The Mars Hydro FC-E4800 Sponsored Grow Journal: 3 Classic Strains In Soil

[East Coast Marley420]

I walked with a 9mm for chiggers in Indiana!

Trying to pitcher you walking with a 9mm

 

[Paul Squiggle]

Mars Hydro FC-E4800 sponsored journal

Strains - Alcapulco Gold, Jack Herer, Northern light
Light setting and height- Set at 75% @ 36 inches
Lux- 36000
Medium - Off the shelf compost. Young seedling mix, young plant mix and mature plant compost
Nutrients- Off the shelf, liquid organic fruit and vegetable feed
Grow space - 1 metre x 1metre x 2metre
Extraction - AC infinity T6 with smart controller + Carbon filter
Final pot size - 20 litre, plastic
Temp - 25
Rh- between 42 an 58
Water - Bottled mineral

Hi Everyone, hope you are all nicely medicated.

Just a quick update.
As you all know I've had a bit of a pest issue, so I threw out the moby and the blueberry, to try and get this issue under control. I've been checking the NL and AG twice a day and I'm finding 1 to 2 thrip larvae per plant, so they are definitely getting less prevalent.
I'm just dabbing them off the leaves with cotton and honey.
I'm pretty relieved, as the Moby had 4 or 5 per leaf..

Here is the last picture of the Moby

They AG and NL got flipped a few days ago. They seem extremely happy and healthy, so I'm pleased
Here is the Alcapulco gold

And here is the Northern light

And here are a few group shots under the awesome @Mars Hydro FC-E4800.

That's it for today folks. As always, I thank you all for looking in

Take care

Paul

 

[Krissi Carbone]

Trying to pitcher you walking with a 9mm

Scary huh

Mars Hydro FC-E4800 sponsored journal

Strains - Alcapulco Gold, Jack Herer, Northern light
Light setting and height- Set at 75% @ 36 inches
Lux- 36000
Medium - Off the shelf compost. Young seedling mix, young plant mix and mature plant compost
Nutrients- Off the shelf, liquid organic fruit and vegetable feed
Grow space - 1 metre x 1metre x 2metre
Extraction - AC infinity T6 with smart controller + Carbon filter
Final pot size - 20 litre, plastic
Temp - 25
Rh- between 42 an 58
Water - Bottled mineral

Hi Everyone, hope you are all nicely medicated.

Just a quick update.
As you all know I've had a bit of a pest issue, so I threw out the moby and the blueberry, to try and get this issue under control. I've been checking the NL and AG twice a day and I'm finding 1 to 2 thrip larvae per plant, so they are definitely getting less prevalent.
I'm just dabbing them off the leaves with cotton and honey.
I'm pretty relieved, as the Moby had 4 or 5 per leaf..

Here is the last picture of the Moby

They AG and NL got flipped a few days ago. They seem extremely happy an healthy, so I'm pleased
Here is the Alcapulco gold

And here is the Northern light

And here are a few group shots under the awesome @Mars Hydro FC-E4800.

That's it for today folks. As always, I thank you all for looking in

Take care

Paul

Your AG looks great, well they both do! Why does well always become we'll

 

[Paul Squiggle]

Scary huh

Your AG looks great, we'll they both do!

They are alive, so I'm buzzing I've thrown out 3 plants this year and killed 4 seedlings last year. So I'm getting better

 

[Krissi Carbone]

They are alive, so I'm buzzing I've thrown out 3 plants this year and killed 4 seedlings last year. So I'm getting better

You're amazing! It's what you do with the ones that live that count and they are loved!

 

[Regrowth]

Why were the flames purple and the leaves blue? lol, RIP Moby.
The two remaining ones are looking pretty good, just don't do anything murdery for 8-10 weeks.

 

[Paul Squiggle]

If these last 8 or 10 weeks I will post a picture of my bare bum.
This is the time I go "oooooh, let's add some flower power boosters and disregard what the instructions say, more is better"
Oh, the funky flame colours are off the bioethanol I used to get the fire started. I wish I could describe the smell of them burning. It was like being in a sealed room with a thousand bongs being lit.

 

[Rexer]

If these last 8 or 10 weeks I will post a picture of my bare bum.

Now I don't know if I should keep rootin for them

 

[Paul Squiggle]

Now I don't know if I should keep rootin for them

Just been attacked by the giggle factor because of this reply my eyes are streaming and my face hurts

 

[Grand Daddy Black]

Now I don't know if I should keep rootin for them

Yeah, I think we're all hoping for a 7-week harvest now!

 

[Paul Squiggle]

Yeah, I think we're all hoping for a 7-week harvest now!

7 weeks is just a nipple shot

 

[Verbalist]

Here is the last picture of the Moby

LOL burn larvaes and bugs!

They AG and NL got flipped a few days ago. They seem extremely happy and healthy, so I'm pleased

Oi Pual! Flipperino happened
But I recognize NL has some starting Magnesium deficiency! As you flipped them I’d suggest you to feed them epsom or other source of Magnesium before bud set starts. Mg def will hurt the yields… I’m talking here about my own experience. I saw the deficiency after the stretch and that was a bit too late, since it might take a while to show up.

 

[Paul Squiggle]

LOL burn larvaes and bugs!


Oi Pual! Flipperino happened
But I recognize NL has some starting Magnesium deficiency! As you flipped them I’d suggest you to feed them epsom or other source of Magnesium before bud set starts. Mg def will hurt the yields… I’m talking here about my own experience. I saw the deficiency after the stretch and that was a bit too late, since it might take a while to show up.

Sorry for the late reply mate. I didn't see the notification.
You noticed the mag deficiency too. I had just give it a booster shot of calmag after I took the photo. So hopefully all is well.
How bad was your deficiency? Have you got any photos, just so I have something to work with?
So I know how bad is bad.

 

[Verbalist]

I had just give it a booster shot of calmag after I took the photo.

I wouldn’t recommend fixing Mg def only with Cal/Mag. Adding calmag you just increase both Calcium and Magnesium plus prob some Nitrogen nitrates.
Ca and Mg having antagonism together and more Ca can make the deficiency even worse.
Epsom salt or other Magnesium in sulfate form would be the best quick cure.

How bad was your deficiency? Have you got any photos, just so I have something to work with?
So I know how bad is bad.

It can take quite while for Mg def to show up. Like from 2 to 4 weeks before it shows up on the foliage.

I guess mine was suffering Mg def during the veg and it showed up during the pre-flower/stretch phase when even more Mg were needed.

Mine show up like this. Prob because I had fed a lot of N, so it didn’t look like the most classic one with chlorotic leaves having green veins.

And proceeded:

And these were mostly just the uppest leaves, closest to the lamp which had to transpire the most.
I also tried to fix it adding more Cal/Mag and felt like more calcium only increased the spread of the deficiency.

Oh and make sure your soil pH is 6.5 or above. If its lower than 6, Magnesium gets locked out. and dumping the whole bottle of epsom wouldnt fix it

 

[Paul Squiggle]

I wouldn’t recommend fixing Mg def only with Cal/Mag. Adding calmag you just increase both Calcium and Magnesium plus prob some Nitrogen nitrates.
Ca and Mg having antagonism together and more Ca can make the deficiency even worse.
Epsom salt or other Magnesium in sulfate form would be the best quick cure.


It can take quite while for Mg def to show up. Like from 2 to 4 weeks before it shows up on the foliage.

I guess mine was suffering Mg def during the veg and it showed up during the pre-flower/stretch phase when even more Mg were needed.

Mine show up like this. Prob because I had fed a lot of N, so it didn’t look like the most classic one with chlorotic leaves having green veins.

And proceeded:

And these were mostly just the uppest leaves, closest to the lamp which had to transpire the most.
I also tried to fix it adding more Cal/Mag and felt like more calcium only increased the spread of the deficiency.

Oh and make sure your soil pH is 6.5 or above. If its lower than 6, Magnesium gets locked out. and dumping the whole bottle of epsom wouldnt fix it

Thanks for that mate, I appreciate the input.
Luckily all is good on my side now. I little dribble of cal Mag has fixed it.

 

[Paul Squiggle]

Mars Hydro FC-E4800 sponsored journal

Strains - Alcapulco Gold, Jack Herer, Northern light
Light setting and height- Set at 100% @ 36 inches
Lux- ?
Medium - Off the shelf compost. Young seedling mix, young plant mix and mature plant compost
Nutrients- Off the shelf, liquid organic fruit and vegetable feed
Grow space - 1 metre x 1metre x 2metre
Extraction - AC infinity T6 with smart controller + Carbon filter
Final pot size - 20 litre, plastic
Temp - 27
Rh - between 42 an 58
Water - Bottled mineral

Hi Everyone, hope all is well with you lot.

Just a little update.
I've got on top of the thrip issue, by dabbing them off, no chemicals required. If any of you are wondering what thrip damage looks like, here it is.

The ladies have now started wearing their party hats. Here is the AG

And here is the NL

I've cranked the @Mars Hydro FC-E4800 up to 100% and the temperatures are perfect, its keeping the tent at a steady 27°C

The driver isn't even getting hot, it's warm to the touch. Unlike that last thing I had, where I had to butcher the light to remove the drivers as they were scorchio.
Even if you did want to take the driver off this light, it is super simple. No tools required, it's a brilliant design.

Anyway, I'm miles behind on all your growings on as I'm busy ripping the kitchen out. I will definitely catch up though this week.

Here's a few random shots to finish

As always, I thank you all for stopping by, I always appreciate it.

Take care

Paul

 

[Krissi Carbone]

Mars Hydro FC-E4800 sponsored journal

Strains - Alcapulco Gold, Jack Herer, Northern light
Light setting and height- Set at 100% @ 36 inches
Lux- ?
Medium - Off the shelf compost. Young seedling mix, young plant mix and mature plant compost
Nutrients- Off the shelf, liquid organic fruit and vegetable feed
Grow space - 1 metre x 1metre x 2metre
Extraction - AC infinity T6 with smart controller + Carbon filter
Final pot size - 20 litre, plastic
Temp - 27
Rh - between 42 an 58
Water - Bottled mineral

Hi Everyone, hope all is well with you lot.

Just a little update.
I've got on top of the thrip issue, by dabbing them off, no chemicals required. If any of you are wondering what thrip damage looks like, here it is.

The ladies have now started wearing their party hats. Here is the AG

And here is the NL

I've cranked the @Mars Hydro FC-E4800 up to 100% and the temperatures are perfect, its keeping the tent at a steady 27°C

The driver isn't even getting hot, it's warm to the touch. Unlike that last thing I had, where I had to butcher the light to remove the drivers as they were scorchio.
Even if you did want to take the driver off this light, it is super simple. No tools required, it's a brilliant design.

Anyway, I'm miles behind on all your growings on as I'm busy ripping the kitchen out. I will definitely catch up though this week.

Here's a few random shots to finish

As always, I thank you all for stopping by, I always appreciate it.

Take care

Paul

Looks wonderful in there my Mars friend

 

[Regrowth]

Don't let up, the plants are looking great squig. You can't even tell they had thrips.
I think you can get that light down to 16" or so if you're willing to try.
The PPFD map seems to suggest lower but take it slow.
Looking forward to seeing some flowers.

 

[Roy Growin]

They are beauties, sure loving that light
Good work mate

 

[Verbalist]

Looking great Paul! Newest leaves very healthy looking