I'm glad you asked that. Test 2 has already begun. Click the link to see that one.
Second Test Run -
FLOWER STARTED 03-09-2012, 10:47 AM
I moved Momma GDP into the flower box on the other side of this box in anticipation of the conclusion of test one. This next test will be to see how well the box flowers larger plants using the ScrOG method. I have already concluded that temp and humidity are stable and within acceptable limits, with all lights on their cycle, and doors closed for three days to let the inside environment stabilize. That information will be recorded on the main box thread, as well as the observed results at the conclusion of this test. Click here to keep up-to-date on gathered data, results, observations, in-depth conclusions of each concurrent test.
The DIY Build - Testing - updated 03-11-2012
I am tempted, with the positive outcome of this test to stop testing this box, but I know there are many more variables that must be accounted for before deciding on the style of grow for which this box is best suited. I have my own theories, but as I am after the data, I must continue on with the given path to either prove or disprove my theories.
Thank you very much for your interest. I hope you enjoy the testing and eventual outcome of each. If at any time you feel that a test is straying from the given parameters, please alert me at your earliest chance so I may correct it as expediently as possible.
Much love brother, for stopping by, I'm sorry that things have slowed down as far as my reaching out within the community. My interest seems to be held and I am enraptured by the possibility of micropropagation. I am searching out the best recipe for the culture as each medium must be specifically tailored to each floral variety. Hormones and other chemicals must be added to each set to give the greatest chance of a positive outcome of the procedure. This method of cloning holds my interest simply for the complexity of it and the absolutely precise conditions that must be maintained in order to have a successful batch of clones. It does take a lot longer (from specimen to flower start) to get things rolling but with conditions being perfect, there literally is a guaranteed 100% success rate in getting completely identical clones. There is also the small possibility of actually mixing strains straight into the culture and getting a hybrid of the two to grow without having to "breed" them, but I have my doubts on that claim. To me it would seem that one would bet more of a chimera, in essence two plants grafted together at the cellular level, than a pure mixing of the strains. Much like grafting a lemon branch onto an orange tree where years later you have an orange tree that also grows lemons on one branch. How this would be expressed with micropropagation is of concern to me, and holds high interest at the moment. If you have any thoughts on this I would be delighted to hear them. Please share as often as you like.