300 watt Hi-Intensity LED in Mini-Me F & D
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This is for MedMan
Harvested & trimmed Big Mex under Solar Spec 260 (260w)
Although the 2 plants were rather small the buds are big and fat
Credit to the Solar Spec
Can is 2 5/8" diameter!
BTW what ever happened to the prizes? A heavy producing sat (or sat dom) would be nice
2 more Silver Skunks and 3 BrandX polys WH x WW p G13
Seeds were started during 50* cold spell. Now mid 80 days/low 70 nights
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Harvested & trimmed Big Mex under Solar Spec 260 (260w)
Although the 2 plants were rather small the buds are big and fat
Credit to the Solar Spec
Can is 2 5/8" diameter!
BTW what ever happened to the prizes? A heavy producing sat (or sat dom) would be nice
2 more Silver Skunks and 3 BrandX polys WH x WW p G13
Seeds were started during 50* cold spell. Now mid 80 days/low 70 nights
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2 SS 150s Part II
2 SS 150s Part II
This thread started out being compromised due to delays getting first run of Solar Spec. It was a SS 100. That was quickly replaced with SS 150s
Seedlings had already sprouted and were maintained under 2 one-off ufos (3500/5000k), and kept in a bubbler much longer than they should have. That alone held back early development.
The Silver Skunk is an Indica/sat hybrid. I was using only the veg portion of the SS 100/150, which lacks sufficient reds for vegging sats, further holding early growth back. when growing sats run both veg and flower light settings
Still, I harvested awesome FAT buds (drying/curing now), just not the quantity I am used to
This time I am growing 2 different strain seedlings, each started in separate tents, each under an SS 150.
This morning I moved the WH x WW to the same tent (being fed from the same rez), but since they are ~ 2 weeks younger, they are much smaller than the Med Man Silver Skunks. Consequently, I will wait ~ 7 days before adding the second SS 150, as these panels are much higher intensity than most led panels, needing to be >24" from the tops
I pinched the tops of the 2 SS, and moved them into larger net pots a couple days ago. They had an immediate growth spurt
I need to get more 5-6" net pots ASAP
2 SS 150s Part II
This thread started out being compromised due to delays getting first run of Solar Spec. It was a SS 100. That was quickly replaced with SS 150s
Seedlings had already sprouted and were maintained under 2 one-off ufos (3500/5000k), and kept in a bubbler much longer than they should have. That alone held back early development.
The Silver Skunk is an Indica/sat hybrid. I was using only the veg portion of the SS 100/150, which lacks sufficient reds for vegging sats, further holding early growth back. when growing sats run both veg and flower light settings
Still, I harvested awesome FAT buds (drying/curing now), just not the quantity I am used to
This time I am growing 2 different strain seedlings, each started in separate tents, each under an SS 150.
This morning I moved the WH x WW to the same tent (being fed from the same rez), but since they are ~ 2 weeks younger, they are much smaller than the Med Man Silver Skunks. Consequently, I will wait ~ 7 days before adding the second SS 150, as these panels are much higher intensity than most led panels, needing to be >24" from the tops
I pinched the tops of the 2 SS, and moved them into larger net pots a couple days ago. They had an immediate growth spurt
I need to get more 5-6" net pots ASAP
Group photo, plus individual strain photos
I am truly amazed how fast the Silver Skunks have taken off
I anticipate the WW x WH (3d photo) to do the same as soon as I get them into bigger net pots
This run, on the advice of a hydro shop owner/grower, I am adding Dutch Master Zone. DM product page says adding it makes the roots more efficient
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I am truly amazed how fast the Silver Skunks have taken off
I anticipate the WW x WH (3d photo) to do the same as soon as I get them into bigger net pots
This run, on the advice of a hydro shop owner/grower, I am adding Dutch Master Zone. DM product page says adding it makes the roots more efficient
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411 on EC v PPM from DM website
411 on EC v PPM from DM website
411 on EC v PPM from DM website
The conversion from EC (electrical conductivity), typically measured as ms/cm (milliseimens per centimeter),to TDS (total dissolved solids) displayed in PPM (parts per million), can be both technical and quite confusing. EC is THE standard and should be used whenever possible by all to avoid confusion, however, nutrient meter manufacturers around the world insist on confusing the situation with the use of varying conversion factors. All TDS electronic meters that give PPM readings measure nutrient strength in EC and then convert the EC using a tiny micro-processor inside the meter to PPM. The problem here is that different meter manufacturers use different conversion factors. For example, Hanna uses a conversion factor of 0.5, Eutech uses 0.64 and the Truncheon uses 0.7. If you are about to buy a meter for the first time or need to replace your old one, BUY A METER THAT DIPLAYS EC. Remember, Dutch Master always uses the 0.5 conversion factor when quoting PPM. Below is an EC / PPM / CF conversion chart for your convenience.
411 on EC v PPM from DM website
411 on EC v PPM from DM website
The conversion from EC (electrical conductivity), typically measured as ms/cm (milliseimens per centimeter),to TDS (total dissolved solids) displayed in PPM (parts per million), can be both technical and quite confusing. EC is THE standard and should be used whenever possible by all to avoid confusion, however, nutrient meter manufacturers around the world insist on confusing the situation with the use of varying conversion factors. All TDS electronic meters that give PPM readings measure nutrient strength in EC and then convert the EC using a tiny micro-processor inside the meter to PPM. The problem here is that different meter manufacturers use different conversion factors. For example, Hanna uses a conversion factor of 0.5, Eutech uses 0.64 and the Truncheon uses 0.7. If you are about to buy a meter for the first time or need to replace your old one, BUY A METER THAT DIPLAYS EC. Remember, Dutch Master always uses the 0.5 conversion factor when quoting PPM. Below is an EC / PPM / CF conversion chart for your convenience.
Med-Man Silver Skunk Big Mex (sat) air dried 8 days with fan
Weigh in on 2 scales (one only reads gms, the other 0.10gms)
Cruder scale tally 39.0gms
More accurate scale 39.1gms
Buds are definitely bigger/fatter than from under the BML SPYDR, but I had ~ 4xs the harvest under it.
The difference being sats love warm white light during veg and this SS 260 veg does not have enough ww for sats. Eventually, I turned on both veg and flower diodes, but it was too late to grow bigger. Lesson learned. Amare says future SS 260s will have more ww in veg
They don't need to be tastier/more potent, but that is a possibility due to the Hi-Intensity Solar Specs
Keep in mind all the pilot error with first Solar Spec grow, PLUS, this came from MM Silver Skunk back-cross plants that I pollinated from 4ft Big Mex male. Got a bunch of 'runts' compared to the original BC 1
New seedlings are blowing up
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Weigh in on 2 scales (one only reads gms, the other 0.10gms)
Cruder scale tally 39.0gms
More accurate scale 39.1gms
Buds are definitely bigger/fatter than from under the BML SPYDR, but I had ~ 4xs the harvest under it.
The difference being sats love warm white light during veg and this SS 260 veg does not have enough ww for sats. Eventually, I turned on both veg and flower diodes, but it was too late to grow bigger. Lesson learned. Amare says future SS 260s will have more ww in veg
They don't need to be tastier/more potent, but that is a possibility due to the Hi-Intensity Solar Specs
Keep in mind all the pilot error with first Solar Spec grow, PLUS, this came from MM Silver Skunk back-cross plants that I pollinated from 4ft Big Mex male. Got a bunch of 'runts' compared to the original BC 1
New seedlings are blowing up
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Congrats on the harvest!
In my experience, drying with the help of a fan, even barely moving air around the buds for 8 days is too much and will result in very dry buds. Especially when the buds are not cola size.. I usually dry for 2-3 days when using a fan in a room with 40-60% RH and get good results for smoking or storing the bud.
What humidity you got there in the drying place? Don't you think they got too dried?
In my experience, drying with the help of a fan, even barely moving air around the buds for 8 days is too much and will result in very dry buds. Especially when the buds are not cola size.. I usually dry for 2-3 days when using a fan in a room with 40-60% RH and get good results for smoking or storing the bud.
What humidity you got there in the drying place? Don't you think they got too dried?
I checked them daily, but that last 24 hours did 'overly' dry them
No worries, a couple inches of celery or carrot in the jar for an hour will add back sufficient moisture
GodsCronik
Member
Dunno
RH in ~ 1gal glass jar is 50%
Tossed a 2" piece of celery in and will monitor
This morning RH in dried bud jar was 62%
Buds have a good feel to them
This seems to work extremely well
Baby Update
The MED Man Silver Skunk (on the left in both pics) has been getting full spectrum from SS 150.
Nodes are tight secondary branching excellent
MedMan, two runts (one visible in right tote, upper left) have twisted leafs. Will they straighten out?
The BrandX WH x WW (may actually be WW x G13) but definitely pollinated with G13 is are ~ 2 weeks younger. Also doing well. Pinching on one did not take, so pinched it again this morning
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Buds have a good feel to them
This seems to work extremely well
Baby Update
The MED Man Silver Skunk (on the left in both pics) has been getting full spectrum from SS 150.
Nodes are tight secondary branching excellent
MedMan, two runts (one visible in right tote, upper left) have twisted leafs. Will they straighten out?
The BrandX WH x WW (may actually be WW x G13) but definitely pollinated with G13 is are ~ 2 weeks younger. Also doing well. Pinching on one did not take, so pinched it again this morning
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If I would dry my buds with help of fan, they would be dry crumble by the end of that.
You must have high humidity in the room you used to dry them, otherwise they would not have retained that much humidity in them.
I used to rise the humidity after jarring the buds, but after I tried drying them properly and slowly taking out the last of the excess moisture while they already in the jars till they are perfect.. I would never get back to that. You should try it!
You must have high humidity in the room you used to dry them, otherwise they would not have retained that much humidity in them.
I used to rise the humidity after jarring the buds, but after I tried drying them properly and slowly taking out the last of the excess moisture while they already in the jars till they are perfect.. I would never get back to that. You should try it!
You are correct.
I use the 'burp' technique
I place buds in a big glass jar, with ample air space above the buds so evaporate can rise
I expedited as not much 3 month old slow cured bud is left
FYI, fan was not blowing directly on them, more circulating the air above them
Closet: RH ~ 60*, temp ~ 70*
OttawaGreen
Member
You guys should try boveda 62 works great for keeping humidity right for curing. They say if the weed dries out too much the cure stops the boveda keeps it at 62% I just started using them and all good so far. Great for cure and storage too
luvdemshrooms
Member
Boveda 62 for the win.
Thanks, but damn
Kinda pricey no?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPPG23M...e=df0&creative=395097&creativeASIN=B00CPPG23M
Kept looking and found 8gm packets: more reasonable price. Might also be good to keep my HydroResearch dry nutes from clumping
http://www.amazon.com/Boveda-Medium-Gram-Humidipak-Pack/dp/B00AQ1G7D2/ref=pd_sim_hg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0W2CRBXA0N3F8TJM67T4
Kinda pricey no?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPPG23M...e=df0&creative=395097&creativeASIN=B00CPPG23M
Kept looking and found 8gm packets: more reasonable price. Might also be good to keep my HydroResearch dry nutes from clumping
http://www.amazon.com/Boveda-Medium-Gram-Humidipak-Pack/dp/B00AQ1G7D2/ref=pd_sim_hg_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0W2CRBXA0N3F8TJM67T4
Establishing the Timeline
Establishing the Timeline
2 surviving Silver Skunks
(palmetto bug ate the other 7), sprouts began to break the surface 11/30
1/2 is now ~ 12" tall
, so this morning (1/10) I turned off the red spectrum on the SS 150 over them
WH x G13; poll with G13
12/19 sprouts popped
Seeds started during a ~ 10 day cold snap, meaning plants were slow to veg
Both have longish stem to first inter-node, but subsequent nodes are tight.
Starting to take off due to warmer weather
Pinched one again yesterday as first pinch did not bifurcate
Mag deficiency began showing ~ 5 days ago. Been foliar feeding with Mg
Fresh nutes including Dutch Master Zone + Epsom Salt
Newer leafs are proper green
Establishing the Timeline
2 surviving Silver Skunks
(palmetto bug ate the other 7), sprouts began to break the surface 11/30
1/2 is now ~ 12" tall
WH x G13; poll with G13
12/19 sprouts popped
Seeds started during a ~ 10 day cold snap, meaning plants were slow to veg
Both have longish stem to first inter-node, but subsequent nodes are tight.
Starting to take off due to warmer weather
Pinched one again yesterday as first pinch did not bifurcate
Mag deficiency began showing ~ 5 days ago. Been foliar feeding with Mg
Fresh nutes including Dutch Master Zone + Epsom Salt
Newer leafs are proper green
Sometimes I amaze myself with my own stupidity
I have been revegging 2 plants under the SS 260 (too intense), and vegging 2 plants under a SS 150 (ok, but big enough to have more light). Actually, sooner would not have been a good idea as the SS 260 is too intense for small veg
Swapped them, which will optimize both
The 2 Silver Skunks look great, compact and full of nodes/branches
I have been revegging 2 plants under the SS 260 (too intense), and vegging 2 plants under a SS 150 (ok, but big enough to have more light). Actually, sooner would not have been a good idea as the SS 260 is too intense for small veg
Swapped them, which will optimize both
The 2 Silver Skunks look great, compact and full of nodes/branches
