Ghempster & The Aurora Borealis Autos

[GHempster]

INTRODUCTION:
Indoor Grow #3

For grow #3 I am growing 2 Aurora Borealis Autos as well as 1 Northern Lights Clone#3 and a couple clones from another grower unknown strain right now but either Grand Daddy Purp or Sour Diesel I believe however for the most part this journal will be covering the autos only.

I will however update everyone with pics of the others from time to time.

For those who don't know me I am from Newfoundland Canada and been growing outdoors mainly with this being 3rd indoor grow ( so lots to learn ). Wanna know more msg me.

START DATE - Sunday July 21 2019

GROWER - Gerald Hempster
LOCATION - Newfoundland Canada

SEEDS - Auto Aurora Borealis fems from True North Seedbank

Purchased May 2019

Seeds arrived quick and discreet. 100% satisfied with purchase as I purchased 10 seeds ( gonna journal all ) and received 16 free seeds..

True North Seedbank is truly a great seller with great deals on great strains.

True North Seedbank ..... just GREAT!!!
to True North Seedbank

ORIGIN - Oasis Genetics
VARIETY - Mostly indica
GENETICS- Northern Lights x Lowrider
FLOWER TIME - 7 weeks
PLANT HEIGHT - 1 m or roughly 40"

GROW ROOM -

Vegging - 16"x16"x48" tent

Flowering- each plant has own 2.5'x2.5'x40" of actual grow space

* should be sufficient space with LST and TLC

GROW EQUIPMENT -

Lights -

Vegging - 1 160W ( Actual ) on veg only

Flowering - each plant has own 160W ( Actual ) blurple light

- adding at flower vertical 2000W ( Led wattage actual wattage unknown as not listed ) for lower bud site help.

* if compared with other lights I would put it at about 140 true watts

- adding 200W COB above canopy at flower to help top bud sites

Fans - 1 14" desk oscillating fan
- 1 7" Turboforce floor fan
- 1 4" clip fan on lights
- 1 4" inline fan ( fresh air intake )
- 1 batheroom vent fan ( pumps room air into 3'x3' tent - acts as carbon filter )
- 1 4" inline fan removes air from tent to outside

Misc. - 1 small humidifier
- 1 small heater
- 1 dehumidifier
- water ph testing kit
- soil 3in1 tester for moisture mainly
- lux meter app for android for light adjustment

Soil & Amendments -

Starting - HP Pro potting soil

Vegging - HP Pro for base and added worm castings and Gaia Green dry amendments.

Flowering - Top dress with Gaia Green dry amendments

* keeping Cal-Mag close just in case

No other nutrients should be needed but play by ear.

Water - only well water tested for ph


ADDITIONAL INFO -

- Plants will be started and finished in 5 gallon fabric pots.

- The lights will be on 24hr during seedling and first month of veg than 18/6 till finished

I think that is all for Prep. Did I miss anything, please chime in anytime comments and advice welcomed. And please let me know if you catch me doing something stupid ( it happens lol ).

Now let's get growing.....

 

[Backlipslide]

Alright! I’m in!

Just want to add, I see your keeping your light on 24/7 for veg. Are you doing that to maximize the growth?

I’ve done 24 on and 0 off, I’ve also done 20-4 I’ve also done 18/6

I would have to say 18/6 has got to be my favourite. I didn’t notice a huge difference to the growth from 24/0 compared to 18/6 or 20/4.

Plants love their dark cycle, and some strongly believe they do most of their growing in the dark. It’s absolutely up to you to what you choose to do with your grow, your at the wheel of the journey! Not me! Lol

I do also want to say that from the money I’m saving with the lights off 6 out of 24 hours a day is worth it to me rather then the “extra” growth I got from those extra 6 hours of light.

Alright I’ll sit back into my chair and get back to my popcorn I’m excited to see the monsters you will grow in doors!!

 

[GHempster]

Backlipslide the veg tent on 24hr light just outta convience as i only have one timer I rely on.

Thanks for tagging along, I value your opinion highly.

 

[Sparkey224]

I'm in GhempsterI just found this journal and excited to see you put your loving touch on those girls.

 

[GHempster]

Awesome Sparkey224 stoked to have you on board. Your opinion is also highly valued. Was hoping to have you on board.

Let's grow and fill some jars....

 

[Backlipslide]

Backlipslide the veg tent on 24hr light just outta convience as i only have one timer I rely on.

Thanks for tagging along, I value your opinion highly.

That is absolutely understandable!

Again, I look forward to seeing your monsters mature!

 

[GHempster]

Entry 1.2

5:30 pm july 21 2019

Placed the two seeds on room temp tap water in shot glass into dark room temp environment

Check on them in 24 hrs.



There's no turning back now...as if that was even option lol...

 

[GHempster]

Entry 1.3

10:30pm

Mixed soil and amendments and put soil in grow room to even temp out in the soil.

Last entry for day 1

 

[GHempster]

Entry 2.1

Filled 2 5g fabric pots with mix and placed in tent, turned on light and closed up tent.

This is for environment testing just to make sure all is good to go.

As.....

Checked on seeds, one tap each dropped to bottom.

So...

Into paper towel with water from shot glass plus little bit from room temp well water source.

Then into dark.

Last entry for Day 2

 

[GHempster]

I just realized, and this is totally accidental.

First indoor grow. I grew Lowrider.

Second indoor grow. I am growing Northern Lights

Third grow (this one). I am growing Aurora Borealis which is Northern Lights x Lowrider

How weird how that worked out. LOL.


My mind was blown!!!

 

[GHempster]

Entry 3.1

Pop! Pop!

So Pop!

I'm not waiting around let's grow.

 

[GHempster]

Entry 4.1 July 24 2019

One on left in pot and on top in seed pic is up. So fast still has full helmet on.

Other just barely breaking out.

Cannot not believe how eager the one is.

 

[GHempster]

Entry 5.1 July 25 2019

It was a hard delivery ( Fastest germination ever for me ).

She was first outta seed and first outta ground but last to ditch her helmet.

Great seeds from True North Seedbank.

 

[GHempster]

Entry 6.1 July 27 2019

 

[GHempster]

Entry 7.1 July 30 2019

Just watering when dry.

Thick, heavy leaves on both plants the Lowrider gene looks to be dominant. So I don't think topping will be route to go maybe just LST.

 

[GHempster]

Amendment Entry

Started this journal before I went through the full sponsors list ( my bad ).

Wanted to acknowledge our great sponsor Premier Tech Horticulture

I use the HP line in this grow and in all my grows.

This is a great product that produces a very good root structure. The plants love it.

 

[GHempster]

Entry 8.1 August 2 2019

Watered as needed staying within plants diameter of the leaves to encourage good root development.

 

[CattleTurd]

Downloading....

 

[GHempster]

 

[GHempster]

Entry 9.1 August 7 2019

Just watered and sprayed to increase humidity.