Thank you StoneOtter! Actually I have never tried any of these strains. I started a grow before that had a Somango, but had to cull due to a move. I do like it's genetic makeup, and really can't wait for all of these.
Very nice setup! I've been checking out the TBC site every now and again since you mentioned that you were going with their products. It's great to see how the pieces fit together and the whole setup looks well thought out. Good stuff.So...today was a big day for the seedlings. They moved into their new home.
The #ViparSpectra P4000 light is sitting 35 inches away from the canopy at roughly 40% power, giving each seedling roughly 7k lux. The guide that @ViparSpectra includes had perfect instructions on height placement for the seedlings (as verified by Lux meter).
Day 1
Tent temp: 21C (being raised as I type)
Tent RH%: ~61%
Previous PPM: : 0
Current PPM: 258 PPM
Adjusted PPM to: 258 PPM
PH: 5.9
Res temp: 19.3C
Water level: n/a
Reservoir has roughly 60L in it. I started with fresh RO water, added 200 PPM worth of cal mag. Then I added 30 PPM of FloraNova Grow. 3ml of myco chum (just enough to help Kickstart the herd). 15 ML of Orca. 15ML of hydroguard. Ph down to 5.9.
The aim is to let the PH rise to roughly 6.5 naturally, then reset it to 5.8
This allows the plants to absorb nutrients at optimal hydro ph levels.
As the solution gets sprayed over the hydroton it picks up oxygen as it drips pebble to pebble. The beneficial bacteria in it will help the roots, and prevent root rot (hopefully) while promoting vigorous root growth.
Once the solution hits the bottom of the bucket, it drains into a box containing a pump with a float and returns it to the reservoir.
The main water pump is on a timer, 20 min on, 2.5 hours off.
I have a camera inside the tent mounted to a fan that oscillates, and ill use this to keep a close eye on them. The next few days are crucial.
Hi mate.So...today was a big day for the seedlings. They moved into their new home.
The #ViparSpectra P4000 light is sitting 35 inches away from the canopy at roughly 40% power, giving each seedling roughly 7k lux. The guide that @ViparSpectra includes had perfect instructions on height placement for the seedlings (as verified by Lux meter).
Day 1
Tent temp: 21C (being raised as I type)
Tent RH%: ~61%
Previous PPM: : 0
Current PPM: 258 PPM
Adjusted PPM to: 258 PPM
PH: 5.9
Res temp: 19.3C
Water level: n/a
Reservoir has roughly 60L in it. I started with fresh RO water, added 200 PPM worth of cal mag. Then I added 30 PPM of FloraNova Grow. 3ml of myco chum (just enough to help Kickstart the herd). 15 ML of Orca. 15ML of hydroguard. Ph down to 5.9.
The aim is to let the PH rise to roughly 6.5 naturally, then reset it to 5.8
This allows the plants to absorb nutrients at optimal hydro ph levels.
As the solution gets sprayed over the hydroton it picks up oxygen as it drips pebble to pebble. The beneficial bacteria in it will help the roots, and prevent root rot (hopefully) while promoting vigorous root growth.
Once the solution hits the bottom of the bucket, it drains into a box containing a pump with a float and returns it to the reservoir.
The main water pump is on a timer, 20 min on, 2.5 hours off.
I have a camera inside the tent mounted to a fan that oscillates, and ill use this to keep a close eye on them. The next few days are crucial.
Thanks Delps! If I remember later I'll snap a few photos of the reservoir setup. It's outside the tent and gets pumped into the buckets via sprayers, then back out, returning to the reservoir. I want to get them into the tent, and in their final containers as soon as I think they can handle it. It's very easy at this point to damage their roots. And truth is, it's actually easier to dial in a larger reservoir then a smaller one. Gelato autos and GSC autos are on my someday list!
Hey thanks Squiggle! I use automation as much as possible to keep certain things dialed in (environment). All my pumps are setup and controlled via an app on my phone, using a smart power bar. Here's how I set it up a while ago, now I just tweak the program here and there as needed. The less hands on I do, the less chances of messing up or forgetting something.Hi mate.
Just got to say, im well impressed by your knowledge and set up.
And the baby's look soooo cute in their big stoney homes
I really don't know how you lot achieve to dial in all those perameters and variables. Im struggling to get a healthy plant with the simplest method..
It is commendable mate.. should be proud of yourself
Hey brother I hope all is good.So...today was a big day for the seedlings. They moved into their new home.
The #ViparSpectra P4000 light is sitting 35 inches away from the canopy at roughly 40% power, giving each seedling roughly 7k lux. The guide that @ViparSpectra includes had perfect instructions on height placement for the seedlings (as verified by Lux meter).
Day 1
Tent temp: 21C (being raised as I type)
Tent RH%: ~61%
Previous PPM: : 0
Current PPM: 258 PPM
Adjusted PPM to: 258 PPM
PH: 5.9
Res temp: 19.3C
Water level: n/a
Reservoir has roughly 60L in it. I started with fresh RO water, added 200 PPM worth of cal mag. Then I added 30 PPM of FloraNova Grow. 3ml of myco chum (just enough to help Kickstart the herd). 15 ML of Orca. 15ML of hydroguard. Ph down to 5.9.
The aim is to let the PH rise to roughly 6.5 naturally, then reset it to 5.8
This allows the plants to absorb nutrients at optimal hydro ph levels.
As the solution gets sprayed over the hydroton it picks up oxygen as it drips pebble to pebble. The beneficial bacteria in it will help the roots, and prevent root rot (hopefully) while promoting vigorous root growth.
Once the solution hits the bottom of the bucket, it drains into a box containing a pump with a float and returns it to the reservoir.
The main water pump is on a timer, 20 min on, 2.5 hours off.
I have a camera inside the tent mounted to a fan that oscillates, and ill use this to keep a close eye on them. The next few days are crucial.
Hey KC, things are going good thank you. How you been holding out brother?
I honestly only weigh probably every third harvest or so just to make sure I’m at par because of my own laziness
I'm enjoying mango flavors in other ones so I expect somango to be tasty.
I feel like I’m doing it the caveman way now…Fancy!So...today was a big day for the seedlings. They moved into their new home.
The #ViparSpectra P4000 light is sitting 35 inches away from the canopy at roughly 40% power, giving each seedling roughly 7k lux. The guide that @ViparSpectra includes had perfect instructions on height placement for the seedlings (as verified by Lux meter).
Day 1
Tent temp: 21C (being raised as I type)
Tent RH%: ~61%
Previous PPM: : 0
Current PPM: 258 PPM
Adjusted PPM to: 258 PPM
PH: 5.9
Res temp: 19.3C
Water level: n/a
Reservoir has roughly 60L in it. I started with fresh RO water, added 200 PPM worth of cal mag. Then I added 30 PPM of FloraNova Grow. 3ml of myco chum (just enough to help Kickstart the herd). 15 ML of Orca. 15ML of hydroguard. Ph down to 5.9.
The aim is to let the PH rise to roughly 6.5 naturally, then reset it to 5.8
This allows the plants to absorb nutrients at optimal hydro ph levels.
As the solution gets sprayed over the hydroton it picks up oxygen as it drips pebble to pebble. The beneficial bacteria in it will help the roots, and prevent root rot (hopefully) while promoting vigorous root growth.
Once the solution hits the bottom of the bucket, it drains into a box containing a pump with a float and returns it to the reservoir.
The main water pump is on a timer, 20 min on, 2.5 hours off.
I have a camera inside the tent mounted to a fan that oscillates, and ill use this to keep a close eye on them. The next few days are crucial.
I feel the same. Its time to learn new ways..I feel like I’m doing it the caveman way now…Fancy!
Hey Shed, thank you and I'm happy to answer any question best I can.I'm in, thanks for the tag Rexer! And I already have questions.
Good catch, and great question! The higher the bucket get filled, the less towards the center the hydroton gets sprayed. Also if I fill it up really high, it makes a mess when removing the inserts for the buckets. Then there’s the last reason, i retained about 98% of my hydroton and I'd like to try and hold out one or two more grows prior to buying more (budgeting). The 2% ends up in the compost that we've recently started, as that bit of hydroton was so tangled it wasnt worth the extra time to clean.
So far they've been pretty bang on with their claims, but everything points to it being above my head for light technology - and what's possible to squeeze out of it. I only have the 4x4 for now, and when the time comes I'll take the measurements. It is a wall to wall light in a 4x4, but as you pointed out is relatively narrow. I'd love to do a grow with two of these in a 4x4Is it really possible for the light to cover a 4x4 flowering area when 24" above the canopy? It's only 11" wide. I'm looking forward to see what your lux meter shows at the corners of the 5x5 when you get it down to the 28" they recommend for veg.
Hey Modest thanks for making it in! I've been waiting for quite some time to try the Somango, I had one in Veg in a different grow, but had to cull her to move.
Thank you BeezLuiz! I'm quite anxious for them to get bigger, this is the part where I usually have some issues, up till mid veg.
Thanks DeeBoy! Glad you could make it in, very happy to have you and don't be shy if you have any questions!I feel like I’m doing it the caveman way now…Fancy!
Rexer!
Just up from a nap. Am here. Excited. <3
