Cpurola's first indoor grow, alot to learn.

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IzheConfused too because I sure am.

 

[InfiniteFire666]

Okay, okay, spent most of this afternoon putting that extractor/blower thing in the tent. But now the light isn't EXACTLY in the center. Wait, if I drop it down a little. Nevermind. LOL
Oh, and I ran all the wires for the little connection devices so I can use the AI controller. (still haven't downloaded the app.)(no I'm not procrastinating... really.)

Let me just say, if you are disabled and think you're gonna put this stuff together, be prepared to swear, alot. Just sayin'.

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Lol I remember a few years ago getting excessively frustrated that I couldn't get the ductwork connected(used duct tape and it was sticking to me and nothing else)

Went away for 5 mins after almost an hour of struggle. Came back and my wife attached it very fast she was sitting down reading like hey its done. Sometimes ya just need a woman's touch and break XD. Happy growing and good luck!

 

[cpurola]

Just wanted to share that the seeds I got from Viking Seeds in Denmark are viable. 10 Seeds, 10 germinated and they all seem to be growing well. Small, but sturdy. Monk 2.

 

[cpurola]

BTW, @PlumberSoCal2, how's my first Kratky grow doing? Should I add more solution to the jar?

 

[amneziaHaze]

BTW, @PlumberSoCal2, how's my first Kratky grow doing? Should I add more solution to the jar?

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The roots that are not in the water will become fluffy and act as lungs i think your at a nice water level

 

[PlumberSoCal2]

The roots that are not in the water will become fluffy and act as lungs i think your at a nice water level

And when you change water kept the level the same. Filling above the current line could literally drown the plant.

 

[PlumberSoCal2]

BTW, @PlumberSoCal2, how's my first Kratky grow doing? Should I add more solution to the jar?

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Bigger jar? I use 2 & 2.5 ltr soda bottles and those roots run out of room quick but I was able to keep them for 5-6 months

 

[charcosta]

Do I need one? I thought that was for getting rid of the smell, and hubby and I don't mind that at all. LOL

It helps alot,w ur environment control, ac infinity should have sold u on the exhaust as this is crucial and the kit tents usually come with one

 

[cpurola]

And when you change water kept the level the same. Filling above the current line could literally drown the plant.

When do I change it?

 

[amneziaHaze]

Bigger jar? I use 2 & 2.5 ltr soda bottles and those roots run out of room quick but I was able to keep them for 5-6 months

I used a 20L paint bucket haha

When your ec changes as far as your willing to go

 

[Galgrows]

When do I change it?

Cpurola do you have this jar in your tent? I think i may try this once for fun. What holds the plant in the net pot what kind of plug is that? What's the solution in the jar? Sorry maybe i best just go read up on this method i don't want to clog your space.

 

[amneziaHaze]

Cpurola do you have this jar in your tent? I think i may try this once for fun. What holds the plant in the net pot what kind of plug is that? What's the solution in the jar? Sorry maybe i best just go read up on this method i don't want to clog your space.

Plant itselfe holds the rockwool to the netpot. You can find many sizes one will fit your jar.in my case its masterblend nutrients but cant remember what she used i think it was posted

Or you can buy q neoprane plug i think its called its pool noodle cut on one side works.some people use clay balls as well.i like rockwool but coco will work as well

 

[cpurola]

Cpurola do you have this jar in your tent? I think i may try this once for fun. What holds the plant in the net pot what kind of plug is that? What's the solution in the jar? Sorry maybe i best just go read up on this method i don't want to clog your space.

Amnesia is correct, I used Masterblend nutes and their recommended solution mix. I started with the canning jar 'cause I found a cute kit on Amazon, Kratky kit. BUT it did not come with the sponges so I had to buy those and they were too big for the netpot so I cut them almost in half and trimmed to fit.

Oh, I forgot to answer your question... I have it just outside my tent, no room in there right now. LOL

I air-layered a couple of branches with the rooting gel and sponge and 2 weeks later roots were showing.
Then I filled the jar with the solution, cut the branch, placed it in the net cup and then into the top of the jar.
Sounds easy doesn't it. LOL I messed up many times along the way but I think I got it now.

 

[cpurola]

Here's a pic of the air layered sponges. And the plant. Oh, I took the plastic bags off the sponges to see the roots, too hard with it on.
I started looking for a bigger container and thought these water ones are nice.

 

[cpurola]

It helps alot,w ur environment control, ac infinity should have sold u on the exhaust as this is crucial and the kit tents usually come with one

Thank you for mentioning this, I just realized I had turned it off last week and forgot to turn it back on.

 

[grayoldnproud]

Cpurola do you have this jar in your tent? I think i may try this once for fun. What holds the plant in the net pot what kind of plug is that? What's the solution in the jar? Sorry maybe i best just go read up on this method i don't want to clog your space.

Does look like fun though doesn’t it?

 

[cpurola]

Does look like fun though doesn’t it?

Always something new to learn! Kids jumped in feet first, one did the flood and drain hydro and the other built his own A-frame gutter, hydro thingy. We need to do like them.

We old people don't like making mistakes, so we don't try. So, I asked the kid, what happens when you make a mistake, 'just hit control z, mom'. LOL

 

[grayoldnproud]

We old people don't like making mistakes,

Sure we do, we just don't like to admit it was a mistake but we aren't too old to learn from it...you know that.

 

[jadins_journey]

And when you change water kept the level the same. Filling above the current line could literally drown the plant.

Critical ^^^^^. We had a member miss this point and the plants were dead by morning

 

[cpurola]

Critical ^^^^^. We had a member miss this point and the plants were dead by morning

Got it. More is not better.