BCNL The Producer

Okay so I bought one and I figured I would start a thread detailing how things are "growing". I am going to pick up a digital camera tomorrow so forgive me for not having pictures as of yet.

I started out really poorly, I rushed the process and lost half my northern light plants. Basically put I rushed the steps and did not read things through so yes I f***ed up.

I put my plants back into 2" rockwool and put them back in the dome (they never left veg state).

I think 11 are going to make it as they look pretty good at this point.

Here is a problem I have been having however......I use the nutrients purchased through bcnl an arm and a leg I might add. I mix them exactly to the recipe enclosed and ph to 5.6. My ppm is only 170 though instead of 800 for first week of veg.

I have sent an e-mail to bcnl to see whats up and will update the response when I get one.

Let me add I have never grown anything in my life this is a new venture for me, that is why I chose the producer as it looks relatively simple.

Okay sue me I have not been on in awhile, I had been planning to update this but I have had zero time.

I am starting my 2nd batch my first one went horribly wrong for lots of stupid (my own) reasons. I have since purchased the cannibas bible and read all manuals and posts on the producer.

I am now trying to grow skunk, I am in my first week of veg and things are going smoothly. Now that I understand ppm, ph and not to "rush" the process I am doing well.

I transplanted the youngin's from 1" rockwool into 3" rockwool two days ago and put them in the lower chamber. The pump is on and the airstones are cranking out pretty bubbles.

Each plant is the same colour no drooping and no nute burns so far so good. I am currently at 5.6ph and 635ppm although I can go as high as 800ppm I am being more cautious this round.

I appologize for not having a digital camera I will pick one up this week and post pics not only of the plants but of the unit as well.

I underestimated the skill needed to use this machine especially timing and mixing chemicals. Below are the pros and cons I have found with the producer in case anyone is interested in an unbiased review.

PROS

Very sharp looking machine, state of the art with computer run auto program. State of the art also in the parts used to build it balasts, lights etc. Overall to me a great package.

Cons

Not stealth at all you better have a safe place to hide this monster. The ph and ppm pens are very cheap I recommend you purchase higher quality pens before it arrives. The pump switch to activate the airstones is on the back of the unit which is a pain in the ass to get to. Lastly and most importantly is customer service which I give a 2 out of 10. It seems to me they want to sell you things like they are on commision and not overly interested in helping you get to the root of any growing problems. Several times I have had people read to me the manual word for word who had never actually used the product.

Overall to me I like the product although they need to tweak a few things. I found this site and others invaluable in helping me get the process right and I am enjoying coming home to check on my babies.

Thats it for now any questions let me know and again I will update this grow as it progresses.

Welcome Back! You are right about 1 thing, you can't rush the plants. There are a few of use here using the producer, check my grow out in the signature line.

Hey homegrown, hit me up if you got any questions ext 128. I will tell the others about your complaint about support. Usually the support is pretty good!! Sorry if u had a bad experience.

I am going to do this properly lol please feel free to go to grow journals where I will log this grow