Doesn't get any simpler than this

[potpimp]

3/4" plywood, heavy plastic liner, water and nutes, 2" foam, net pots, rock wool, and clones. I started these from clones. The intent was to get them established, and lollipop them at about 14". Things went sideways, but that's another thread; this is about this super simple Kratky method: no pumps, no airstones. You can see how they love it.

 

[oill]

3/4" plywood, heavy plastic liner, water and nutes, 2" foam, net pots, rock wool, and clones. I started these from clones. The intent was to get them established, and lollipop them at about 14". Things went sideways, but that's another thread; this is about this super simple Kratky method: no pumps, no airstones. You can see how they love it.

You've experienced some serious light competition there bro

 

[potpimp]

You've experienced some serious light competition there bro

For sure, and all because I couldn't get to my timer! They really got out of hand, but the point is about how happy the plants are. I may have to toss them, and there is a great chance of disease that could spread through the whole thing; and because of the serious light competition, I may not get much bud. This was more than a little bit of an experiment since I've not grown any with this method.

 

[oill]

For sure, and all because I couldn't get to my timer! They really got out of hand, but the point is about how happy the plants are. I may have to toss them, and there is a great chance of disease that could spread through the whole thing; and because of the serious light competition, I may not get much bud. This was more than a little bit of an experiment since I've not grown any with this method.

In a system like this you need to flip into flower whilst they are cuttings

 

[potpimp]

In a system like this you need to flip into flower whilst they are cuttings

That was the intent. It sucks to be tripped up by a damn timer.

 

[pinner420]

What did you feed those ladies etc?

 

[potpimp]

What did you feed those ladies etc?

Dutch Masters Advanced (2-part). I don't think they make it anymore.

 

[potpimp]

Just topped off my girls with water/nutes/PH down. They're happy as crappy. I bent the ones growing up into the lights down.

 

[Lordhooha]

3/4" plywood, heavy plastic liner, water and nutes, 2" foam, net pots, rock wool, and clones. I started these from clones. The intent was to get them established, and lollipop them at about 14". Things went sideways, but that's another thread; this is about this super simple Kratky method: no pumps, no airstones. You can see how they love it.

Open wood like that is the worse thing to use in a grow. Looks like you needed more light then what you have as well. Also put your timers where you can get to them.

 

[potpimp]

Open wood like that is the worse thing to use in a grow. Looks like you needed more light then what you have as well. Also put your timers where you can get to them.

Open wood?? There is a sheet of very heavy plastic lining the wooden boxes. I have 4 powerful LED lights. Also, the timer is very convenient; I just didn't know how to operate it. It's all good now.

 

[Lordhooha]

Open wood?? There is a sheet of very heavy plastic lining the wooden boxes. I have 4 powerful LED lights. Also, the timer is very convenient; I just didn't know how to operate it. It's all good now.

A piece of plastic covering it does zero good. Plywood especially even in damp conditions can harbor mold and mildew not to mention bugs. Lighting looks like typical Amazon specials. I mentioned the timer because of the post where you said you couldn't get to it.

 

[potpimp]

A piece of plastic covering it does zero good. Plywood especially even in damp conditions can harbor mold and mildew not to mention bugs. Lighting looks like typical Amazon specials. I mentioned the timer because of the post where you said you couldn't get to it.

Wow, I should just top growing since I will never be half the grower you are; you are the great Kahuna, the know-all, see-all. ALL lighting companies see on Amazon, you have a problem with that?

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

You should definitely paint that wood thing. Several coats.

 

[potpimp]

You should definitely paint that wood thing. Several coats.

Would you recommend a primer? If so, what kind? What kind of top coat?

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

Tons of options. Use acrylic, as it dries quickest and will hold up best IMO. Either prime then paint (matte or satin) or use a prime-&-paint all in one. Hell, even decking stain would work but you have to restain it every so often, paint is usually a "one & done" on something like this. And use white.

 

[Lordhooha]

Wow, I should just top growing since I will never be half the grower you are; you are the great Kahuna, the know-all, see-all. ALL lighting companies see on Amazon, you have a problem with that?

Just saying its clear you need more light. Simply giving you information that can help you in the long run. as for the paint regular flat whit kilz works. I’d definitely suggest getting the wood out all together and get a tray of some sort.

 

[potpimp]

Just saying its clear you need more light. Simply giving you information that can help you in the long run. as for the paint regular flat whit kilz works. I’d definitely suggest getting the wood out all together and get a tray of some sort.

Yeah, clearly the plants are stuggling (snicker snicker). I just won the Spider Farmer giveaway, an SF7000, so I should be very good on lights. I would have loved to paint the boxes but I'm disabled, so projects that take much effort just have to wait. I just do what I can.

 

[Lordhooha]

Yeah, clearly the plants are stuggling (snicker snicker). I just won the Spider Farmer giveaway, an SF7000, so I should be very good on lights. I would have loved to paint the boxes but I'm disabled, so projects that take much effort just have to wait. I just do what I can.

The sf should be a good fit. What size is that room? Sorry about the disability I get it I'm fucked up too due to the military 100%

 

[potpimp]

I'll be getting an SF 60 x 60 x 80 tent especially for this. I'm going to leave the other grow room as is; I may just use it as a nursery / veg room. Sorry about your health problems; I'm retired Navy!

 

[Milky Weed]

You could get a few cans of truck bed liner spray, that shits tough as nails turn that plywood into plastic! I’ve never done it but it sounds like a good idea.

also congrats on new light I’m sure they will love it.