Newbie_2020 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Good Day All, New to everything, starting to setup a small indoor grow tent. Bought some items over last couple months to have a basic setup. Tried to so some homework , watching YouTube video`s etc,,,,,,,, Here to get some guidance , build some knowledge and see if i can at least be successful with my first attempt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000Hills Nursery Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Good luck bro. Give us more details on your setup, pretty sure we can put you on the right path 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Welcome and Happy Growing.Share with us the details, would be nice to help get you a good start. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 Thanks All, So below is some info on my setup. I created a small propagation dome , with a small heat pad to assist with the germination process. I have tried to germinate one seed bought from Biltong and bugz using Rockwool but it failed to germinate. Seed was left in ph`d water over night, and placed in rock-wool using info i read on you tube. I initially thought the temperature or humidity was at fault , but closely inspecting the seed it was very soft and the contents of the seed was like a white past, so i think the rock wool was too wet. I did not add any water and i added so other none weed seeds into the dome which germinated perfectly, so the other thought could be that the seed was a dud. So as it stand Im attempting to do my second seed, this time using a Jiffy pellet and regulating the temperature and humidity more carefully. trying to keep the temperate between 21.5 and 23 and humidity between 50 -60%. Today is day 2, Im keeping a eye on it daily and had to water the pellet this morning as it was drying out a bit. Feeling more comfortable with this attempt so hope it works. I am using ph`d water of around 5.6 , hope its ok. Reflective Indoor Grow Tent - 60 x 60 x 140cm From Seedleme.com HZ-100 Silent Series inline Fan (100mm, 2 speed From Seedleme.com 1/8″ ROPE RATCHET From Seedleme.com CAN-Lite 150 PL Carbon Filter hydroponic.co.za Freedom Farms Formula 1 Growing Medium hydroponic.co.za Jiffy Pellets hydroponic.co.za Freedom Pots hydroponic.co.za LED Full Spectrum LED Light (Import) Not sure of watts Unknown General Hydroponics Flora Series Nutrient Kit Futurama Got Small fan , humidifier and heater if needed PH UP, PH Down, Kelp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hi, I wish you good luck with germinating your seed. I only use the jiffy pellets and it always worked out for me (and I don't even PH the water). I'm sure you'll see it sprouting soon. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000Hills Nursery Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 @Newbe_2020 Dont be bummed with germination. Always some dud seeds in the mix. Seeds are relatively cheap in comparison to the setup or even nutes. I personally germinate more seeds then I need and keep just the strongest. That formula 1 growing medium... If it's coco/perlite mix you will 100% need some sort of calcium additive. Calmag or Calcium Nitrate. The best option for you would be Greenhouse feeding company calcium and Epsom salts to avoid nitrogen issues. You also will need some GHE ph drops. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 @1000Hills Nursery Thanks, for the info. Will definitely look into getting the Calcium ad Epson Salts. Is the Formula 1 Growing medium ideal to use? Ingredients: Coco Coir, Worm Castings, Perlite (30%), Volcanic Rock Dust, Bone meal, Gypsum, Fermented probiotic bran. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcoen Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 @Newbe_2020 WHats up bro! Good luck with your setup! Let us know how it goes and even start a grow diary here on the forum! Just shout if you need any information! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcoen Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 @Newbe_2020 Also for humidity for germination you need it above 70% for best results. Dont oversoak the Jiffy, make sure its damp thats all! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Popcoen said: @Newbe_2020 Also for humidity for germination you need it above 70% for best results. Dont oversoak the Jiffy, make sure its damp thats all! Thanks, will do i have pushed the humidity to above 60% will monitor and take it from there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcoen Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 @Newbe_2020 Good luck brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000Hills Nursery Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Newbe_2020 said: @1000Hills Nursery Thanks, for the info. Will definitely look into getting the Calcium ad Epson Salts. Is the Formula 1 Growing medium ideal to use? Ingredients: Coco Coir, Worm Castings, Perlite (30%), Volcanic Rock Dust, Bone meal, Gypsum, Fermented probiotic bran. Okay ingredients points organic. Omit what I said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGG Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Welcome , you will find loads of info and options here and you can't go wrong and nice that you did some research on your own also.I have grown a few times with FF formula one and GHE, what I have done is to bump my tap water to 0,2-0,3 EC with Calsium Nitrate (think Epsom does the same but I have no experience with that), after the tap water bump I add the veg recommendations up to 0,5-0,8 EC in early veg and in full veg to 1 EC.Keep us posted and add pics as you go alongGood vibes Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreX Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 33 minutes ago, GGG said: Calsium Nitrate (think Epsom does the same but I have no experience with that) CalMag is most often a premixed calcuim nitrate magnesium sulphate Are you referring to calmag? Or where do you get your calcium nitrate separate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Not sure where GGG , get his products, but found Calcium Magnesium Nitrate @ Hydroponics.co.za https://hydroponic.co.za/hydroponics/calcium-magnesium-nitrate/?attribute_pa_size=1kg https://hydroponic.co.za/hydroponics/hortimix-nutrient-b/ Hortimix Nutrient B (Calcium Nitrate) is a unique combination of nitrate nitrogen and fully water soluble calcium offers many benefits to growers. It’s immediately available for plant use, it improves crop quality, disease and stress tolerance. Please note: Nutrient B needs to be used in conjunction with Nutrient A to provide all the nutrients your plants require. For Flowering plants, you will also require MKP (Bloom Booster) e.g Tomatoes, Peppers, Chillies, Flowers etc. How much do you Need: 350g makes 5l of Concentrated Nutrient Solution. You will then mix (depending on the growth stage of your plant between 1ml to 16ml of Nutrient Solution per 1 litre of water). Please see Feeding schedule below. Nutrient B Contains: Nitrogen N 155g/kg Calcium Ca 190g/kg Nutrient Preparation and Usage : https://hydroponic.co.za/horti-mix-multi-part-nutrient-preparation-usage-table/ Edited June 19, 2020 by Newbe_2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGG Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 It's part of hortimix range, bought the calmag by mistake when I finished first bag and it gave me issues, yellow leaves and slow growth and then only did I see it was the wrong one. Replaced with calsium nitrate and solved the problem Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 @GGG I need to ask one question, do you mix the Calcium Nitrate all together in a 5l water or do you mix as needed. I had a look at the below link they recommend to have 3x 5l containers to mix this nitrates and use as their guidelines. https://hydroponic.co.za/hortimix-nutrient-preparation-and-usage-table/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemic Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 They sell the hortimix salts at the right molar weight to mix a 5l concentrate of each A, B and MKP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 Thanks, Once mixed how long can this be stored? Can one mix this, store in dark cupboard for the duration of the build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemic Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) I bought mine in 2014. Still using it from time to time. Use the cleanest water possible. It should really be distilled water, but RO water is fine too. Edited July 11, 2020 by Totemic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 @Totemic Great i will get distilled water to be safe and have the best possible solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGG Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Hi, I'm using 25L buckets with rainwater I add halve a teaspoon or little less till my EC is about 0,2-0,3 and then I added my nutes and let it stand for 30min and then check PH, adjust if needed and check again after 30 min, il check ph again the next day before feeding plants. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGG Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I use the granules as is tho, as@Totemic said it lasts a long time. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGG Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I use the granules as is tho, as@Totemic said it lasts a long time. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie_2020 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 @GGG Do you mix Part A and B to get to the required EC levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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