MrMedic's First Grow: 2000W 4x8 Scrog RDWC

[MrMedic]

Hi,

This is my first time growing anything as my prescription is too expensive!

Gear
2x 1000w hps air cooled
4 by 8 tent
8x 5gal Rdwc
Scrog is 4'x8' with 2"x2" trellis

Plant
Crown Royal from CKS
Blueberry x Purple Kush
Mostly Indica
8x clones from 1 mother

And the begining...

this clone was given by a friend

a month later the clones were taken from the origional clone

fully rooted

1 Week veg

2 Week veg

3 Week veg

4 Week veg. Day 1 flower

1 week into flower

2 Weeks into flower

3 Weeks into flower

4 Weeks into flower

5 Weeks into flower
Currently at:
700ppm @.5
5.8ph
63F res
76F canopy

Nutes(in order p/gal):
Silica Blast 2.5ml
GH micro. 5Ml
GH bloom 10m
Sm-90 1ml
Hydroguard 1ml
Calmag+ 3ml

Adjust with R/O to 700ppms @.5

 

[MrMedic]

Misc images

 

[MrMedic]

I want to say thanks to this community, I have been reseaching horticulture for months before getting my hands green first, these forums have had the answers to any issue I have faced so far. I believe I should had aimed for a few more inches above the net, theyre 6-8 inches right now, 12 inch colas would have been more efficient.

 

[MrMedic]

Incase anyone is wondering, it is well below freezing here right now. This is likely the only reason I can run 2,000w of hps in a tight area. I actually had to use a heater while the lights were on one day it was -38 celcius. I will likely have to dim to 600w through the summer months.
With the tent this crowded I've been fighting humidity, now the outside temps have lowered a bit causing the 8 inch exhaust to turn on more often, which has drastically reduced humidity(into the 40s) I use a dehumidifier in the room the tent is in.
This is a 9 week strain, this pheno is a lower yeilder but higer potency. The end is only a few weeks away, hoping for an easy finish.
Any feedback, questions or advice is welcome don't be shy!

 

[Jgrowlove]

Looming really good Mrmedic! Your definitely taking full advantage of your space! All that light should give u alot of yield so ill be tuned in to see how they finish

 

[MrMedic]

Welcome Jgrow, I certainly hope your right, aiming for at least 3! 4.4lb would be 1gpw but that would likely require a 5x10 with a horizontal grow. We shall soon see.

 

[Pennywise]

Awesome setup and your plants are loving it in there!

 

[Scrogdawg]

Thats a pretty impressive looking canopy. Nice job.

Anything over 2 pounds coming off that area will be impressive for a first grow.

 

[MrMedic]

Hey PW and SD thanks for joining. Scrogdawg I wish I had chosen the 5x10 tent...could have gained 18 more sq ft of canopy. I snapped a few pics this evening the budlets are turning into buds

Sitting at:
73F canopy
43%rh
62F res
740ppm@.5
5.8ph

 

[Pennywise]

Nice environment Medic

 

[Derbybud]

Looking nice medic

 

[MrMedic]

Cheers guys got my seeds for the next grow, I ordered 12 strawberry banana by reserva privada hopefully i will be able to root out a good pheno. These genetics seem to be an amazing blend
Strawberry banana

 

[Jgrowlove]

I grew a kosher kush from them and loved it. I bet u do find a potent one!

 

[MrMedic]

Good to hear!
They were not very hungry today, topped up with only R/O to maintain ppms around 700. Extremely cold night tonight, -15F, the temps are steady at 70F at the canopy, res temp is 60F. Winter is great, no need for a water chiller!

Day 41: These plants are only 15-16" tall from the netpot

 

[LB07]

Dang that canopy looks nuts.

 

[MrMedic]

Thankyou sir. Anyone have any special ways to trim without a machine? Ive helped a friend trim and I can tell this will take days, 900 or so colas/buds. Ive seen the dry trim shake bag or you can use a bucket. Id prefer to wet trim.

 

[LB07]

Thankyou sir. Anyone have any special ways to trim without a machine? Ive helped a friend trim and I can tell this will take days, 900 or so colas/buds. Ive seen the dry trim shake bag or you can use a bucket. Id prefer to wet trim.

Friends... many friends. Unless you want to use a mechanized trimmer. The bowl trimmers I hear aren't bad. They cut a little extra, but are about the same as a lazy scissor job. I'm going to try one this go around. Mainly because I don't mind the extra trimmings for blasting oil.

 

[Scrogdawg]

Many friends, I agree with LB07.

Myself and 2 friends attacked my very dense 4x4 screen with 4 plants in it a week ago. Collectively we had 22 man hours of trimming before we were done. They each took an ounce home as a lovely parting gift. lol.

 

[MrMedic]

Ah for sure another pair of snips would certainly help me and the wife. I really do want a trim pro.. Maybe next time. Let me know how the bowl trimmer turns out!

Week 6 of flower
Comparison 5-6

Week 6 brought mostly thickening of the lower buds. Compare the light penetration difference to the buckets.
Trichome production is in full effect with the 1000 watts blasting the canopy from 19 inches above.
Nutrient ppms are at 700@.5 (1400μS) will be gradually reducing them to 600ppm throughout the week

 

[Bigjake8]

Holy shit that looks good
Trimming is fun on the crown Royale because they have 8 million tiny leaves haha but it's worth every minute of it very good I think