Aussie Growers Thread

[JimyTheCook]

i post this up every once in awhile. Recommend anyone save this to favourites. The Grow info Tab is full of great stuff.

Hydroponics | Manic Botanix. Pure Science

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medteknutrients.com.au

Even has a C02 section Jimmy. https://medteknutrients.com.au/co2-enriched-hydroponic-growing/

Haha cheers luke dnt think ill be runnin co2 anytime soon i dont mind havin a basic understandin on how everything works though an how you blokes run your grow rooms/tents for wen the time comes
I remember having a read right threw that link when ya posted it awhile back..

 

[DustyDuke]

That deserves anal

Without asking

 

[DustyDuke]

Well she didn’t send pic of them bad (wonder why) but everything past year top 4ish node looks yellow. I’ll have clean up when I get back

 

[jzs147]

460mm away from light
Light is turned up to max then dialed back just a touch. There is a bit of yellowing think its mainly new growth maybe a touch of bleaching.
Been defoliating this run few leaves everyday just to make sure lights penertrating.
Temps maybe a bit low but dont wanna turn air con off. Will get to hot as theres a bout 2200 watts
Running over 3 tents.
2.2 ec.

 

[OzyM8]

I love this site. Been asking bout Leaf temps lately and didnt even think to check medtech. https://medteknutrients.com.au/leaf-surface-temperature-lst-in-hydroponic-growing/

Medtek has great info, no bro science

Here’s also a good one for VPD that’s got a link to get their custom VPD chart. Adjust to Celsius. Once you know LST under ambient you just put in the offset, tab down for growth stage and you’ll have a great reference chart.

The Ultimate Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) Guide

"Why devote an entire guide to VPD?" you might ask. The answer is that the vapor pressure deficit (VPD) is extremely important for growing plants. VPD helps you identify the correct range of temperature and humidity to aim for in your grow space. With VPD you can achieve the best results while...

pulsegrow.com

 

[2easy]

I have a mate looking into getting started. He doesnt want to spend too much. anybody know any companies selling half decent beginner set ups? I'm going to have a look because some of the ones he has showed me so far are really bad.

Would be nice if i had a decent starting point fir my search

 

[JimyTheCook]

I have a mate looking into getting started. He doesnt want to spend too much. anybody know any companies selling half decent beginner set ups? I'm going to have a look because some of the ones he has showed me so far are really bad.

Would be nice if i had a decent starting point fir my search

Im not to up with all the flash gear out there but this is something ive been lookin at an seems half decent...

 

[OzyM8]

460mm away from light
Light is turned up to max then dialed back just a touch. There is a bit of yellowing think its mainly new growth maybe a touch of bleaching.
Been defoliating this run few leaves everyday just to make sure lights penertrating.
Temps maybe a bit low but dont wanna turn air con off. Will get to hot as theres a bout 2200 watts
Running over 3 tents.
2.2 ec.
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Yes mate, see how the upper leaves have that “praying” stature, that’s an early sign of light stress. Fix it early enough and you can avoid the dramas and associated issues.

 

[jzs147]

Yes mate, see how the upper leaves have that “praying” stature, that’s an early sign of light stress. Fix it early enough and you can avoid the dramas and associated issues.

Lifted light 60mm see that helps.

 

[2easy]

Im not to up with all the flash gear out there but this is something ive been lookin at an seems half decent...

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In had a little eBay shop and found all this.
Its not exactly top.of the line but i feel like it would be a great place to start and saved about $300 over the lots he was looking at is a lot more practical.



The kit he was looking at had 2 x 1000w lights with a tiny little 150mm in line fan amongst other things i didn't like.

Seems like there is some real traps out there for beginners

 

[OzyM8]

Lifted light 60mm see that helps.

Found it! this is your one m8, got the PAR readings in it too. Keep that light at 60cm above your canopy in the centre and you’re at or just under 1000PPFD. You don’t want it any closer than that

 

[jzs147]

Found it! this is your one m8, got the PAR readings in it too. Keep that light at 60cm above your canopy in the centre and you’re at or just under 1000PPFD. You don’t want it any closer than that

When i was in the 4x4 tent 600mm was to faraway buds where tiny.
Might be different in the smaller tent.
Im not a technical type person just do what works.
But yeah i might bump it upto 500mm

 

[OzyM8]

When i was in the 4x4 tent 600 was to faraway buds where tiny.
Might be different in the smaller tent.
Im not a technical type person just dovwhat works.
But yeah i might bump it upto 500mm

As you please m8, but you seriously don’t want to be over 1000PPFD., and that’s at 600mm at full power.
Please cross check that with @reza92 so you feel confident with a consensus.

Don’t think 1000PPFD would have been the reason your buds were small. Did you get a nute lockout during that grow?

 

[jzs147]

As you please m8, but you seriously don’t want to be over 1000PPFD., and that’s at 600mm at full power.
Please cross check that with @reza92 so you feel confident with a consensus.

Ill be right.
Cheers for advice.
As i said ill play it by ear work it out for myself.
U can read an watch but at end of the day experience is what makes a grower also 18 to 24 inches is reccomended so im within range.

 

[bursto]

didnt i say I'm banned from ebay, stop making me look at fans, tents n shit

my two weeks is not up yet

 

[OzyM8]

Ill be right.
Cheers for advice.
As i said ill play it by ear work it out for myself.
U can read an watch but at end of the day experience is what makes a grower also 18 to 24 inches is reccomended so im within range.

At least you edited in the 24”
Thanks for the comical relief

 

[reza92]

Its always good to have an understanding on how everything works together or doesnt ive done hours an hours of readin on all sorts of crap but havent looked into calcium much same as most of the other micros i just try keep a good balance of evrything. Seems to be workin so far..
So if i go with 1 - 2 grams a ltr i should be right

yeah there’s a lot of good info starting to get out there. If your interested have a look at a dude on insta called slownickel. He does big ag stuff mostly but consults for a few grow ops, has a ton of info that he’s always sharing.

he’s also a big calcium fan. Doesnt think of it as a macro but a major nutrients along with npk because they of how vital it is to cell growth.

 

[reza92]

As you please m8, but you seriously don’t want to be over 1000PPFD., and that’s at 600mm at full power.
Please cross check that with @reza92 so you feel confident with a consensus.

Don’t think 1000PPFD would have been the reason your buds were small. Did you get a nute lockout during that grow?

personally i aim for the top 2 or so inches of the very top buds to get a little yellow so I know it’s penetrating into the canopy.

 

[jzs147]

At least you edited in the 24”
Thanks for the comical relief

Tried to be nice fuck you.
Done 2 runs running the light at 400mm.
Edited 18 to 24 inch wich is 450mm to 600.
So fuck you. Thanks for telling me what i already know.

 

[Rewerb]

Girl Scout Cookies here we go !!

Where? Haven’t figured that part out yet View attachment 4483918

Just out of curiosity, how much are you paying for your clones (or are they freebies?).