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Please help a rookie grower out

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RoadKillSkunkHunt said:
I'm talking about "bro-science" in general ... and yes, Youtube can be that sometimes.
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Just don't forget that "bro science" and farming go hand in hand sometimes. People have been growing things long before there was even a word for science. Farmers have been sharing their knowledge at markets and gatherings for thousands of years. It's part of how we got where we are. Especially with the legal state of our crop.

I don't think "science" figured out that if you want to grow a 100 lb pumpkin you have to leave only one fruit on the plant and cut off all the rest. I'm pretty sure it was either trial and error or an accident. Either way when you show up with a giant pumpkin people are going to want to know how you did it.

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#84
Grownsince95 said:
Just don't forget that "bro science" and farming go hand in hand sometimes. People have been growing things long before there was even a word for science. Farmers have been sharing their knowledge at markets and gatherings for thousands of years. It's part of how we got where we are. Especially with the legal state of our crop.

I don't think "science" figured out that if you want to grow a 100 lb pumpkin you have to leave only one fruit on the plant and cut off all the rest. I'm pretty sure it was either trial and error or an accident. Either way when you show up with a giant pumpkin people are going to want to know how you did it.

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Haha one hundred percent I am actually good at cooking I really enjoy that aswell and I feel like growing plants is similar in how everyone shares their little tips and tricks among the community.
 
#85
I’ve had something go wrong again the backup ph pen I’ve been using whilst waiting for my one to be swapped has now stopped working I’ve tried Calibrating with buffer solution but will not work so now I am stuck tonight with the ph of the water. What can I do?
I know usually due to the ph perfect technology on advanced nutrients the ph of the water is 6.3-6.4 after mixing I have ph down and the amount of water in the bucket is 10litres so do I just put in like 9-11 drops in and mix because that should at least land me in the range of safe right ? Until I can buy a new meter tomorrow.
Or do I just not feed ? I think that’s pretty risky though isn’t it?
 
#86
Grower420John said:
I’ve had something go wrong again the backup ph pen I’ve been using whilst waiting for my one to be swapped has now stopped working I’ve tried Calibrating with buffer solution but will not work so now I am stuck tonight with the ph of the water. What can I do?
I know usually due to the ph perfect technology on advanced nutrients the ph of the water is 6.3-6.4 after mixing I have ph down and the amount of water in the bucket is 10litres so do I just put in like 9-11 drops in and mix because that should at least land me in the range of safe right ? Until I can buy a new meter tomorrow.
Or do I just not feed ? I think that’s pretty risky though isn’t it?
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Add this to your tool kit:

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pH Test Kit

The General Hydroponics pH Test Indicator can help you maintain an ideal pH level (which is between 5.5 and 6.5). This can be achieved by monitoring your pH using the super concentrated drops found…
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#87
The plants have actually surprised me I think from yesterday they appear to be growing?? I think things look good I don’t know if I’m right haha
 

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#88
RoadKillSkunkHunt said:
Add this to your tool kit:

generalhydroponics.com

pH Test Kit

The General Hydroponics pH Test Indicator can help you maintain an ideal pH level (which is between 5.5 and 6.5). This can be achieved by monitoring your pH using the super concentrated drops found…
generalhydroponics.com generalhydroponics.com
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Yes ok I will do but for tonight what do I do ? Just add like 10 drops of ph down ?
 
#91
I usually mix 6 litres of water and add about 4-6 drops so let’s say 5 so for 10 I’d say 8 or 9?
 
#92
Yeah a little less than what you think you need is a safe bet.
 
#93
The pH drops are relatively cheap. They will provide an excellent back-up in the event your pH meter is not working.

I'm actually surprised you're using "pH down." My nutrient mix is always acidic and I have to raise the pH up to the range for soil growers.
 
#94
RoadKillSkunkHunt said:
The pH drops are relatively cheap. They will provide an excellent back-up in the event your pH meter is not working.

I'm actually surprised you're using "pH down." My nutrient mix is always acidic and I have to raise the pH up to the range for soil growers.
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Haha yeah it’s just this line seems to have this thing where all their mixes are like 5.7ph and such so when mixed with water brings it to like a good ph for soil and near enough for coco
 
#96
Grownsince95 said:
Yeah a little less than what you think you need is a safe bet.
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Ok I have fed them all about 2 litres of feed till runoff.
Ec was 1.1, 0.4 calmag, 0.5 base and 2 for the b52 feed.
Ph I would say around 6.0
I have also raised the light since the defoliation and dimmed slightly to give them less harsh conditions.
 
#97
RoadKillSkunkHunt said:
I use GH Flora series. It's both inexpensive and easy to use.
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Yeah man I only picked these because I liked the aesthetic of them and obviously I did some research and from what I read they seem pretty good and thoughtful of what they’re using in the ingredients.
 
#98
Hi guys my plants are definitely not shocked despite that defoliation they are still growing. I have one question though, some of the plants stems are really closely bunched. Should I just leave this be and wait for them to grow out or is there any lst that would be beneficial ?
 
#99
Those bendy lst clips they have now look great
40 Pcs Low Stress Training Clips, 90 Degrees Plant Trainer Bud Plant Bender Plant Training Clips Bud Bender for Plant Gardening - White and Green https://a.co/d/hKa5KfS
 
#100
Grownsince95 said:
Those bendy lst clips they have now look great
40 Pcs Low Stress Training Clips, 90 Degrees Plant Trainer Bud Plant Bender Plant Training Clips Bud Bender for Plant Gardening - White and Green https://a.co/d/hKa5KfS
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I see I will have to have a look but in your experience do you think this is a needed step or will letting the plants “grow out” of this issue suffice?
 
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