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Sorry also forgot to mention that I added 5ml of Voodoo Juice to each bucket as well. I always forget to put something in....
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Hey Dan, thanks for dropping in on my humble start of a grow here. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the grow/set-up if you need help when the time comes. To answer your question; multiple things influenced my decision for autos for my first grow 1) the ruderalis in auto make is pretty resilient to ph/temp/humidity mess ups, and I was concerned on getting my environment perfect before spending lots of time on a few plants, then something happens and I am out of not only money but lots of time too. 2) Photos seem great to me, and I am definitely going to get my hands into them at some point,( probably when i can invest in a LED veg tent ) however, I really wanted a fast crop to have also, the whole point of this is so I dont have to buy it anymore for my personal use.
Thanks for your detailed answer.
So, what I understand is that the auto flowers is more resilient and ripens faster. Is that right?
From what I understand about DWC, there is no reservoir, just the pot its growing in, right? I assume someone could add a reservoir.
The reason I mention this is because you seem to spend a LOT of time tending your garden, measuring and adjusting nutrients and ph.
If there was a reservoir attached that circulated through the root mass, that would give you a bigger "buffer" and perhaps then less need to adjust so often.
My last grow was 20+ years ago and I had a huge reservoir (plastic horse trough) servicing a big SOG system. From the standpoint of maintaining the nutrient systems, it was pretty easy.
I'd be happy to hear your views on a reservoir.
Thanks for your detailed answer.
So, what I understand is that the auto flowers is more resilient and ripens faster. Is that right?
From what I understand about DWC, there is no reservoir, just the pot its growing in, right? I assume someone could add a reservoir.
The reason I mention this is because you seem to spend a LOT of time tending your garden, measuring and adjusting nutrients and ph.
If there was a reservoir attached that circulated through the root mass, that would give you a bigger "buffer" and perhaps then less need to adjust so often.
My last grow was 20+ years ago and I had a huge reservoir (plastic horse trough) servicing a big SOG system. From the standpoint of maintaining the nutrient systems, it was pretty easy.
I'd be happy to hear your views on a reservoir.
Those roots look extremely healthy and I wouldnt change a thing. Let the plants talk to you.
First, remember I am no expert by any means, but this is information I have found in my research..
Yes, autos are more resilient due to their Ruderalis genetics. They do also grow from seed to harvest in about 10 weeks give or take.
Hope this helps, let me know if you got more questions buddy.
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Hmmmm very educational discussion...
From what I have learned from reading you guys here, and others elsewhere, is that for our favourite plant to grow well, it needs, at root level, a proper balance of both water/nutrients and air/oxygen.
And all the different methods of growing try to achieve that balance. Soil needs to be loose and friable, growing medium/rocks etc, the same, nutrient film technique has exposed roots, DWC also, with added air/oxygen dissolved by the bubbler.
My last system was a SOG, single plant per mesh cup, on a flood and drain table that allowed the roots to spread out between plants.
I had several lights all connected to the same flowering reservoir nutrient tank which fed the ladies right up to harvest. I didn't know about flushing the plants... if I had, the flood and drain system would have been a bit more complex.
I'm still designing my future system, so I'm still open on how its all gonna work. Its going to be pretty simple because this time around I'm looking at only 5' by 5', and probably just one or two plants in a scrog. With that extensive branch network, I'm thinking that a rooting medium of some sort would be useful, just to help hold up the plant.
Anyhow, sorry to go on and on, (Thanks, Blue Dreams), I'll be following this and many other threads, and hope to start a grow journal of my own soon.
Ha! Lotsa questions...
Ok you mentioned that autos are more resilient and finish in 10 weeks or so. That sounds great! That sounds to me like 4 - 5 crops per year.
So, what are the disadvantages of using an autoflower? Is it ALL good?
I am an old fart and reluctant to change, so I tend to prefer the photo period flowering strains, but I'm certainly willing to learn.
How does the yield from an auto compare to a photo? I realise that would be largely dependant on strain and how its raised, but do you have general feeling for the yields?
Stop me when I ask too many questions.
Nice job on the LST, you did a great job of "opening" the center of the plant and evenly distributing growth~
Thanks Frizz, I thought it looked good but wanted to check with all the experts on here .
BTW, your grow sure did turn out beautiful Frizz, if mine turns out even close to that good I will be beyond happy. Well done! Mad Reps! Can't wait to see your next one with those 4 GSC's, i'm sure you'll get those 2 lbs no prob =P.
Why thank you very much!! I am confident based on what I have seen so far that you will achieve the numbers you desire as well! I just made the first post for the GSC's, it is now linked in my sig if you want to check it out!