Doc Bud's High Brix Q&A With Pictures

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Hey Doc, recall a few weeks back you mentioned about JH using the last few weeks to really plump up. This plant will be 12.5 weeks since 12/12 tomorrow. Wadda ya think about doneness?
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VonDankenhoek said:
Doc or any other kit growers have an opinion on biochar in kit soils? Conradino has a thread just started about this amendment. I've never used it for produce but I have grown many woody ornamentals in a mix with a good percentage of char. Because the trees are re-potted ever 2,3 ,4,5 years char is useful in maintaining soil structure & pH. It also helps tremendously with container weight.

Was wondering who all might have made any observation on biochars use in growing cannabis.

Here's some detail from a product, reasonably priced (comparatively*), available online from Cali.



Pyrolysis Based BioChar
1 Cubic Foot treats 20-100 Cubic Feet of Soil or up to 100 square feet
pH 6.97 CEC 22 N-P-K = .46-.17-1.4
Conserve Water & Promote Healthy Soil Life
Apply once for years of benefit

* price raised from $15 to $25 in the few hours since i purchased and posted!
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It's in there! Biochar is in the amendment. You don't want too much of it, but some is very important.
 
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VonDankenhoek said:
Hey Doc, recall a few weeks back you mentioned about JH using the last few weeks to really plump up. This plant will be 12.5 weeks since 12/12 tomorrow. Wadda ya think about doneness?
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12 weeks is long for the Jack...it's more of a 9-10 weeker usually. I'd say it's done! The resin came on towards the end, eh?
 
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VonDankenhoek said:
yes it got more icicles in the later weeks. there is a grow vid on line showing the breeders grow of the strain. he goes 13 weeks and ends up with massive colas and a plainly fantastic grow.

ill cut her down on my next free day. thanks for taking a look.
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That's very different than the cut of Jack I run....but very cool!

BTW, you'll ship tomorrow.
 
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Hi Doc, getting closer to being ready to PM you, probably within a month or two... I'm still making some final decisions and was hoping you and the kit users might chime in and give me a little guidance.

Considering I'd be in a smallish cabinet (approx. 2'x3'x5') and I'd be using LEDs, I'm a little concerned that the pots won't dry out fast enough. So my thinking was to go with 7-gallon equivalent air pots? I'm wondering if I should also go with the Pro Mix HP and maximize aeration? Or is this maybe overkill, or may cause other problems? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks everyone!
 
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Doc

Just read your LED review. :cheesygrinsmiley: I am always glad to see a seasoned HPS growers opinions on LED. Glad it got you thinking. I am looking forward to an LED panel with as much power as your 1000 watt HPS... it may be just around the corner :cheesygrinsmiley:

Cool to see you doing LED

Buck
 
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Doc Bud said:
It's in there! Biochar is in the amendment. You don't want too much of it, but some is very important.
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So biochar is in your kit you're saying, Doc? Amazing that someone else finally got to it as I thought I was alone researching its possibilities. This year I added a lot to my soil, but outdoor you can really go overboard as roots do not have any limits, so you can push it as far as you want. Anyway, here are three plants grown with biochar and other organic additives.

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Boscoe said:
Hi Doc, getting closer to being ready to PM you, probably within a month or two... I'm still making some final decisions and was hoping you and the kit users might chime in and give me a little guidance.

Considering I'd be in a smallish cabinet (approx. 2'x3'x5') and I'd be using LEDs, I'm a little concerned that the pots won't dry out fast enough. So my thinking was to go with 7-gallon equivalent air pots? I'm wondering if I should also go with the Pro Mix HP and maximize aeration? Or is this maybe overkill, or may cause other problems? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks everyone!
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It's very important that the plants not get wet feet too much, hence the HP. I would definitely use the HP in your situation. No question.
 
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conradino23 said:
So biochar is in your kit you're saying, Doc? Amazing that someone else finally got to it as I thought I was alone researching its possibilities. This year I added a lot to my soil, but outdoor you can really go overboard as roots do not have any limits, so you can push it as far as you want. Anyway, here are three plants grown with biochar and other organic additives.

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Yep. It was included in the kit from day one. Carbon is the chief element for moisture control and the biochar really helps not only with that, but also with the CEC. I used to include it in the form of "conditioner" but now it's in the amendment.
 
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Thebulldog said:
Hello Dug,
It be a great time of year for ya, theres nothing Nicer than healthy top of the line Cadillac !
If you get a chance photos of the Fruit B nice.
Hey Buddy have a Stella and Salute our country !
Cheers, BD
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Hey B.D. how the hell are ya?No pics for a few weeks yet...just gave first C.D. last night and i want to wait till the girls are all "show" if ya know what i mean? They are filling out real nice and will no doubt start producing alot more resin as C.D. works it's magic!I'm on vacation...if you could call it that! Runnin around trying to keep my 7 yr. old occupied:(:( He's a very busy boy...to say the least!!Anyhow B.D. i'm havin a few Stella's and proud to be Canadian ...untill i have to pay thru the nose for shipping ,just to get my hands on more H.B. supplies from Doc. Oh well eh....gotta have them:) I think a Canadian distributor would be awesome! There must be lots of people in my situation paying thru the nose for shipping. In the end it's worth it...that's for sure! Cheers.
 
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Doc!! Almost forgot to ask about the W.N. Really would like a peek if you find the time bud? She must be movin right along eh?Cheers:)
 
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duggan said:
Doc!! Almost forgot to ask about the W.N. Really would like a peek if you find the time bud? She must be movin right along eh?Cheers:)
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Hello Duggan, hey man any time away from work is a gift, I remember our young ones who now are employed and on thier own far away from us. Anyway there should be a Canadian Distributer for the Excellent product line that Doc has, Doc I hope you be reading this line ! and give some feedback.

Have a good 1, Bulldog.
 
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duggan said:
Doc!! Almost forgot to ask about the W.N. Really would like a peek if you find the time bud? She must be movin right along eh?Cheers:)
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I'll get some pics of her soon.....it's a monster for sure. When I was gone my helper missed a watering, so it got pretty dry and got some mite damage, but it's coming along.
 
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VonDankenhoek said:
Those dang mites. Doc what's your latest thinking on mite control?
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Keep the brix up. They only came on because the plant went dry.
 
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Curso said:
Man that's a drag..."You had one job bro..." LOL
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In all fairness, the plant is so large it needs water almost every day....he missed one. I've done it before too.
 
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