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    First time grower. Need advice. Have Pics

    I agree with solar guy the plants do like a rest although we ran some tests and the power bill went up from running the lights 18/6 versus 24/0 The amount was so minimal it was barley worth mentioning but its the power HPS and metal hilide use when starting. 9.5 amps until they are at operating...
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    First time grower. Need advice. Have Pics

    Ya I agree mercury vapors are useless they consume major amounts of power and have minimal to 0 spectrum the plants need especially when in veg. Plus they produce a ton of heat.
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    First attempt, not so good.

    I would try raising the pH to 6.3 I have had great success using that level. Also did you presoak your rockwool in 5.5 Because you should have. When you take them out of the rooting tray and into the system set pH around 6.1 and as the get stronger and the roots are into the rock let it rise to...
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    Claw Leaf.. Damnit..

    Raise your pH to 6.3. And read this article.http://growingweedindoors.info/refluctuating-ph
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    Claw Leaf.. Damnit..

    Try using only pH water no nutes. 6.3 will be the magical number.It was when I had that happen 16 years ago. I looked in the journal I keep of daily activity. Its now reaching 2300 Pages.Amazing the information one accumulates in time.Your plants look a little limey as well so It might not be...
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    Don't know if this has been covered on here yet... ? about flushing...

    You have done a great job I would wait and watch closely It doesnt look quite ready but hard to realy see with out being there. Wish I could offer more.
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    HOLY FUCKIN CRAP!! (please help me)

    Real good advice from the 2 above.DONT!
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    A quick question of costley LED's

    Some interesting comments. I have never tried the LED but saw first hand a system in action in the 6 week of flower. They were realy experienced growers but first time with LED.Their LED packs will be for sale on EBAY next month.They Had the right led package as it came from an authority in the...
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    2 Pounds Per Light

    I'm A little late on response. Like you I have been at it for awhile,unlike you I use a different strain and always get 2 lbs per 1000 w. I use hydroponics top feed in hydroton.I have foung co2 crucial for yields. My last yield was 2 lbs 11 oz from 1000 w hps.Get the story at...
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    ventilation and security questions...

    Nice answer Nate
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    2 1/2 pounds per light

    More light means more heat so make sure you jack up your ventilation.
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    2 1/2 pounds per light

    what brucetree said
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    2 1/2 pounds per light

    I have read what you guys are saying about yield. I have put over 15 years into perfecting one method and 4 strains and I do get 21/4 lbs per 1000 w Consistantly !Thats not to say I havnt got more but also have got less.Not much though. If your not growing a high yielding strain you are not...
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    pics of my current grow. whats wrong with my plants?

    It looks like you have a ph problem.Which then in turn creates a nutrient problem. I had similar looking problem when my ph monitor was fucked. Try 10 gallons of water for every gallon of dirt. Also use a foilage spray with some stress formula. Switch to hydroponics dirt is to much work.mother...
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    advice.... please help...

    I used this method for curing that was handed down from my father. I have always had good results. When harvesting, the rinse cycle must be done properly. minimum 10 days straight water in hydro. Then cut at bottom of stalk,being careful not to bruise the plant hang in a dark room. The secret...
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