Niwashi's First Grow

Niwashi · Mar 13, 2018

PhobosAnomaly said:
Soft tie wraps. They have a coating so metal never touches the plant. Some have no metal at all.

@PhobosAnomaly do you have a link to an example? Is this something I can purchase @ a garden center?

PhobosAnomaly · Mar 13, 2018

Rules prohibit that sort of. This should help you though.
You should find it at any botanical or garden store.

Niwashi · Mar 13, 2018

@PhobosAnomaly thanks!!!

JustMeds · Mar 13, 2018

I just use yarn. Can buy a whole scan for a couple bucks. Goes a long ways.

Niwashi · Mar 13, 2018

Niwashi said:
Also, I haven't fed since 2/28 because my PPMs haven't really dropped. Should I feed now? My PPMs are around 310 and they were only up to 335 by feeding the recommended doses (I started with 130ppm tap water)

@SD any suggestions on the feeding schedule?

Also, I cracked the plant where the two new nodes emerged after topping when trying to bend the plant. I think.its too tight of a spot to get tape on. Any suggestions? Pics to follow in the next post.

Niwashi · Mar 14, 2018

3/14 update

So I haven't killed her yet

. It looks like the little splits aren't hurting the plant so I pulled a few more nodes down. Root development is coming along nicely.

Still am confused on the feeding schedule. I fed the reccomend doses two weeks ago and my PPMs have only dropped by 30 so far so I unsure when to feed again. Do I need to change water? Any advice on when to feed again, or at least when to add more Z7 or Cal/mag would be great.

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Niwashi · Mar 14, 2018

Here are some pics of the two splits. One on either side of where I topped.

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JustMeds · Mar 14, 2018

First thought that came to mind was super glue. I don't know though it may harm plant and its not good chemicals in my mind.

Niwashi · Mar 14, 2018

@JustMeds I had the same idea but after researching a bit I have mixed info. The plant is still growing so nutes are still getting through. I am tempted to leave it be and see if it heals on it's own, rather than risking a more severe break trying to glue or tape it.

Does anyone have experience with super glue?

Scrogdawg · Mar 14, 2018

If you can tell me what your feeding now and what the EC or ppm's are I'll have something for you.

Niwashi · Mar 14, 2018

@Scrogdawg thanks!!! 2 weeks ago I tried to follow your dosage but overfed a bit due to a circulation issue which has since been fixed. I started with approx 30gal 140ppm tap, then added 100ppm gro 60ppm micro and 35ppm bloom which brought me up to 335. Currently I am sitting at 325. I have also had to adjust the PH quite a bit, it has been falling the past few days, and I was under the impression that that added to the PPM so I'm not sure how to determine when to feed next and how much to feed.

I really appreciate the help!

Niwashi · Mar 14, 2018

Oh and also 1 tablespoon of each part Z7

Scrogdawg · Mar 14, 2018

This is calibrated to my size reservoir but you can figure out the ratios to suit your own system. This is what I use for mid veg growth.

Your plant looks good. Great looking root ball too.
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Niwashi · Mar 15, 2018

@Scrogdawg thank you for this! I really appreciate the assistance! So you're saying that I should change the water and dose accordingly, correct? If I am using 140ppm tap water should I add the call/mag or not?

Niwashi · Mar 15, 2018

3/15 update

Removed some fan leaves to clean everything up and help the new growth form. I had fan leaves larger than my hand choking the plant up and prevent the new growth from developing. What do you guys think?!