Nice looking plants I will be interested to see how you get on with your haze cause those babies like to stretch. I grew some under CFLs in the past without too much success as the damn thing grew 7ft tall. It wasn't my primary interest at the time so it was kinda neglected and scrawny I was growing widow and california orange bud primarily but I have to say the smoke off the Purple haze was very trippy. Good luck man!!
White Widow, Bubble Gum, Purple Haze Grow Tubs LST CFL
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Looking great Mardo...Love the DIY and congrats on the 6/6 germination ratio. I'm in for the ride! 
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MadMardo
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Eeeek, 7ft tall... that scares me lol... I hope I can keep them under control. This will be my first attempt using LST.
Jeez man, no idea how you get them to grow so fast. Looks like mine at a month and a half. Best of luck on this one too!
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Hahaha I wish I had an answer for you, lol. Im surprised myself. I just read alot on 420. Built some rules and stick to it.
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Hey Mardo looking great I love your tubs! Did you make that sweet cfl hood, it's way back on page 1 or 2?
I've got Nirvana WW and Bubbleicious going just a few days older than yours, I'm hoping to take clones from them next week.
Good luck!
I've got Nirvana WW and Bubbleicious going just a few days older than yours, I'm hoping to take clones from them next week.
Good luck!
Hey Blue, what do you think of Nirvana seeds? I ordered their weekend special last week (the papaya and NYPD). I've heard mixed reviews about their seeds. What do you think?
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Rocket I've got 3 of their seeds total and all I've grown out is the ak48. I'm hoping the other two are as good because that ak is one awesome plant. I've mostly heard great things about their seeds and even better about their customer service.
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Thanx Bluedog,
Yes I made the hoods, Cut tin piping in half from the local hardware store. Used screw rods to expand it to liking and bolted it in. Seems to do the job on a budget.
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Today is 25 days Veg and I plan on starting my nutes. I ill be using 1/4 strength. I also plan on starting the LST process as well.
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Looking great Mardo! 
They look really good my friend.
Barry Manilow
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Looks like an experiment in the space station, very cool Mardo.
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If anyone was interested how I made my hoods here is a step by step and materials. When your not buying professional equipment online you have to get creative.
First you need to get some industrial tin piping. You can get it at any local hardware store
Cut it to the size you want. i used tin snips
These are 2 screw rods that you will need to force the piping open
Make a hole on each end to the size for the screw rods
Put a nut and washer on the inside of the screw rod and push them through the holes
Manipulate your nuts to the desired curve on the piping
Once you have them dialed in should look like this
I used 2 inch board for the spine cut to size
At this time I lined up my bulbs to get a feel for the placement
I poked holes on either side of the socket connectors and wove zip ties through them
Then you want to pull the ties tight over the socket
Its pretty much the same idea for the rest
Make holes near the connectors to pull your wires through
I used caps to wire them together
Pretty much all done at this point
And a test.. yippie it works.. You cant appreciate how much light there is in this pic
First you need to get some industrial tin piping. You can get it at any local hardware store
Cut it to the size you want. i used tin snips
These are 2 screw rods that you will need to force the piping open
Make a hole on each end to the size for the screw rods
Put a nut and washer on the inside of the screw rod and push them through the holes
Manipulate your nuts to the desired curve on the piping
Once you have them dialed in should look like this
I used 2 inch board for the spine cut to size
At this time I lined up my bulbs to get a feel for the placement
I poked holes on either side of the socket connectors and wove zip ties through them
Then you want to pull the ties tight over the socket
Its pretty much the same idea for the rest
Make holes near the connectors to pull your wires through
I used caps to wire them together
Pretty much all done at this point
And a test.. yippie it works.. You cant appreciate how much light there is in this pic
You are seriously talented my friend. 
Barry Manilow
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I love that Mardo and I think I could even do it. Reps if it lets me.
Awesome post - love your creativity and can't wait to follow along if you'll have me!
Besides, you had me at "Manipulate your nuts" -- for a moment I thought I was on another forum... ahem...
Besides, you had me at "Manipulate your nuts" -- for a moment I thought I was on another forum... ahem...
One thing I want to add on a more serious note - you mentioned having a matching half to go on top for lights out. In the pictures it doesn't look like it will seal up tight enough to provide the total darkness they like. Are you certain you're good with that? They do look great so far!