Autoflower Thread & Resource Guide

[Outdoorindica]

i just dont se the penatration of light with leds, as with the hps or m/h lights. that why they dont grow werth a shit under leds.i would waist my time with them .you want the best bud you can get, so get the best lights you can get, and leds are not it.

That is basically what I said two post before the one you quoted. Its just at this point I dont see hps bulb getting much better, and LED is. In the near future I expect LEDs will be worth a go. Just not at this point in development. If a single diode can create a few hundred thousand lumens, the intensity of the light cant be argued. The thing is will we ever have access to those diodes? And when we do, if we do, we just have to hope they arent a few thousand dollars a piece. Imagine 5 led diodes producing 1 million lumens. You wouldnt be able to look into the room without a welding helmet on. How many thousands of watts of hps would that take to produce that many lumens? Around 5 or 6 thousand at least I would think. And what a bitch it is to cool that room would be. That issue wouldnt be there with the LEDs. Ahh what the future may hold for us growers COULD be amazing. But at this point, I wouldnt fuck with LEDs. Unless they are used for vegging only.

 

[Delux83]

Lol yeah i mean runt to no growth for like a month check my sig its not to far in that the PJs start. and it didnt just catch up shes about twice the height of the other one. Its just she has like a bunch of popcorn buds where the other plant has like the one main cola straight up the stem. but shouldnt be to much longer and ill really know who is bigger in grams =D

 

[Bigby]

Damn I dont know but big. How tall are the little ones? Mine are 10 inches at 28 days. I wonder when autos usually stop growing taller. Like 6-7 weeks?

The bushy one's are 9 and a half inches and 7 and a half inches tall. The bushiest is like 14 inches wide all around with 6 visible bud sites. I think im in love lol

 

[Bigby]

Lol yeah i mean runt to no growth for like a month check my sig its not to far in that the PJs start. and it didnt just catch up shes about twice the height of the other one. Its just she has like a bunch of popcorn buds where the other plant has like the one main cola straight up the stem. but shouldnt be to much longer and ill really know who is bigger in grams =D

That's good to know. Always worth persevering, even if the plant looks like a runt.

 

[Bigby]

That is basically what I said two post before the one you quoted. Its just at this point I dont see hps bulb getting much better, and LED is. In the near future I expect LEDs will be worth a go. Just not at this point in development. If a single diode can create a few hundred thousand lumens, the intensity of the light cant be argued. The thing is will we ever have access to those diodes? And when we do, if we do, we just have to hope they arent a few thousand dollars a piece. Imagine 5 led diodes producing 1 million lumens. You wouldnt be able to look into the room without a welding helmet on. How many thousands of watts of hps would that take to produce that many lumens? Around 5 or 6 thousand at least I would think. And what a bitch it is to cool that room would be. That issue wouldnt be there with the LEDs. Ahh what the future may hold for us growers COULD be amazing. But at this point, I wouldnt fuck with LEDs. Unless they are used for vegging only.

Good post that. Sort of thinking that sends me off into flights of fancy whenever I smoke a nice spliff.

 

[jesco51]

shit! i over did it with the nutes After a good flush do you think she will bounce back? Could the stress turn it hermie?.....Its a lowryder x ak47 ,about 9 inches tall, and a little over 4 weeks old.

 

[Outdoorindica]

shit! i over did it with the nutes After a good flush do you think she will bounce back? Could the stress turn it hermie?.....Its a lowryder x ak47 ,about 9 inches tall, and a little over 4 weeks old.

I dont see any nute damage in that picture, looks like something is eating on your leaves here and there though.

 

[jesco51]

you think so? i havent seen one bug yet??

 

[Polecat]

my lr2 turned purple, but i think its because my water was little colder than it should of been, what is your water temps, just wondering? and yes mine smelt just danky. get you higher than a kite, lol As for the hight . to me autos flower are unstable, some will be big some small, i believe its in the genetic of the strain. but thats my 2 cents..

I use softened well water. It is probaly 60 degrees at most. Most of the time I let it set for a hour or two. But not always.

Yeah! My LR2's look like they would get you why high. Can't wait to smoke it.

 

[Delux83]

LEDs are not the future this is the future!!!!
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[Outdoorindica]

LEDs are not the future this is the future!!!!
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Very interesting, and I found a grow light that uses those, http://www.chameleongrowsystems.com/store/CGS-SG-II_MJ13_V7.html
very expensive, but hopefully over time those price will drop significantly.

 

[Bigby]

shit! i over did it with the nutes After a good flush do you think she will bounce back? Could the stress turn it hermie?.....Its a lowryder x ak47 ,about 9 inches tall, and a little over 4 weeks old.

Looks alright to me mate. All the news growth seems healthy enough. At least im hoping you'l be alright as mine look about the same as that due to various reasons

Good bit of advice I read whilst doing my research before starting my first grow "try and chill with your growing, its a weed at the end of the day and it wants to survive more than you want it to" (cant credit whoever said it as I cant remember, but it says it all). Of course, try and find out what's causing anything you notice, and do all you can to address it, but try not to stress and everything will probably work out alright in the end. All the best, B.

 

[kronic1989]

you think so? i havent seen one bug yet??

I dont think its a bug at all.. Its yellowing/browing/bronzing in little spots, try to keep track of your waters ph is all I could say to further prevent this.

 

[Bigby]

I dont think its a bug at all.. Its yellowing/browing/bronzing in little spots, try to keep track of your waters ph is all I could say to further prevent this.

Is it fluctuations in ph that causes it? Or extremes at one end of the scale or other?

 

[Outdoorindica]

I dont think its a bug at all.. Its yellowing/browing/bronzing in little spots, try to keep track of your waters ph is all I could say to further prevent this.

Agreed, but it sure looks like something chewed on that one leaf tip.

 

[kronic1989]

Is it fluctuations in ph that causes it? Or extremes at one end of the scale or other?

If your following the same routine throughout the grow, the ph would go north or south gradually if your not tracking it. Thats not to say it cant go from acid to alk or vice versa. Mineral buildup (salts) will also cause lockouts, that is why it is good to have a watertray below your pots, allowing for runoff.

 

[kronic1989]

Agreed, but it sure looks like something chewed on that one leaf tip.

I see which leaf your talking about now

 

[businessmen]

That coulda been a brown tip he pulled off, or accidentally crushed picking up the pot too. The one on lower left?

 

[VermontgannyMan]

Just bought 12 different strains of autoflowering seeds,wondering if anybods tried growing any of these,and what the results were,i only bought 1 of each kind all feminized of course, "Auto blueberry" diesel ryder"snow rider"60 day wonder"m15"sweet dwarf"Bigbuddas-automatic"fruit automatic"lowboldt" and 2 regular budding plant seeds "BIG BANG" AND "AK-48"
First time indoor grower so any help and info at all would be greatly appreciated!

 

[VermontgannyMan]

Hi do you have any advise for a first time auto flowering plant grower?Any advise at all would be glady appreciated!

That coulda been a brown tip he pulled off, or accidentally crushed picking up the pot too. The one on lower left?