Inside The Mini-Tent, 150W LED, Going Coco For Tropicanna Bananna

[burdok420]

I also just realise that I was also supposed to update about my fan unit...

So I ordered a fan online and realised that it was supposed to be one wired into the mains line in a bathroom... Not ideal as obviously I need it to run via a UK plug. But where there is a will there is a way and I was desperately needing a fan as the object of my grow is stealth.

So as you can see a UK plug just doesn't quite work. The way that this fan functions, as I imagine most fans of this type to, is having 2 live wires. One that is constant for the internal timer and one that is switched for when a light gets turned on in a bathroom that then makes the motor run. Both live inputs need to have a current for the fan to actually work.
With the entire fan and casing being made from plastic there was no need for an earth wire, also.

Basically this fan was not designed for being in grow rooms. Well, tough. You're getting used, Mr Fan.

This is my shady solution... A jumper wire between the live and the switched live. Now the fan works perfectly. And it claims to be just over 20dB when on which it seems to be, as its lovely and quiet (for a powerful fan). Does the job perfectly and it hasn't blown up yet so I'm taking that as a win!

Works perfectly! I don't think it would be signed off in a PAT test but I'm happy!

 

[Canadadoes]

You did a great job on the net and some handy work with the fan. Can’t wait to watch it develop!

 

[burdok420]

You did a great job on the net and some handy work with the fan. Can’t wait to watch it develop!

Thanks, man. It's a labour of love. When are you thinking of flipping your girls?

 

[ProfessorFlora]

That plant is going to explode! I had to super-crop the hell out of mine the other day lol. It left the other 3 far behind. It has just gone past week 3 of flower and there is already some frost developing.

This is here after I snapped her down....

Close up-ish....

 

[burdok420]

That plant is going to explode! I had to super-crop the hell out of mine the other day lol. It left the other 3 far behind. It has just gone past week 3 of flower and there is already some frost developing.

This is here after I snapped her down....

Close up-ish....

I seriously think supercropping is going to be my best friend in this grow.

Yours looks great, Prof. 3 weeks of flower done already!

 

[ProfessorFlora]

I seriously think supercropping is going to be my best friend in this grow.

Yours looks great, Prof. 3 weeks of flower done already!

I forgot to mention that yours looks fantastic and good job with the net also.

It's a tough strain and tries to spring right back up after bending the branches down. I almost snapped a growth tip completely off but it is still alive and reaching for the light lol

 

[burdok420]

I forgot to mention that yours looks fantastic and good job with the net also.

It's a tough strain and tries to spring right back up after bending the branches down. I almost snapped a growth tip completely off but it is still alive and reaching for the light lol

Thank you! I think I've got the nutes dialed in at the moment. I've been giving her a gentle increase every second feed and she's just been so grateful for it. Are you finding she's hungrier than other plants?
I'm not surprised she's giving you a fight. My girl has put up with my poking and prodding without a single fuss. I've topped her a few times and I've taken some fan leaves off and she didn't even blink. Or not enough for me to notice, at least.
I'm so nervous about losing control of her when she flowers. She's definitely ready now

 

[Trala]

Looks fabulous!

How big is your tent? I know it is mini, but exactly how mini?

 

[burdok420]

Looks fabulous!

How big is your tent? I know it is mini, but exactly how mini?

Thank you!

40cm x 40cm x 120cm is the Mini-Tent

 

[Trala]

Thank you!

40cm x 40cm x 120cm is the Mini-Tent

My tent is on the tiny side too.

Your plant looks great

 

[burdok420]

My tent is on the tiny side too.

Your plant looks great

I've just caught up on yours!

 

[burdok420]

Hey guys not much to update on the Mini-Tent...

ONLY THAT IT'S DAY 1 OF FLOWER!!!

She had her first long sleep today, but this girl is stretching already. Its crazy the difference between last night at lights on and today. Here is her:

And this is her after a wee tuck job:

If I have 2 weeks of this then I'm going to have to be very careful about it. She has so many tops already and I kmow more are going to appear over the next couple of weeks so I'm going to get my feng shui on.

She is currently being watered at 5.9ph and 1.8g of MegaCrop + 1.5ml CalMag per 1.5 litres. I'm going to increase this gradually over the next couple of weeks.

She has a crazy structure underneath the net, which I think is going to be a pain in the arse come week 4 when she gets stripped bare.

But all the work will be worth it in 65 - 75 days!

I've purchased a fan speed control for my extraction unit. The box states the fan is capable of clearing 163m2 per hour. My tent is 40cm2. When the fan is on the tent looks like its inhaling its gut. Which is great, I know the smelly stuff is being dealt with but still a little overkill. I'd like to keep the fan on 24/7 so I'd like to dial in the fan to keep the humidity stable and not fluctuate like it currently does. And the reduced speed must mean less noise, or that's my thinking.

Really excited, I've been wanting to flip so badly but I've been patient and I am sure she is ready for it.

Anyway, that's all guys!
Hopefully I'll keep this journal updated more often now that the "let her grow" stage has passed for now.

I hope everyone is well.
Thank you for reading

 

[ProfessorFlora]

Looking great. The worst case scenario is that she grows too big for the tent and you have to chop off enough to make her fit. I count that as a win! lol. I'm so excited to see how this goes.

I do indeed find that the Tropicanna Banana is hungrier and needs a slightly higher strength feed than the other 3 strains. She is a vigorous ,fast growing and hungry plant which is (so far) also easy going. Just keep feeding her.

 

[burdok420]

Looking great. The worst case scenario is that she grows too big for the tent and you have to chop off enough to make her fit. I count that as a win! lol. I'm so excited to see how this goes.

I do indeed find that the Tropicanna Banana is hungrier and needs a slightly higher strength feed than the other 3 strains. She is a vigorous ,fast growing and hungry plant which is (so far) also easy going. Just keep feeding her.

When do you recommend the chop to size? I imagine before buds are forming?

Yeah she's a gluttonous lady! Hopefully it means she puts the weight in her buds. I like a girl with a big bud

 

[Canadadoes]

Awesome stuff @burdok420, can’t wait to see it develop!

 

[burdok420]

Awesome stuff @burdok420, can’t wait to see it develop!

You and me both!
It's been a long time coming now.

Thanks for popping in, CD

 

[Trala]

Hey guys not much to update on the Mini-Tent...

ONLY THAT IT'S DAY 1 OF FLOWER!!!

She had her first long sleep today, but this girl is stretching already. Its crazy the difference between last night at lights on and today. Here is her:

And this is her after a wee tuck job:

If I have 2 weeks of this then I'm going to have to be very careful about it. She has so many tops already and I kmow more are going to appear over the next couple of weeks so I'm going to get my feng shui on.

She is currently being watered at 5.9ph and 1.8g of MegaCrop + 1.5ml CalMag per 1.5 litres. I'm going to increase this gradually over the next couple of weeks.

She has a crazy structure underneath the net, which I think is going to be a pain in the arse come week 4 when she gets stripped bare.

But all the work will be worth it in 65 - 75 days!

I've purchased a fan speed control for my extraction unit. The box states the fan is capable of clearing 163m2 per hour. My tent is 40cm2. When the fan is on the tent looks like its inhaling its gut. Which is great, I know the smelly stuff is being dealt with but still a little overkill. I'd like to keep the fan on 24/7 so I'd like to dial in the fan to keep the humidity stable and not fluctuate like it currently does. And the reduced speed must mean less noise, or that's my thinking.

Really excited, I've been wanting to flip so badly but I've been patient and I am sure she is ready for it.

Anyway, that's all guys!
Hopefully I'll keep this journal updated more often now that the "let her grow" stage has passed for now.

I hope everyone is well.
Thank you for reading

Fantastic!

It looks like you are super prepared!

Good luck

 

[Listersmeghead]

ONLY THAT IT'S DAY 1 OF FLOWER!!!

I've not seen your plant for a couple of days, it's filled out that space nice. Gonna be a beast.

 

[burdok420]

Fantastic!

It looks like you are super prepared!

Good luck

Cheers, Trala. I can't wait to see some buds forming!

I've not seen your plant for a couple of days, it's filled out that space nice. Gonna be a beast.

Oh man, don't I know it. She's bulking up by the hour, honestly. Some branches low in the canopy have already required tucking under the net. She's going to be a fecking monster!

 

[McRib]

Looking good mate
We’re going to see some buds here soon