Like A Virgin: Except Not So Much

[Elpadrino]

Good day ladies and gents,

Join me as I embark on a new and focused grow project! I have a fair handful of outdoor grows under my belt as well as a solid year of perpetual indoor using LED. Unfortunately for the last few years I have not had the opportunity to have my own garden. This journal will be the step by step encounters of me slowly building my new setup. Iv decided to not half ass it this time around and take my time to invest in equipment and slowly "grow" into what I want. Normally I slap together a makeshift area and let nature take its course but iv decided this time around that just won't do. I can thank Pigeons420 for inspiring me to not only take my grow game to the next level but to document it as well! Not only did he provide the inspiration, but the two clones pictured to get me started.

I have a new tent and accessories on the way to start piecing this all together. So come with me on a magic carpet ride as I stumble through a LED grow in what will be a ongoing upgrade.

Strains: White Widow and Great White
Light:Lighthouse Hydro BlackStar 240w LED UV
Specifications
- LEDs: 80
- Size: 17" x 9"
- Rated Hours: 50,000
- Red Wavelengths: 630nm, 660nm
- Blue Wavelengths: 425nm, 460nm
- White Wavelengths: 12,000k
- Power: 90v-240v
- 3W Flowering
- Coverage Area: 6 SF
- Lumens: 11790
- Part Number: 240WUV

Thats technically all I have at the moment. As I said i have a tent, grow bags and such on the way. This light is a few years old now, but never did me wrong. Im definitely going to be upgrading in the future once I'm more established. I will continue to use LED, just need a more recent and powerful model.

 

[Canna Montana]

Let me pull up the first seat, and thanks for the invite. Some nice looking plants over there too!

 

[Pigeons420]

I'm in buddy!! So excited to see you take these clones to the next level!!!

 

[Elpadrino]

Thanks Canna Montana for joining me! I'm really excited to get this going and share.

 

[Elpadrino]

The man himself Pideons420!!! Thanks for joining sir

 

[Pigeons420]

Thanks for having me!

I sure hope you're ready to have your socks blown off with the amazingness that comes with this
Magazine. You're going to meet some awesome people and learn some incredible information.

Can't wait to see you spread your wings and fly!

 

[juststarting]

Hey Noobie here going to sit in.
I have decided to go with hps. But led was my first choice. Very interested in this grow. Thanks for shareing.

Sent from my SCH-R530X using 420

 

[Pigeons420]

How about an update Mr.?

 

[Elpadrino]

@juststarting thanks for joining! LED is a different beast, iv found it very rewarding and the lack of heat and power draw is sure nice. I'm still a virtual novice so it will be fun to learn together'

 

[Elpadrino]

Welcome to update numero uno. Due to lack of the tent not being in yet, the kids are staying on the window ledge for now. Luckily that window receives tons of light and you know what's more powerful than LED and HPS? The sun!! Lol. They sure seem to be loving it, a descent amount of growth already. The White Widow is on the left and the Great White is on the right. I'll be back with a update once there's some new equipment that's arrived and some more growth. Take care friends!

 

[Pigeons420]

Why are you hanging them from the ceiling? Haha just kidding.

You'll get the hang of the photo thing right away. They've done some recent changes to make it easier and more efficient so it's a bit of a learning curve. But you can do it!!

 

[Elpadrino]

Haha I didn't notice that. My bad

 

[Pigeons420]

Due time. I've been here for almost 2 years and I'm still trying to figure it out.

But when you do, it all comes together seamlessly.

Good job bud

 

[Robo Jester]

I thought it was a topsy turvy grow

 

[Pigeons420]

Hey bud how's them girls?

 

[jayne]

I'm always up for hanging with "not so much virgins".

 

[Pigeons420]

 

[Light Addict]

Well if you've room for a little one

Pigeons, bravo for showing such support!

 

[Pigeons420]

Thanks LA,
appreciate you!

 

[Elpadrino]

Pigeons is my miniature Budda, but more medicated haha.

Heres a update:

The plants are doing fantastic! The White Widow is standing just over 8" tall, she has seen really strong constant growth. The Great White is doing her thing as well.

Unfortunately the supplier I ordered my tent from has had issues so I'm just waiting for my refund to process until I order a new one. That sets things back a bit but not a major deal, I did say this would be a slow build lol. I'm still waiting for the grow bags I ordered as well. I also ordered some new Black 5 gallon pails and lids to make my own hydro bucket setup. I just decided I would progressively work to build it and work with soil for now. I may end up using both in the long run for fun!

Hopefully soon ill have some update photos of the setup once more equipment shows up, or when they get too big for the window and I have to put them under the lights finally. Stay classy