My DIY Hidro setup in Brazil

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Yo, what's up, everyone!


Been dealing with a bunch of headaches over here, fuc### whiteflies took over and were munching on my plants. I hit them with Evidence WG700, abamectin, deltamethrin, Isaria fumosorosea, Bacillus thuringiensis, and Beauveria bassiana. Also slapped some yellow sticky traps to catch those little devils.


pH issues in the soil are sorted now. Made a ton of clones in the aerocloner, and now I'm cloning in rockwool too. Got some new genetics in the mix as well, some karma and exoticgenetix. Haven’t flipped the photoperiod yet, had to defoliate the hydro plants because of the infestation, but they’re bouncing back now. Growth is still a bit slower than usual due to all the stress they’ve been through.


Overview:

Plants in the hydro corner and some in soil:

Clones in the aerocloner up top, rockwool clones below:

New clones going into the soil:

That’s it for today, grow fam! Cheers!

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Update from the trenches , everything’s finally running smooth.
Plenty of clones rooted, and all the previous growth issues are resolved. I’m now using my own custom two-part dry fertilizer, it’s more complete and better balanced than GH or Advanced, and doesn’t require any additional CalMag. I’ve completely moved away from Plant Prod.

Grow Room Overview (HPS scorching the right side):


In the opositte way:



Space is running out


Overview from hydro and pots.



The hydro plants still show some signs of previous stress (they got cooked at one point), but recovery is going well. I’ll remove the damaged older leaves before flipping to flower. Everything’s growing well now ,finally got past the lockout stage. Hallelujah!



Clones are temporarily outside the propagation box to maximize space, but they’ll move back in once I flip the main room.





Some leaves look rough — they were the ones up against the side of the tent. Space is really limited, so I’ve been rotating the plants to make sure they all get decent light exposure.



Outdoor Project:
I’m also building a batch of organic soil to run a few plants outside — just to avoid setting up yet another hydro reservoir. I’m already managing the hydro solution, a separate one for vegging potted plants, and another mix for mothers and clones. One more would be overkill in terms of maintenance (pH, EC, cleaning, etc.).


But honestly, I just like growing both mineral and organic — so I’ll be running both in parallel.


Here’s the mix I’m prepping (it’ll rest for at least 45 days before use):

• Crushed seashell lime
• Neem cake
• Basalt rock dust
• Worm castings
• Agricultural gypsum
• Seaweed meal
• Various manures
• Bokashi
• Perlite
• Sphagnum peat moss

That’s it for now. Cheers, everyone, and happy growing!

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

What's up, grow fam! Good news, things are finally moving really fast over here, after all kinds of struggles.

I'm using my own mineral fertilizer formula (salts), with some organic and microbiological components. I’ve arrived at a two-part recipe I always dreamed of, no need to supplement with CalMag, amino acids, etc.

I'm posting this right after the last one because in just 72 hours the difference here was pretty big. At this pace, I’ll probably have a beautiful forest ready to flower in another 15 days of veg.

I regret restarting with GH ferts (I was unlucky and got a fake one), and later Plant Prod (bought it from the official distributor in Brazil, but I've seen fake ones too, very light-colored and doesn't raise EC like the original). I should've gone straight back to the formula that already worked well for me, which took me about 10 years to perfect. But I was stubborn and tried convenience first, lol.
Maybe I’ll release this formula on the market later on, :D


That's all for today, cheers everyone!

 

[cbrians]

Badass grow! I’m new to it but y’all give me ideas.

I really like that you packed the room, I like even more that you did it all with your own hands. I’m not nearly as crafty but I try to rig my own stuff for my little grow. Doesn’t always work but I always learn.

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

I just finished supercropping the plants and did a preventive spray with Siltac® (silicon-based product), since today is the day I flip to flower!
The plants look a bit droopy because they had just woken up when I sprayed them, but everything’s going really well. :)
Sorry for the shitty camera, my phone died and it´s a Holiday, using old camera. Lol

On the other side:

Lots of clones and moms in the box, it's a tight fit while flowering is going on in the main room...

That’s it for today, growmies, cheers!

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Hey grow folks! Today I have some better pictures. I just flipped to 12/12 five days ago (on 4/20).
Everything is going really well a little forest is growing in my room. Total 54 plants in the room, and lots of clones in the tent..

Tent with moms, seedlings and clones:

Clones, more than 60.. LOL (2 levels with over 30 each) , next cycle is guaranteed

Thats all for today bros, se you soon...

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Updating! LAst preventive spray, 9 days of 12-12, showing first pistiles...

From the other corner:

Moms and clones:

From november 2024 until today: (Before, during, after, today)

That´s all for today.

 

[Greenadian]

Great work with your space @GrowingDreamsBR !!!!

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Great work with your space @GrowingDreamsBR !!!!

Thank you bro!


Quick update:
15 days in 12/12, flipped it 4/20. Lol

That´s all for today! :)

 

[Greenadian]

Have these been flipped to flower?

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Have these been flipped to flower?

Hey Greenadian! Thanks for commenting. Yep, I flipped them 15 days ago, on 4/20/25. The first pistils are starting to appear now. :)

 

[cbrians]

Thank you bro!


Quick update:
15 days in 12/12, flipped it 4/20. Lol
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That´s all for today! :)

When can I move in

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

When can I move in

You´re invited. I'll build you a cozy bunk bed right above the grow lights! Lol

 

[cbrians]

You´re invited. I'll build you a cozy bunk bed right above the grow lights! Lol

Booking a flight right now!

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Updating! Flowerws starting to appear!

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Hey grow bros!


I’m excited to announce the launch of my own nutrient line!
After years of dealing with fake or inconsistent nutrients here in Brazil, I decided to dive deep into research and testing, and now they’re finally ready.


These nutrients are almost 100% chelated, organo-mineral, and deliver consistent results without needing any additives like CalMag. The formula is rich in calcium, magnesium, and chelated iron, say goodbye to deficiencies!


I really hope this project helps me keep things running. My last electricity bill alone was almost R$3,000 (~USD $500–600), brutal!


Prices:
R$299 VEG / R$319 BLOOM (around USD $50 each).
Yes, the chelated components are imported and pricey, but it’s still way more affordable than the international brands.
If someone wanna test it, we can find a way to send it internacionally, brazillian growers can buy directly from me til our website gets ready. :)
www.gdscientific.com


See you soon, peace!

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

36 days progress using just Growing Dreams Scientific VEG. Now trasintioning into BLOOM.

April 05

May 11 (36 days after)

April 05

May 11 (36 days after)

 

[GrowingDreamsBR]

Update! 12 days of flower (+15 of transition). Everything going well!

Peace!

 

[Greenadian]

Looks awesome bro

I love the way they are growing up the way on the far side!!!