cayocho
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Hello all, I have learned so much reading the other threads. This is all a first for me but I am learning very quickly. Up until now, my grow has been somewhat slow, but patience is the best lesson to learn yeah? This is my Autoflower Northern Lights Indica 16 days from sprouting. She took 5 whole days to germinate in rockwool (germination temps too low). I have a question and possibly a pressing issue, but first a rundown of the grow so far.
1. Day 10 I realized (thanks to aquaman) that my lights where too bright and had stunted growth; now around 2500 to 3500 lux per google play meter, noticable improvement in growth. I suspect this has lead to the general lightening of the green color on the plant. It was very dark green for a while.
2. Day 13 realized my ppm might have been too high, I have hard water so I have since switch to the 1 part distilled 1 part tap ratio. Now my ppm is around 280-320 with everything added. Plant seemed to respond well.
3. Day 14 Roots finally hit water (water line is an inch away from pot but I planted my rockwool way to high up) They look healthy and are currently growing vigorously. The offshoots on this root appeared overnight. but this brings me to my ultimate question. And one I am afraid I know the answer to.
I did my third resevoir change on 10/25 with the distilled water 50/50 for the first time. As you can sorta see in the picture, there is a line of algea like stuff growing near the water line and on the airline tubing (which is clear, I have since ordered black tubing). I suspect light leaks, I closed up a few today and covered more of my clear tubing on the exterior. I'm hoping this is some transient algea and not root rot. It smells a little, but not a terrribly offensive smell. All of this being said, the Roots seem to be growing RAPIDLY. And are 99.9% pearly white. Any advice on any part of my process would be appreciated, I am glad to be here to learn with everyone.
- 2x2x4 Tent (I know, I already regret the height but space is very limited)
- 3.5 gallon bucket wrapped till light proof in double thick layer tinfoil and a ton of duct tape.
- Dimmable 1000W 230 True Watt Blurple light (Way to big for the space, but oh well, I have to make do)
- Inline Airflow plus filter
- 7.8L/M Hydrofarm air pump to two large airstones
- small water pump (recently uninstalled since roots have found water)
- Temps (68-73 at night) (70-80 at day)
- RH never above 80 and always above 45: average 60
1. Day 10 I realized (thanks to aquaman) that my lights where too bright and had stunted growth; now around 2500 to 3500 lux per google play meter, noticable improvement in growth. I suspect this has lead to the general lightening of the green color on the plant. It was very dark green for a while.
2. Day 13 realized my ppm might have been too high, I have hard water so I have since switch to the 1 part distilled 1 part tap ratio. Now my ppm is around 280-320 with everything added. Plant seemed to respond well.
3. Day 14 Roots finally hit water (water line is an inch away from pot but I planted my rockwool way to high up) They look healthy and are currently growing vigorously. The offshoots on this root appeared overnight. but this brings me to my ultimate question. And one I am afraid I know the answer to.
I did my third resevoir change on 10/25 with the distilled water 50/50 for the first time. As you can sorta see in the picture, there is a line of algea like stuff growing near the water line and on the airline tubing (which is clear, I have since ordered black tubing). I suspect light leaks, I closed up a few today and covered more of my clear tubing on the exterior. I'm hoping this is some transient algea and not root rot. It smells a little, but not a terrribly offensive smell. All of this being said, the Roots seem to be growing RAPIDLY. And are 99.9% pearly white. Any advice on any part of my process would be appreciated, I am glad to be here to learn with everyone.