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"My newest creation" 3 rooms 4200w recirculating deep water culture:)

blazeoneup

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I need to get another one put up here.

Below is a guideline to follow for feeding both sativa and indica,They both grow well within the same ph levels however Sativa's require less nutrients.Also ruderallis "Auto flowering" plants have the highest ammounts of chlorophyll production their for will be mostly in the indica area of the chart,And may require slightly higher levels,To maximize results,However take into mind that is based on a 30 day veg,And 60 day flowering scedule,And is mainly for the indoor grower,Also size will also play a role in the chlorophyll levels in the plant,But not the ammount it produces,Because a sativa still uses/produces much less chlorophyll than an indica,And auto flowering strains have the highest levels,Even more than the indica.Basically a 7ft tall sativa will have as much chlorophyll as a 3ft tall indica,But this does not mean its producing as much chlorophyll as the indica,It just has as much as the indica,Because its larger mass,So what this means is just because the7ft tall sativa has as much chlorophyll as the 3ft indica,Dont mean it needs as much nutrient up-take as the indica,Because its still produces less chlorophyll than the indica,There for still requires lower levels of nutrients,Because it dont produce as much chlorophyll as the indica,The ammount it contains has nothing to do with the ammount it produces.A larger mass will naturally contain a larger ammount,But it was still produced at a much lower rate.

Indica's hydro soil
early vegg 500-600ppm 5.3-5.6 ph / 300-400ppm ph 6.3-6.6
middle vegg 600-800ppm 5.4-5.6 ph / 400-600ppm ph 6.4-6.6
late vegg 800-1000ppm 5.5-5.7ph / 600-800ppm ph 6.5-6.7
early flower 1000-1300ppm 5.5-5.7ph / 800-1000ppm ph 6.5-6.7
middle flower 1400-1600ppm 5.5-5.8ph / 1100-1300ppm ph 6.4-6.6
late flower 1000-1100ppm 5.5-5.7 ph/ 900-1000ppm ph 6.4-6.6
ripening 300-500ppm 5.4-5.6ph / 200-400ppm ph 6.4-6.6

sativa's hydro soil
early vegg 300-500ppm 5.3-5.6 ph/ 200-300ppm ph 6.4-6.6
middle vegg 500-700ppm 5.4-5.6 ph / 300-500ppm ph 6.4-6.6
late vegg 700-900ppm 5.5-5.7ph / 500-700ppm ph 6.6-6.8
early flower 1000-1100ppm 5.5-5.7ph / 700-1000ppm ph 6.6-6.8
middle flower 1100-1300ppm 5.5-5.8ph/ 1000-1300ppm ph 6.4-6.6
late flower 800-1000ppm 5.5-5.7 ph / 700-900ppm ph 6.3-6.6
ripening 300-500ppm 5.4-5.6ph / 200-300ppm ph 6.3-6.5

Remember in hydro optimal ph ranges are 5.3-5.9 best ranges are 5.5-5.8.Either way you will get healthy growth if you keep it within the 5.3-5.8 range 5.5-5.8 most optimal..

Soil growers optimal soil ranges are 6.3-6.8 optimal being 6.4-6.7 either way you will get healthy growth as long as you keep it inbewteen the 6.3-6.8 ranges.

Now these can be tampered with a little but dont go to accessive with it,And adjust as needed to maximize growth with your particular strains needs,This is just a good guideline to get you close enough,To insure no problems,And will allow you to set it,And adjust on the strains needs,A good thing to do is slowly test your strains,Raise the ppm's a little drop it a little,Same with the ph take note of the differences in growth,And save them as well,See where your getting the increased health and vigor,And try to keep it their,Test it often through-out the whole grow slowly making adjustments,You will eventually find the levels your strain best grows at,Because all strains have different genetic make/ups,And will require different levels of nutrients,And temperature/humidity levels to maximize,So be sure to slowly change all aspects a little at a time,And learn your strain,Then maximize your growth/Yeilds!
 

Dreamscape

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Hey BlazeOne,

Much praise on your set-up and skills ... I was wondering if you could clarify something for a fiend for details such as myself.

With the feeding scheduale above i'm assuming that they're set for the far ends of the spectrum right ?? That the plants are close to 100% sativa or indica? And if the plant falls somewhere in the middle than find the happy medium and go from there ?

Also what do you use for a ph/ppm meter ?? I'm thinking for something someone can vouch for...

I just picked up some Dutch passion Feminized BB myself so here's hoping all goes well !!

Thanks bro and best of luck...

~Dreamscape
 
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Bonzo

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Howdy Blaze! how are ya? I just went through your thread and its an awesome set-up, everyone take note at how NEAT and CLEAN the whole op is. You obviously know the benefits of cleanliness, way less chance of bugs and molds/mildews.

Not to mention the system worked killer, big fat sticky buds and next all female!

Awesome job dude, big fat fuckin' props to ya!

peace and when do we get to see the next run?

bonz
 

blazeoneup

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I use a cheapo ppm meter sunleaves throw away.I use for 2 crops throw it away and buy a new one they are nice and cheap as well,40$ good for 1000 test and digital and accurate...

I use a Shindengen pH Pro Meter/Pen for ph very nice and quicker than the hanna.I hated using the hanna cause it was slow as shit...

Next run is Grand Daddy Purple and im taking clones today so within 10 days i will have 12 female clones rooted and into the system.

The rebuild will take place over the next 10 days.
 
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blazeoneup

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Dreamscape said:
Hey BlazeOne,

Much praise on your set-up and skills ... I was wondering if you could clarify something for a fiend for details such as myself.

With the feeding scheduale above i'm assuming that they're set for the far ends of the spectrum right ?? That the plants are close to 100% sativa or indica? And if the plant falls somewhere in the middle than find the happy medium and go from there ?

Thats right just use the chart to actually help you prevent burning ect,Using the chart you can easily find you strains sweet spot...
 

NiteTiger

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So, I had a great day today.

Y'know why? Cuz my bud Blaze gave me a present today - a glass joint, a peice of smoking apparatus that I've envied him for a while. And man, does this guy have taste in glass - it's freaking beautiful!

Here's me thanking Blaze for his wonderful present


So how's it smoke? Well, when filled with Blaze's Blueberry, it smokes like a dream. oh yes, blaze kindly took pity on me, and let me sample some of his beautiful buds - it was as if the pot gods decided that I had suffered enough, and sent a little gift.

The absolute best smoke I've ever had, hands down. Period. It's redefined what kind bud is. Yeah, it's that good. The pics can't tell you how good the smoke is, but let me tell you, as good as Blaze's pics look, the smoke is exponentially better.

Even if he does wear paisley.
 

blazeoneup

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dadda

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Did you use the 60 amp sub panel to lower electricity bill. I was thinking about getting one.. Where did you get yours
 

blazeoneup

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Sub panels do not lower electric bills,I got mine from homedepot same place i got the timer and ect from...

Actually i am heading there to pick up some things tonight lol...
 
dadda not unless you got a wvo conversion on that diesel gen and plenty of free veg oil to run through it. Yes, they are loud. You can hear them for miles away in the boon docks. Hope you're in the sticks. Otherwise, forget about it.
 
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nite and blaze i got 1 of those .. they rock!!! if you hate burning your fingers :D

Thnx for the info blaze !! GDP oooyeee ... can't wait ... love to have a clone of that wow.!
 

blazeoneup

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Well guys the rebuild will take place over the next 10 days,And clones will/should be rooted by then and system should be a go,I will be doing another step by step tutorial,This time i will keep my own backup,And it will be using 1" return line and 1/2" overflow line.

I will make a seperate how too thread for the tutorial but will continue with the new crop on this thread.Anyways talk to you guys soon :)
 

blazeoneup

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After some debating i decided i will not need to use any overflow seeing i will be using 1" tubing and 1" ebb and flow fittings...
 
Blaze- aqateco offers 2" and even 3" I think- bigger is better- less chance of clogs and you can sort of get the nft thing goin on.
 

blazeoneup

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2" ebb n flow fittings?Cause im done using grommets they wear out after few crops need sealed ect.

I am pretty sure 1" is large enough to flow smoothly with no clogs :)
 

Nugs-N-Jugs

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As usual, nice finish. Even with the couple of hiccups, you make this sorta scale look sooooooo easy. Congrats on the safe finish. Enjoy it bro you have earned it.
Peace.
 

ocanabis

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Hi Blazeoneup

Nice set up.I was wandering if you could show/explain your float switch.I'm trying to hook one up to my bucket system.If you could find the time to show me how it's done ,that be great.
Later
ocanabis
 

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