Obi's AK-48 - A Grow Journal & Review

[Obi Wan]

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[AKgramma]

All plants have about doubled in size in 24 hours. I'm a little surprised at the amount of growth considering their sluggish start. Perhaps they were just hungry. I'll try to get a pic this evening.

Did you give them some dark time, or did you keep them on 24/0?

 

[Obi Wan]

Yes, we are still on 24/0. I want to get them switched to 18/6 asap. I need to run out and purchase a timer.

 

[Obi Wan]

Update
Day: 16
Stage: Veg
Veg Days: 16
Flower Days: 0
Light: 24/0 6500K CFL's
Temps: 78F-82F / 25C-27C
RH: 47%-55%
Water: RO pH 5.6
Amount: To run off, then then drained the reservoirs
Nutrients: 2.0ml CalMag, 0.5ml Grow, 1.0ml Micro, 0.5ml Bloom per Gallon / 3.75L

The plants went about 24 hours longer than they should have without water. They'll be fine. One is a little crispy but will live.

I hope to have these AK-48's put into the main cabinet somewhere between Jan 10th-15th.

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[Obi Wan]

Update
Day: 23
Stage: Veg
Veg Days: 23
Flower Days: 0
Light: 18/6 6500K CFL's
Temps: 72F-85F / 22C-29C
RH: 43%-55%
Water: RO pH 5.7
Amount: To run off
Nutrients: 2ml CalMag, 2ml Grow, 2ml Micro, 0.5ml Bloom per Gallon / 3.75L
Nutrient Strength: 50%

There is an undocumented plain RO watering a few days prior to this feeding.

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/Obi

 

[CHED]

Can't wait to see them in a few more days they shoot up quickly

 

[Hydro Bear]

Yeah can't wait to see the blow up in their new containers


Hydro Bear... The dude abides

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[Obi Wan]

Update
Day: 29
Stage: Veg
Veg Days: 29
Flower Days: 0
Light: 18/6 6500K 400W T5HO
Temps: 66F-79F / 18C-26C
RH: 39%-57%
Water: RO pH 5.7
Amount: 2Gal/7.5L divided between the 4 plants. no runoff.
Nutrients: 3ml CalMag, 3ml Grow, 3ml Micro, 1ml Bloom per Gal/3.75L
Nutrient Strength: 75%

Transplant day today. During transplant I was surprised to learn how dry the root system was in the solo cups. I knew they were due for a water today but thought that they would have been more moist at the bottom of the cups. They were dry. I think this would explain their somewhat small size for their age. I'm hoping they recover quickly from the transplant and look forward to keeping them better hydrated in the future.

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/Obi

 

[CHED]

Just curious... did you punch holes for drainage In your solo cups and if u did, did you give enough water so there was enough dripping through? I've read you want about 20% run off for a feed/water. This method has worked very well for me. Just wanted to mention it.

 

[Governmentchz]

With perlite (and possibly vermiculite added to help water retention in the column), it always helps to make the drain holes a 1/2" or so above the bottom of the solo and about 2" above the bottom of the final pot/bucket...hempy-style. This helps eliminate the issue of super-dry roots on the bottom. You may have it that way so pardon my blurt if so...

cheers Obi

 

[Obi Wan]

Re: Obi's AK-48 - A Grow Journal & Review

Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate the input and the fact that people are willing to share some advice to help keep a fellow grower on track

I do have a hole in the cups and buckets. I'm simply prone to under watering and figured I'd document it. I should make an effort to try and over water.

The plants look a little droopy yet from their transplant and new environment. I'm hoping they perk up in the next 24 to 48 hours. I'm going to give them another good drink tonight.

 

[AngryBird]

I jump on board too if I may

 

[Obi Wan]

Late Update
01/10/2017 (yesterday)
Day: 31
Stage: Veg
Veg Days: 31
Flower Days: 0
Light: 18/6 6500K 400W T5HO
Temps: 61F-79F / 16C-26C
RH: 39%-57%
Water: RO pH 5.8
Amount: 1Gal/3.75L divided between the 4 plants. no runoff.
Nutrients: 3ml CalMag, 3ml Grow, 3ml Micro, 1ml Bloom per Gal/3.75L
Nutrient Strength: 75%

 

[Obi Wan]

I still see droop in the plants. I think it is due in part to the cold cabinet temperatures. I lowered the light today. It's about 6in/15cm from the top of the canopy. I hope the lamp warms the plants and buckets a bit more now. The weather should warm up soon. That will help as well.

/Obi

 

[siginm]

This looks fun. Subbed.


Higher than a Lion in Zion

 

[AngryBird]

Just keep an eye out for light burns.

 

[CHED]

Obi, I saw in your response to drainage hole you said you have a(one) drainage hole, if this is true you should add more (center and around exterior of cup/pot. The reason for this is to allow drainage around the pot as well as the center ie) water could be collecting in "corners" of the cup/pot (I say corners indicating the base of the cup/pot). The droopage could very well be due to over watering if this is the case.

Cheers,
Smoke green and prosper!

 

[Obi Wan]

I don't think I mentioned that I'm running Hempy buckets with an 80/20 mix of Perlite/Vermiculite. I should see if I can put that in the first post.

I had some issues transplanting last grow as well. The 100% Perlite crumbles really easy when wet or dry and makes the transfer quite difficult. I need a better solution for seedlings for sure.

 

[BedroomFarmer]

Hey obi. I always start in coco coir. I don't think you would have a problem putting a coco plug into perlite. Also maybe letting it get a little root bound in the perlite would help kelp everything together. Good luck

 

[Obi Wan]

Sounds good BedroomFarmer. I'm going to try coco in the cups next grow. I'll probably blend in a little Perlite as well.