The Irish Growers Thread!

emeraldbuds

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Yeah there’s a place in Waterford called Blooms cafe doing CBD strains. They have a good section but Gards went in and took everything a few weeks ago for “testing” so there not selling anything at the min. Would be worth a shot though when they re stock. You can see their stains on the Facebook page
 

rollinronan

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Yeah there’s a place in Waterford called Blooms cafe doing CBD strains. They have a good section but Gards went in and took everything a few weeks ago for “testing” so there not selling anything at the min. Would be worth a shot though when they re stock. You can see their stains on the Facebook page
I was talking to them a few weeks ago, they didnt mention any guards and said that it was fully legit, that might have been before the raid though, although i am not sure about it because I know that in ireland, in order to handle industrial hemp you need a licence, but they said it was legal even after I asked them about it. As far as I know they dont have an industrial hemp licence so cannot therefore handle or sell hemp. perhaps they didnt understand the laws? see here (https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/publications/2010/schemesandservices2010-2011/11cropsandhorticulture/) Like everyone else I'd love to not fear the law just for growing a few plants. But we will see if its buisness as usual or what? because if they can continue buisness then its all go go go for us to grow CBD strains. I can imagine they would be harassed by the garda anyway just because they are skirting the law.
have any of you been in the hemp shop in dublin? they grow hemp downstairs without a problem, maybe the garda just dont know about it?
 

rollinronan

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Yeah there’s a place in Waterford called Blooms cafe doing CBD strains. They have a good section but Gards went in and took everything a few weeks ago for “testing” so there not selling anything at the min. Would be worth a shot though when they re stock. You can see their stains on the Facebook page
oh I might also say that they strains they offer are definately not <.2% THC, they offer strawberry cough.... there are a few breeders that offer it but not typically known as low THC as far as I know?
 

emeraldbuds

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I was talking to them a few weeks ago, they didnt mention any guards and said that it was fully legit, that might have been before the raid though, although i am not sure about it because I know that in ireland, in order to handle industrial hemp you need a licence, but they said it was legal even after I asked them about it. As far as I know they dont have an industrial hemp licence so cannot therefore handle or sell hemp. perhaps they didnt understand the laws? see here (https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/publications/2010/schemesandservices2010-2011/11cropsandhorticulture/) Like everyone else I'd love to not fear the law just for growing a few plants. But we will see if its buisness as usual or what? because if they can continue buisness then its all go go go for us to grow CBD strains. I can imagine they would be harassed by the garda anyway just because they are skirting the law.
have any of you been in the hemp shop in dublin? they grow hemp downstairs without a problem, maybe the garda just dont know about it?

Yeah supposedly happened on 11th Oct.

Here’s the post
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From what they’re saying is the CBD is legal as it’s less than .2% THC. They said the Gards took their stock to test the % so maybe they are legally covered once it’s below the threshold. But yes good point, if their not operating under a license anyone should be able to grow CBD.

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90'sStoner

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So finally got my new tent set up how I want (nearly!). Installed a flood table to collect runoff, installed my scrog, got my 10" fan hanging and popped my cfl back in for good measure. Im hoping to order a mars hydro 600 in the next few weeks to replace the lights in there now.

Pruned the Frankenstein twins and started lst on one of em. Still looking freaky as hell!
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And my neighbours been chopping his outdoor grow, smells completely different to mine! And is so airy! Feckin irish summers eh
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90'sStoner

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See im on a budget :/ I could get a shot of a hps/mh for free but I cant run 600w 24/0 the missus would kill me lol.

Im stuck on leds for their low power consumption and cheap price, I looked into building my own cob but I dont have the equipment or know how to be confident about it.

Basically with the 2 models im torn between it boils down to, red/blue diodes or full spec epiled cobs?
 

coreywebster

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See im on a budget :/ I could get a shot of a hps/mh for free but I cant run 600w 24/0 the missus would kill me lol.

Im stuck on leds for their low power consumption and cheap price, I looked into building my own cob but I dont have the equipment or know how to be confident about it.

Basically with the 2 models im torn between it boils down to, red/blue diodes or full spec epiled cobs?
I love good LEDs but even with the best you only save about 25-33% on power to get the same results as HPS.

Cheap LEDs are sold on lies and misinformation, you will end up buying more of them and end up running the same wattage to get the results like a 600w HPS..

What space you wanting to light up?
 

coreywebster

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Just so you understand that 400w roleandro is a 190w light and will cover at max 2x2 for good results.
See im on a budget :/ I could get a shot of a hps/mh for free but I cant run 600w 24/0 the missus would kill me lol.

Im stuck on leds for their low power consumption and cheap price, I looked into building my own cob but I dont have the equipment or know how to be confident about it.

Basically with the 2 models im torn between it boils down to, red/blue diodes or full spec epiled cobs?
HPS doesn't cost that much to run either. Not when your talking a 600. For me on my lecy rates it would cost me 11p per hour to run.
 

coreywebster

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See im on a budget :/ I could get a shot of a hps/mh for free but I cant run 600w 24/0 the missus would kill me lol.

Im stuck on leds for their low power consumption and cheap price, I looked into building my own cob but I dont have the equipment or know how to be confident about it.

Basically with the 2 models im torn between it boils down to, red/blue diodes or full spec epiled cobs?
I would look at strips if you want to build a light. Much simpler and more cost effective. But if you want knowhow check out growmau5 on youtube and look for his early vids, he has a 7 part series which will explain it all for you to get your head around.

Also check out this for strip builds.. http://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/

Depends on your space but CMH is a good choice too, a 315 will light up a 3x3, but I don't know your tents size.
 

90'sStoner

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Sort of overwhelmed to be honest lads... I started out with a 300w cfl and added 2 cf grow 50w cobs. Im scrogging so penetration isnt an issue. Im just looking for a brighter more effecient light, I can afford better but nowhere near the best lol (those strip builds look class tho!)
basically ive €150 to upgrade with
And im in an 80x80
 
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