5Lbs/1Kw Challenge-The Quest for 80 Zips with Galactic Grape

[mack 10]

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[aerokrafter]

Nug Shots

Nug:


Nug:


Nug:


Nugs:


Cont.

 

[aerokrafter]

Smoke Report

Nug:


The bud is solid to the touch. A squeeze results in a crunch and a light shower of trichomes. Cutting into the bud releases a sweet grape aroma. Testers gather around to take deep huffs of the cut up bud - simply delightful.

Rolled:


The dry toke tastes sweet with a zing at the end. Torching the tip fills the mouth with sweet thick smoke. First hit is mellow and non expanding. Second and the light temple massage begins. The grape taste deepens as the joint goes around the room.

Half Way:


Other testers note the temple massage as the tingle rolls further into a body buzz. Round after round goes the joint - burning evenly with a nice white ash. It never needs relighting and burns all the way down to the nub.

Nub:


Testers report a warming body buzz, while music is enhanced and mood expanded. Duration varied with buzz. Out of 6 testers, 3 rated it good, 2 very good, and 1 excellent.

I would give it a B. There certainly is more potent weed, but the wonderful flavor and body massage buzz make for a more complete experience than just a sledge hammer. This would be ideal party weed. Mellow em out, but still enhance music and conversation.

Cont.

 

[aerokrafter]

Final Conclusions
　
3.2 is a long ways from 5 for sure. But I still count this grow as a win. I started this thread with many goals in mind. Actually achieving 5 was pretty far down the list.

But the Dream is Still Alive!

The 5 lb challenge is not just for me either! Let’s challenge what is possible, question the things that “everyone knows”, and share knowledge to advance the community as a whole.

So lets see it! I know there are many lurkers out there than can beat 3.2. It’s not as hard as you may think to document a grow. You don’t have to get as detailed as I have, just communicate plainly. The community will support quality threads. We just have to have to courage to create them.
　

What I learned

I got a lot of data about this plant that will make future runs better.

Not to do big experiments in the middle of a public grow.

I got useful in process help from several members and many useful, actionable improvements as well.

The ICMag community has enough quality “critical mass” to positively enhance the overall experience on the forum. We just have to foster and encourage it.
　

Other Notes:

I may have appeared to be a little rough on my ratings of this plant. The plant really is better, its just that these buds are not as good as the test run buds. I take responsibility for this letdown in quality. The heat damage really changed the nature of these buds. However I feel very lucky to have gotten what I did. A failure of this magnitude rarely recovers this well in aero. A big part of that recovery is due to the extreme vigor of this plant.


What’s Next?

There is so much room for improvement, I really can’t just let this rest. Like I said earlier, this plant is so good that I have another unit that will be dedicated to growing this plant in the new Galactic Grape bloom room annex.

So I’m going to take one more swing at it with everyone along for the ride. I’ll update this thread when its ready to start, and work on a list of improvements for the run.


For those interested in giving the aero flo a try:

I plan on hosting a grow-a-long for rookie Aero flo growers. Look for more details as Robert Fortune completes his DIY aero flo thread. I will personally support all participants to ensure the best possible results.


Final Thoughts

This has been quite the journey. I have learned more than I thought I would - both from the plants, and from members with helpful posts. My hope is that everyone found at least one useful thing that could be applied to their garden.

I thank you all for your attention in this long process. Your contributions and support to this thread made it easier for me to slog through some of the difficult times encountered.

As always, your questions and comments are welcome.

-AK

 

[Scottish Research]

Show off!

Great work!

I'm humbled before greatness!

Thanks for sharing!

R.Fortune

 

[mack 10]

so 50 odd oz from the plants in the previous pics? sorry bro but i call bs. the canopy is not big enough to hold that weight.i'm struggling to see 30 oz never mind 50+ Great thread though,keep trying... mack.

 

[Persephone]

Great thread Mr aerokrafter

You're an inspiration!

Thanks for taking the time to document, photograph, upload, etc.
Looking forward to your grow along with Robert Fortune....

P.

 

[Dark Helmet]

I have been following this since day 1, questioned the 80 zips mark the entire time, and now that its ending even though I dont think you hit your mark, you still provided one of the best (and most detailed) journals I have ever read.

very nice work, and I admire your organization......now lets hear that number.

Have to say i second that motion mate, one of the best ive seen loved it from start to finish.. Will continue watching the others now.

 

[guest8905]

thanks for sharing, k+

 

[Green81]

Looking forward to the nxt show, keep it man.

G81


P.s.

I've seen a run using 2x 600 in a 1.5 x 1.5 tent hit the 75 zip Mark before using a beefy strain. It's possible!

 

[Dark Helmet]

true that, theherbalizor is another one pulling those numbers one he did was 69oz 1200w in 1.5 tent..

 

[roll it large]

well done ak superb conclusion bring on round two


btw I believe you
you can tell when someone's honest keep sharing with us all

I'm learning alot from all your attention to detail

thanks for sharing

peace and vibes

 

[St3ve]

excellent work man.. and as you said, even though you didn't hit the "impossible" 5# goal, you still killed it at 3#

 

[weeddaddy50]

aero....great job

aero....great job

one of the best grows on IC....I may join in the Noob aero grow along.

Final Conclusions
　
3.2 is a long ways from 5 for sure. But I still count this grow as a win. I started this thread with many goals in mind. Actually achieving 5 was pretty far down the list.

But the Dream is Still Alive!

The 5 lb challenge is not just for me either! Let’s challenge what is possible, question the things that “everyone knows”, and share knowledge to advance the community as a whole.

So lets see it! I know there are many lurkers out there than can beat 3.2. It’s not as hard as you may think to document a grow. You don’t have to get as detailed as I have, just communicate plainly. The community will support quality threads. We just have to have to courage to create them.
　

What I learned

I got a lot of data about this plant that will make future runs better.

Not to do big experiments in the middle of a public grow.

I got useful in process help from several members and many useful, actionable improvements as well.

The ICMag community has enough quality “critical mass” to positively enhance the overall experience on the forum. We just have to foster and encourage it.
　

Other Notes:

I may have appeared to be a little rough on my ratings of this plant. The plant really is better, its just that these buds are not as good as the test run buds. I take responsibility for this letdown in quality. The heat damage really changed the nature of these buds. However I feel very lucky to have gotten what I did. A failure of this magnitude rarely recovers this well in aero. A big part of that recovery is due to the extreme vigor of this plant.


What’s Next?

There is so much room for improvement, I really can’t just let this rest. Like I said earlier, this plant is so good that I have another unit that will be dedicated to growing this plant in the new Galactic Grape bloom room annex.

So I’m going to take one more swing at it with everyone along for the ride. I’ll update this thread when its ready to start, and work on a list of improvements for the run.


For those interested in giving the aero flo a try:

I plan on hosting a grow-a-long for rookie Aero flo growers. Look for more details as Robert Fortune completes his DIY aero flo thread. I will personally support all participants to ensure the best possible results.


Final Thoughts

This has been quite the journey. I have learned more than I thought I would - both from the plants, and from members with helpful posts. My hope is that everyone found at least one useful thing that could be applied to their garden.

I thank you all for your attention in this long process. Your contributions and support to this thread made it easier for me to slog through some of the difficult times encountered.

As always, your questions and comments are welcome.

-AK

 

[Yankmychain]

i was happy with your attempt. push the limits.

 

[abellguy]

Wow 3.2 that is just amazing for one 1K. Way more than I have ever been able to pull off. Fantastic job and most of all thank you for a very informative and positive thread look forward to following along on the next challenge

 

[silver hawaiian]

 

[junior_grower]

congrats man. great grow
I hope round two see the Co2 gen issues solved.

 

[junior_grower]

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[redbudduckfoot]

sick run. what do i win for guessing the closest wieght, 3.1 lb?(Price Is Right rules)

great results, maybe hit your mark with a few extra days in veg and an enlarged trellis.

have a good one,

RBDF