Grandpa grow!

[Skinnypuppy80]

So I'm a first time grower and started w hydro. My first time I ended up w 4 herms and a straight up male, I probably messed something up considering those outcomes. My next attempt I will be doing just 4 sites and getting rid of the dwc bucket. Appreciate you @MiGrampa !

No hermies or males please!!!

 

[MiGrampa]

All known females. They came off the plants I have that are in flower

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

All known females. They came off the plants I have that are in flower

Well than, if I get balls showing we know who that's on Thank you for your time and effort btw! I'm pretty excited to see how this round goes

 

[steamroller]

I'm in to see how it goes for you.

 

[Aqua Man]

@MiGrampa thats a super kick ass gesture man.

Lowest light possible, make sure the roots stay wet, humidity north of 70-80% and hopefully in a few days they are perked right back up

 

[MiGrampa]

That could mean hand watering to get them started again. They look like with some tlc, they will perk up.

Edit: @Aqua Man his timing was what made it happen. I take my cuttings when I begin to lollipop right before flowering. He needed some help at a time when I was running clones ... I'd like to run another round of clones but is it too late with my plants approaching mid flower?

 

[Aqua Man]

That could mean hand watering to get them started again. They look like with some tlc, they will perk up.

Edit: @Aqua Man his timing was what made it happen. I take my cuttings when I begin to lollipop right before flowering. He needed some help at a time when I was running clones ... I'd like to run another round of clones but is it too late with my plants approaching mid flower?

You can clone in flower i have a few times. They root fine but then take weeks to reveg. But its very doable especially when you see a plant you like and wanna keep

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

All clones have roots outside of the pots!! Ooops, salutations all! There's a clear winner in the thriving one of the 4, but all seem to be doing ok

Root pic is of the first clone pic
@MiGrampa

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

Salutations! Plants are all looking like they are taking off, at least in my inexperienced eyes lol Each one seems to be at a different growth size, is there something I should do about that to keep em all around the same size/growth? Thanks for watching and all the input!

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

I think I should suck out some of the water? Till it's an inch below the nets? Just trying to dial in the grow a bit more. I probably need to look more into how to defoliate.... or just learn as I go I guess?

 

[MiGrampa]

I'd hold off on defoliating for now. You have plenty of time!

 

[Aqua Man]

Will look in a bit…. Can’t see photos right now but 100% trust what @MiGrampa says bro

 

[BlueCollarBob]

Heck yeah! Looks like you're off to a great start.

 

[smoke]

I think I should suck out some of the water? Till it's an inch below the nets? Just trying to dial in the grow a bit more. I probably need to look more into how to defoliate.... or just learn as I go I guess?

Yea to lowering the water

Hold off of defoliate for probably 10 days anyway

 

[Aqua Man]

What ppm are you running?

I am concerned about the light intensity also… are you running 18/6?

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

What ppm are you running?

I am concerned about the light intensity also… are you running 18/6?

Hey there! Currently I'm at 140 ppm

The light(mammoth mint 8 is a 880w) is 28 inches above the tallest plant and have it on a 18/6 schedule. It's at 50% and haven't noticed any light burn but was thinking of dialing it down to 40%. I still have an auto in there in late flowering stage so was trying to keep the intensity up. Are you seeing signs of distress on the little ones?

 

[Aqua Man]

Hey there! Currently I'm at 140 ppm

The light(mammoth mint 8 is a 880w) is 28 inches above the tallest plant and have it on a 18/6 schedule. It's at 50% and haven't noticed any light burn but was thinking of dialing it down to 40%. I still have an auto in there in late flowering stage so was trying to keep the intensity up. Are you seeing signs of distress on the little ones?

They are hungry and a bit light stressed. Up ppm to 400-600 of a balanced nutrient

They will probably handle the light better once they start getting more nutrients but i would turn it down for 3-5 days after upping the nutrients then see how they react when you turn it back up

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

I've been following a dwc nute thing I found and have really been thinking of getting away from it. So I mix a bunch of different bottles to make a gal of concentrate and add that to get their recommended ppm

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

Even under those guidelines I've been following, I'm underfeeding them, good call u guru u! lol

 

[Aqua Man]

I've been following a dwc nute thing I found and have really been thinking of getting away from it. So I mix a bunch of different bottles to make a gal of concentrate and add that to get their recommended ppm
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Just stick to the ratios suggested. Never seen that mix used before. To much to break down for me right now but nothing jumps out as crazy to me.

Make sure you keep the same ratios and just up the concentration

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

Salutations all! The plants seem to be doing ok? considering they r under my care lol

Dantes inferno

Gorilla roadkill
Pics r of 19 days of being in the system

I'm thinking I'm gonna top or fim them today? That'll give them about a week and then I'll flip? Should I b waiting a week to flip after topping em? I've heard they'll stretch 2-3x the height? I think my tent will handle a 3.5x height growth. Suggestions? Thanks in advance you beautiful ppl!

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

I'm a little concerned on the gorilla on the right of my previous post though.


Also I have some lower fans that look off on the other 3 plants. Dark green and a weird texture to them.

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

Salutations all! Plants are looking good? Day 23 of being in the system which is persistently staying at 460ppm and 5.9ph without having to do a thing. I topped them 3 days ago and am thinking of flipping em in 4-5 days. If it was your grow, would you b doing anything different? Any suggestions? Thanks for looking!
The dominant plant Gorilla Roadkill

The other GR

Dantes Inferno

Dantes Inferno

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

Salutations all! I believe my newb ass messed shit up once again lol Today is the first day of flip and the 2 Gorilla Roadkills r 13-14" already, so if they triple in height, the highest my light can be is only 12" above that... oopsie. Hopefully I can limit their height w a trellis or 2? Also, do I set up the first net now and let em grow into it? Thanks for looking!
The gorilla roadkills

The dantes inferno

 

[MiGrampa]

That's easy ... first off, yes Gorilla Roadkill will stretch 2x to 3x depending on growing conditions. You haven't screwed up though. Simply tie a pipe cleaner or similar to a spot on the stem and gently bend the plant over. You have plenty of room!

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

That's easy ... first off, yes Gorilla Roadkill will stretch 2x to 3x depending on growing conditions. You haven't screwed up though. Simply tie a pipe cleaner or similar to a spot on the stem and gently bend the plant over. You have plenty of room!

That's good to hear!! Maybe in a few years I'll get a better handle on how to properly grow

 

[MiGrampa]

That's good to hear!! Maybe in a few years I'll get a better handle on how to properly grow

You're doing fine! ... Just wait. This fall I will be the newb in an RDWC grow. Be prepared for my questions lol. I'll be directing a lot of that towards you and the rest of the group.

 

[Aqua Man]

That's good to hear!! Maybe in a few years I'll get a better handle on how to properly grow

Like @MiGrampa said… your doing fine bro

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

@MiGrampa I am soo excited for when you get up and running! U have an extensive grow background and I bet u'll do very well! I probably won't be of much help, I personally wouldn't listen to any info I may b able to provide lol. Still feel free to ask when the time comes!

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

Like @MiGrampa said… your doing fine bro

that coming from @Aqua Man and @MiGrampa gives me hope! lol Thanks guys

 

[MiGrampa]

that coming from @Aqua Man and @MiGrampa gives me hope! lol Thanks guys

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[Skinnypuppy80]

Salutations all! Day 32 since in the system and only 4 days in the flip. Forgot to take pics today, but they r getting tall and bushy! I think I should probably do a water change tmrw or the next? I have yet to do one. Ppm dropped from 450 to 400 in 2 days, has never dropped like that b4. Probably cuz they r growing like a weed in the stretch lol Also, a little late in the grow, but how can I lst them in buckets? Just buy some of those plastic pieces that clip on the stems? Thanks for looking u beautiful ppl!

 

[Stoneyluv]

Salutations all! Day 32 since in the system and only 4 days in the flip. Forgot to take pics today, but they r getting tall and bushy! I think I should probably do a water change tmrw or the next? I have yet to do one. Ppm dropped from 450 to 400 in 2 days, has never dropped like that b4. Probably cuz they r growing like a weed in the stretch lol Also, a little late in the grow, but how can I lst them in buckets? Just buy some of those plastic pieces that clip on the stems? Thanks for looking u beautiful ppl!

i use the coated wire, it works well. velcro also works great too as a second option or in combo with the wire.

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

@Stoneyluv So I have a roll of plant velcro already, but I guess my question I should've asked is, where/how to anchor down on?

 

[Stoneyluv]

@Stoneyluv So I have a roll of plant velcro already, but I guess my question I should've asked is, where/how to anchor down on?

ahh i got ya.. well if ya lift the lid to check the roots or other things you should tie down to that lid. maybe just glue some plastic hooks or zip ties to it.. Grumpazz put eye hooks in his lids and he really liked having them to use..

another option might be a wire table with legs that you lower over the plant like a scrog screen in a way.

a lot of times i just like to use a stronger branch to keep a weaker one to the side, thsi way the plant cans till be moved around while still holding its shape.

but honestly if you're just looking for something quick and easy and just want it for now and will remove later, then i would just duct tape something to the bucket or something like that.

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

ahh i got ya.. well if ya lift the lid to check the roots or other things you should tie down to that lid. maybe just glue some plastic hooks or zip ties to it.. Grumpazz put eye hooks in his lids and he really liked having them to use..

another option might be a wire table with legs that you lower over the plant like a scrog screen in a way.

a lot of times i just like to use a stronger branch to keep a weaker one to the side, thsi way the plant cans till be moved around while still holding its shape.

but honestly if you're just looking for something quick and easy and just want it for now and will remove later, then i would just duct tape something to the bucket or something like that.

Don't really wanna drill the lids at this stage of growth, so I'll try to gorilla tape something on the lids. These lids aren't cheap to replace and I don't want to risk getting strands of ppe into the system? I dunno... sounds like temporary structures r best till after harvest and then I'll put eye hooks in the lids. I have 3 trellis nets, but I waited to long to implement 1 for it to work on the shorter plants that need the lst. Thanks for the ideas!

 

[MiGrampa]

Don't really wanna drill the lids at this stage of growth, so I'll try to gorilla tape something on the lids. These lids aren't cheap to replace and I don't want to risk getting strands of ppe into the system? I dunno... sounds like temporary structures r best till after harvest and then I'll put eye hooks in the lids. I have 3 trellis nets, but I waited to long to implement 1 for it to work on the shorter plants that need the lst. Thanks for the ideas!

then use "Command" hooks to make your anchor points. They are 100% removable.

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You can also use pipe cleaners and tie the plant down to its own main stem.

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

Salutations all! Day 8 into the stretch. The gorilla roadkill remain to b the larger plants but still happy with the dantes inferno size. I think I'll throw up a net and start tucking the GR under it for a more uniformed canopy?
The GR


The DI... The first pic is of one that I snapped a lower branch. It didn't snap off so I tried tying it back but I'm assuming I'm wasting my time?

 

[MiGrampa]

It's hard to believe how much they have grown since arriving in those bottles. Your grow is looking really good.

Keep up the good work!

 

[Skinnypuppy80]

It's hard to believe how much they have grown since arriving in those bottles. Your grow is looking really good.

Keep up the good work!

All thanks to you! Appreciate ur kind gesture. Looking forward to my next harvest!!