comments are open on this thread but only if they are constructive. no attitude or bullshit. if you want to add or have something new to say, please edit your comments. 10 posts in a row annoy the piss out of me and it is cleaner to add an edit.
Edit: <<here is a good example.
Edit2:<<I'm good with examples.
<<<<oh, and if I'm doing something wrong, please tell me.>>>>
so this post will mark what i have and i will add new posts when i change something or add pics of growth(max of 10 pics per post)
much of this will be a mish mash of random info that ill try to form into a detailed(ish) grow journal.
<<Nutes>>
i started with the standard GH formula reduced to 250ppm with tap water @ 200ppm. 450ppm. i am now ramping to full strength lucas formula. this however is not accurate as i just replaced my tds meter with a COM-100 and have yet to chose a measuring method though im considering EC/mS for accuracy. more conversions will make calculating harder, but more accurate than ppm.
I'm going to mix nutes to level in 1 gallon jugs of distilled water and measure each and add them together.(the measurements) then Ill check my math so i can keep them at a non toxic level. however i plan on ignoring the ppm level of additives like CALiMAGic. i believe i want around TDS @ 0.7 1326 ppm + ~200ppm for tap
Lucas Formula
target EC/mS= 1.9 - 2.2 ish? i need to test for accurate numbers.
per gallon
Veg
8ml flora micro
16ml flora bloom
2.5-3ml calimagic (additive) EC/mS=?
Flower
(same as above+ /or reduce by half to lower ppm?)
Open Sesame (start after switch to 12/12)
1/4 tsp per gallon as standalone. ramp to 1 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
1/8 tsp per gallon with lucas. ramp to 1/2 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
Sonic Bloom (additive)(start after buds start forming)
1/4 tsp to 5 gallons ramp to 1 tsp to 5 gallons
ChaChing (start on week 6 or 7 of flower)
1/2 tsp per gallon as standalone. ramp to 1 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
1/8 tsp per gallon with lucas. ramp to 1/2 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
(Ill test the finishers and go all the way through with at least one plant on just lucas. compare results and use in next grow.)
<<Lights>>
Have
viparspectra 600w
Want
https://www.amazon.com/MEIZHI-600W-Grow-Light-Spectrum/dp/B01HFZ3QN0
^^same as viparspectra, but with a better light ratio more calculated for growing cannabis.^^
$155
or
diy cob.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/cob-led-hybrid-diy-build.929582/
^^it's not perfect, but i designed it based on what was in stock and the light formula i wanted at the time of conception. there are things i want to add like a veg/flower option. mostly to cut the blues during flower. the quantity and spectrum's of the lights is almost ideal to my limited understanding and i can make more for larger grow areas. one set of lights over each plant would be a good start.
$400+
<<hydroponic unit>>
have
standard pre-built 5G DWC.
want
Aeroponic or DWC 6.5G fermentation recirculating buckets
bigger buckets provide more room for roots. next build will have a chiller and possibly a UV sterilizer. doing this will remove my option for bennies, however i may not need them if i have the UV system and chiller.
<<Grow Room>>
have
2X4X5 tent
want
8X4X6'8"
will give me the option to scrog as well as simply grow taller fatter plants.
I'm sure there's more, but im done with haves and wants for now.
i just realized that the dates are recorded in the titles of my pics to ill post them with dates. in the future, Ill try to get all 3 plants in each picture with dates.
december 10
december 14
december 23
root rot almost killed my plant. it was a major fight to keep it alive. i made a thread about it here. it has the same pics as this thread.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/how-i-sa...of-newb-mistakes-and-s-y-grow-journal.930529/
December 27
EC/mS
left 1.22
center 1.23
right 1.22
nutrient mix left and right are the same but center is different.
left, right, and center are 1/4tsp each from GH 3 part and 1 tsp calimagic per gallon
center also has armor si. it was then diluted to the same ppm as the other batches.
I am currently ramping as i top off with lucas formula and calimagic having the intent to go to 2.0-2.6 depending on the plants needs. hoping to hit those numbers by the weekend. and if i can without burning, ill be switching to full strength lucas on saturday or sunday.
i still need to do some experimenting with the ppm levels of my nutes in distilled water.
VVV
space for next update.
^^^^
Edit: <<here is a good example.
Edit2:<<I'm good with examples.
<<<<oh, and if I'm doing something wrong, please tell me.>>>>
so this post will mark what i have and i will add new posts when i change something or add pics of growth(max of 10 pics per post)
much of this will be a mish mash of random info that ill try to form into a detailed(ish) grow journal.
<<Nutes>>
i started with the standard GH formula reduced to 250ppm with tap water @ 200ppm. 450ppm. i am now ramping to full strength lucas formula. this however is not accurate as i just replaced my tds meter with a COM-100 and have yet to chose a measuring method though im considering EC/mS for accuracy. more conversions will make calculating harder, but more accurate than ppm.
I'm going to mix nutes to level in 1 gallon jugs of distilled water and measure each and add them together.(the measurements) then Ill check my math so i can keep them at a non toxic level. however i plan on ignoring the ppm level of additives like CALiMAGic. i believe i want around TDS @ 0.7 1326 ppm + ~200ppm for tap
Lucas Formula
target EC/mS= 1.9 - 2.2 ish? i need to test for accurate numbers.
per gallon
Veg
8ml flora micro
16ml flora bloom
2.5-3ml calimagic (additive) EC/mS=?
Flower
(same as above+ /or reduce by half to lower ppm?)
Open Sesame (start after switch to 12/12)
1/4 tsp per gallon as standalone. ramp to 1 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
1/8 tsp per gallon with lucas. ramp to 1/2 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
Sonic Bloom (additive)(start after buds start forming)
1/4 tsp to 5 gallons ramp to 1 tsp to 5 gallons
ChaChing (start on week 6 or 7 of flower)
1/2 tsp per gallon as standalone. ramp to 1 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
1/8 tsp per gallon with lucas. ramp to 1/2 tsp. flush every 2 weeks.
(Ill test the finishers and go all the way through with at least one plant on just lucas. compare results and use in next grow.)
<<Lights>>
Have
viparspectra 600w
Want
https://www.amazon.com/MEIZHI-600W-Grow-Light-Spectrum/dp/B01HFZ3QN0
^^same as viparspectra, but with a better light ratio more calculated for growing cannabis.^^
$155
or
diy cob.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/cob-led-hybrid-diy-build.929582/
^^it's not perfect, but i designed it based on what was in stock and the light formula i wanted at the time of conception. there are things i want to add like a veg/flower option. mostly to cut the blues during flower. the quantity and spectrum's of the lights is almost ideal to my limited understanding and i can make more for larger grow areas. one set of lights over each plant would be a good start.
$400+
<<hydroponic unit>>
have
standard pre-built 5G DWC.
want
Aeroponic or DWC 6.5G fermentation recirculating buckets
bigger buckets provide more room for roots. next build will have a chiller and possibly a UV sterilizer. doing this will remove my option for bennies, however i may not need them if i have the UV system and chiller.
<<Grow Room>>
have
2X4X5 tent
want
8X4X6'8"
will give me the option to scrog as well as simply grow taller fatter plants.
I'm sure there's more, but im done with haves and wants for now.
i just realized that the dates are recorded in the titles of my pics to ill post them with dates. in the future, Ill try to get all 3 plants in each picture with dates.


december 14

december 23
root rot almost killed my plant. it was a major fight to keep it alive. i made a thread about it here. it has the same pics as this thread.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/how-i-sa...of-newb-mistakes-and-s-y-grow-journal.930529/

December 27
EC/mS
left 1.22
center 1.23
right 1.22
nutrient mix left and right are the same but center is different.
left, right, and center are 1/4tsp each from GH 3 part and 1 tsp calimagic per gallon
center also has armor si. it was then diluted to the same ppm as the other batches.
I am currently ramping as i top off with lucas formula and calimagic having the intent to go to 2.0-2.6 depending on the plants needs. hoping to hit those numbers by the weekend. and if i can without burning, ill be switching to full strength lucas on saturday or sunday.
i still need to do some experimenting with the ppm levels of my nutes in distilled water.
VVV
space for next update.
^^^^