High Everyone. 
As I mentioned in my previous journal, I am not really wanting to keep a traditional journal right now, but I do want to have a place to share thoughts, experiences, and pictures related to my ongoing grow efforts.
Having said that, this probably won't be like a typical journal, in that I'm not going to follow a grow from start to finish as much as post thoughts, questions, pictures and ideas as they come up. There might be periods of time where I don't update as frequently. I will try to throw pictures up to keep it more interesting from time to time.
A little about me: I only grow for my own med needs, so my goal is to produce medicine for myself of the highest quality possible, and always seek ways to learn and improve upon what i do. Likewise, I'm passionate about helping others, and I welcome any and all questions and feedback in this thread. In fact, as mentioned this isn't a traditional journal - so in a sense it's all about questions, ideas and feedback.
My primary hydro system: I'm using a "bastardized" version of the Titan controls "Flo N Gro" system. Instead of buying the whole system, I bought the controller, a 6 site upgrade, and purchased/fabricated the rest of the pieces myself (pumps, reservoirs, fittings, etc.) Basically, it's similar to the CAP Ebb N Gro, but with 4 gallon square pots with square net pots inside of them.
Here's a link to the review I did on the Flo N Gro:
Titan Controls: Flo N Gro Review
Also, I'm experimenting with having a separate small veg space, and I have some cuttings I took when I topped the group of plants I have in the Flo N Gro.
The nutrients I use primarily are the 3-part nutrients from sponsor Blue Planet Nutrients. I encourage anyone on the fence about which nutrients to try to give them a shot. You can't beat the quality, value and service.
Blue Planet Nutrients (3 part formula):
I'm use a tent for flowering, which is contained in it's own grow room.
Grow Lab GL80L -- about 3' x 5':
For lighting, once seedlings have matured to veg stage and beyond, I run(2) 400w lights (MH for vegging, HPS for flowering). About 53 watts per sq ft, which should be pretty adequate. They are Hydrofarm hoods, and I am using digital ballasts to drive them: (1) Galaxy, and (1) Lumatek (which is adjustable down to 250w which might be nice for early veg...)
In my small veg space I have a 2' 4 bulb T5HO. Currently this is being used for the cuttings I took.
At the moment, I have 6 plants in the tent. Most are regular seeds, and I will not be flowering them all. They are:
Additionally, I have a Super Lemon Haze in a "Smart Pot" with Coco Coir.
I topped the plants in the tent about 8 days ago, and have the cuttings under the T5 to see if I can get them to root. I used Rapid Rooters, Clonex solution and Root Tech gel. Some of them were pretty small, but it looks like at least 4 of the 6 should make it barring something odd happening.
for checking out my journal, that's not a "journal"!
As I mentioned in my previous journal, I am not really wanting to keep a traditional journal right now, but I do want to have a place to share thoughts, experiences, and pictures related to my ongoing grow efforts.
Having said that, this probably won't be like a typical journal, in that I'm not going to follow a grow from start to finish as much as post thoughts, questions, pictures and ideas as they come up. There might be periods of time where I don't update as frequently. I will try to throw pictures up to keep it more interesting from time to time.
A little about me: I only grow for my own med needs, so my goal is to produce medicine for myself of the highest quality possible, and always seek ways to learn and improve upon what i do. Likewise, I'm passionate about helping others, and I welcome any and all questions and feedback in this thread. In fact, as mentioned this isn't a traditional journal - so in a sense it's all about questions, ideas and feedback.
My primary hydro system: I'm using a "bastardized" version of the Titan controls "Flo N Gro" system. Instead of buying the whole system, I bought the controller, a 6 site upgrade, and purchased/fabricated the rest of the pieces myself (pumps, reservoirs, fittings, etc.) Basically, it's similar to the CAP Ebb N Gro, but with 4 gallon square pots with square net pots inside of them.
Here's a link to the review I did on the Flo N Gro:
Titan Controls: Flo N Gro Review
Also, I'm experimenting with having a separate small veg space, and I have some cuttings I took when I topped the group of plants I have in the Flo N Gro.
The nutrients I use primarily are the 3-part nutrients from sponsor Blue Planet Nutrients. I encourage anyone on the fence about which nutrients to try to give them a shot. You can't beat the quality, value and service.
Blue Planet Nutrients (3 part formula):
I'm use a tent for flowering, which is contained in it's own grow room.
Grow Lab GL80L -- about 3' x 5':
For lighting, once seedlings have matured to veg stage and beyond, I run(2) 400w lights (MH for vegging, HPS for flowering). About 53 watts per sq ft, which should be pretty adequate. They are Hydrofarm hoods, and I am using digital ballasts to drive them: (1) Galaxy, and (1) Lumatek (which is adjustable down to 250w which might be nice for early veg...)
In my small veg space I have a 2' 4 bulb T5HO. Currently this is being used for the cuttings I took.
At the moment, I have 6 plants in the tent. Most are regular seeds, and I will not be flowering them all. They are:
(2) Jack the Ripper TGA Subcool
(2) Pandora's Box TGA Subcool
(1) Deadhead OG Cali Connection
(1) OG Kush Reserva Privada
(2) Pandora's Box TGA Subcool
(1) Deadhead OG Cali Connection
(1) OG Kush Reserva Privada
Additionally, I have a Super Lemon Haze in a "Smart Pot" with Coco Coir.
I topped the plants in the tent about 8 days ago, and have the cuttings under the T5 to see if I can get them to root. I used Rapid Rooters, Clonex solution and Root Tech gel. Some of them were pretty small, but it looks like at least 4 of the 6 should make it barring something odd happening.
for checking out my journal, that's not a "journal"! 
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