Hello from beautiful Lake Anna Virginia. I started growing in September 2021 after studying and gathering for a couple of months. For my first grow I grew four plants in DWC. For my second I am growing three plants in soil, currently finishing the third week of 12/12. My wife and son both help out with the plants. While I like a lot about growing in soil we all really missed DWC. I like mixing the nutrients and checking the pH/ppms. I guess I'm still a math nerd at heart 
And I LOVE how quickly the plants grow in DWC. I have time lapse camera for both tents and have watched the plants in both DWC and soil. While I understand the need for a wet/dry cycle in soil I can see that as they dry out they slow down. As soon as they are watered they spring into action. With DWC they are always ready to go.
For my third grow I will be growing four clones in DWC/RDWC. The plan is to take four clones from Jenny, a Purple Haze grown in soil. I'll veg those clones in DWC in 5g buckets in my 32x32x60 veg tent. Then when the flower tent is ready I'll move them to my new 13g RDWC system in the 48x48x80 flower tent.
I'm still trying to figure out how the timing works with clones. I took the clones when I flipped the mother to flower. The mother will flower for 10-12 weeks. If the clones take two weeks in the cloner, that leaves 8-10 weeks for veg. Can I veg four clones for 10 weeks in a 32x32x60 tent? I guess we will see. I've been afraid of outgrowing the smaller veg tent with 10 weeks of growth in DWC. What if I can leave them an extra week in the cloner? How can I slow them down a little? Ive never thought about how to slow down growth. For right now I have them started under a weak light and weak nutes. I am almost four weeks since flip now, though, so it's time to start ramping them up. Thanks for tuning in and away we go...
What am I growing? 4 x Purple Haze clones
- 30% Indica 70% Sativa
- THC up to 20%
- High energy long lasting buzz
- Plant size: Average
- Flowers: 9 Weeks
- Taste/Smell: Berry | Blueberry | Earthy | Fruity | Spicy | Sweet
- Effects: Creative | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted
Where am I growing? I have a veg tent and a flower tent in my basement
Veg Tent:
- 32x32x60
- 100w LED
- 4" Mars Hydro variable speed extraction fan, on low
- Passive intake
- 6" Oscillating fan on canopy
- 4 x 5g buckets in DWC
Flower Tent:
- 48x48x80
- 400W LED
- 6" AC Infinity exhaust fan w/ Controller69
- 4" AC Infinity booster fan for air intake (Filtered)
- Two 6" Oscillating fans on canopy + 12" floor fan + Oscillating tower fan
- 4 Site 13g RDWC system + 13g reservoir
Basement:
- Temps: 66-72f Radiant heater if needed
- Humidity: 40-55% small humidifier and large dehumidifier if needed
What am I growing in? DWC/RDWC
Medium: 8" Netpots with clay balls
Water: Carbon-filtered well water @ 100ppm/7.8pH
Nutrients: Advanced Nutrients M+G+B + Hydroguard + z7 + Purpinator
I am not sure what nutrients I will be using for this grow. Right now I have them in 250ppm (.5EC) of AN M+G+B left over from my last grow. I may stick with it for this grow since it will be somewhat familiar. However, I am open to any sponsors if they are interested? What do you think @Prescription Blend, @Remo Nutrients, or @Terpinator; anyone want to sponsor my RDWC grow?
PPM: 250
pH: 6.0-6.1 - A bit high but this is where AN likes to buffer and it works well, I will adjust down if it gets much higher
Any other equipment?
- Milwaukee bluelab combo pH & TDS meter
- LUX meter + Photone app
- Wyze V3 Cameras
- Govee thermometer/hygrometers
And of course I would LOVE a light sponsor. Right now I am using the lights that came with my tent packages. They are working out OK but I would really like 650+ watts in the flower tent. Anyone want to show what their light can do in my 4x4 RDWC grow?
@Elevated Lighting Company
@GrowStar
@MedicGrow
@Mars Hydro
@Maxsisun
@NextLight
@ParfactWorks
@Perfect Sun LED
@Sylstar
@ViparSpectra
I've been with 420mag since I started growing. It was my first grow and I had nobody to go to for answers. Joining this forum and starting a grow journal was the best decision I made when I started growing. I feel lucky to have found this family of growers. Thank you all for everything you do for this site and for each other. I'm afraid I am missing a few people but I'm also afraid I have invited too many. All are welcome! Tell a friend!
@7Dust2
@Bill284
@Buds Buddy
@Carcass
@cjsbabygirl313
@Cola Monster
@Cplchris
@CultivationArt
@DonkeyDick
@DV8
@East Coast Marley420
@EastcoastArn
@Emilya
@FelipeBlu
@garybo
@Grand Daddy Black
@HappyHazmat88
@Jon
@Jungle Joseph
@Krissi1982
@Laynexsiren
@Lisa2265
@mk2SMOKEY
@Morda Grown
@Nine Toed Hippie
@paintedbudman
@parnelli
@Paul Squiggle
@PGA Caddie
@PlanetJ
@RedskinnedRhino
@ReeLeaf
@Rewis19
@Rexer
@Smokey0418
@SmokeLake
@sneekymofo
@stinker
@StoneOtter
@Tokin Roll
@Trala
@Verbalist
@West Hippie
@Zephyrs
And I LOVE how quickly the plants grow in DWC. I have time lapse camera for both tents and have watched the plants in both DWC and soil. While I understand the need for a wet/dry cycle in soil I can see that as they dry out they slow down. As soon as they are watered they spring into action. With DWC they are always ready to go.For my third grow I will be growing four clones in DWC/RDWC. The plan is to take four clones from Jenny, a Purple Haze grown in soil. I'll veg those clones in DWC in 5g buckets in my 32x32x60 veg tent. Then when the flower tent is ready I'll move them to my new 13g RDWC system in the 48x48x80 flower tent.
I'm still trying to figure out how the timing works with clones. I took the clones when I flipped the mother to flower. The mother will flower for 10-12 weeks. If the clones take two weeks in the cloner, that leaves 8-10 weeks for veg. Can I veg four clones for 10 weeks in a 32x32x60 tent? I guess we will see. I've been afraid of outgrowing the smaller veg tent with 10 weeks of growth in DWC. What if I can leave them an extra week in the cloner? How can I slow them down a little? Ive never thought about how to slow down growth. For right now I have them started under a weak light and weak nutes. I am almost four weeks since flip now, though, so it's time to start ramping them up. Thanks for tuning in and away we go...
What am I growing? 4 x Purple Haze clones
- 30% Indica 70% Sativa
- THC up to 20%
- High energy long lasting buzz
- Plant size: Average
- Flowers: 9 Weeks
- Taste/Smell: Berry | Blueberry | Earthy | Fruity | Spicy | Sweet
- Effects: Creative | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted
Where am I growing? I have a veg tent and a flower tent in my basement
Veg Tent:
- 32x32x60
- 100w LED
- 4" Mars Hydro variable speed extraction fan, on low
- Passive intake
- 6" Oscillating fan on canopy
- 4 x 5g buckets in DWC
Flower Tent:
- 48x48x80
- 400W LED
- 6" AC Infinity exhaust fan w/ Controller69
- 4" AC Infinity booster fan for air intake (Filtered)
- Two 6" Oscillating fans on canopy + 12" floor fan + Oscillating tower fan
- 4 Site 13g RDWC system + 13g reservoir
Basement:
- Temps: 66-72f Radiant heater if needed
- Humidity: 40-55% small humidifier and large dehumidifier if needed
What am I growing in? DWC/RDWC
Medium: 8" Netpots with clay balls
Water: Carbon-filtered well water @ 100ppm/7.8pH
Nutrients: Advanced Nutrients M+G+B + Hydroguard + z7 + Purpinator
I am not sure what nutrients I will be using for this grow. Right now I have them in 250ppm (.5EC) of AN M+G+B left over from my last grow. I may stick with it for this grow since it will be somewhat familiar. However, I am open to any sponsors if they are interested? What do you think @Prescription Blend, @Remo Nutrients, or @Terpinator; anyone want to sponsor my RDWC grow?
PPM: 250
pH: 6.0-6.1 - A bit high but this is where AN likes to buffer and it works well, I will adjust down if it gets much higher
Any other equipment?
- Milwaukee bluelab combo pH & TDS meter
- LUX meter + Photone app
- Wyze V3 Cameras
- Govee thermometer/hygrometers
And of course I would LOVE a light sponsor. Right now I am using the lights that came with my tent packages. They are working out OK but I would really like 650+ watts in the flower tent. Anyone want to show what their light can do in my 4x4 RDWC grow?
@Elevated Lighting Company
@GrowStar
@MedicGrow
@Mars Hydro
@Maxsisun
@NextLight
@ParfactWorks
@Perfect Sun LED
@Sylstar
@ViparSpectra
I've been with 420mag since I started growing. It was my first grow and I had nobody to go to for answers. Joining this forum and starting a grow journal was the best decision I made when I started growing. I feel lucky to have found this family of growers. Thank you all for everything you do for this site and for each other. I'm afraid I am missing a few people but I'm also afraid I have invited too many. All are welcome! Tell a friend!
@7Dust2
@Bill284
@Buds Buddy
@Carcass
@cjsbabygirl313
@Cola Monster
@Cplchris
@CultivationArt
@DonkeyDick
@DV8
@East Coast Marley420
@EastcoastArn
@Emilya
@FelipeBlu
@garybo
@Grand Daddy Black
@HappyHazmat88
@Jon
@Jungle Joseph
@Krissi1982
@Laynexsiren
@Lisa2265
@mk2SMOKEY
@Morda Grown
@Nine Toed Hippie
@paintedbudman
@parnelli
@Paul Squiggle
@PGA Caddie
@PlanetJ
@RedskinnedRhino
@ReeLeaf
@Rewis19
@Rexer
@Smokey0418
@SmokeLake
@sneekymofo
@stinker
@StoneOtter
@Tokin Roll
@Trala
@Verbalist
@West Hippie
@Zephyrs
My brother has the other 3 in flower along with the first clone. All of them are doing great.
Best of luck with your current grow!
! It's Definitely not cause of my good looks and application to America's next Hottest Grower!! LoL
great start to the journal my friend... Can't wait to see those purples.