Doc Bud's High Brix Q&A With Pictures

[Doc Bud]

Re: Doc Bud - High Brix Q&A With Pictures

Greetings admirable brixers! I'm following here all the time with not much to contribute as I don't have a DBHBB grow. (I have what I'm calling a DBlite&lazy grow using DB's recommendation of osmo+, it's going ok so far, first indoor DIY growbox, so just experimenting and learning). Anyhoo, I'll have some questions going forward as I assess the viability of using the kit here.

My first question is: Are there any on 420 here using the kit in Australia (I know there are folks in Australia using the kit, looking for forum users)? If so, can anyone point me to a base soil to start with. I have DB's instructions regarding what to look for - but searching and researching is challenging for me so if someone already knows of a good base soil here, then so much the better.

Happy growing!

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Peat moss is what you're looking for Amy. You want Peat Moss, pH stabilized with limestone if possible. Dolomite is not as desireable, but will do in a pinch.

 

[drift]

solo 420# pump sprayer will do, it looks perfect. Just purchased.

 

[DopyLemontree]

solo 420# pump sprayer will do, it looks perfect. Just purchased.

This is the best I have found, uses up all the contents completely, and no more Squeeze fatigue. Long extendable wand too

 

[dajerm119]

solo 420# pump sprayer will do, it looks perfect. Just purchased.

2 liters seems awfully big for mixing like 2-4 oz of water with 2-4ml of foliar...
I need something small... only 2 plants.

But thank you for the suggestion!

 

[Highpotanoose]

The next round
Prob do 1-2 wet dry cycles then bloom

 

[Cannatard]

The next round
Prob do 1-2 wet dry cycles then bloom

Perfect! Dont forget to score the roots!

 

[dajerm119]

The next round
Prob do 1-2 wet dry cycles then bloom

Nice; way better than mine. Maybe I'll
Stop messing them up...
how often are you needing to water now?

 

[Highpotanoose]

Perfect! Dont forget to score the roots!

Thanks deff will score them before the upcan

Nice; way better than mine. Maybe I'll
Stop messing them up...

how often are you needing to water now?

You will be good man just takes a few rounds to get the hang of it

Every 2 days or so the pot is light

 

[medmanmike]

Doc, got a little issue with some leaves and could use your advice.

Background:

* Strains - Blueberry, Gold Leaf, LSD, Medihaze, Pennywise and White Widow.
* All from seed, all on day 23 from seed
* I filled 1 gal pots half full of first run, properly prepared and cooked soil, soaked with half strength ¼ Transplant. Filled the pot with (dry) soil and planted the seeds.
* plants have been watered lightly twice. Once plain and once with half strength ½ Transplant. They've received half strength Destress twice.
* Under 2 DormGrow 450 LEDs (280W actual) at 20" above canopy.
* plants are growing fine, but as you can see many of the plants (not all, but across all strains) are showing some yellowing in the leaflets. Research indicates either a Magnesium deficiency or light burn. Given first run soil, etc. Mg deficiency doesn't seem logical. And, as I said, not all plants are effected, so I'm questioning light burn.

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[Conradino23]

Looks like magnesium to me.

 

[Seaweed Farmz]

Looks like magnesium to me.

I have that same fade going on where the light is most intense. I scratched in some recharge and gave her trans, GE, and tea. The coloration has come back by at least 50% but some leaves sustained more damage and aren't healing as fast or at all not sure which

 

[Morglie]

2 liters seems awfully big for mixing like 2-4 oz of water with 2-4ml of foliar...
I need something small... only 2 plants.

But thank you for the suggestion!

I have the solo sprayer and mix up 2 ounces of water with 2ml of qualify to spray my herbs with, as there are only a couple of them at the moment. It works well and I can get pretty much every bit of the foliar out.

 

[Doc Bud]

Doc, got a little issue with some leaves and could use your advice.

Background:

* Strains - Blueberry, Gold Leaf, LSD, Medihaze, Pennywise and White Widow.
* All from seed, all on day 23 from seed
* I filled 1 gal pots half full of first run, properly prepared and cooked soil, soaked with half strength ¼ Transplant. Filled the pot with (dry) soil and planted the seeds.
* plants have been watered lightly twice. Once plain and once with half strength ½ Transplant. They've received half strength Destress twice.
* Under 2 DormGrow 450 LEDs (280W actual) at 20" above canopy.
* plants are growing fine, but as you can see many of the plants (not all, but across all strains) are showing some yellowing in the leaflets. Research indicates either a Magnesium deficiency or light burn. Given first run soil, etc. Mg deficiency doesn't seem logical. And, as I said, not all plants are effected, so I'm questioning light burn.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Transplant drench should do the trick.

 

[dajerm119]

Thanks deff will score them before the upcan



You will be good man just takes a few rounds to get the hang of it

Every 2 days or so the pot is light

Thanks man, I had mine down to every three days till I slipped up. Looks like you know what you're doing!

 

[dajerm119]

I have the solo sprayer and mix up 2 ounces of water with 2ml of qualify to spray my herbs with, as there are only a couple of them at the moment. It works well and I can get pretty much every bit of the foliar out.

That is pretty awesome! I may have to buy one of those when I can. I'm kinda poor, and don't really mind that, just have to watch where my money goes. But I should be able to get one soon!
Thank you for the info!!

 

[medmanmike]

Thanks. Just to be clear - do you mean a "root drench" at double strength, or a standard Tp drench at .5 - 1.0 ml per gallon of water? Add Tea also?

 

[Doc Bud]

Thanks. Just to be clear - do you mean a "root drench" at double strength, or a standard Tp drench at .5 - 1.0 ml per gallon of water? Add Tea also?

Yep. A standard Transplant drench is all they need. Lots of Mg in the new formula, but your roots just need a tiny boost and then it's business as usual.

 

[Gazoo]

Yep. A standard Transplant drench is all they need. Lots of Mg in the new formula, but your roots just need a tiny boost and then it's business as usual.

Hay Doc Quick Question

I seem to have noticed this issue in a few post and also noticed in my first (only) attempt
with the kit myself. I figured it was an adjustment thing that the plant and soil would work out
so I let it run its course (very difficult for me) but it did clear and everything has been mostly
exceptional since. So curious if this could be whats happening with early growth ? and also
when I notice it, would it be best to let it ride or rescue ?

It did seem to take a while to hit her stride so maybe it would of been best to rescue when
first noticed ?

 

[Doc Bud]

Hay Doc Quick Question

I seem to have noticed this issue in a few post and also noticed in my first (only) attempt
with the kit myself. I figured it was an adjustment thing that the plant and soil would work out
so I let it run its course (very difficult for me) but it did clear and everything has been mostly
exceptional since. So curious if this could be whats happening with early growth ? and also
when I notice it, would it be best to let it ride or rescue ?

It did seem to take a while to hit her stride so maybe it would of been best to rescue when
first noticed ?

My philosophy is that we want the plant to be able to sprint on day one. Avoid transplant shock, poor root development, etc. I use excess lighting and Co2 enrichment so the plants are being pushed very hard. The environment must be perfect and the gardener must time transplanting, pruning, drenches and foliars in such a way that the plant can put as little effort in repairing itself as possible and as much energy in to PRODUCING as we can provide it.

A few little things here and there can be ignored....as you said the plants just grew up and things worked out.

That's why I recommended only a Transplant Drench and not a Rescue Drench. His roots just needed and little support and getting it sooner rather than later gives us another week or two of production instead of a week or two of repair.....

Larger plants that show signs of decreased microbial action in the soil need Rescue Drench. Small plants that are just trying to get comfy with the soil do better with just a drench.

 

[Gazoo]

My philosophy is that we want the plant to be able to sprint on day one. Avoid transplant shock, poor root development, etc. I use excess lighting and Co2 enrichment so the plants are being pushed very hard. The environment must be perfect and the gardener must time transplanting, pruning, drenches and foliars in such a way that the plant can put as little effort in repairing itself as possible and as much energy in to PRODUCING as we can provide it.

A few little things here and there can be ignored....as you said the plants just grew up and things worked out.

That's why I recommended only a Transplant Drench and not a Rescue Drench. His roots just needed and little support and getting it sooner rather than later gives us another week or two of production instead of a week or two of repair.....

Larger plants that show signs of decreased microbial action in the soil need Rescue Drench. Small plants that are just trying to get comfy with the soil do better with just a drench.

MY Bad, I'm using the wrong terms again. I am apparently not paying attention
to the difference ( rescue vs transplant drench). Thanks for keeping me on track