MrE

Final day of light.

Consulting a Vpd chart says that between 30-35c your humidity should be between 70-80% humidity. I'd say, generally, 35 is too hot. I'd also say constant air extraction is mandatory.

What I do: (first it's important to know the difference between the fan leaves that drive the overall growth, and the leaves at bud/future bud sites. (Usually very small or non-existant at the time of defoliation) [I snip with scissors or just pluck with fingernails (smaller leaves), at the base-ish part of the stem] I usually gradually strip the majority of the big, fat, fan leaves before/during pre-flower (first to go are the ones at the top, I may leave lower ones if they're not in the way, or impeding airflow, but lately they eventually are all removed). As the branches stretch during pre-flower/early flower, I constantly remove any fan leaves that are shading lower areas in a meaningful way. I prioritise airflow/light. I continue this general practise until they have finished stretching. Even then I continue to defoliate, in an even/uniform manner. Each day I'm looking for leaves that are creating little pockets of moisture/dead airflow/significant shade.

Probably should have spread the canopy apart earlier, but hey, I'm learning. I think a good scrog net is a better idea, but this unknown plant is SO strong. Must get some good genetics to grow. By working around their existing PCB electrical layout, I managed to create a design that spreads the light out far more evenly to the edges (reduced centre hotspot, and can be hung lower, minimising reflective losses). Final LED count up from 528 to 536pcs. New, more robust hinges and end caps. Driver can be mounted on the bars, or outside the tent with included extension cord. The rotating aluminium feet on the driver also help sink heat, and provide a stable, elevated mount for the top of the tent, or easy mounting on the wall. Now if only the global supply chain could return to some degree of normality.

Kind of looks like a bonsai version of a larger grow. Really didn't stretch much at all. But it kind of works out because I aim for as little "larf" as possible anyway. Die f****r, yea that's what you get. Now yous can't leave. Check this guy out:

Hey guys, I'd appreciate some feedback regarding a choice I have to make for the light I'm developing: The driver will be located outside of the tent (on top of tent like I do or up to user) to more easily keep temps low. Two options I have to decide between: 1. External driver + external dimming - no daisy chain. 2. External driver + internal dimming + daisy chain located on the inside of the light frame. Here are my thoughts: - Practically speaking, it is easier to access the dimmer when outside the tent. - When located on the light, the user first has to unzip the tent, and depending on the orientation and height of the fixture, accessing the control can be awkward, especially for shorter or disabled people. - The user may wish to dim the light before they open the tent, in order to protect their eyes. I feel like the majority of people looking to cover a bigger tent/area will usually buy a single, bigger light, rather than daisy chain multiple. In any case, when located externally, the dimmer is right there, on top of, or at arms length beside the tent, and will be clearly labeled for accurate power selection. An external daisy chain/dimmer combo box should be possible in the future though. And while I don't think it takes much effort to turn 2-3-4 dials (how often is it even necessary..3 times in a complete grow cycle, if that?), still, it would be nice to have the option. Not everyone is willing/wants to train a single, level canopy. In those cases, the ability to hang multiple lights at different heights and power levels is way more useful. Maybe I'm dead wrong, and/as well as a crazy person. Let me know.. about the first part. vs ------------------------------------- On a side note, the led count is up 25% from 424pcs to 528pcs, a trade-off benefit of it being more cost effective to produce a traditional strip of LEDs vs the separated design(which will have to wait, for now). Kinda weak, but also pretty sweet because the power is up a nudge, and they will run cooler, more efficiently and prolong their lifespan. It should now comfortably flower a 90cmx90cm tent.

Heck no, brother, it's all good, man I almost destroy plants on the regular (and sometimes do!). Fire up another seed or two and start over!!

No, that's a little more involved. I just tied the branches down a lot and defoliated a bunch. I like to try keep it simple.

Well, we'll see once all the leaves are off. Pictures can be deceiving, it's not a huge plant, not that I'm complaining. Yep, a bit of space between buds would have been good tho. Had to remove the lower fan leaves to get some airflow in there.

I got it from a friend (who doesn't grow at all), random unknown seeds he received from someone, already in a pot, unknown age, just out of the back of his van, as they were moving stuff.

I tried to curb the Christmas tree shape by defoliating the main stem way more, but it didn't really work, I don't think. Returning to just training it down. Going to try doubling nutes from 2ml/3ml - micro/bloom (per 4l) to 4ml/6ml. Photo def looks like it needs...something. Trying more like 6.0pH rather than the 5.5 that it's been for a while.

Ok, I think it's flat and bushy enough now. I've set the timer to 12/12, 9am off-9pm on. First photoperiod, let's see what happens to this random plant.

20-ish hrs outage. Sucks. But on a positive note I'm registered and have received all relevant paperwork and can now import a small batch of v2 lights. Yay.

Oh too often, ye way more often than is necessary. But when I'm doing it right, just small adjustments every 2-3 days to correct for the desired projected growth. I think I can let it veg a bit more and then flip once the coldest temps are past. Photoperiods (well my sample size of x1) are so much fun. I can see why many say they are easier than autos. Endless veg feels like Christmas.

I fully admit it wasn't worth the R200 saving. The guy says he KNOWS I tore it during setup...but it's not torn, it's the stitching. Anyway he's not happy I'm mentioning it, he threatened to come and say something about me. He did offer to upgrade me to the 80cm tent for a R300 charge, but I simply don't have the space...and the obvious. I must black out the window more, it's close to light proof though. Thanks mate, I'll have a go at stitching, but will get the silver/aluminium duct tape as well. You're right, I didn't see the full extent of the mould until I was done. I'll clean it today, haven't flipped yet. A mate is concerned it has deficiencies. No-name, most materials decent, bad stitching. New. But I'm going to drop it now because I don't want some stupid beef and then get stabbed in the head or shot in the scrote or something, all kinds of people out there. You never know. I don't want to get True Crimed.

Ok I rolled the dice on a gumtree tent, came up snake eyes, bad stitching - holes, and mould, but that's prob on the guy storing it locally. Going to try treat with vinegar. I'll have to figure something out for the obvious gap-hole. At least I can flower this random photoperiod, fits quite nicely, and can use to cure bud in the future, when not in use.