Compound HQ's Grows

Keesje said:

Not sure if you already use any silicon product.
@Renfro does (I think)
Of all the 'amazing products' this is perhaps the only one that has a proven and scientific background.
It helps roots and stems to become stronger for example, and in that way plants are also less vulnerable for bud rot and mildew.

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What do you suggest?

What a brilliant setup! And you have lab coats

Cheers n beers

Keesje said:

Not sure if you already use any silicon product.
@Renfro does (I think)
Of all the 'amazing products' this is perhaps the only one that has a proven and scientific background.
It helps roots and stems to become stronger for example, and in that way plants are also less vulnerable for bud rot and mildew.

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I second that, it definitely improves cell strength, shinier, thicker leaves is a visual confirmation of this.

Cheers n beers

I used to use Plant Magic bio-silicon, it's a UK website. Are we allowed to put links to online shops ?

plantastic said:

What a brilliant setup! And you have lab coats

Cheers n beers

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Thanks!.. we’ve had the lab coats for the State when they show up for an inspection. ......it’s been 2 years, and ain’t seen nobody. Lol.

DoubleAtotheRON said:

What do you suggest?

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I would suggest Yara Actisil for a foliar spray.



Actisil is the one I have experience with. But I can not find it on the Yara USA website.
I will send them a mail today and ask if they have it in the US as well, or if they use a different name for it.
(The Yara site is down for a few hours: Hi, we are performing some updates. We will be back online shortly! It is not a small company. They emply 17000 people worldwide and have a turnover of 13 billion $)

There are several products with Silicon/Silica.

These are powders that you have to mix to get a concentrate (always the cheapest)

But there is also this, by PQ as well, called SilMatrix.

Looks great to me. Not too much K, and a decent amount of SiO2.
It can be used in a tank and as foliar spray.
(it can rise your EC)

Avoid those typical cannabis brands. They always overcharge you for the exact same stuff.

If you look for example Plant Magic bio-silicon that @plantastic mentioned.
It costs about $ 36 for a liter and it contains 14.3% SiO2.
SilMatrix costs about $ 8 for a liter and then it contains 20.8%SiO2.
So if you want to get rich, buy SilMatrix in bulk, repack it, name it Aaron Silica Magic and sell it for $ 40 for a liter.

If I would live in the USA I would go for SilMatrix.
Also because it is widely available and there is a lot of info about it. And not just BroScience blabla but real data.

A little 2 week update. Not much to report.. I think I’ve used 2000 wire ties to do some LST. A few more days of it, and I think I’ll leave it be. We’re still building out Paige’s office and another dry room, and I’ll post pics of that when it’s done.

Killer setup

GrassBurner said:

Killer setup

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Thanks man!.. 2 years in the making.

Was definitely worth the time and effort!! That looks like a legitimate laboratory. Just need some flashing lights and spinning gadgets and you could be a legit mad scientist But seriously, nice work. Looks like your gonna reap some nice rewards

GrassBurner said:

Was definitely worth the time and effort!! That looks like a legitimate laboratory. Just need some flashing lights and spinning gadgets and you could be a legit mad scientist But seriously, nice work. Looks like your gonna reap some nice rewards

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Thanks!.. last round was 26.7 lbs... shooting for 30+ this time.

Hot Damn! Looks like you're well on your way. Keep your wheels spinnin' and the beavers grinnin'

DoubleAtotheRON said:

A little 2 week update. Not much to report.. I think I’ve used 2000 wire ties to do some LST. A few more days of it, and I think I’ll leave it be. We’re still building out Paige’s office and another dry room, and I’ll post pics of that when it’s done. View attachment 4719424View attachment 4719425View attachment 4719426View attachment 4719427

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What’s your temps at with your leds

crownroyal said:

What’s your temps at with your leds

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We’re running about 83-86 degrees at the moment. But, we’re also running CO2 at 1200-1300ppm, so we can run higher temps.

The AirROS doing its job.

Finally got an answer from Yara USA (after writing to 6 different people, only 1 replied)

Actisil and Sikal are not available in the US market at this time.

I guess I got my days mixed up.. end of week 3. Starting to introduce some Beasty Blooms for one feeding, and then again in week 6. Otherwise just the same feed routine at 1200 ppm. I’ve been getting in there earlier to feed.. if I wait till evening, it gets kinda hot in there with the temps at 86 and the CO2 burning all day long. Gonna get out there in a bit and do a little larfing.

How are you dealing with Covid-19?
Feeling better already?

Keesje said:

How are you dealing with Covid-19?
Feeling better already?

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Much better, back to normal. It’s about a 3 week deal of feeling really shitty for the first 12 days, and then another week or so of feeling really exhausted. Thanks for asking. Stay safe out there!

DoubleAtotheRON said:

Much better, back to normal. It’s about a 3 week deal of feeling really shitty for the first 12 days, and then another week or so of feeling really exhausted. Thanks for asking. Stay safe out there!

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I got it early in April. Was winded just rolling over in bed. Seemed like it took forever to feel back to normal.
Wifes a nurse, so im just waiting to get it again