Getting Freaky With Mars Hydro And The FC3000

[Regrowth]

Day 10

I weeded out the males. 3 / 6.

FEMALE: MAC1 x FS #1, MAC1 x FS #2, Original Skunk x FS #1 (clockwise from the front)

MAC1 x FS #1

I chose not to transplant her because the roots usually weave themselves into the fabric. I think doing so would be stressful to the plant. If I really need to, I'll rip some holes in the bottom and double bag her but honestly, I'm not too worried about it.

MALE: SCF x FS #1, SCF x FS #2, Original Skunk x FS #2

Strawberry Cheese Fondue x FS #1

It seems that both of the Strawberry Cheese Fondues are male.
They were the nicest too... I'm not sure if I'll waste time collecting any pollen. I'll probably just burn them.

I may still add a second FC3000 to see what the extra wattage can do for my grows. It remains undecided...
Regardless, the FC3000 does fine in a 4x4 despite being made for a 3x3.
Readers can check out my previous journal for the proof if I do add the second light.

 

[Zephyrs]

Day 10

I weeded out the males. 3 / 6.

FEMALE: MAC1 x FS #1, MAC1 x FS #2, Original Skunk x FS #1 (clockwise from the front)

MAC1 x FS #1

I chose not to transplant her because the roots usually weave themselves into the fabric. I think doing so would be stressful to the plant. If I really need to, I'll rip some holes in the bottom and double bag her but honestly, I'm not too worried about it.

MALE: SCF x FS #1, SCF x FS #2, Original Skunk x FS #2

Strawberry Cheese Fondue x FS #1

It seems that both of the Strawberry Cheese Fondues are male.
They were the nicest too... I'm not sure if I'll waste time collecting any pollen. I'll probably just burn them.

I may still add a second FC3000 to see what the extra wattage can do for my grows. It remains undecided...
Regardless, the FC3000 does fine in a 4x4 despite being made for a 3x3.
Readers can check out my previous journal for the proof if I do add the second light.

You're girls are looking Super Awesome Buddy!! No surprise it was 50% male.. That's just how it swings. The fabric pot, Up Potting is a pissed off Bear to deal with. We know it will cause stress. That's why I won't grow in fabric planters. Plastic sucks, I know because of root temps. in the summer.. But plastic White Planter's help keep the roots a little bit cooler.

Anyways my friend @Regrowth, you're plants are looking Awesome!! Keep up the good Work!!

 

[Regrowth]

I took some final pictures of the males before cutting them up and burying them in the compost pile.

 

[Trala]

Beautiful growing there bruv!

Really beautiful.

You are one of my Top 5 growers!

 

[Regrowth]

Day 13

I hung the second light today and I'll be monitoring the temperature in the tent for the next few days to determine if it can stay. Truthfully, the two of them together are a bit overkill for three plants this size. Watch your eyes, they're bright! The newer model is on the right... You can recognize it by the bar spacing.

MAC1 #1

MAC1 #2

Original Skunk

 

[Zephyrs]

Day 13

I hung the second light today and I'll be monitoring the temperature in the tent for the next few days to determine if it can stay. Truthfully, the two of them together are a bit overkill for three plants this size. Watch your eyes, they're bright! The newer model is on the right... You can recognize it by the bar spacing.

MAC1 #1

MAC1 #2

Original Skunk

Looking Awesome my friend I agree that might be a hair too much light. The girls look great! But is there such a thing as LED overload, er stress? Just a random thought question

 

[Regrowth]

That's a good question. And you're probably right. Maybe if I run them both at 80% or something? I don't have a fancy lux or par meter to dial things in. After having it in there for a few hours the temperature hadn't changed much... ~= 26c. I guess we'll know soon enough.

 

[Zephyrs]

Day 13

I hung the second light today and I'll be monitoring the temperature in the tent for the next few days to determine if it can stay. Truthfully, the two of them together are a bit overkill for three plants this size. Watch your eyes, they're bright! The newer model is on the right... You can recognize it by the bar spacing.

MAC1 #1

MAC1 #2

Original Skunk

Just outta curiosity. How many watts from the wall are Both those light's pulling when run at the same time side by side??

 

[Regrowth]

Wattage should be 300w a piece or 600w total.
With the heatwave we've been having I seen it get up to 30c in there at the canopy level.
But the temperature seems to stay around 28c otherwise and it was around 26c or so before the second light went in. What I'm worried about is that once I start using my dehumidifier, I'll be seeing temps in the mid thirties.
I had that issue last summer even with a single light and the driver moved out of the tent.
I'm venting outside this year... maybe that helps a bit.

 

[Zephyrs]

Wattage should be 300w a piece or 600w total.
With the heatwave we've been having I seen it get up to 30c in there at the canopy level.
But the temperature seems to stay around 28c otherwise and it was around 26c or so before the second light went in. What I'm worried about is that once I start using my dehumidifier, I'll be seeing temps in the mid thirties.
I had that issue last summer even with a single light and the driver moved out of the tent.
I'm venting outside this year... maybe that helps a bit.

UUUHHGG, yeah we got a heatwave hitting this week here also. So my plants will be suffering heat wise also. I run a small dehumidifier also in my tent. And yeah, it makes it Too hot on an already Hot day outside. I have read silicone dioxide will help stave off heat stress. Something with making the stem fibers stronger. IDK just a suggestion for the overwhelming hot days ahead

 

[Regrowth]

Day 22

It's pretty impressive how little heat these lights produce. The second light can stay.
The humidity is still around 65% but now that the ladies are done transitioning, I can start bringing it down gradually.

The plants love the @Mars Hydro FC3000.

MAC1 #2
I made two mistakes in my previous posts:
I called the freakier MAC1 in the small container MAC1 #1 when it's actually MAC1 #2.
It doesn't matter much but if you're ever cloning or breeding you'll want to avoid mistakes like that lol.
Also she's in a 2 gallon container but I mistakenly said was she in a 1 gallon container.

MAC1 #1
The bushier MAC1 might need a bit of defoliation for better air flow.
I've been noticing some guttation on the leaves. The problem may also remedy itself when I lower the rH.

Original Skunk

Clockwise from the front (MAC1 #2, MAC1 #1, Original Skunk #1)

It's time to start feeding them a bit more.
Speaking of... I mixed a bucket of MC for the ladies the other night and left it sitting out on the deck.
I woke up to dead chipmunk floating in there. Poor little guy.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a good weekend.

 

[Zephyrs]

Wow, you're girls look Super Healthy Bro!! Great job so far!! I like to hear that your lights aren't running too hot. I Betcha that's why they look so good. Cause of lower ambient heat. My tent light is a Knock Off board. Totally solid wi 2 driver's on top. It makes my tent stupid hot. Might just look into one of those fc3000's!

 

[Bill284]

Day 22

It's pretty impressive how little heat these lights produce. The second light can stay.
The humidity is still around 65% but now that the ladies are done transitioning, I can start bringing it down gradually.

The plants love the @Mars Hydro FC3000.

MAC1 #2
I made two mistakes in my previous posts:
I called the freakier MAC1 in the small container MAC1 #1 when it's actually MAC1 #2.
It doesn't matter much but if you're ever cloning or breeding you'll want to avoid mistakes like that lol.
Also she's in a 2 gallon container but I mistakenly said was she in a 1 gallon container.

MAC1 #1
The bushier MAC1 might need a bit of defoliation for better air flow.
I've been noticing some guttation on the leaves. The problem may also remedy itself when I lower the rH.

Original Skunk

Clockwise from the front (MAC1 #2, MAC1 #1, Original Skunk #1)

It's time to start feeding them a bit more.
Speaking of... I mixed a bucket of MC for the ladies the other night and left it sitting out on the deck.
I woke up to dead chipmunk floating in there. Poor little guy.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a good weekend.

Poor Chip or was it Dale?
At least the garden is still wonderful.
Hope your enjoying your weekend my friend.




Stay safe
Bill284

 

[Trala]

Just beautiful RG

 

[Regrowth]

Day 28

Original Skunk

MAC1 #1

MAC1 #2

 

[Zephyrs]

Day 28

Original Skunk

MAC1 #1

MAC1 #2

Day 28

Original Skunk

MAC1 #1

MAC1 #2

Nicely Done my friend! It Looks like they almost doubled in size since last week LOL!! Looking Freakishly and also very freaking Healthy, still got those freakshow genetics showing I see!! Original skunk looks just mouthwatering so far!Hat's Off to ya Buddy! Thnaks for showing us how it's done right!!

 

[Regrowth]

Thanks, @Zephyrs. I'm a bit surprised at the trichomes they've got already.
That macro setting on my cheap samsung phone really helps show them off though too.
I think that MAC1#1 might be a bit too bushy for my liking and I should've trained her a bit better to spread her out.
I defoliated a bit below the canopies but I'm afraid to touch anything up high...
Got the dehumidifier running now, so hopefully I can dodge any mold risks.

 

[Bill284]

Day 28

Original Skunk

MAC1 #1

MAC1 #2

I love when everyone get their fuzzy helmets, my favorite stage.
Looking good.
Hope your having a good morning my friend.




Stay safe
Bill284

 

[Regrowth]

Just beautiful RG

Not as beautiful as your wedding cake.

I love when everyone get their fuzzy helmets, my favorite stage.
Looking good.
Hope your having a good morning my friend.




Stay safe
Bill284

Thanks Bill. Have a good morning.

 

[Rexer]

Hey Regrowth!

Wow those plants are looking healthy and just gorgeous

Are you planning on keeping or storing any of the male pollen? If so, how are you doing it? I'll be collecting my first bit of pollen soon (and making my first crosses), so I'm genuinely curious.