mr2shim
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So his other journal didn't inspire you enough yet?
Barney's F - Vanilla Kush / TGA Subcool - Ace of Spades = Waterfarm - 600w
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Dayzt
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omfg... the AoS seed cracked this evening and already has a little more than an 1/8th of an inch of tap-root. That means I need to go to walmart tonight and buy a drill so that my new waterfarm is ready to go by about 10 pm this evening - if i leave it, then it will be too big in the paper-towel to put in the hydroton...argh!! Oh well - good news that both are now cracked and starting! Germ rate 2/2!!! 
mr2shim
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This may sound ghetto, but you don't NEED a drill, haha I used a pair of scissors and some muscle to add extra holes in my waterfarm.omfg... the AoS seed cracked this evening and already has a little more than an 1/8th of an inch of tap-root. That means I need to go to walmart tonight and buy a drill so that my new waterfarm is ready to go by about 10 pm this evening - if i leave it, then it will be too big in the paper-towel to put in the hydroton...argh!! Oh well - good news that both are now cracked and starting! Germ rate 2/2!!!
Dayzt
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Lol - I took your advice and punched my own holes in the new waterfarm using the sharp hole-punch bit on my multi-end screwdriver...worked like a charm! I'd +rep you but it's still too soon. =)
So now I've got both farms sitting side-by-side running - I'm going to wait until a bit later this evening to put the seed in, as I'd like it to get a bit longer of a tap-root first...
So now I've got both farms sitting side-by-side running - I'm going to wait until a bit later this evening to put the seed in, as I'd like it to get a bit longer of a tap-root first...
mr2shim
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Are you running 1 600w for them both? Glad to hear it worked! I actually used a small phillips to poke a hole in the side of the bucket for the airline.Lol - I took your advice and punched my own holes in the new waterfarm using the sharp hole-punch bit on my multi-end screwdriver...worked like a charm! I'd +rep you but it's still too soon. =)
So now I've got both farms sitting side-by-side running - I'm going to wait until a bit later this evening to put the seed in, as I'd like it to get a bit longer of a tap-root first...
Dayzt
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I'll have each waterfarm under thier own 600w light, side-by-side in one tent. I've got some work to do yet, with having to mount the new filter and blower fan, then start building the new screens.
I added an extra air line to the corner in the AoS waterfarm, but haven't got an airstone for it yet... the VK waterfarm is going to run without the extra airstone and then I'll be able to compare side-by side...
I added an extra air line to the corner in the AoS waterfarm, but haven't got an airstone for it yet... the VK waterfarm is going to run without the extra airstone and then I'll be able to compare side-by side...
mr2shim
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Oh nice, that would be great to see at the end of the grow which has a bigger root system. What size are the screens gonna be?
Dayzt
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Cool - yeah I can't wait to see how this strain performs in the waterfarm... def one of our most favorite ones we've tried so far.
Thanks kriz - things are starting to come together - it's exciting to see these seeds starting to take off in the hydroton - every 2-3 hours right now, things are looking better and better... still not at the seedling stage yet, but 1-2 days and they'll each have their cotyledons I'm sure... pics to come in my next post!
Dayzt
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Here's a few starter pics of the two waterfarms running side-by-side and some closeups of the cracked seeds opening. Sorry for the extreme blur on the AoS - didn't realize it was that bad until I got back from the room...too lazy to retake..lol
Both waterfarms - VK on the left, AoS on the right...
Vanilla Kush - first peek!
Ace of Spades - sorry for the extreme blur! (not much to see yet anyway)
Both waterfarms - VK on the left, AoS on the right...
Vanilla Kush - first peek!
Ace of Spades - sorry for the extreme blur! (not much to see yet anyway)
ironheadxl
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grew it a year ago freaking loved it had to flower that one early but it proved a powerful high and an awesome scent. Subbed for this one.
Kaiser Puff
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Subbed! I enjoyed your TD journal, it was cool getting to watch yours as mine was a few weeks behind. I just put some AoS of water myself, maybe we can compare phenos later on.
Dayzt
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Cool - yeah we grew it last year too. It'll be interesting to compare our results with it growing in hydro this time.
Sounds great - looking forward to see what we get!
hydranthead
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Is it safe to "help" the shell off the seedling once the first true leaves have arrived?
mr2shim
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I've done it every time I grew, never seem to hurt.
hydranthead
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I've tried to be patient but it's been almost 8 days from the beginning of germination and it feels like it's all going soooooo slow. I know I shouldn't expect Dayzt or ScottyB's results right off the bat but everything seems so stunted. One mistake I noticed right away is that I didn't support the seedling with anything, just gently layed it root down into the hydro into a snug little spot, seems to be working but I'm not moving at the pace I had hoped
Dayzt
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Sounds to me like you're already at the point where you should be able to remove that seed shell without any issues. For me, once I can tell it's trying to shed the thin film on the leaves curled up, I'll normally try and help it off - I've never had one die on me yet from doing that... Post some pics up of your seedlings so we can have a look at what you're describing.
So the cotyledons are open on both seedlings now - I'm going to set up another 2 cfl lights tonight so they get a little more light. They both have their first 'edged' leaves starting...just. No pics tonight, but I'll get some by the weekend for sure.
So the cotyledons are open on both seedlings now - I'm going to set up another 2 cfl lights tonight so they get a little more light. They both have their first 'edged' leaves starting...just. No pics tonight, but I'll get some by the weekend for sure.
hydranthead
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I don't want to hijack your thread so I'll just get a journal going but I'll post a pic in a sec. I have bigger problems on my hands, the root appears to be trying to grow to the surface.....