SweetLeaf's 240W Blackstar LED Autoflower Grow

supchaka

supchaka

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I dont know what it is but they look like something is going on. I cant think that they would even still be deficient enough to show using the FFOF at this point. Have you tested your water PH and PPM ever? I think if you add nutes its going to hurt not help. Im just starting to use the FF soil and the kid at the shop told me to mix it down 50% with perlite because its so hot as it is.
 
supchaka

supchaka

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I have read that cal/mag is more of an issue with LED... for whatever thats worth and that "supposedly" people using tap water shouldnt have cal/mag issues. If I had to guess though Id say that is the deficiency if anything.
 
SweetLeafFarmer

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Ya.. I tested my pH just with strips I don't have a digital meter and it appeared to be close to what it should be, this was in the beginning of my grow a couple of weeks ago...I'm using tap water. Maybe i'll recheck the pH next time I water. I raised the light as well so I guess we'll see if that helps.
 
supchaka

supchaka

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I did ask Gotham what height to run it and he said 10-12" for all stages but I think I'd go up more around 16 for my younger ones. In my cab it's currently over the older ones only 8" to the tip of the highest cola. The hps is over my youngins. Once my 3 finish I plan on rotating my plants around so they get equal exposure to both lights. It would be nice if someone else could chime in with thoughts on ur plants too. Seems like its just the 2 of us!
 
SweetLeafFarmer

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Ya I haven't measured what my light is at just eyeballed it, might have to get out the tape tomorrow hahah.. My plants are quickly outgrowing my cab as well.. i'll have to get some pics of them in the cab tomorrow as I haven't posted any yet, I found it to be shitty photo quality with the LED on and obviously too dark in there with the light off. Ya, I'm bummed no one else is chimin in... thats kind of why I made the journal to get some commentary, help when I encounter problems, and for reference for anyone thats looking into the strain or the light. I've been thinking that there are too many aspects people could not like about this grow (size, led, autoflower, maybe i suck at journaling) anyway... hopefully it picks up. :clap:
 
HelsBane

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Doing my first grow it happens to be under led, watching yours and hoping for the best for both of us.
 
SweetLeafFarmer

SweetLeafFarmer

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HelsBane said:
Doing my first grow it happens to be under led, watching yours and hoping for the best for both of us.
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Good luck to you as well, check back for progress of my grow

Supchaka i know haha finally someone else besides us... just a little off topic but how do you multi quote in a single post?
 
HelsBane

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How often are you needing to water? I got my clones 5 days ago now and with the exception of a light watering when I transplanted them I am still finding moisture about one knuckle in.
 
SweetLeafFarmer

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Ya, I am barely watering mine. I am going to water today but I can't remember the last time I watered. Maybe 5 days? I am using smart pots and the FFOF is holding the water also.
 
supchaka

supchaka

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Oh yeah what kind of temps are you having? I was sitting at 71 which was too low for me! They were going so long between watering I actually got some fuzz on the top of the soil, thats when I put the 150 back in the box and now Im at 78-80.
 
HelsBane

HelsBane

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My set up was sitting at about 68-71 degrees before I added a space heater to bring the temps up to 75-77, kind of funny considering my decision to run LED was based on not wanting to worry about cooling the tent and now I have ended up heating it. :wall::wall::wall: It will all pay off though in a month or so when the ambient temps come up.
 
SweetLeafFarmer

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When my door of my cab is closed im sitting at about 78-81 degrees. Heres a little Friday night update for RIU, I know there is no poly on the cab in the picture howeverrrr i did pick some up today so I will be cutting it and putting it on the walls tomorrow. More pics to come tomorrow. Have a good weekend everybody :bigjoint:

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supchaka

supchaka

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I was reading fox farms site yesterday and regardless of anyone's opinions on how strong the nutes in it are, they recommend to start feeding at 2 weeks with ocean forest.
 
SweetLeafFarmer

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Didn't make it to the Hydro shop today, going to pick up Fox Farm's 3 pack (grow big, tiger bloom, and big bloom). Light turns back on soon, I think tonight I will add a little epsom salts to the watering and see if that helps. I have a feeling it might be a MG deficiency.
 
bluesred

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SweetLeafFarmer said:
Didn't make it to the Hydro shop today, going to pick up Fox Farm's 3 pack (grow big, tiger bloom, and big bloom). Light turns back on soon, I think tonight I will add a little epsom salts to the watering and see if that helps. I have a feeling it might be a MG deficiency.
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I am getting together an LED / CFL grow and was wondering what your set up is like as far as the LEDs go. Looks like kind of an enclosed space you're work in, much like mine will be. Already planning on a heater, although I must admit to it being easier to HEAT a space to desired temps than the have to always be battling to try to cool a confined space.
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