1st Time Growing. With Pictures! Look For My Weekly Journal!

ilikeblazin

ilikeblazin

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Hey all, This is my first time growing and I thought I'd make it a good one.
This is my story.

I have researched a lot and asked many friends who have grown.
I have purchased a hydroponic flow system called Emily's Hydroponic System.
This system can hold 6 plants.
I am growing in a small storage space under the stairs. The room i am using is probly 2.5 Wide x 7' Tall. Approx. 2.5 Square feet.
It has an air pump so the plant gets the food/water when it needs it.
I have a 150 Watt Compact Flourescent Light with a fan.

Now it was time to get some clones.

Week 1

21oC - 23oC
40% Humidity
ph 6.0 (plain water, couldnt get my nutrients right)

After I got the clones I came to realize that my hydroponic system is not meant for soil. I had a week to figure this out before I need to transfer them into my system. I am misting also.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/adam-420/grow/1week.jpg

In that time I went out and bought 3" Rockwool Cubes as I thought I could transfer the soiled clones to the Rockwool Cubes, then into my system.

Week 2

21oC - 23oC
40 - 50% Humidity
ph 5.8 - 6.5 (got my nutrients workin)

When it was time to transfer, I dusted all the dirt off around the roots ect, soaked the rockwool cubes, then made the size in the rockwool cubes big so the roots wouldnt get damaged. I was told I would not succeed, I want to prove them wrong! I didn't take any pictures the day I transfered but I did 2 days later. 2 days later and they are looking very healthy and strong. I already have a favorite.:hump:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/adam-420/grow/2week.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/adam-420/grow/2week1.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/adam-420/grow/2week2.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c242/adam-420/grow/2week3.jpg

It will be Week 3 in a couple days, I will keep you updated!
Tell me what you think about my operation sofar.:mrgreen:


Your friendly stoner,
ilikeblazin:blsmoke:
 
Roseman

Roseman

Elite Rolling Society
Hey, man,
get some AIR Stones. I looked at Emily's System, very good for Sea fo green, but NOT for major big plants. I strongly urge you to get a small aquarium air pump and a very large or very long air stone. it will make a vry noticable difference.
Peace bro
 
midgradeindasouth

midgradeindasouth

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I think you might should cover up the empty holes. Not sure if it is a good Idea to have the light on the water or nuted water.

I do not grow hydro so I could be wrong.
 
ilikeblazin

ilikeblazin

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Roseman said:
Hey, man,
get some AIR Stones. I looked at Emily's System, very good for Sea fo green, but NOT for major big plants. I strongly urge you to get a small aquarium air pump and a very large or very long air stone. it will make a vry noticable difference.
Peace bro
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i have air stones, i have air pump, my setup is perfect in my eyes.
 
jimbo_jim

jimbo_jim

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Shd the light not be a lot closer to the plants as it is only a cfl, or are the plants too young to have it any closer at the moment.
 
K

kindprincess

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i notice you have a high wattage cfl; it might get hotter than what most people use. take care and be cautious; you don't want to burn you plants...
 
WrldWidRadio911

WrldWidRadio911

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SHAMAN said:
Yes cover expossed holes...........Light will kill roots......
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True light causes algae which is bad but I have sen great looking plants growing in an aquarium floating around on styrophoam, you can see the roots they get light but are healthy as fuck!

I'l try to find the pic
 
SHAMAN

SHAMAN

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WrldWidRadio911 said:
True light causes algae which is bad but I have sen great looking plants growing in an aquarium floating around on styrophoam, you can see the roots they get light but are healthy as fuck!

I'l try to find the pic
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I to have seen this done. But don't recomend it.
 
ilikeblazin

ilikeblazin

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any other information I should know that you can tell me before it happens?
Just so I wont have to ask later
 
SHAMAN

SHAMAN

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Are you venting in fresh air and blowing out the hot air?
Or are you just blowing the air around the room?
 
ilikeblazin

ilikeblazin

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SHAMAN said:
Are you venting in fresh air and blowing out the hot air?
Or are you just blowing the air around the room?
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im just circulating the air. I have no way of sending the hot air out because i dont wanna ruin my dads door.
i just open the door every hour or so when im there to check on it:hump:
 
SHAMAN

SHAMAN

Well-Known Member
I see.........................
Well good luck with that.
Remember fresh air is as important as light and fert.
I wish you luck.
 
ilikeblazin

ilikeblazin

Well-Known Member
Hi, I need quick answers please!!!

The planters I have sit in the resuvaur. So the plants feed whenever they want. I have a air pump so it bubbles, so it can feed the plants.

I came to look @ my plants today and they have roots in the water, 1 or 2 leaves were yellow, and most leaves are droopy.
About 5 days ago I was using water and my plants were perfect. ph 5.8 - 6.3
About 3 days ago I changed to nutirents, ph was now 6.0 - 7.0

So today I clipped the yellow leaves, emptied the resuvuar and put new water in it (no nutrients), and put the plants back in the resuvaur.

Can I have the roots just laying in the water?
What is causing my leaves to droop?
How can I fix my plant before it becomes more deadly?

Thanks
 
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