Solo Grow Challenge 2014

[PeytonManning]

That could work great, especially with it sealed shut. I take the ziploc sandwich bag and at the two far edges I split it at that seam so it'll fit over the cup tightly without deforming it.

 

[Stumped]

I only cover my clones if I see them droop in the first 72 hours. Haven't had to use a dome. Basement is 60% rh and the lights and pots make it 80% in the box. I found when I used a dome when I didn't need too I got white mold and mushy stems.

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[wildjim]

Good Luck to all entrants!

I can't wait to see the diversity. Hey Stumped, How many autos will there be? This is going to be ultimately exciting to watch. And judging will be more difficult than I thought it would be.

WJ

 

[Equanimity]

I only cover my clones if I see them droop in the first 72 hours. Haven't had to use a dome. Basement is 60% rh and the lights and pots make it 80% in the box. I found when I used a dome when I didn't need too I got white mold and mushy stems.

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Is it not feasible to just foliar feed instead of creating a humid environment to get clones to take? i imagine the moisture in the air is being absorbed through the leaves since there are no roots yet. so would it not be simpler to just spray periodically rather than run the risk of mould and mushy stems?

 

[Stumped]

Is it not feasible to just foliar feed instead of creating a humid environment to get clones to take? i imagine the moisture in the air is being absorbed through the leaves since there are no roots yet. so would it not be simpler to just spray periodically rather than run the risk of mould and mushy stems?

In theory it sounds feseable. As long as one kept up on folier spraying multi times a day. Or putting a mister on a timer. That would only be good for people with below 40% humidity.
My last batch of 40 ak47 clones I've been spraying because of lower humidity in my veg area. Down to 50% folier feeding does perken them up.

Good Luck to all entrants!

I can't wait to see the diversity. Hey Stumped, How many autos will there be? This is going to be ultimately exciting to watch. And judging will be more difficult than I thought it would be.

WJ

Yup there is at least one auto!
Lol yea this event did kind of snowball into a decent size group and 2 classes lol. It will be fun just judge what u like.

Whoever is growing autos has you on their side hahah.

Almost a shame to waste an auto in a solo. After seeing your last crop from nlxbb autos definitely put on weight.

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[erieflwr]

Oh, wow! Yay Stumped! You'll make a great judge! Yay Equa, yay peyton, yay...ahh, crap, Yay everyone! What you said, skunnymonster! How can this be so exciting except it IS so exciting! I just gotta ask--are Solo Cups really a world-wide measurement?

Happy trails to all of you. My blessings on your dirt.

 

[Stumped]

Oh, wow! Yay Stumped! You'll make a great judge! Yay Equa, yay peyton, yay...ahh, crap, Yay everyone! What you said, skunnymonster! How can this be so exciting except it IS so exciting! I just gotta ask--are Solo Cups really a world-wide measurement?

Happy trails to all of you. My blessings on your dirt.

Lol yey for everyone!

Hahah yes they are the world wide measurement for drinkers hahahah. Really its any 18 or 16 oz party cup. Plastic Styrofoam whatever.

Cheers nice to see ya here

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[Equanimity]

Oh, wow! Yay Stumped! You'll make a great judge! Yay Equa, yay peyton, yay...ahh, crap, Yay everyone! What you said, skunnymonster! How can this be so exciting except it IS so exciting! I just gotta ask--are Solo Cups really a world-wide measurement?

Happy trails to all of you. My blessings on your dirt.

Your standard polystyrene cup is usually the same across the globe; coffee machines need cups that fit and the only way to guarantee compatibility is standardization. This doesn't account for upmarket machines; ones with bigger cups, paper cups, cardboard etc but you know a standard solo cup when you see it, they all look the same.

Also for the purposes of this competition, i imagine the measurements aren't being observed as strictly as they could be, as this would turn it from a friendly competition into a hoop jumping exercise lol

 

[Stumped]

Lol yea the way I see it. Is 19oz of soil that much different then 18? Or even 16 for that matter. We talked about size guidelines. And before the contest became not fun anymore I just decided to be sort of loose on it. Someones cup looks too big they will be asked to prove! So make sure u all got proof pics of your creations! (When I say proof I mean put it next to something we can all relate with to compare to, not empty the cup and prove it hahahah)

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[KingJohnC]

Reporting in for Solo Grow Challenge 2014!

 

[Greenthumb J]

I'm in.. i got 2 clones of White widow and 2 clones of BC Sweet Tooth cut just a few mins ago.

will post those pics in a moment.

Hopefully i've made the cut off.. my browser forced closed for some reason! Read back on the first or second page.. something bout Stumped saying a couple hours here or there shouldnt matter....?? ...

I will get my standard cups tomorrow.. 2 standard, and 2 modified, which i will document with my clone pictures.

Does the volume mean the amount of liquid it holds.. or say.. rockwool grow cubes?

im guessing liquid.

 

[Scottay]

Hey peeps!! Im not in the contest but I'll be followin this one!!! Good luck to everyone!!! Knock em dead kids!!

 

[gonegoodbye]

Thx! Speaking of kids, are there any in this contest? Or any women? I would just like to know if I'm supposed to behave myself or just be myself.

Knock em dead kids!!

 

[Stumped]

I'm in.. i got 2 clones of White widow and 2 clones of BC Sweet Tooth cut just a few mins ago.

will post those pics in a moment.

Hopefully i've made the cut off.. my browser forced closed for some reason! Read back on the first or second page.. something bout Stumped saying a couple hours here or there shouldnt matter....?? ...

I will get my standard cups tomorrow.. 2 standard, and 2 modified, which i will document with my clone pictures.

Does the volume mean the amount of liquid it holds.. or say.. rockwool grow cubes?

im guessing liquid.

Technically u didn't make the cut off. Buuuut being as your doing clone we can accept u.
Welcome bro! Its gonna be fun.

Container refers to volume in liquid yes sir!

U got 2 weeks, if u got questions about your cup just post a pic and I'll answer

Cheers.

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[Stumped]

Thx! Speaking of kids, are there any in this contest? Or any women? I would just like to know if I'm supposed to behave myself or just be myself.

Lol think u gotta be over 18 to use the site.
Erieflower is female I'm pretty sure.

Be yourself. Its all in good fun funny is funny in my books

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[Stumped]

I'm not bothering with cuttings pics so damn busy won't be around my veg box till next week sometime. Y'all can take my word? Only competing against LA, not like whatever I do is gonna make a difference lol
Lots of people involved now. Gonna get fun around harvest.

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[B A R]

Reporting in for Solo Grow Challenge 2014!

The always reliable Judge John!

 

[PeytonManning]

We trust you stumped. Just a random question, but do you guys think there's any advantage to a container that's wider than it is tall? Same size in gallons of course. Just wondering if a longer taproot or wider reach can make a difference

 

[PeytonManning]

My thoughts are that with the short wide container, the taproot and everything hits the res sooner and can then keep stretching it's roots to the sides farther out. That make sense?

 

[Stumped]

I'm going with the smartpot theory. Shallow wide pots.

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