just put in 3-4 of those PE clones in a "mini SOG" and see if I can finish those quicker, which I would expect I would.

I guess I can decide when I see the total yield and quality from this grow and can then better estimate how long it will last.

I'd really love some more space to grow, but unfortunately, that's not going to happen anytime soon, so I really need to find the right combination for this space.

I guess this whole post could be moot if there's a large enough yield and good enough quality, but I am starting to re-think what comes next.

You could try "Bushmaster", just like I just did over last weekend. Suppose to cut 2 weeks off flowering, when used on day of flip. BUT I WARN YOU THIS POWERFUL CHIT MANG!!!! YOU WILL FECK UP YOU STUFF IF NOT CAREFUL!!! Sorry for the caps but wanted to get my point across, I ain't just whistling dixie here. Talk to ya soon, & Happy Grows ~H~

PS- I bet you can taste it?

 

[jcool09]

RAMBLINGS OF A MADMANI am starting to re-think what comes next.

Hey Krip, your grow is looking great! The sativas are definitely worth the extended flowering time but man it seems like FOREVER when you get to the third month... If you would like to get some extra harvests in during the year you may want to consider auto-flowers in your veg area while you're vegging moms and cloning. They are compact enough to share the space, will flower under veg light cycle, and will go from seed to harvest in 10-12 weeks. You'll have a smaller yeild from these varieties but an additional 3-4 harvests a year (at almost no additional cost) will pay off for you.

 

[George Parker]

Hey Mr K, do you have any more pics of the young plants? Just wondering what they look like now

 

[Mr. Krip]

I like your ramblings madman!

These clone sogs definitely finish faster, my ak's are at 56 days and very close now. I'm thinking they'll be done in about a week, so that's 9 weeks of 12/12. They're really small maybe that makes a difference too, but the bubblicious are also about finished and they're a good size.

Food for thought.

Thanks for the input, Blue! I'm definately gonna try a SOG at some point, I just need to figure out what to do next.

 

[Mr. Krip]

Hey Mr. Krip.

I included some info on the AK48 in Bluedog's thread if you want to check over there.

From your pics, it looks like you had the same or similar pheno as me, although you probably have better control of the nutes with the hydro. Mine was a real pain in the can.

Looks like you're gonna have an early summer harvest. Congrats.

Zzoom, thanks for the info on the AK...very helpful!

FYI, I believe the strain I have...or I should say, I was TOLD the strain I have, is "Afghan Kush" and not AK47/AK48, so I'm not sure if they're the same, but wouldn't be surprised if the info I was given was either inaccurate or incomplete.

 

[Mr. Krip]

Hi Mr. Krip ! Better known as the madman.

It's good to take stock and think about things.

I traced back to the first of this grow and your first one. Just to be sure.

Are you still using CFLs for lighting? I don't remember you changing lights this grow. I maybe wrong, but I think that maybe the problem for the slow flowering times. When I went inside and hooked up my CFLs. All plants took way more time to finish....a really long time! Way past their due dates. Since I had plenty of time, I didn't pay much attention to it.

I know your crowded already, but if you could get more CFLs or larger ones in your box, that may help. I feel like the bringer of bad news, but that's all I can think of for the very long flowering. Like you, I hoping you have a good yield .

OMM, in flower, I have the LH 180W LED (supposedly made specifically for flower and claims it can induce flowering earlier) along with a total of (4) 26w 2700K CFL's (2/each in 2 fixtures), and all in a space that's just under 2'x2'. If I only flower one plant, or perhaps some smaller plants, I may be able to get some extra lights in there, but they certainly wouldn't fit today!

You're not the bringer of bad news at all, my friend. I think I've been compaining about my space ever since my first post in my first journal and it's becoming pretty clear to me that a little more space would solve a lot of my issues.

 

[Mr. Krip]

You could try "Bushmaster", just like I just did over last weekend. Suppose to cut 2 weeks off flowering, when used on day of flip. BUT I WARN YOU THIS POWERFUL CHIT MANG!!!! YOU WILL FECK UP YOU STUFF IF NOT CAREFUL!!! Sorry for the caps but wanted to get my point across, I ain't just whistling dixie here. Talk to ya soon, & Happy Grows ~H~

PS- I bet you can taste it?

Thanks for the tip on that, H! Point taken!

I may have to give that a try at some point! I'll know better when I look at final yields (and quality). In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna flower at least one of the PE's next (maybe with the haze, maybe with other PE's in a SOG?) just to compare flower times on the PE's (and of course, yield & quality).

I think once I've grown out all the strains, I'll at least have a decent baseline to work with.

And, you would win that bet - I can taste it!