Dr. Cannabi's Kali Mist - DIY Organic Soil - Medical Grow & Show

All the clones bounced back except the one with the tiny roots. I may just trash that plant regardless of gender. Don't need hard to clone plants at this point, I'm really looking for something easy.
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I just found this journal and its all looking good!

Just wanted to add something and I know its a bit late considering you are already way past the point of building your soil...

You are taking this in the direction of being completely recyclable i.e. beneficial for the planet. On that note I would strongly recommend moving away from using peat moss. Its technically a renewable resource...but then again fossil fuels are renewable in a way. Peat bogs take thousands of years to develop peat. It is a natural water purifier...you can think of it as a living aquifer. In the US there are pretty much no regulations on the use of peat moss, which is why they are being stripped away at an alarming rate.

There are several cheaper, less harmful, and more sustainable options for peat moss (which actually adds very little to no nutrients to the soil...its simply a component that helps to aerate soil and retain moisture). I've found this article useful.

I personally have started using rotten leaves (may not be doable depending on where you are in the NW) and newspaper, but many people use commercially available coir (coconut husk). Though, consider the fact that any shipped or packaged product contributes to more waste and is generally unsustainable.

Similarly, perlite is also unsustainable as it is mined from only a few locations in the world...hence it is pretty much only packaged and shipped. I never considered this with my own soil and will be going without it in the future.
 
Greetings Doc, and excellent journal man. First i like to say how incredible you moonshine haze pics are, wow!!!

Im very excited to grow out some kali mist (first attempt at a sativa due to lack of patience) and grateful i found your thread. I start mine around mid March after current grow is wrapped up.

I haven't post much at 420mag but for this grow i will be visiting every day now. Good grow karma your way bro.
 
Just to jump in on the medium bit and being planet friendly, has anyone ever tried growing with recycled plastic bags And bottles??

Here is some copied and pasted info from my local hydro store! :)

Sure to grow is a "revolutionary new plant growth medium"-

A 21st century alternative to Rockwool, perlite, and coco coir for hydroponic growers. It's made from recycled plastic bottles — but feels and looks more like cotton wool! Sure To Grow (STG) is super lightweight, easy-to-handle stuff that boasts all the qualities you would expect from a modern growth media. It's easily wettable and highly aerated. It's also pH neutral so no pre-soaking is required. You can store it indefinitely and it's not irritating to skin. STG is a non-wicking growth media. This means that it has no "capillary action". STG does not "suck up" and absorb nutrient solution into itself in the conventional way like rockwool and coco coir, for instance. Instead it simply holds moisture within itself in a sort of "nutrient suspension".
 
Light Addict said:
Just to jump in on the medium bit and being planet friendly, has anyone ever tried growing with recycled plastic bags And bottles??

Here is some copied and pasted info from my local hydro store! :)

Sure to grow™ is a “revolutionary new plant growth medium”-

A 21st century alternative to Rockwool, perlite, and coco coir for hydroponic growers. It’s made from recycled plastic bottles – but feels and looks more like cotton wool! Sure To Grow (STG) is super lightweight, easy-to-handle stuff that boasts all the qualities you would expect from a modern growth media. It’s easily wettable and highly aerated. It’s also pH neutral so no pre-soaking is required. You can store it indefinitely and it’s not irritating to skin. STG is a non-wicking growth media. This means that it has no “capillary action”. STG does not “suck up” and absorb nutrient solution into itself in the conventional way like rockwool and coco coir, for instance. Instead it simply holds moisture within itself in a sort of “nutrient suspension”.
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Definitely haven't heard of that product before. It makes me think about ways to recycle my own plastic in a similar manner, though I doubt it is possible without manufacturing capabilities. I have heard claims from people with very "hot" compost piles that can compost almost anything (bones, cat poop, cheese).

I imagine if you built one of these you could degrade small animals into it. I wonder what it would do to plastics.
 
Hi all!

Just got back from a work trip. 4 days out of town and this is the first time I've ever been gone and not had any bad things happen to my plants. I owe this to the OLS. It makes instructions really simple. You see that pale of water over there? Step 1. Dip a cup in there and get some of that water in the cup. Step 2. Pour it on the top of the soil, LOL worked like a champ.

I see a few replies here and I'll get to them all pretty quickly. I'll stop by to see my friends real soon too :) I actually missed the community while I was gone. It's great to be back home!!!

Quick Update:
I just secured 4 DIY Budmaster G.O.D. panels to fill out the rest of the overhead space in the 5x5 tent. That should be plenty. I'll have to wait a while before securing and side lighting. I feel this was a better use of my funds. Paul - From Budmaster is really an awesome dude. he totally worked with me to get the panels within my budget.

All of the clones have massive roots now but only 2 have shown sex. I'm going to go give the cloner a little shot of Potassium like Dusty suggested to get them to show gender. Really odd that they haven't shown yet.

2 of the Chocolate Chunks are going to make it. 1 died, and 1 might pull through. I've been losing a seeding after germ about every time I do this. Really need to get my clone chamber dialed in.

Everything else is looking Unbelievable!!! Heading out to the tent to spend a little time with the ladies. BRB

Glad to be back my Friends!

:volcano-smiley::Namaste:
 
Just got back from the tent :) I ended up transplanting two of the Kali's and the WiFi into 10 gallon pots. I think I saw little pistols on the 2 Kali's so I took a chance and transplanted them. Fingers crossed :high-five:

Pics tomorrow. I'm sooo.... tired :(
 
Hey my friend, glad your back and your gardens in fine fetal. Paul is a top guy and I'm glad you wede able to sort your extra clusters :)
Hopefully soon ill finally get my hands on them BM strips, so ill be able to show how they do for side lighting for ya! :)
Anyway best of buds to you and yours! :)
 
Good morning Doc.....how it goes?......probably sleeping right now:)lol......a big Congrats on getting 4 god panels.....i know you will put them to proper use:)......i got confirmation.....mine will be here tomorrow:).....i cant wait to get them bad boys hooked up and building lower buds:)......hope you have a wonderful sleep and plenty of Green Dreams:)
 
Hey Doc welcome back - glad the girls were easily tco'd!! Nice isn't it not have to have any complicated process for care?

I gotta question - what are the "DIY Budmaster G.O.D. pannels" you write about?? Can you point me in the right direction. Basically anything DIY is of interest especially LED lighting/electronics...

Cheers
 
ClosedCircuit said:
I just found this journal and its all looking good!

Just wanted to add something and I know its a bit late considering you are already way past the point of building your soil...

You are taking this in the direction of being completely recyclable i.e. beneficial for the planet. On that note I would strongly recommend moving away from using peat moss. Its technically a renewable resource...but then again fossil fuels are renewable in a way. Peat bogs take thousands of years to develop peat. It is a natural water purifier...you can think of it as a living aquifer. In the US there are pretty much no regulations on the use of peat moss, which is why they are being stripped away at an alarming rate.

There are several cheaper, less harmful, and more sustainable options for peat moss (which actually adds very little to no nutrients to the soil...its simply a component that helps to aerate soil and retain moisture). I've found this article useful.

I personally have started using rotten leaves (may not be doable depending on where you are in the NW) and newspaper, but many people use commercially available coir (coconut husk). Though, consider the fact that any shipped or packaged product contributes to more waste and is generally unsustainable.

Similarly, perlite is also unsustainable as it is mined from only a few locations in the world...hence it is pretty much only packaged and shipped. I never considered this with my own soil and will be going without it in the future.
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Hi ClosedCircuit,

I am really new to sourcing and mixing my own soil. I really appreciate what you wrote here on the subject of peat moss and the alternatives you've given as well. I'll definitely read up that. I'm hoping the current soil mix well be recycled for years to come. :thanks:
 
growbeast said:
Greetings Doc, and excellent journal man. First i like to say how incredible you moonshine haze pics are, wow!!!

Im very excited to grow out some kali mist (first attempt at a sativa due to lack of patience) and grateful i found your thread. I start mine around mid March after current grow is wrapped up.

I haven't post much at 420mag but for this grow i will be visiting every day now. Good grow karma your way bro.
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Hi growbeast,

thanks for the kind words on the MSH. That was my favorite plant to grow so far. The smoke is awesome as well. Kali Mist will really have to live up to its reputation if it's going to take the MSH 2nd place category in my parade of jars hehehe. I'll stop by and check your grow out brother! :thanks::high-five:
 
Light Addict said:
Just to jump in on the medium bit and being planet friendly, has anyone ever tried growing with recycled plastic bags And bottles??

Here is some copied and pasted info from my local hydro store! :)

Sure to grow is a "revolutionary new plant growth medium"-

A 21st century alternative to Rockwool, perlite, and coco coir for hydroponic growers. It's made from recycled plastic bottles — but feels and looks more like cotton wool! Sure To Grow (STG) is super lightweight, easy-to-handle stuff that boasts all the qualities you would expect from a modern growth media. It's easily wettable and highly aerated. It's also pH neutral so no pre-soaking is required. You can store it indefinitely and it's not irritating to skin. STG is a non-wicking growth media. This means that it has no "capillary action". STG does not "suck up" and absorb nutrient solution into itself in the conventional way like rockwool and coco coir, for instance. Instead it simply holds moisture within itself in a sort of "nutrient suspension".
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Hi LA,

Guess I've got even more reading to do hehehe. I might have to do a couple outside plants to experiment with these products you and ClosedCircuit are talking about.

Happy Wednesday! :volcano-smiley:
 
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