Grow Log: Mob Boss 1000W vert barebulb from seed

[HeD333]

Hey Steele and the gang-

I just popped a pack of Mob Boss (this pack had 12 seeds). I soaked them, and all 12 sank. Popped them directly into FFOF and they're starting to pop up today.. so I whipped out my admitedly inferior camera and snapped some pics, and decided to start up a growlog here in the GrindHouse forum.

That being said, I'm in a transitional period as far as my growing habits go.

I'm using a shed containing a grow box as my primary location. This will be the first season I shouldnt have to fight temps too much (winter was quite the learning experience ) so I'm stoked to be running some quality gear. I use a 1000w vert bare bulb in a 4x4 wooden cab. I'm using a 6" inline centri fan for ventilation and that's ducted with solid aluminum ducting into a can style filter. I'll take some pics of the setup and add them to the log in the coming day or so.

For nutrients, I've been sticking pretty closely to Rez's the recipe for a while now, using GH nutrients... and am moving away from FFOF and organics in general. It's sort of an odd combination to be using FFOF and GH, but it works, and I hate to waste supplies. That being said, this isn't my first grow, but I'm certainly no guru. I would appreciate any and all constructive comments and criticisms IC can throw at me.

Here are some relevent/related photos:

Packs ordered @ the boo:

Look at thier little heads 9/12 @ 48 hours in soil:

Here's the germ tray with a fluoro and the dome on:

 

[big ballin 88]

I'll sit along for the journey. I'm not far into my grow but its already growing faster than a set of prophet that i had growing for about a week before. Good luck.

 

[onelung09]

im strapped in for the show good luck i can see a future with vert style growing plus this is my next strain hitting the dirt good luck brother make your country proud

 

[DANK_BOTANIST]

very good.. i am subscribed and only aweek orso ahead of u.. i amintrested tho because i am starting inside and movin 6 or so out to my shed an would liketo hear more about your setup and watch ur progress,, i will to start a ournal when i find the approproiate place..

 

[DANK_BOTANIST]

subscribed..

 

[HeD333]

Quick update: 11/12 as of right now. Tonight, I've got to work on some things in the flowering/veg cab so I'm going to snap some pics to give you an idea of what I'm working with. Stay tuned.

 

[cobcoop]

I've used GH and FFOF with Rez's nute recipe in the past, and had great results. I've made the switch over to organics, and love it, the GH + OF gives great yields IME.

Can't wait to see your mob boss take off!

 

[HeD333]

I really didn't mind the organics so much as the fact that where I live growing organically isn't really something the majority of people care about, so sourcing the products suggested at IC became pretty pricey. There's only one place within 50 miles of me that sells FF products, and they mark them up like 100%. I suppose I could order them like I do the GH stuff, but I can't get a gallon of anything with an FF label on it for 25$, and I suppose I really am just that frugal );

 

[guest3854]

Hed333, welcome. Looks like you'll fit in right at home here......Had me a bit concerned seeing fresh pops in FFOF. Never used it but am very aware of how "hot" their shit is, I wouldn't recommend using it as a seedling mix. (I wouldn't fert fer a bit) They look great, healthy an' satisfied, them lil' ones.

I'll be watching,
Stay healthy an' grow HARD,
Steele

 

[HeD333]

Steele
I agree 100%. I'm just working with what's around. If I had my choice I'd germ into Light warrior or a LW/Perlite mix, but I'm gradually moving away from organics and wanted to use up this FFOF before I go to a more standard mix. It's been nice to me so far, with no signs of the seedlings being burned by it. I definitely won't be giving them anything but water for a bit ;-)

 

[cobcoop]

Hed, if your interested Age Old puts out very reasonably priced products (way cheaper the FF) as well as Earth Juice. Good luck with the grow, I'll be lurkin.

 

[HeD333]

Sorry about the delay on photos, I arrived at the flowering chamber right at lights on last night, to find I had a failed timer. Crap. Replacing it today (and manually on/offing my HPS today ). I'll get the photos of the cab tonight, PROMISE!

 

[Calimed]

Takin a seat!

 

[HeD333]

Wow, what a week.

I've been fighting root aphids in the flowering room (I just got the temps in check, and the new heater brought out the fliers!). I think I have them...well controlled. But I'm not moving anything out there until I get a chance for some deep cleaning.

That being said, a brand new seedling mat from hydrofarm died 2 days into usage, killing at least half of my seedlings. The cold and wet environment shocked them enough that I'm almost sure I've lost at least half. I'll keep everyone posted. I'm probably going to order another pack of MB and some sonja while I'm at it. I'll use this thread for the remaining seedlings and for the new packs once they arrive.

 

[HeD333]

Heres a couple shots of cab gear. Sorry there aren't more, I've had my hands full...

 

[HeD333]

OK ordered another pack of MB. There were only 2 seedlings that survived and they are severely stunted. Will keep you all posted.

 

[HeD333]

Pack of MB receieved (damn that was fast) I also got a pack of pollen chuck,(ECSD 2.5 x (wwxPK)? Thanks to everyone @ the bou' for the quick turn around and v nice freebies. I still cant believe I genocide'd my first generation. I'll be anal about checking on the babies this time. I'm also going to use peat pellets instead of straight FFoF for germination, as I know it's kind of risky, though I'm 100% sure I temperature shocked the last batch for the killing blow. Will keep you all posted. Pics when heads start popping up

 

[HeD333]

4/11 have sprouted today as of 40~hr. one had already pushed a fat taproot just through the mesh of the peat puck, so the quartet were put into Lc's :

LC's Soiless Mix #2:
6 parts Fox Farm Ocean Forest
2 parts perlite
2 parts earthworm castings
Powdered (NOT PELLETIZED) dolomite lime @ 2 tablespoons per gallon

in beer cups, then back under the dome until they're a little older. Pics once a few more heads show

 

[HeD333]

Everyones up and looking great. Family photo soon.

 

[HeD333]

And by soon I meant almost after a month of vegging.. apparently -

Here are some room shots-

Heres a suspected female, 1week flowering-

Some males I pulled: