Al B. Fuct
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The size of tray pumps is really non-critical. Can be the smallest pump in the shop that can lift the water to tray level. Bigger pumps may fill the tray faster, but that's not important in a flood system. Bigger pumps, however, may be built better and may be more reliable in the long run.
Allow about 5L per plant in reservoir volume. 5L per plant should allow a tank to last 2 weeks without being topped up. If all is well, the plants will consume an amount of nutes sufficient to keep the nutrient concentration constant, even as the res water level drops over that time frame.
I've never used the stuff, hadn't heard of it before it was mentioned in this thread. Worst you can do is try some. There'll be a learning curve as you get used to how to water the stuff.Awesome I think you answered all my main questions
Have you used Sure-To-Grow Cubes? If so how do they compare to rockwool? Would they be better to use?
No, not really. Netpots in fact allow a bit too much air into the rootmass and can allow pots to dry out. Also gives readier access to the roots by pests that will damage them such as sciarid fly/fungus gnats. I'm not a fan.
Sorta. When I do a pass of cuttings, I first take the biggest stems for the cuttings themselves. Then I cut back any tall stems that are too thin to use for cuttings. I aim for a goblet shape to the newly trimmed plant, removing those trying to grow from the middle. This encourages new branches to form. It's essential to cut back the plants as short as possible while leaving nodes for new growth to form. Once a mother plant starts getting too tall, that is, it's not possible to get new shoots below about 8" on the remaining stem, it's time to turf that mother plant and replace it with a clone. If the woody mainstem gets too tall, the plant's new growth will get into the light before 2 weeks passes by and I need a new batch of clones.
Yep, nip off the growing tips of new mother plants. This will force branching; after a couple of passes of topping, the plant will be yielding 10-15 nnice clones every 14 days or so.
Not if you keep the branching cut back. Anything on the bottom 1/3 of the plant needs to go. Any branches which threaten to be more than about 1" long should go, as well.
Rockwool pellets will do, they're somewhat harder to overwater than floc, but they're also more expensive.
Nao wucking furries, mate.
Nope, I haven't. Got a link?
I did answer your question:
I do expect you to do a little work here, too. Calculate your room volume, know you have to shift that volume in 3 mins, buy a centrif blower to suit.
Carbon filters are highly effective at killing scent. The ventilation system should be on thermostatic controller that can keep the air temp between 24-26c.
I have not bought seeds in so long that I could not begin to comment. For a SoG grow, find a strain that's identified by the breeder as being indica dominant. Further to that, consult some of the genetics experts on this board, longtimers etc.
I've had one mega-cheap 125L plastic storage tub crack in about 10 yrs and when it did, only about a 1" fissure opened in one upper corner of the tank. It dribbled a bit but no catastrophic leaks. I like the previous suggestion of nesting a couple of tubs. I like the frame suggestion, too. However, I'll not argue with the suggestion of the Sterilite tubs. They're very good quality and not prone to failing when used as a water tank. Depending on your situation, a tank leak could be a seriously big fucking deal that might just bring the cops to your door (i.e. a big leak in an upper floor apartment grow, maintenance visits, finds your grow, all hell breaks loose...)
No worries, glad to have been able to help.Thanks for the help Al
I couldn't of done it without you, I really couldn't have Thanks so much
Ooh. Good tip. Thanks for that, getting it now.
Yeah, that's one that I find to be a bit silly. Aged domestic engineer's anecdote department.
Cheers, thanks for that.
