400w cmh grow

[zoolander]

Art is on the money, I think the air exchange is a huge problem for you. Once you get that and your nutes dialed in you will see crazy grow If you look at my first post alot of stuff was in it for you

 

[NorCalFor20]

Norcal Seems like heat is part of the problem and air exchange and a few other things need to be in check. If your gonna leave your door open when the lights are on maybe put your fan outside the door to blow fresh air in and onto the plants. If you look at the second pic some of the plants seem to have burnt edges and maybe flush out with straight ph water since you may have a little salt build up. It could'nt hurt. But I'm not sure if you said you had a blower pullin in fresh air but if not for sure put your fan outside when the doors opened because they need alot of co2 to do their thing. By no means am I a pro and this is just a little help and I hope it can help

thanks zoolander- i didn't even see your first post i need to pay more attention

 

[NorCalFor20]

just wanted to throw this out there...

in 18 days i went from this:

to this:

NOT BAD!

 

[wishbone420]

lot of good advice thrown around here. not bad but they should be much greener. lockouts allready starting to show. overwatering caused by to much love. been there let them dry out alittle. lots of good advice around this thread. peace

 

[NorCalFor20]

Day 25:

I think its time to throw the switch to 12/12...


But the Apes are still small (you can't even see them in any of these pics) so I don't know if thats the best thing to do but as you can see the others are around 15-16"s


Family Pictures...

 

[Jayoharejee]

let em veg till the other catches up. Why not?

 

[e20sm0ke]

i would definately let them veg

 

[NorCalFor20]

they are over 20" tall which means im gonna have 5 foot plants after stretch -
i am ordering the DR120 grow tent this friday hopefully they won't stink yet by then.

 

[NorCalFor20]

 

[slimpymp69]

hey i was looking at your grow light kit i was gonna buy 1 just like it but if you dont mind me asking whats the energy usage on the light ?

 

[Jayoharejee]

hey norcal would it be to much to ask for maybe some pics of the tent going up and setup involved. Im close to ordering one myself id like to see what people think first.

 

[NorCalFor20]

slimpy: the grow kit frow BG hydro dosn't come with a light. I got a seperate 400w hps ballast kit from HTGsupply (120$ assembled ballast and hood) and the bulb from advancedtechlighting ($65)

when I get the tent I will show pics of it.

jayerigree:
here is a video of how to set it up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0y4R7mpLwA

 

[Jayoharejee]

yea im nearly sold on the tent... That was slick. Is the height on those things adjustable or should i just take my measurements now.

 

[NorCalFor20]

might want to take your measurements now because its around 7' tall and not adjustable.

i just bought a 5k btu AC for my closet but the heat out the back is more than the cold it puts out the front so i imagine i need to cut a ac sized hole in my closet door and run it like a window unit should be.


btw still running 18/6

 

[Jayoharejee]

i live in an apartment with no central cooling so i run ac units in my windows. Youd be suprised how quick it takes to drop your temps in your house much less closet. Try just running it on a timer (every quarter hour) but then again temps will kinda rise and fall but its gotta be better than sitting in heat all day

 

[NorCalFor20]

OK I haven't updated In a few days, i've been busy getting a new car a new job etc so yeah but anyway- I know this sounds good but its not for me, all plants are confirmed female, so I don't think I'll have enough room for all of them under the 400w so i think 1 has to go outside, not a big deal just need more room, I have also transplanted from those 8" plastic pots to 10" clay pots made from a company called Nor Cal lol

What are the odds of getting 7/7 females?

I topped them and cloned one and the clone has taken roots and is growing nicely, I love the white hairs. Im going to run outside get the cam and take a few pics 4 you guys they should be posted on this post in 30 minutes.

 

[DangerP]

My math is bad, but I think the chances of getting all females with seven seeds is 1 out of 128 (2^7th). that's pretty awesome.

 

[NorCalFor20]

thats crazy! well good luck was bound to come eventully- now i have to get another light or something bc i don't have the light power i want from just one and the amount of space teh plants have grown into....

also no pics till tommrow sorry i left my camera cord at my other spot...

edit: these notes below are for my refrence mostly

need to get ph/ppm meter for testing run off and nute ph done
need to get my DR120 and filter so i can start flowering
need to get a temp/humidity gauge done
need to get a moisture meter
need to get grandmas molasses
need another 400w cmh
estimated fiinish time/ oct. 30th
estimated yeild 1 lb with another 400cmh est yeild under 400w 250 grams

 

[Pirate138]

This shud be moved to the grow diaries section.

 

[asher1er]

The ladies sure are picking up! hope to see some kind bud come outta there!