First REAL grow. 4x4x7, 600+400hps, multi strain scrog. Legal. Legit.

jalden

Member
First of all, I'd like to get some help with strain selection. I have a rare opportunity here in CO to have a lot of options when choosing strains. I currently have 1-Platinum Bubba Kush, 1-Northern Lights #5, 2-JillyBean, all in 10 gallon pots. I put 2 JillyBean in one container as I expect one to eventually overtake the other but being the same clone they may have a chance. The forth plant I haven't decided on and really need some help. I'm content with 3 strains but like the idea of having more variety. I tend to lean toward Indica dominant but really enjoy smoking sativa during the day (not as often) Finally got ahold of a very legit grower and now have the option for a very top shelf strain. I don't want to waste the opportunity. Here are my choices.

Ak47
Chemdawg
Ruffneck
White Widow
Banana Kush
OG Kush
Otto #1

UPDATE: General Grow helped sort this out. Decided on Chemdog for the fast flowering time, potency, smell/taste, and novelty factor.


Thank you!!!
 

jalden

Member
Would also like some feedback on the droopiness of my plants. Its been 2 days since i've watered each about a gallon or more. Don't know how to tell if they need water or if they are over watered. They looked great yesterday today droopy. The top of the soil is moist but I put silica stone in the bottom 2" of the pots to help with drainage. Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Don't have many resources for good info other than the countless hours i've spent reading this forum and others. Since most people can grow legally around here, they can be jerks when it comes to helping out the Noob.

Please offer ANY constructive criticism on my setup. I want it to be as legit as possible without wasting time or money.

THANK YOU!

BTW the soil is Sunshine #4 with 20% perlite.
 

jalden

Member
The screen on the floor will be installed for scrog in the next couple weeks. The booth is obviously home made from 1x1s. Converted from a paint booth. I'm planning on light sealing and adding a few layers of carbon on the box fan sitting on top of the room. So far temp and humidity have stabilized 70-75 with lights on 65-70 lights out. Around 40-50% humidity. What do you think?
 

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jalden

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Is it possible for them to get droopy 36 hours after watering if overwatered? For some reason they look a little better now... I know they droop when the light is off but took a good 3 hours after it was back on to start looking better. I'm in Loveland. You?
 

Wizard.of.Dank

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i wouldnt water again until the pot is lite when you lift it up, as they use the water up they will look better, the dryer you let them get in between waterings the more they will like it...and im in Ft.chronic (collins)
 

jalden

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I drilled holes all around the pots last night. They still feel heavy but looking a lil worse. Think temps got down to about 60 in there last night. I guess the roots are just growing. I'm using general hydro with all the additives but have only fed them once about 72 hours ago now.
 

jalden

Member
Picked up some landscape fabric and a moisture/ph meter. Anyone ever use the meters? The guy at the grow store told me to just kick the bucket lol. Im too much of a novice for that approach.
 

Wizard.of.Dank

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i know its hard but sometimes that soil can hold alot of moisture, it can be days sometimes in between waterings when they are young... take some more pictures...
 
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