My First Grow In 8 Years

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

This shit had been popping up randomly the whole time. I always cut off the leaves so eventually I went and got some organicide. I didn't think mold was possible in death valley but I was mistaken lol.

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

The only plant I'm really happy with lol

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

The sad ladies. Been a very frustrating grow for sure.

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

Idk why but the growth has been really slow and the tops are all droopy. I adjusted the temps a little higher and took out the humidifiers so my humidity went from 60-70 to 40-50. All my stems have been red which I can't really understand they're in 3 gallon pots of ocean forest I can't really see them being deficient in anything. I've been extremely gentle on the nutes. Per 5 gallon bucket I've been running about 8 tbl big bloom, 2 tsp grow big, 1 tsp gh calmag, 1/2 tsp kelp me kelp you and 1 tsp mendo honey. Comes out to about 800 ppm. pH to 6.5 usually is where I like my nutes. So I'm I'm kind of at a loss here. I keep my gavitas at 850 and 3 feet above canopy. One thing I've been really disappointed about is they don't smell at all. My last grow by this time the entire house stunk. Any advice help is greatly appreciated thank you guys. This is going to be my grow of shame. One other thing I might add is that the Clones I had were in Connected Rockwell cubes. When I went to pull them apart they were completely grown into each other and I ripped Roots big time separating them. Seems like I really got some bottom of the barrel runt bitches. The bananas I got were cool but at the same time they were being grown under a large T5 hung really high in a 4x8. They weren't quite as thick stalked and bushy as when grown with more intense lighting I felt. Today I double potted which in my definition is when you cut the bottom of the grow bag and just set the plant and another grow bag. I do that to not stress the plant and get more soil. I probably added about the least a gallon and a half and I will also add that I have Earth Juice Mycoriza. All the plants even the little runts were completely rootbound. Which I felt was pretty good considering they're in 3 gallon pots and have just been vegging for a month. Anywho that's the Shakedown. Like I said any help is appreciated.

dan1989 · May 9, 2017

Peacefreedom said:
Here it is waiting on my babies to arrive.

That's an interesting looking set of lights, I've never seen one like that before, is the ballast built into the unit?

dan1989 · May 9, 2017

Peacefreedom said:
Idk why but the growth has been really slow and the tops are all droopy. I adjusted the temps a little higher and took out the humidifiers so my humidity went from 60-70 to 40-50. All my stems have been red which I can't really understand they're in 3 gallon pots of ocean forest I can't really see them being deficient in anything. I've been extremely gentle on the nutes. Per 5 gallon bucket I've been running about 8 tbl big bloom, 2 tsp grow big, 1 tsp gh calmag, 1/2 tsp kelp me kelp you and 1 tsp mendo honey. Comes out to about 800 ppm. pH to 6.5 usually is where I like my nutes. So I'm I'm kind of at a loss here. I keep my gavitas at 850 and 3 feet above canopy. One thing I've been really disappointed about is they don't smell at all. My last grow by this time the entire house stunk. Any advice help is greatly appreciated thank you guys. This is going to be my grow of shame. One other thing I might add is that the Clones I had were in Connected Rockwell cubes. When I went to pull them apart they were completely grown into each other and I ripped Roots big time separating them. Seems like I really got some bottom of the barrel runt bitches. The bananas I got were cool but at the same time they were being grown under a large T5 hung really high in a 4x8. They weren't quite as thick stalked and bushy as when grown with more intense lighting I felt. Today I double potted which in my definition is when you cut the bottom of the grow bag and just set the plant and another grow bag. I do that to not stress the plant and get more soil. I probably added about the least a gallon and a half and I will also add that I have Earth Juice Mycoriza. All the plants even the little runts were completely rootbound. Which I felt was pretty good considering they're in 3 gallon pots and have just been vegging for a month. Anywho that's the Shakedown. Like I said any help is appreciated.

Good idea about the double potting, I had the idea next run about planting in solo cups with the bottom cut off, drill holes in the bottom for drainage then push the bottom back on like an upside down lid. When it comes to transplanting, pull the bottom off and plant! Figure it will be less stressful as there's little chance the coco will break apart around the root ball. Your room is looking really cool! Nice little selection you have there.

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

More sadness

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

Well ty Dan. Those are gavitas. They're quite the light I must say. Run a bit warm but they sure do put out.

dan1989 · May 9, 2017

Peacefreedom said:
Well ty Dan. Those are gavitas. They're quite the light I must say. Run a bit warm but they sure do put out.

As for the problems I would suggest having a look at the list of notable members, I'm afraid I'm not experienced enough to offer advice and I'd hate to ruin your grow.

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

Haha well thanks for the moral support friend. Yeah, I'm sure I'll get it figured out. Just curious as to what people say it is and how long before I can flip.

dan1989 · May 9, 2017

Peacefreedom said:
Haha well thanks for the moral support friend. Yeah, I'm sure I'll get it figured out. Just curious as to what people say it is and how long before I can flip.

Trust me, the big boys will come online later on and I guarantee you'll get your answer. They are amazing on here.

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

I adjusted the temps up they seemed to respond well.

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

This is the droopyness

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

Some are looking better since I upped the temps and double potted them.

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

Here is a bit more of the setup

Peacefreedom · May 9, 2017

I don't have an exhaust fan how ever I am taking fresh air in the room next to this one through a swamp cooler and then forcing it in through my intake. The room isn't sealed. And as you can see the one girl I had from seed is doing very well (the one on the left).