Heisenberg Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Sup Boys & Girls Been quiet for a while - Became a Dad, in real life! Lolz Anyway - I decided it was time to take my growing a little bit more seriously about 45% more seriously. Bought myself a credenza cabinet, one side drawers, the other side 500mm L x 500mm B x 600mm H. (I know its small) I still need the grow space to be super stealth, as its in my studio which is regularly visited by clients who up until now haven't noticed anything. SEEDS: Got a jar 1/4 full of bag seed which is either Lemon Haze or Guava Kush - The jar smells divine, nonetheless. SOIL: Master Organics - SuperMix (decomposed bark, vermiculite and compost. Natural nutrients added) Master Organics - Patio & Tub Mix Lights: 100w CFLs | Started off with 40w in Seedling Stage. I also found an old pH pen in my drawer, back in the days of my fresh water aquarium hobby. Full of dust. I know how expensive these are, so how would I check if its still usable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Sweeeeet. Please tell me those trucks are going to be attached to drip trays so you can wheel your plants around? Any reflectors (DIY or otherwise) for the CFLs? -Clean the pH pen with a cleaning solution (not sure what's in the pH probe cleaning solutions but sure could search and find out) -Soak it in a calibration solution for a few hours -Calibrate -Test and keep testing, best obviously if you have a stable test source, such as calibration solution . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'm along for the ride, just remember I'm right around the corner if you need any help bud Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Regarding your clients, how are you planning on extracting the smell in a few weeks time lol. Unless you know they coming well ahead of time then you can whip them outta there for a bit. Gonna be tuff when it's flowering though. Gonna have to move that box elsewhere I suspect Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Regarding your clients, how are you planning on extracting the smell in a few weeks time lol. Unless you know they coming well ahead of time then you can whip them outta there for a bit. Gonna be tuff when it's flowering though. Gonna have to move that box elsewhere I suspect Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk I'll either need to build a Carbon Extraction fan...or hope that my clients love that smell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Flip man! I cannot figure out what I'm doing wrong. These plants are nearly two weeks old already. Help please? As you can see, all 4 are in containers, 3 in bigger containers than necessary. I have two plants outside that I haven't paid any attention and they turned out perfect. No shrinking or curling Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Leaf Organics Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 What medium bud? Looks like ph issues to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Hey Bud, Here are my seedlings we pooped at the same time. I have other seeds in small pots which have grown a lot smaller than these. Pic no2 shows the other seedlings which are smaller. Yes ph could be the issue, remember rain water comes in around 7, my tap water (and we stay in the same area) comes in around 8.3 Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jland Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Ahoys Heisenberg. How are they doing bro, any progress? The CFL's your using are not going to help the ladies much, looks like you got cool whites running there. They come in at 4500k, very white and very little blue. What you want over those babies are Daylight CFLs 6500k very blue and are perfect for veg. Even if you got warm whites 2700k/3000k they would definitely do a better job there. Doubt this is the root of the prob, but really doubt she is able to convert much light to energy under those cool whites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Heisenberg[/member] Perhaps overwatered, especially if they're in larger containers as you said, if not pH issues with medium/water as GLO mentioned. Have your girls outside gotten less water or more chance to dry out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jland Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 She's also definitely not able to convert any energy or very little. The kelvin has to be changed, she will then be able to heal and adjust quicker to overcome here stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG420za Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Ahoys Heisenberg. How are they doing bro, any progress? The CFL's your using are not going to help the ladies much, looks like you got cool whites running there. They come in at 4500k, very white and very little blue. What you want over those babies are Daylight CFLs 6500k very blue and are perfect for veg. Even if you got warm whites 2700k/3000k they would definitely do a better job there. Doubt this is the root of the prob, but really doubt she is able to convert much light to energy under those cool whites. I'm not too sure about the kelvin rating being the issue. My led's are 3500k and I go from seed to harvest under those... I think it's more pH/nute/overwatering related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Ahoys Heisenberg. How are they doing bro, any progress? The CFL's your using are not going to help the ladies much, looks like you got cool whites running there. They come in at 4500k, very white and very little blue. What you want over those babies are Daylight CFLs 6500k very blue and are perfect for veg. Even if you got warm whites 2700k/3000k they would definitely do a better job there. Doubt this is the root of the prob, but really doubt she is able to convert much light to energy under those cool whites. I'm not too sure about the kelvin rating being the issue. My led's are 3500k and I go from seed to harvest under those... I think it's more pH/nute related. Likewise on the 3500k Cob here. I would transplant them into small cups if you can with holes at the bottom for drainage. My seedling soil dries out in about 3 days. The general rule is to put your finger into the soil one knuckle deep and if it's dry you water, I normally do it the next day just to push the roots to seek out water thus give you much better root development. If you want, you can bring the plants around to my place and we can have a look bud. Promise I won't lock you up hahaha. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 One more thing, I've looked at the pics again and see no extraction and air circulation going on. Could be an issue if so Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Leaf Organics Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 the Kelvin rating has nothing to do why your plants look like that , it's a medium issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jland Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Agreed, definitely not the problem guys, but I can guarantee you with the CFLs it makes a much bigger difference with the kelvin rating and the change will definitely assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Agreed, definitely not the problem guys, but I can guarantee you with the CFLs it makes a much bigger difference with the kelvin rating and the change will definitely assist. I can't make any judgement on the use of cfl and my impression was kelvin is kelvin, it's all a bit technical for me. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jland Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Gets way to tech for myself too bro Cfls and I have come a long way. Its all just part of the puzzle that makes a grow what it can be, and that little piece is out of place. And once we help put the other pieces in place as well then Heisenberg is going to be indulging in some well earned dank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Gets way to tech for myself too bro Cfls and I have come a long way. Its all just part of the puzzle that makes a grow what it can be, and that little piece is out of place. And once we help put the other pieces in place as well then Heisenberg is going to be indulging in some well earned dank 100% Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zairek Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Agreed, definitely not the problem guys, but I can guarantee you with the CFLs it makes a much bigger difference with the kelvin rating and the change will definitely assist. Agreed. Makes a difference, but I also think it's a medium issue as well due to salty medium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 You stay in the same area as I do Heisenberg, pop around with 2 containers for your plants and I will give you some Freedom farms seedling mix. Had to fetch it from Derek himself as the hydro shops here in Cape Town don't stock it. Also invest in their premium mix, but that's after we get her going again. Ps ...I don't work for FF and have no vested interest lol Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanx for the info guys. Will read and research and adjust. Oh yes this is another plant I grew at the same time that stayed outdoors and only got rain water when it rained. See no curling even though the medium is the same. Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hemp Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanx for the info guys. Will read and research and adjust. Oh yes this is another plant I grew at the same time that stayed outdoors and only got rain water when it rained. See no curling even though the medium is the same. Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk Rain water comes in at around 7.0, what are you watering at? Also it only rains say once a week if that so had time for the wet / dry cycle Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Leaf Organics Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Dont mean any offence bud but that one that's been outdoor is not happy either , it looks stunted . your medium has ph issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG420za Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Dont mean any offence bud but that one that's been outdoor is not happy either , it looks stunted . your medium has ph issues Agreed. Leave the lights, they're fine. The problem is in your pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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