Sticky Fingaz RQS Critical Grow Journal: Part One

Also my lovely 420 crowd. I'm looking for a bit of support. Given my construction days are over I'm trying to rekindle an old passion of mine, writing! Its all very well doing something you like for a hobby, but putting it out there to get recognized is a completely different story. I know your all massively busy with your lives & what not, but If you could spare me a minute & take a look at my new thread - Thoughts In The DaRKness - I would really appreciate your time. I'm thick skinned so I can take the criticism :laugh:
There's no point putting it up if nobody knows its there! Already had a lovely response from another super hero well known member :love: Thank you!!

You all have a great day & I'll catch up with you later with an ON topic update !!

One :love:
 
Not a lot to update at the moment. Just letting her fatten up while anxiously waiting to see those hairs start to turn.... These last few wks are a nightmare!
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I wont win 'Monster Cola' of the year but I just hope they taste as good as they smell!!
 
QUESTION:

Does anybody have any advice on co2 supplementation please. I know for a lot of you lucky buggers being able to grow outside, co2 wont be an issue, but indoors...?

I tried one of those smart co2 bags at the start of this grow, purely as there were no exhale bags available. I brought a co2 meter & the readings inside the tent were only at 550ppm max.
Indoor ppm is around 500 anyway because of the co2 exhaled by ourselves, naturally. So it seemed the bag was doing sweet 'F ' all, has anyone had any experience with bottled co2 & regulators, Is there a noticeable difference & is it worth i the cost of setting up. TIA :adore:

One :love:
 
Hey @Sticky fingaz!
It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance and welcome to the forum!:welcome:

I've been using CO2 for over a dozen years now indoors but a propane powered generator instead which normally fills my 8' x 10' room with around 1200 to 1400 ppm's every hour on the hour. I've never tried the charged CO2 systems you see online these days not knowing how much it's actually produces which in turn could affect my final harvest.;)

Hope that helps in someway!:Namaste:
 
Thought I'd give you a quick shout out.
Nice rant earlier. I couldn't agree with you more. Choices we make ripple the fabric of time....
Yes, I'll take a look at your journal. Thin skin.... "there's no crying in baseball" :high-five:
Girls are looking great!
CO2...I have the whole canister, regulator, controller set up. :meatballs:just never got around to set it up and use it.
When my new build gets done I'll probably try it out.
Take care friend
Later
 
Hey @Sticky fingaz!
It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance and welcome to the forum!:welcome:

I've been using CO2 for over a dozen years now indoors but a propane powered generator instead which normally fills my 8' x 10' room with around 1200 to 1400 ppm's every hour on the hour. I've never tried the charged CO2 systems you see online these days not knowing how much it's actually produces which in turn could affect my final harvest.;)

Hope that helps in someway!:Namaste:
Hey Cola Monster & to you buddy :thanks:

I cant use the propane burners, don't have the space & the temps would get out of control. But yes indeed, all advice helps my friend :thumb:
I think I'm going to stop dipping my toe in with these CO2 bags & just dive into the canisters. Increasing that ppm 3 fold needs ' a bigger boat' lol.

Thanks for the welcome & info my man, Muchas appreciated!
You have a good day.

One :love:
 
Thought I'd give you a quick shout out.
Nice rant earlier. I couldn't agree with you more. Choices we make ripple the fabric of time....
Yes, I'll take a look at your journal. Thin skin.... "there's no crying in baseball" :high-five:
Girls are looking great!
CO2...I have the whole canister, regulator, controller set up. :meatballs:just never got around to set it up and use it.
When my new build gets done I'll probably try it out.
Take care friend
Later
How we doing Furcifer,

Cheers for the shout out & popping over mate!
I like a good ole rant from time to time, just to get things out helps man, gives the Mrs ears a break as well, you know what they say ' happy wife, happy life' lol!

Thanks for the kind comments matey, time for me to do a bit of shopping around me thinks, see what I can get one these setup ups for.

Cheers again for stopping by & taking a look.

You have yourself a good day!

One :love:
 
Awite everyone?

Hope your all feeling great today!

Just another Lil update, a few more pistils have started changing colour! Need to get myself a new magnifier to check on those trichomes but there's definitely a light at the end of tunnel.

I'm getting twitchy & just want to plant my Green Gelato, no room though atm, I'd have to start them outside & I'm just too looked over to do that 'Arghhhhhhhhhhhhh'

'Patience my young Padawan, the time will come, yes'

'HURRY UP' :nervous-guy::nervous-guy::woohoo:
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Awite everyone?

Hope your all feeling great today!

Just another Lil update, a few more pistils have started changing colour! Need to get myself a new magnifier to check on those trichomes but there's definitely a light at the end of tunnel.

I'm getting twitchy & just want to plant my Green Gelato, no room though atm, I'd have to start them outside & I'm just too looked over to do that 'Arghhhhhhhhhhhhh'

'Patience my young Padawan, the time will come, yes'

'HURRY UP' :nervous-guy::nervous-guy::woohoo:
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The Garden is fantastic my friend @Sticky fingaz hope you are well and safe.
Bill
 
The Garden is fantastic my friend @Sticky fingaz hope you are well and safe.
Bill
@Bill284 ,
Hey Buddy!

Yes all good over here thanks mate,
WELL: Yes
SAFE: Not too sure ( you haven't met the Mrs )

How are you doing my friend, hope your having some better days? Thank you for the kind comments, she's defo coming along nicely. Sticky Icky Icky & smells soooooooooo sweet :ganjamon::yummy:

Take care fella

One :love:
 
@Bill284 ,
Hey Buddy!

Yes all good over here thanks mate,
WELL: Yes
SAFE: Not too sure ( you haven't met the Mrs )

How are you doing my friend, hope your having some better days? Thank you for the kind comments, she's defo coming along nicely. Sticky Icky Icky & smells soooooooooo sweet :ganjamon::yummy:

Take care fella

One :love:
L.I.G. can't complain thank you. @Sticky fingaz Did you see the post by @ViparSpectra ? They are giving away a light. Get in on that my friend. I got approved last night. Message them directly. Free is good :thumb:
 
L.I.G. can't complain thank you. @Sticky fingaz Did you see the post by @ViparSpectra ? They are giving away a light. Get in on that my friend. I got approved last night. Message them directly. Free is good :thumb:
Good to hear buddy!

Wait what? Viparspectra???..... I swear i saw on someone's journal that 420 doesn't allow viparspectra on here, I panicked thinking I'd have my journal taken down :nervous-guy:

Well in that case, I'll defo bust over & take a look, the best things in life are free :thumb::yahoo:

Thanks for the info :high-five::headbanger:
 
Hey :yahoo:

So I'm new to the site, been having a good old look around & it seems a good place to be :blunt:
Already had a massive warm welcome!

Like most I'm sure, COVID has proper messed things up for everyone over the last year, If anybody has lost anyone close because of it then my heart goes to you all. But, with everything in life, we have to adapt. I've taken full advantage of being at home all the time & got back into my most favourite of pass times!
I've tried numerous times over the past...let's say.....20 years, or there about's but to no avail. I started when I was about 19years old, in a loft with some coloured light bulbs. I had a battered version of the growers bible & thought I was well on my way. But, 'loose lips sinks ships' as they say & how true. I was so impressed with what I thought I had achieved I had to share it with EVERYONE. BANG BANG on the door, 'your nicked my son' :( & so It went on Lol.
I stopped then for ages, but when I moved away to Holland back In 2008 due to the recession In the UK I realised just how much I loved doing it & on my return home I decided that the show must go on.

Since then all I've done is read read read!! I started this current grow with a determination like no other, I shall succeed! All previous attempts have either been lifted by the fed's or the end product just wasn't up to scratch. But, because I've had more time to spend on this one, I'm feeling confident!! Also, It's been a long time since I had any visits from the boy's & I live miles away from my teenage haunts so I'm living under the radar & just minding my own business. Just let me grow my weed & I'll be fine LoL ;):cool::ganjamon:


Boring stuff out the way, let's move onto what we all love doing!

Space at my house is limited, so I thought lets just see how much I can get from a single plant......In a tight space!
Armed & fuelled with the knowledge of the gods, I went forth to locate what I needed.
Unfortunately, I didn't posses the wealth of the gods so cash was tight. Ebay & places like this came to my rescue & I managed to put together a compact but hopefully efficient grow space......Right next to me in my office, so I can keep a proper eye on her......an obsessively close eye :headbanger: LMAO

The following diary Is what I have done myself, I do not claim to know everything or even a lot about a lot, I know a little about a little. I love learning new techniques & I'll always take on & welcome constructive comments, even the bad one's.

This is what I've got.........

GROW TENT
LUXX PRO 0.75 X 0.75 X 1.60
GROW LIGHT
VIPARSPECTRA TC600 LED
EXTRACTION
RVK 6" AC FAN & RHINO CARBON FILTER - NO INTAKE, PASSIVE
CLIMATE
ECOTECHNICS DIGITAL FAN SPEED CONTROLLER
HUMIDITY
HUMIPRO COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER
MEDIUM
BIO BIZZ ALL MIX
SEEDS
RQS CRITICAL _ mainly Indica
NUTRIENTS
ADVANCED NUTRIENTS - MICRO - GROW - BLOOM - CAL MAG - BIG BUD - BUD CANDY
CO2 SUPPLEMENT
SMART CO2 GROW BAGS


CONDITIONS
First growth - temp 80 - RH 75% - CO2 - 550 PPM
VEG - temp 75 - RH 65% - CO2 550 PPM
FLOWER - temp 75 - RH 50% - CO2 PPM

As a general rule, I never let the temp drop less than 10 - 15 degrees during the night cycle, to avoid stress.

I don't know if people do journal's in parts but I'm going to have to I'm afraid guy's. I'm a bit trigger happy with the ole camera lol

But anyway, If you look then thank you, I appreciate It. I'm Looking forward to the future & already loving this site.
Happy growing everyone & speak soon.

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@ViparSpectra
 
Good to hear buddy!

Wait what? Viparspectra???..... I swear i saw on someone's journal that 420 doesn't allow viparspectra on here, I panicked thinking I'd have my journal taken down :nervous-guy:

Well in that case, I'll defo bust over & take a look, the best things in life are free :thumb::yahoo:

Thanks for the info :high-five::headbanger:
Howdy do.
Everything is looking fantabulous mate. You are definitely in the "go slow" zone. It's like watching paint dry at that stage. Wishing them to grow faster.

You were correct about viparspectra. You could not promote their brand name at one stage. That was before they renewed the sponsorship. So you are allowed to mention their name now, without fear of being struck down by the 420 thunderbolt..

Keep up the good work mate
 
Thanks very much buddy :thanks:

Been a busy few days plus the weathers nice so not been at the computer much recently.

Thanks very much for your comments mate. :thumb: She is defo on the go slow, but coming to an end & the suspense is killing me :nervous-guy:

This one has gone so well I really can't wait to get started on the next one, just want a tent with all different strains in there.....Heavenly lol!

Hope you & the Mrs are well & enjoying your break, bet you'll get some killer photo's.

All the best matey

One :love:
 
:circle-of-love:HAPPY SUNDAY:circle-of-love:
EVERYONE

Just thought I'd put up some cool candy! Looking lovely & sooooo happy :thumb:
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Hey @Jon, how we doing today buddy.

I can mention what light I use but have to keep advertising to journal pages lol Being a newbie I keep posting mistakes. I'm still learning all the rules :ganjamon:

Its a @ViparSpectra TC600

One :love:
 
@Bill284 ,

Hey buddy :high-five: !

Mate, could you just take a look at her for me please? Sorry about the images, I'm only using my Iphone camera & I don't have a magnifier at the moment.
She's been on 12/12 now since 15th Feb so 9wks & 2 days. In your opinion, how much longer would you say I should leave it before choppy choppy? :nervous-guy:TIA!

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@Bill284 ,

Hey buddy :high-five: !

Mate, could you just take a look at her for me please? Sorry about the images, I'm only using my Iphone camera & I don't have a magnifier at the moment.
She's been on 12/12 now since 15th Feb so 9wks & 2 days. In your opinion, how much longer would you say I should leave it before choppy choppy? :nervous-guy:TIA!

One :love:
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I don't need a magnifier. Pics show her stage well.
See all those white pistols, she is still maturing and filling.
They have a good week at least maby two. When they are mature and finished flowering those pistols crinkle and change to red.
Give a week and see how the pistols look. Once they turn you trichomes will be your Guage.
Happy 420 @Sticky fingaz
Bill
 
I don't need a magnifier. Pics show her stage well.
See all those white pistols, she is still maturing and filling.
They have a good week at least maby two. When they are mature and finished flowering those pistols crinkle and change to red.
Give a week and see how the pistols look. Once they turn you trichomes will be your Guage.
Happy 420 @Sticky fingaz
Bill
@Bill284 of course, sorry mate! I totally forgot ..........HaPpY 420 my friend!!!! :yahoo: :ganjamon:

These last day's are just the worst aren't they. Especially when I'm still having to buy rushed smoke off the guy's round here.
If we want to buy 'Cali' ( or usa flowers ) the price goes through the roof & your looking at around $100 ( £75 ) for 3.5g.
The suspense IS literally killing me. But, I've gone this long so I must listen & be patient :thanks:
Thanks again buddy, you have a great day!

One :love:
 
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