Hail Hydro 2.0: New Beginnings
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Light Spctrums and Health- Plant or Animal
Light Spctrums and Health- Plant or Animal
Dr. Jack Kruse / Nourish Vermont 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qjh4BIGbc
Light Spctrums and Health- Plant or Animal
Dr. Jack Kruse / Nourish Vermont 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qjh4BIGbc
The side branches on the lone female currently in my bubble-ponics tote are now ~ 3-4" and growing, and this on NPK RAW grow formula. Just got more Bloom to make the transition, which I want to do in a LP aero set up.
Got the hardware together to transition her to Low Pressure Aero, with a twist...
The twist is I will use an outboard rez, which makes changing nutes, monitoring pH, and rotating ice blocks a ton easier, PLUS, roots will not be soaking in nutes between feedings. Also I have 3 Diesel/Diesel babies that should break the surface today
Good thing I did a pre- flight test as the 10 gallon tote just isn't deep enough (barely 12") with the pump/riser heads and misters (not shown). Just ran a test. Best if I can get a ~ 6" or taller tote. Also going to need a grommet for the feeder tube between rez and tote.... Hmmmm, that presents a problem. The pump will be in an empty tote. Obviously it would be running dry, until the rez filled up enough (likely at least 3 minutes). No bueno. I can devise a screen to keep the roots above the nutes, but damn that takes away the benefits of an outboard rez, or, I could put the pump into a much smaller container inside the tote, which would have standing nutes in it, but still... Ideas?
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Got the hardware together to transition her to Low Pressure Aero, with a twist...
The twist is I will use an outboard rez, which makes changing nutes, monitoring pH, and rotating ice blocks a ton easier, PLUS, roots will not be soaking in nutes between feedings. Also I have 3 Diesel/Diesel babies that should break the surface today
Good thing I did a pre- flight test as the 10 gallon tote just isn't deep enough (barely 12") with the pump/riser heads and misters (not shown). Just ran a test. Best if I can get a ~ 6" or taller tote. Also going to need a grommet for the feeder tube between rez and tote.... Hmmmm, that presents a problem. The pump will be in an empty tote. Obviously it would be running dry, until the rez filled up enough (likely at least 3 minutes). No bueno. I can devise a screen to keep the roots above the nutes, but damn that takes away the benefits of an outboard rez, or, I could put the pump into a much smaller container inside the tote, which would have standing nutes in it, but still... Ideas?
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I traded for these, and after testing, this 4 head configuration (designed for the riser being in the center of the tote), is not going to work for me. I have 180* misters, so thinking to move the pump/tubing to one side: still debating
Just a note, cause I am high as F on an early sample of what I will be harvesting Sunday. And only doing it then because I need the room for the beauty in my bubble-ponics system
Pics tomorrow
New seedlings did not make it . It seems the coco dries our very quickly here this time of year, and although I sprayed it throughout each day, being mindful of root rot, they died
Just a note, cause I am high as F on an early sample of what I will be harvesting Sunday. And only doing it then because I need the room for the beauty in my bubble-ponics system
Pics tomorrow
New seedlings did not make it . It seems the coco dries our very quickly here this time of year, and although I sprayed it throughout each day, being mindful of root rot, they died
2 new Diesel/Diesel seeds cracked. Going to put the coco pellets into small glass jars to keep them moist, and start them in the kitchen window, which is where I usually start seeds. Hopefully, they will pop this time
The PTY (pretty young thing) in the starter tent is guzzling nutes. Made some fresh this morning and topped off the rez.
Went to boat supply in search of a larger bulkhead to use as a drain but kind of expensive, so I'll stick with the smaller one I use now to flood/drain flowering totes. I should have the low pressure set up by tomorrow, but won't be using it until the seeds are developed, and ready to drop into it
The batteries (3) died in my 60X mini scope. Being so small, it's a PITA to use, so instead of replacing them I bought a bigger one that is 60/120. It should arrive today so I can check trichs on the 2 that I anticipate harvesting tomorrow https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LAX52IQ/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The 2 under the P3 are doing fine, but damn both are very small phenos. Fortunately, they are finishing faster than normal
Pics tomorrow
The PTY (pretty young thing) in the starter tent is guzzling nutes. Made some fresh this morning and topped off the rez.
Went to boat supply in search of a larger bulkhead to use as a drain but kind of expensive, so I'll stick with the smaller one I use now to flood/drain flowering totes. I should have the low pressure set up by tomorrow, but won't be using it until the seeds are developed, and ready to drop into it
The batteries (3) died in my 60X mini scope. Being so small, it's a PITA to use, so instead of replacing them I bought a bigger one that is 60/120. It should arrive today so I can check trichs on the 2 that I anticipate harvesting tomorrow https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LAX52IQ/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The 2 under the P3 are doing fine, but damn both are very small phenos. Fortunately, they are finishing faster than normal
Pics tomorrow
Update
First pic is PYT under Transcend Lighting T5 led 4 ft tubes. As soon as I harvest the 2 within days of harvest, I will move PYT to the SE 250
Pics 2-3 is small phenos under Amare P3
4-5 are the 2 plants days from harvest under Amare SE 250
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First pic is PYT under Transcend Lighting T5 led 4 ft tubes. As soon as I harvest the 2 within days of harvest, I will move PYT to the SE 250
Pics 2-3 is small phenos under Amare P3
4-5 are the 2 plants days from harvest under Amare SE 250
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PPM ~ 875 after adding fresh nutes
I had to make lots of color adjustments to minimize the pink hue
Also trimmed quite a few primary leafs yesterday
I neglectd to indicate when I first saw pistils on PYT but looks like early August
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I had to make lots of color adjustments to minimize the pink hue
Also trimmed quite a few primary leafs yesterday
I neglectd to indicate when I first saw pistils on PYT but looks like early August
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Most of the BBCC x G13 seeds have already popped 
Harvest Update
Unfortunately, I had some mold issues, mostly on the left plant, but also the right. These buds were uber dense, making air circulation between the bud/colas impossible
Cut the affected areas away and gave them a h2o2 bath, and rinse, now drying in the sun
Notice how small the root mass is. According to the Hydroponics college book (A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower) , this is good. Massive roots are not a good sign
Pic 1-2 plant on left (the 17" cola was at the bottom!)
Pic 3-5 plant on right + roots
That's a 5" net pot
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Harvest Update
Unfortunately, I had some mold issues, mostly on the left plant, but also the right. These buds were uber dense, making air circulation between the bud/colas impossible
Cut the affected areas away and gave them a h2o2 bath, and rinse, now drying in the sun
Notice how small the root mass is. According to the Hydroponics college book (A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower) , this is good. Massive roots are not a good sign
Pic 1-2 plant on left (the 17" cola was at the bottom!)
Pic 3-5 plant on right + roots
That's a 5" net pot
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Late yesterday I moved PYT from under 6 Transcend Lighting T5 LED tubes (3 white/3 red) where she began life and grew until yesterday, when I moved her from bubbleponics to my DIY F&D. The light is Amare Technologies SE 250 with 2 BML side lighting bars
I should have taken a picture of the root ball, which was roughly softball size
These pics were taken yesterday. Checked her this morning, zero transplant shock
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I should have taken a picture of the root ball, which was roughly softball size
These pics were taken yesterday. Checked her this morning, zero transplant shock
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Took pics today of the 2 plants under the Amare Tech P3
The purpose was to show how dense the buds are with the light off, using just the camera flash. Alas, the camera did not want to cooperate with no light on the plants, but one came out, sort of
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The purpose was to show how dense the buds are with the light off, using just the camera flash. Alas, the camera did not want to cooperate with no light on the plants, but one came out, sort of
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Update:
So far 2 sets of seeds have failed to germinate. Using same technique that has been successful. Dumbfounded
Plant Pics: looking lovely. The short one appears to be finishing much faster, though feeding from the same rez, and under the same light. Being much shorter, with chubbier leafs, it is expressing 'more' indica
PYT is looking excellent too.
Now, if I can only figure out why I'm having problems germinating seeds
The 2 plants harvested on 8/21 are in jars with Boveda humid packs, smelling damn good
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So far 2 sets of seeds have failed to germinate. Using same technique that has been successful. Dumbfounded
Plant Pics: looking lovely. The short one appears to be finishing much faster, though feeding from the same rez, and under the same light. Being much shorter, with chubbier leafs, it is expressing 'more' indica
PYT is looking excellent too.
Now, if I can only figure out why I'm having problems germinating seeds
The 2 plants harvested on 8/21 are in jars with Boveda humid packs, smelling damn good
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IndoorScore
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Interesting running under those panels, seem to throw a decent amount of light around. Does seem like they're still recovering from the microbe hit? or is that burn from something else? Glad you managed to recover them.
Thanks. Most likely the residual effects of the microbes pH drop, though it could also be from using lenses too long
IndoorScore
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Gotcha. And thanks man, you got me started in led tech. Going in on a couple quantum board rigs for the Labor Day sale over amare but you certainly know your stuff and got me over the garbage led panel hump so thanks.
TY
The QBs seem a vg option, especially for shorter space heights.
Amare reached out to me back in 2014 when I was doing a thread featuring BML SPYDR 600. Didn't know who he was then, but he kept stating what was wrong with the 600. He was right, BUT... anyway, I pmd him to please stop as I had no control over the design. BML is now Fluence. Here's a pic of it in action
The bars can be spread to 4ft or collapsed to 2ft
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interesting idea. Picked up the 550s yesterday because at 20% off they ended up being less than $1700 dollars for two and they seem pretty no nonsense in terms of extras I don't want for money i didn't want to spend. I guess only time will tell, but I'm sure coming from no name amazon cobs it's going to be a bit of an improvement.
Fortunately, 2 of my girls are ready to harvest. Pics 1 & 2, she was taken out today, the other one (pic 3) needs ~ 5 more days, but the hurricane will likely knock out electricity. Pic 4-5 (PYT) needs ~ 2 more weeks. Will have to put her in the sun and hand water
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