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  1. SpawnOfVader

    Sherbet (Seedstockers comparative grow) and Kosher Kush (Garden of Green) - HLG 600 RSPEC Mainline

    Like it says, I just got my the new HLG 600 RSPEC for like $721 during their harvest sale. Previously had grown primarily indoors under a Mars Hydro TS2000 (some outdoor growing too but not recently). I let all plants go 4 weeks veg under my 4000K HLG 65 to around the 8th node before topping...
  2. SpawnOfVader

    $750 Max on LED for 4x4 - What would you get?

    I'd love to DIY and have some ideas but it's another project I don't know when I'll get around to (mid getting licensed for commercial cannabis and starting my business). The max budget I was setting aside for a DIY project was about $700. Criteria LED only - This is in my home office and I...
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    DIY Design- First Build (input welcome)

    I'm about a month out from having the budget for my DIY bloom build and I'm looking to finalize my design/start ordering a few parts here and there as I have the $$. Planning on using these 44" samsung F strips (could be persuaded to change based on pricing BUT I like how condensed these LED...
  4. SpawnOfVader

    Live "TAG" sampling from an Asteroid - OSIRIS REX TODAY!!!!

    Enough said, watch it. The stream is currently on the approach portion so they're explaining the science behind what they're going to try.
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    Calcium Deficiency?

    So last week I noticed early signs of a nitrogen deficiency and this time it looks like a Cal deficiency? NOTE TO SELF: If vegging plants 3 weeks longer upping my pots by 2 gallon is not nearly enough.... (I normally don't have to feed at all during veg). What do you all think, early Cal...
  6. SpawnOfVader

    Commercial Rosin Press Suggestions Please

    It's that time again people, I got past being burnt out running numbers and I'm back to business planning. Looking for suggestions for commercial presses. Right now my main options seem to be Triminator TRP Stack (advertised 1.5 lbs max per pressing)...
  7. SpawnOfVader

    Monster Cropping attempt 1

    I was regretting not grabbing some clones off my two strongest Lilac Diesel RBX2 girls before flowering so I figured it would be a good chance to finally try monster cropping. Went ahead and took two clones from each of my two strongest... if even one survives it will be worth it. Didn't do...
  8. SpawnOfVader

    Guessing Game - What flowering week does this look like to you?

    NO CHEATING AND LOOKING AT MY GROW JOURNAL!!! If you were to just see a bud like this in a tent with no prior knowledge, what week would you think it was on? Some random info to help you guess: 4x4 tent (3x3 in use by plants) Soil grow Mars Hydro TS2000 Lilac Diesel RBX2 by Ethos Mainline...
  9. SpawnOfVader

    Rosin Press Attempt 2

    Working with @RadicalRoss on improving our technique. VASTLY better yields than last time, getting up there, at least hitting the "average" mark now. Wedding Cake 17.9 Grams Flower (over two runs) 3.1 Grams Yield (17.3%) Conjugal Visit 17.5 Grams Flower (two runs) 2.2 Grams Yield (12.6%) Put...
  10. SpawnOfVader

    What is the last thing you cooked?

    Tonight is sausage/pepper gravy and homemade buttermilk biscuits. (sausage was not homemade- Sprouts in house country breakfast sausage)... https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/fluffy-southern-buttermilk-biscuits/ https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/easy-homemade-black-pepper-gravy/ What...
  11. SpawnOfVader

    Dissolved oxygen content in soil grow

    First off- as is noted in the title I'm looking into dissolved oxygen in water for a SOIL GROW not hydro ;-) Peeps- do you all run an air stone in your water reservoir/do you work on making sure your water has high dissolved oxygen content? Putting an air stone in the reservoir for my drip so...
  12. SpawnOfVader

    First try with Rosin press

    Thanks @RadicalRoss for letting me use his press! Definitely a ton to learn to maximize yields but ~12% first press yields on the first try ... burned through almost an oz of my Forbidden Zkittles on the testing but it was worth it. Most efficient press was the last one where we REALLY crammed...
  13. SpawnOfVader

    Do's and don'ts of Home Assistant grow automation

    Just felt like sharing some things I've messed up since starting this- mostly in infrastructure/network planning (literally my day job)..... Most Critical: Don'ts... 1. Home Assistant connectivity - use an ethernet connection. While it might not be an issue at first once you add in sensors...
  14. SpawnOfVader

    Cabbage worms back with a vengeance....

    Noticed a few more worms on my cabbage and broccoli last night so I NUKED my high tunnel with diatomaceous earth (shot in low level and created a fog everywhere/let it settle naturally...top and bottom of every leaf surface lol. :lol: :lol: :lol:
  15. SpawnOfVader

    Road Biking and Smoking (solo) thoughts?

    I've been timing my rides over the last year or so and adding a category for if I did/did not smoke before.... I'm noticing that on rides where I smoke before I go on average 23% further and 5% faster pace. I'm thinking this is because I start the ride more relaxed so I don't tense up my...
  16. SpawnOfVader

    RIP the Notorious RBG

    Such a sad morning in America, we lost a legend yesterday... And instead of being respectful and giving the nation time to mourn the Republicans have already announced they will vote on a replacement before the election... The same Republicans that refused to even vote on Obama's nominee 9...
  17. SpawnOfVader

    Oklahoma forum

    @rollitup @sunni Can we get a subforum for Oklahoma patients? THANK YOU!
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    Oklahoma Grow Law- Commercial Operation

    Do we have anyone on the forums who has gone through becoming a commercial grower in Oklahoma? I've got investors/want to get into the biz- I've found property that the county (rural land) has tentatively pre-approved/is within the local guidance. I would love feedback on what the reporting...
  19. SpawnOfVader

    Super simple hoop house DIY

    Okay so I planted my raised bed for my fall garden earlier today in a new hoop house. Figured I'd share the design since it's super simple. Needs: If doing raised bed enough 2x4 to make the frame. I did mine 6x10' but going back I wouldn't make it wider than 4' for ease of working. Soil to fill...
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    How much do you water - Drip irrigation

    Simple question right? Started building a drip irrigation system and sizing my final reservoir when it hit me that I have metrics for heat/humidity/power usage/lighting schedule BUT I haven't ever tracked my watering.... I just do it by hand based on current soil moisture levels/how the plants...
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