Raistlin's Room '08

[Raistlin Majere]

seems i cannot get to sleep
mebbe i'll do a bong rip here in a minute feels so good to be able to say that

khaleel ~ it is indeed my friend :friends:

accessndx ~ ebb and flow huh remember i said once my cab is running smoothly i wanna try hydro
do one half soil one half hydro, see how i like it
i was thinking DWC, is ebb/flow easy for a novice ?

Mr GreenJeans ~ thanks brother good to see ya back this soon
the view is nice, i always loved the rolling hills we have here



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a bit about my trip and plants

#1 is doing the best, almost no leaf damage or leaf discoloration
#2-3-4 were all getting chocked by sticky vines, i had to pull them out best i could
probably rootbound because the roots never grew out of the bottom of the bags
all thirsty as hell/hungry
tommorow i'll run a big bag of LC's mix up and give them a good topdressing
and then a nice big cool drink
probably run water up weekly now as needed fcuk i hate doing that

the two that i lost i believe to be compleatly covered in vines and perhaps dead from it, i hope not but i should have been able to find them
humm the one looked like she was pollonated ??? i will have to see if i missed one of them being a male ?
probably one of the missing ones we shall see...

alright ima go do a nice bong rip or three, then try this sleeping thing again
have a good one fella's

 

[Moleculist]

Nice buds and sunset homselice.

random hilarious youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58OabCRCx_Q

 

[accessndx]

~ ebb and flow huh is ebb/flow easy for a novice ?

The concept of Ebb and Flow is really simple. It's exactly like how the tides of the ocean work...only instead of gravity, you're using an electric pump to bring up water levels.

You have a reservoir...it can be any size: 1 gallon, 6 gallons....10 gallons, 30 gallons, 70 gallons, etc. In that reservoir is a solution of water and nutrients. It's aerated by fishtank air stones. That reservoir also has a fishtank pump that pumps that fluid mixture of nutrients and water into a "table" (numerous different sizes) on which your plants sit. Plants are suspended in inert "rocks" like hydroton or lava rocks in a pot or "net-pot". Those plants can be just plain rooted (like straight out of the ez-cloner, or can be put into another additionally supportive hydroponic medium like rockwool. At pre-designated times you choose on a timer: the fishtank pump takes fluid out of your reservoir and "floods" the table with the plants. There are drains set at different heights that return fluid to your reservoir as it "flows" over the table and the plant roots. Think about it like a bathtub being filled with water and then drained periodically. Lighting and other environmentals are exactly the same as you'd have in any other setup.

That's how I can leave for periods of time without a hassle. The plants get fed automatically. You do have to keep your reservoirs cleaned pretty often, and replenished with fresh nutrients on a regular schedule. It's like a fishtank. But in between those periods it's just a low maintenance system that requires very little intervention.

Of course soil has its' distinct benefits. There's the taste, the "buffering" effect of soil....and the stable growth patterns that are exhibited. Soil is a markedly safer medium and hard to go wrong with. With any hydroponic setup you can easily tank a strain by over-feeding or by radical shifts in pH. The plant roots are basically naked and exposed, so there's a heightened sensitivity to all different environmental factors.

The best hydbridization of course would be an automatic watering system for soil. That's the equivalent of the easy low-maintenance aspect of hydroponics...but at the same time all the benefit of things soil is noted for.

You've got a green thumb. You'd do well with any growing method. But if you've got E&F Q&A...I'm all ears.

By the way: sorry to hear everyone's all banged up (car accidents, innoculations, etc.). I'm sending a big wave of good vibes to ya' all...and sneaking bat-hits at this crazy hotel. It's like a greenhouse the size of 4 football fields.....big ass alligators inside the arboretum......turtles.....giant cat-fish and all kinds of stingrays. Unfortunately a non-smoking joint....and it's been raining cats and dogs outside due to the pseudo-hurricane so I've been pulling "sneaky-petes" off the inside balcony, ducking and covering.
Just got the new DVDScreener of the Hunter S. Thomspon documentary (Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.)....gonna drop those last 2 biscuits and watch.

 

[Raistlin Majere]

Moleculist ~ welcome to the thread and thanks for the kynd words
i do not watch youtube vids, but thanks anyhow - perhaps one of my visiters will enjoy it

accessndx ~ wow thanks for the rundown bro
sounds easy enough i geuss, i'll keep it in mind for the future
that hotel sounds like it would be a great place to eat some cubies in !!!!
have a good one broseph :friends:

 

[vintner]

Great pix Raistlin: I think I saw that same sunset the other night. Your camera skills caught it well! Spent the rest of the pm baked w/my bro gazing a Jupiter. The BPP is looking good. Looks like it's been dry out your way as well lately.
accessndx Props to you for the simple break down of E&F. Any pix of your set up?

 

[Raistlin Majere]

vin that was just last night bro :friends:
yeah it has been a bit dry lately, sucks cause now i gotta hump water in
yeah well, looks like i'll get a decent amount of smoke from them, if the season closes mild like,
do a rain dance for me bro next time your staring at the stars

 

[jipedestran]

beautiful pics brother....

trippin balls---i have often thought about doing just that---an automatic drip watering system for my rig. i think I am going to the garden store today to look at cheap systems for houseplants.

peace
jip

 

[YwouldntI]

wattup raist,i hope the weather changes for ya bro.last week we had rain almost everyday for a lil bit atleast.idk if it would be enough for some outside stuff....poor me only has indoor t work in :boo: i got somethin in mind for next year though...gotta keep my eye on it and make sure its as secluded and forgotten about as i think...
good luck to you on a bomb ass pull,you deserve it yo.peace-Y-

btw access thanks for the rundown on the e&f bro.

 

[vintner]

Will do Bro. Hope you're having a great weekend. Don't break your back playin' Gunga Din!

 

[guest101]

Hey Raistlin!!
Wonderfull plants outdoor despite the insects and lack of whater!
Very promising! Best of lucks with lots os sunshiny days mate!

 

[ZeusOGrefugee]

hey RM, sorry its been so long brother, but i dont get over here too often!!!LOL..all looks great bro, Ill try to pop in more!!!Peace

- Z

 

[YwouldntI]

wattup raist,access is makin that ebb and flow sound real good huh!!!
access can i make e&f system or is it best to buy one?im likin the sound of it.link me up or pm a link so i can check out some sysems bro...thanks.peace fellas -Y-

 

[Core]

hope it will rain for your outdoor plants RM...
doing a rain dance for ya lol....no serious, i will be sending some good luck vibes!

 

[vintner]

Mornin Raistlin. That rain dance work yet? Stay safe Bro

 

[YwouldntI]

heyhowareya,heyhowareya,heyhowareya....thats my raindance chant yo!
peace-Y-

 

[clorox]

ya know, theres somethin special about cannabis growing in its natural environment

 

[accessndx]

Vinter: No direct pictures of how my setup is broken down...but I could arrange that next time I clean the reservoirs.
Y: You can TOTALLY make your own system.....I betcha it could be made with little more than a tupperware container as a reservoir, a fishtank pump...some drain holes and some tubing. However, if you want simplicity and turnkey systems I'll drop a few links. By the way, don't have a heart attack with some of the pricing you see, some things can be rather expensive, others are significantly cheaper. I just want you to get an idea of what's out there and available.

http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?sku=EJ210K

This is the one I'm using for flowering right now (but I bought it for half as much at the local hydro store): http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?sku=SGM200

This is the one I'm using for vegative growth and moms right now: http://www.4seasongreenhouse.com/megagarden-hydroponic-growing-system-p-1286.html

You should find what you're looking for and shop around for pricing. Some of these internet sites will rape ya'...others have excellent prices.

 

[Raistlin Majere]

jipedestran ~ thanks bro

YwouldntI ~ i been thinking about putting well established clones out next year
just 5 maybe, nothing to hard on the back

vintner ~ no rain yet one good thing is i have water cristals mixed in so that helps a bit

_frankenstein_ ~ thanks bro, it would be nice to have a spot closer to home
perhaps i need to do some scouting before next year

ZeusOGrefugee ~ thanks for the kind words, i know how it goes :friends:

Core ~ whuttup broseph :friends:
hey i need them good vibes so keep them coming

clorox ~ i agree with that :friends:

accessndx ~ good links thanks for the info and help brother seems easy to make too

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pix tonight
including my first mother plants from my first clones
back once the kids are sleepin
missed you all this weekend :wink: it was a good time

 

[khaleel]

just poppin through sayin whats up.

 

[Raistlin Majere]

khaleel not mch just a few pix

#5 CC not doing very well from the getgo - i repoted her in the LC mix





AK - same treatment



Powerhouse roots grow slow as hell
#1 mother





#2 mother i also have roots on #2 CC as well !!
some reason i forgot pix of the roots for #4 CC ah well
i hope these roots take well, the CC were 4 times the size of the PH pictured



satori



flower room, sorry so dark they don't look so hot anyhow
hopefullt the topdressing helps out ALOT !






think thats it ??? LOL have a good night guys see you tommorow