Sunnyside's Sea of Green...Microgarden style

sunnyside

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #1

This is my first attempt at hydro. I am a soil lover at heart, but I like to play and I like to build knowledge, so here goes.

I used hydroton rocks and a flood and drain cycle for irrigation. I found that I was irrigating way to often and my roots and eventual yeild suffered because of that. Nutrients were Super Bloom A and B, and Liquid Karma. I added Foxfarm's new Pk boosts as well, both Beasie bloomz, and Cha Ching. I also used hygrozyme to help with some of my root problems. Well enough talking, on with the pics...












Strain is sensi star, and they were flowered as soon as they had grabbed a hold.
Have a great day...

 

Rodriguez

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #2

Sunnyside thats looks awesome dude

 

sunnyside

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #3

thanks rodriguez...this was my first attempt, so it is only up from here!!!

 

chuckyoufarley

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #4

looking swell sunny better then my firts try but i got nlxbigbudd female seeded

 

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nycnoob

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #5

Iunno , that looks really good, look like small chunky bushes..(=

 

sunnyside

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #6

thanks nycnoob and chucky...dont get me wrong I am not complaining at all lol...I just see lots of room for improvement.

 

dubmantx

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #7

crazy! I need to give hydro a try. Looks real cool.

 

Secret Room

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #8

All I can say is OH MY GOSH that is awesome how big and thick the Sensi Star is. :jawdrop:

 

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stretchpuppy

• Nov 29, 2005

• #9

Very cool sunnyside.

...So are you saying you're going to start doing hydro on the side now? You should!

 

Harry Gypsna

Dirty hippy Bastard

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #10

One word..... "Chunky" they look great to me to say you had probs....but there is always as you say room for improvement..... so i look forward to seeing the inproved buds coz these look tasty as hell

 

G

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #11

Those look great sunnyside. How long have they been flowering? You have to post a yield too. I can't wait too see that.

 

G

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #12

few talking points...

few talking points...

1- WOW!!

2- CONGRATS, SUNNY!!

3- You're a natural..

4- What's your flood schedual if u don't mind sharing?

5- KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!! (gives the rest of us 1st time hydro'rs something to aspire to )

be well, sunny'
cj

 

George Burnz

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #13

Well Shit Sunny, Not a bad first run in the water. Hydro can be a blessing or just a constant pain in the ass. Besides the watering schedule, what do you plan on doing different? I plan on doing a table or two soon, so I might bug ya later. Nice stubby lil kids ya got there. Keep it goin'

~GB~

 

GanjaJedi

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• Nov 30, 2005

• #14

Love the chunky buds that's why I plan on doind some hydro in the coming weeks

 

GanjaJedi

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• Nov 30, 2005

• #15

Love the chunky buds that's why I plan on doind some hydro in the coming weeks

 

mrwags

********* Female Seeds

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• Nov 30, 2005

• #16

Very nice buds there my friend. Light one up for Rowdy and all is well.



Mr.Wags

 

GreatLakes THC

an Arthur P. Jacobs production

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• Dec 1, 2005

• #17

What Captain Jack said... And what was that watering schedule? Not bad Sunny.

GreatLakes THC

 

sunnyside

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• Dec 3, 2005

• #18

Thank you ALL for your replies and kind words...

I am using hydroton for my medium and so i thought that I needed to water more frequently. But being the male that I am I overcompensated and watered too often. I am using just a normal timer that has 15 minute incriments, and I have it cut one once, for fifteen minutes every 2 hours. Next run I plan on doubling my dry time to 4 hours inbetween each watering. If any hydro guys have any input I would GREATLY APPRECIATE it!!!

I plan on running this little system for a while...it is just way too much fun!!! I NEVER plan on replacing my organic soil garden with water culture, but hydro is a skill I'd like to perfect.

Thanks again for the kind words....and if anyone knows anyone with hydroton experience in ebb n flow....send em my way if you dont mind.

I will let you know yeild when the plants are in the jars...right now it looks like 120 grams or so...not bad for 2 square feet.

 

GreatLakes THC

an Arthur P. Jacobs production

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• Dec 3, 2005

• #19

I'm using hydroton on E&F tables Sunny. I've been trying to figure out if my timing is right too. For my 3x3 flower table I've been flooding for 8 minutes every 2 hours and for my 3x6 veg table I've been flooding for 30 minutes every 2 hours. I have gone 6 hours between a watering when I was working in the room and didn't notice too much wilting. I'm guessing you'll be fine with 4 hours.

Looking forward to seeing the results.

GreatLakes THC

 

sunnyside

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• Dec 3, 2005

• #20

thanks for your input THC...we will figure this out sooner or later... I am going to try netcups next time too instead of the pots the system came with... I also decided to get a cover for the tray, so I can suspend the cups to allow for better air flow. Just a couple of minor changes, that should make all the difference in the world. I will definately fill you in.