NEW Closet Set Up for L.E.D. Stealth Grow

[Grumpy Old Dreamer]

Dreamwalk ... for a small op just for self supply you might want to consider CFL lights, have a look at this thread ... https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/359234-buds-less-setup-first-grow.html it shows what is possible for an outlay of about $100 in lighting.
I'm currently in the early stages of a similar grow using CFL's but one day will probably switch to LEDs - if Australia eventually has decent LEDs available and not just the crappy chinese mass produced garbage.

Both this thread and the "buds for less" thread are two treads that I check for updates before any other reading.

 

[Serapis]

I'm a newbie to the forums and just went through the entire thread. It's intriguing, but I'm not able to spend that kind of money on a grow op. I have started a few seeds for germination, but it'll just be a small op for just myself.

Welcome to RIU! We are glad to have you here. Thanks for taking the time to follow along. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. A pictorial update is coming later today.

 

[WattSaver]

Things are looking good Serapis. Hope you find a home for all your little ones. I too have more veg girls than future flower room. This problem can only lead to innovation.

No hi-jack intended here, and I will not answer question here. Just call it a motivational commercial.

1st butchered plant from LED Grow. Cinderella 99, 8 weeks veg (under florescent), 7 1/2 weeks flower under LED


Whats left after the butchering


LED DOES WORK!!!

 

[wyteberrywidow]

Im subbed the rest of the way.

 

[Serapis]

Im subbed the rest of the way.

Glad to have you along.

 

[wyteberrywidow]

Glad to have you along.

I didnt mean to start a back n forth thing i just want results.Some people get butthurt and thats how you can tell who is lying.

 

[Serapis]

I didnt mean to start a back n forth thing i just want results.Some people get butthurt and thats how you can tell who is lying.

As long as you remember you are a guest here, you are welcome to observe. This is not the place to carry on our earlier conversation and debate over LEDs and HIDs..... I can assure you, the number of subs in this thread are LED supporters and won't put up with any BS.

 

[wyteberrywidow]

As long as you remember you are a guest here, you are welcome to observe. This is not the place to carry on our earlier conversation and debate over LEDs and HIDs..... I can assure you, the number of subs in this thread are LED supporters and won't put up with any BS.

My intentions was to just observe not compare.

 

[luckyskindaguy]

Hey Serapis, how are the ladies doing?

 

[Serapis]

Hey Serapis, how are the ladies doing?

They are looking good. I'm sorry I didn't get pics up today. I've been in bed all day with a damn cold. I did have a small bout of acidity PH, but that has been taken care of. I've upped my watering regimen to PH 7.5 for the time being until the lime has time to kick in. i'll do a full update sometime tomorrow. I apologize for missing the usual sunday pics.

The seedlings took nutes for the first time yesterday. the first set of leaves were showing signs of yellowing, so I assume the seed hull has done it's job. My starter mix has like zero nutes in it.

 

[stelthy]

Hi dude bit late getting here but am starting from the beginning and starting to read the 1st page of this thread now - STELTHY

 

[Serapis]

Thanks Stelthy for joining the thread. I love your grow op!! Feel free to share one pic here of your cabinet for the others to see. I loved checking it out.

 

[stelthy]

If its ok Ill add 1 pic and a LINK from that grow and 1 pic and 1 LINK from my latest project, glad you enjoyed my input..hows your latest grow going? - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Hi all here's a link to my old grow.. https://www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/281701-2x-90-watt-ufos-1x.html - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Hi again this is my latest build (still in progress) and here's a LINK to the PROJECT from start to date :- https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/320402-stelthys-600w-hps-project-new.html feel free to ask any questions etc, thanks for letting me post those Serapis good luck - STELTHY

 

[mr2shim]

That's a nice setup, I'm jealous..

Is that a TV monitor up top?

 

[GreenNerd420]

Very nice setup, Stealthy. You've definitely succeeded in hijacking this thread.

 

[Serapis]

Very nice setup, Stealthy. You've definitely succeeded in hijacking this thread.

No he didn't, he was invited to show his grow room because I liked it. You on the other hand are quickly becoming a pain in the ass.....

 

[Serapis]

FLUSHED

I had to flush the ladies again. Second time since July, guess it was coming. The plants were showing signs of calcium deficiency. The PH in the run off last week was 7.2, so I really wasn't thinking lock out at the time and I added in some al/Mag. When I watered yesterday, I had PH coming back at 6.2 and the source water was 6.5, so I knew right then I had Ca and Mg lockout.... sigh... what a hobby...

Two of the plants started to show the shiny crinkle in the leaves so I took all 5 plants to the shower and hit each one with 3 gallons of tap water. The run off looked like tea at first but in the end it was clear. I'm hoping the lime and my tap's 7.0 PH keeps the ph level up. When I do a salt/nute flush I don't bother with Ph readings, my goal is just to leech the soil. I'll be feeding and analyzing run off tomorrow. Calcium is very important to plant growth. I think I may start using tap water because this is twice Ca and Mg have been locked out in this grow. I should have top dressed all plants with lime when Runt had this same very issue 2 weeks ago.

I have lowered the lights to about 6" above the plants and they are on a 18/6 cycle.

The seedlings are looking great, I'll be transplanting them soon into a nice hot, nute rich soil. I'm hoping my experience with the first batch will allow this second batch to catch up quickly in growth so I can flower them together. If it means delaying flowering for plants 1-5, then oh well. I haven't smoked weed in 2 months now anyways, another month won't hurt in the wait.... sigh....

Seedlings are on a 20/4 cycle. I killed the clones when I let them breathe and forgot to place dome back on.... lesson learned.... It only took 2 hours for the leaves to turn to dried out pulp. If you raise clones in a dome, and need to let fresh air in, stay with them and replace dome before leaving. I was looking forward to raising the tops as new plants.... that sucks.

As always, any INTELLIGENT (highlighted for those like nerdy) feedback or comments or questions are welcome.

 

[Drufiss1]

wow those are some serious set ups, cool as hell looking. deff will have to watch this as i was wondering about LEDs.