MindControl's 1st Grow - Hydro - Northern Willy Diesel - 2014

Mindcontrol

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Welcome to my first HYDRO GROW!!!!
:Namaste:


The name I usually go by is "Dr. Lime Green" but that was taken so here I am as the Mindcontrol mk ultra specialist! I am taking my first journey into hands on growing and also the 420magazine network. I have heard only great things and actually stumbled upon the site through a you tube subscription I was following to learn how to make grow boxes and the "CFL" (compact flouresent lights) growing style.

after going to michigan over and over it became clear that I needed to start on my own crops and for other reasons we'll get into later. I get back from michigan last week and guess what? my buddy stops by 2 days later with pay and herb (sour diesel , 2 ounces!!) also with ...drum roll!!!
:cheer: 9 rooted clones of Nyc diesel x northern lights x willies wonders!! :high-five:


here are my stats kiddos!:
HYDRO! INDOOR!

....in veg ( 2 weeks 3 days since cloned dob : 1-4-13
# of plants:
10 ( one will be mother ) ( the 11th also clone died. r.i.p.)
mothers name: "Sophia"
9 females
reg temps - 78-88 humidity 27
nutes- flora nova grow/ flora nova grow/flora flush and will use kool bloom for added punch in end.
medium:
coco coir my own mix - coco/perlite/peat moss hydroton at bottom!
lights-
400 watt MH , 3-45 watt cfls for flower 4-25 watt 5,000 kelvin veg. and 4-25 watt 2500 kelvin
for veg.
space:
4 x 4 x 12 ft closet with milar
2 inline 4' fans with ducting going in-and-out, thermometer , and one extra circulating fan 3 speed.
genetics:
" northern Willy D. " northern lights x willy wonders x nyc diesel
( genetics from friend )
here is when they came home after two weeks of rooting at friends


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https://www.420magazine.com/community/gallery/620446




:thumb: peace and im out for now! :thumb:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

:welcome: Mindcontrol!
Great start! I will sub to your journal and watch your progress.
I live in Michigan myself. It's brrrrrr cold around these parts. LOL
Looking forward to your grow. :thumb:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

:Namaste: thanks to all who subbed to my grow journal! :thanks:

I am more than stolked! so I thought a little morning fotos of my work all day yesterday making my closet more surdy. I spent a few duckets on supplies,wanted to actually add up everything ive spent on to keep tabs. put in the two fans one off of light going out of room,one on bottom bringing in fresh cooler air. temp went from 94 (toooo much!) down to today at 78! awesomeness! it worked! let there be fresh circulated air! also wanted to know if i am at 24 hrs of light in veg begining should i go to 18/6 ? i heard that if ya give em 4-6 hrs of sleep in veg even they will be happier and grow more...true? anyone? bueller? thanks I like that 24 hrs is going to give me 20% faster veg. though. so i heard!
here r some pics of what I rigged up at low funds and tools.

outside..of closet.

open corner..

and open......with tinted plexi!


todays agenda...watering and sunny weather in mid 80's..some sun tanning for the laies and then a drink at the water bar.
till next time GROW and BE SAFE PEACE ALWAYS!
CHEERS!
MINDCON:thumb:
:peace:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

Hi, Mindcontrol :ciao:

Welcome to :420:

I'll be following along with your journal, too.

For the light schedule, you'll find people who swear by both sides.

I recommend following your gut and seeing if you're pleased with the results.

If not, maybe switch it up next time.

My gut tells me to use 18/6 for veg.

I don't want to overwork my girls, and there are vital processes that occur when the lights are off.

I've read many times over that root growth occurs at the greatest rate at night.

Some members will reference studies between 24/0, 20/4 and 16/8 light schedules (18/6 wasn't studied).

16/8 plants had the most robust root system, while 24/0 plants had the most growth on top, but the smallest roots.

I think it's a trade-off, so I've settled right in the middle.

What you see on top of the dirt is only a fraction of what needs to considered when evaluating a plant's health.

;)
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

I agree with Dresney, the 18/6 light schedule is what I would choose, and I do use it for vegging.
Nice DIY on the grow area. I assume that will be the flower area too? If so, be sure that there will be no light leaks into the grow during the scheduled off times. You want it completely dark in there so you don't confuse the plants and make them think they are supposed to do something you don't want them to do....like go all hermaphrodite on ya. LOL
Looks good and looking forward to watching this progress!
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

thank you Dresney and Cannafan for the tips! muchos appreciated ....this is the greatness i'm talking about that I heard the 420mag.forum network was all about...sweeeet!

so I put my timer to 20/4 for now and the 18/6 later I set it but I didn't turn it on as I need to go to the hydro store and get the white and black plastic. that will actually help huge with my set up until I cut the wood to fit the closet this weekend with my boy.
here is a pic. of my grow box I spoke of up top...homade son! allways keepin it diy! will use for clones and will make one bigger one for momma sophia! :circle-of-love:


just busted out a new bag of fresh sour diesels! ahhhh I love the creative juices it gives me! :peace: whaat are you puffing on? ........
(sorry blurry huge cola...lol :bravo:)



here is some plants in the way way back of my spot far away from the godesses..tomato's some radishes lettuce in way back, and a spider plant..(dying)
I will be done for a bit until I build my vegetable box. :high-five:

here is a current pic of the godesess...and I will be backing off watering tonight A lil birdy told me it's good to let them build up a lil thrist they will love the h20 that much more when they are stretched a tad.

 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

I love the black/white panda plastic. I use it in my flower room, and it's great - durable and light proof.

Have some reps for the DIY. I always go this route if I can.

I'm jealous of your sour diesel!

I haven't smoked in two months, and I'm missing it like crazy.

Instead of buying my regular stuff (which is crazy expensive in my area), I spent the money upgrading my grow space.

It'll pay off in the end, but it's made life a little boring in the meantime.

:lot-o-toke:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

It's only cuz I just got back from Michigan and worked 3 days trimming 2 days worth cleaning rinsing rocks for the next diesel round! boy I love my job! the pay is deshhhhhhhent I tell yas..
my boy told me not to get a cali. head but how can you not with those sized colas??!?!!?! :love:
the scissor hash is also off the hook!
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

We had a lil watering sesh this afternoon after some nights sleep and a day with no drink. I labeled the ladies and we honered them with names so without further a do...:circle-of-love:
The beauties.

Lil star
Anna
Destiny
Tica
Momma Sophia
lady funk
Isis
Mary Lemon
and Queen Nefertidi..!!!:bravo:



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Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

Sweet names! I like the nefertidi. LOL
Quick question, the leaves have some whitish spots on them ...was that from recent watering? Hard to tell for sure by the pics.
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

Sweet names! I like the nefertidi. LOL
Quick question, the leaves have some whitish spots on them ...was that from recent watering? Hard to tell for sure by the pics.

yes they were a lil sloppy getting all their h20 this time, think big momma needs to give kids bibs..lol
thanks for the look though,im so new i wouldnt have noticed!:thanks:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

yes they were a lil sloppy getting all their h20 this time, think big momma needs to give kids bibs..lol
thanks for the look though,im so new i wouldnt have noticed!:thanks:

LOL, I thought that was it. You want to be careful when watering/feeding, especially when using nutrients..they can leave burn spots. (ask me how I know this. LOL) And water splashes can magnify light intensity and burn the leaf too.
Just for future reference. :) Looking good in there!
Too bad we can't put shower caps and bibs on them. :rofl:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

I was just on another thread where mono 420 member was just saying this exact thing! awesome,never thought that a bead would magnify just didn't cross my mind. I mist before they get full water,and thanks for the nutrient tip cuz i do make myself be more careful when giving them nutes as for water where im messy but i'll keep all this in mind! thanks yas! your last post on yer thread mad eme think of my kitty/plant glamour shots themes...we did a photo shoot with friends plants and my kitten. way toooooo funny! will find them! also one with her and a tinfoil hat! classic scribble cat moves...:laugh:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

so today was quite a successful day! I have had this sitting around for quite some time,maybe years..I was a dumpster diver in a past life and some how I knew I would need a clone box for a future grow. how did I know this? intuition!:headbanger:
this is what I found a few years back...I believe it was a humidity box for cigars or for wine.

cleaned out looks like this:

has some nice tracks for mini shelves like so...

and drum roll...the finished clone box after drill,clean and wiring!!
:tommy::woohoo:



all the venting was cut on top for heat exit and lower for air intake and might get a small fan if needed.
thanks for looking :420: and smoke smoke smoke on kids!!!!!!!
:Namaste::passitleft::ganjamon:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

Looking good Man.Can I ask why mh for flower?


It is all I have for now since it is my first grow. I originally planned to just be growing under cfl's so for me this is quite the step up!!! I will incorp. an extra 200 in cfl's for flower. (i am in veg. now) i bought it for 100$ and an inline which (6 inch)
I traded to my friend cuz he actually needed that much power. he bought me two small 4 inch fans. bought the inline 6 inch for 30$ on craigs list!! so I want to eventually get a combo hid not just MH (400) :Namaste:
 
Re: Mindcontrol's 1st grow-hydro- "northern willy diesel" 2013

htgsupply sells a 400 watt mh/hps combo for about 120 I tink what I paid for mine. Plus bulbs or you can go up to 600w combos for around 200 but if you start heading that way your going to need a cooltube and ducting and what not.

+reps for coming together
 
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