Lets get dirty

finally tally is in

1.75 lbs per 1 light

the light ran between 1000 and 1150 watts (gravita DE bulb) depending on ambient temps and stage of growth

if I had grown only the 1 stellar lemon kush cut I would have broke my record and likely yielded over 2lbs per 1 light

tpc_mikey said:

so cool you got a hot water heater in your room lol, free c02!!! assuming its gas lol

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I wish I was gas lol

im4satori said:

finally tally is in

1.75 lbs per 1 light

the light ran between 1000 and 1150 watts (gravita DE bulb) depending on ambient temps and stage of growth

if I had grown only the 1 stellar lemon kush cut I would have broke my record and likely yielded over 2lbs per 1 light

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How many total plants did ya have under that light and how long did they veg?

tpc_mikey said:

How many total plants did ya have under that light and how long did they veg?

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about 3 plants per light on average

9 weeks total for cloning and veg

so that roughly 2 weeks clone 7 weeks veg +/-

which eliminates the need to keep a mother/donor around

I just take clippings for the next round the day I flip them to 12/12

start in solo cup
up pot into 6"
up pot into 5 gallon
finish in 20 gallon

I will also say

these plants where all grown from select clones that ive already grown out... so there where no dogs in the bunch... if I had grown from seed the yields would be lower as not all the phenos or genos would produce top notch plants

Well 12th day of 12/12 with the Chocolate Cream, vegged her right at 60 days or so shes in 10 gal smart pot under 1000w HPS Organic FFOF amended soil, Will be adding Tiger Bloom occasionally during Flower>

nice

looks like theyre asking for some epsom

im4satori said:

nice

looks like theyre asking for some epsom

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Was thinking that have given them some 2tsp in gal of water a few times, How often should i do it? and my soil has hi cal dolomite lime in it. What sign did you see the drawstringing fans or the edges pointing up?

tpc_mikey said:

Was thinking that have given them some 2tsp in gal of water a few times, How often should i do it? and my soil has hi cal dolomite lime in it. What sign did you see the drawstringing fans or the edges pointing up?

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I use 2g/gal of epsom salt from babies through finish.

when I ran the ffof I added it about 1/2 tsp 1x every week or so

yes the taco leaf

it can also be caused by heat but that's usually in the top part only or closest to the light

when the dolomite kicks in you might need less... I didn't pre amend like you did

you can also spray them 1/2 tsp per gallon 1 or 2 times over 3days
and the taco leaf will disappear quick

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ttystikk said:

I use 2g/gal of epsom salt from babies through finish.

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lol 1/2 tsp is exactly 2 grams

perfect

im4satori said:

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lol 1/2 tsp is exactly 2 grams

perfect

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I sent you a PM

so at the moment the 2nd round is about two weeks into 12/12

this is my first grow in the DIY soil I built, last run was in ffof with no additional amendments

so far I couldnt be happier

I had a minor ph issue when I first started (soil ph 5.5 to 5.8 ) but added some lime and its now perfect at 6.5

because of the ph being low I had some minor def of calcium, magnesium and zinc so I did foliar feed them a few times untl the ph came up (which took about 10 to 14 days)

so I did a couple foliar feeds of peters micro mix along with some Epsom salt and some 5% organic calcium liquid I had laying around

and I gave them 1 tea 1x that contained a small amount of high P guano, EWC, compost and molasses ..........that's it!

next time a amend I might add a 1/4 portion of fish bone meal to get just a little more P and avoid the need for the high P guano

picture coming

so yesterday was 2 weeks of 12/12

went ahead and cleaned up the under growth, you can see in the first pic which makes it easier to work

down to only 4 plants with 1 light set at 1000watts over a 5x5 canopy (min)

summer heat wont allow me to run my second light but I don't really need it now anyway... last run yielded more than expected so one light is fine for our medicinal needs

been running the dehumidifier during lights out

it adds a large amount of heat during the night the temps are as high or almost as high as the day temps

the extra night time heat noticeably reduces stretching ...

ive read and personally experienced how night time temps can affect the stretch and its all true!
true in the sense that its a noticeable difference

I am at 2 weeks of 12/12 as well think my cal/mag issues gettin better as well.

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I am at 2 weeks of 12/12 as well think my cal/mag issues gettin better as well.View attachment 3977680 View attachment 3977681

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yes
looks like you got it covered... I don't see no tacos senior

she looks good and chunky

that one tall cola you got peaking up

could you use a stake or some type of tie down method to bend her off to the side so it don't get light burn? so you can keep the height even?

a bamboo stake might be easy to do just us the stake to force it to lean out from under the hot spot of the light

if you take a look at the picture I just posted that shows the canopy

youll notice the tallest colas are around the outside edges of the canopy foot print

I use the stakes to push them out and apart opening up the center/ lower growth to the light and creating a somewhat bowl shape in the canopy

I think this would help you maximize the grow space and allow the lower outer branches to compete