HumbleGrower
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Hello all. 
HumbleGrower here with a brand new micro grow.
This is my first grow in over 3 years. I'm not ashamed to say that i'm a bit rusty but after a few bumps, all seems to be going well. Let me start things off by describing my grow space.
I grow in a growtent, The DR40. It measures 1'4" x 1'4" x 3'11"
It has been explained to me that this thing measures almost 2 square feet (1.96 sq. ft., Thanks to Anti for that bit of info).
Lighting: This is a CFL grow, my first such kind.
I have (2) 55watt CFLs, one Daylight at 5000K and the other Warm White at 2700K.
Each bulb puts out 3,600 Lumens for a total of 7,200 Lumens. This is all the lighting I have.
Now I know the first thing most will say is that I need more light, and I would agree, but I really don't have the extra funds for more lighting ATM.
The medium: I am using soilless hydro, namely rockwool growcubes and perlite, in a 2:1 ratio. All this in a 6" pot (not sure as how much it holds weight-wise; will take exact measurements later).
The strain: I'm growing a single feminized Casey Jones in NYC (casey jones x NYCD). These seeds were freebies from Seedbay more than 3 years ago and they are still good, wow
The Nutes: I use a 3-part fert called David's Grow. It comes in a Base, Grow, & Bloom formulation. It is an in house formula from this growshop that I know of. It is IMO very similar (if not a knockoff of) GH's Flora Series. I plan on getting some Cal-Mag plus as this stuff doesn't supply enough of both (from what I remember). I have luckily gotten away without it and all has been well, but I want it for flower.
I had an awful time germinating seeds. I had forgotten my method and needed to do it a few times before I got it right. I also had a terrible time learning how to properly use rockwool. I conditioned it properly and all, but my problems arose from the info I had received about rockwool itself and how to water.
I was told that you only need to water when the planter feels light. This is totally wrong!
My plant sprouted and I followed that routine. I noticed it was growing very slowly and was looking funky. After a few days I finally tested the runoff water and it was damn near 7.5. OUCH! I read up some more here about rockwool and learned that you need to feed at least 2-3 times a day. I now feed 2 times a day by hand with a half gallon of pH-adjusted nutrient solution and this thing is rockin'.
I know with my light setup and all things are not optimal, so i'm pushing for about 5 to 7 grams dried with this plant. I think that is a respectable amount to shoot for, but we'll see what happens. I apologize that this thing is so far into veg and I am just now posting, but i have been busy it being the holidays and all. I plan to switch it to flower on the 1st of December, one day away. Stay tuned for more & thanks for dropping by.
Peace.
HumbleGrower
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HumbleGrower here with a brand new micro grow.
This is my first grow in over 3 years. I'm not ashamed to say that i'm a bit rusty but after a few bumps, all seems to be going well. Let me start things off by describing my grow space.
I grow in a growtent, The DR40. It measures 1'4" x 1'4" x 3'11"
It has been explained to me that this thing measures almost 2 square feet (1.96 sq. ft., Thanks to Anti for that bit of info).
Lighting: This is a CFL grow, my first such kind.
I have (2) 55watt CFLs, one Daylight at 5000K and the other Warm White at 2700K.
Each bulb puts out 3,600 Lumens for a total of 7,200 Lumens. This is all the lighting I have.
Now I know the first thing most will say is that I need more light, and I would agree, but I really don't have the extra funds for more lighting ATM.
The medium: I am using soilless hydro, namely rockwool growcubes and perlite, in a 2:1 ratio. All this in a 6" pot (not sure as how much it holds weight-wise; will take exact measurements later).
The strain: I'm growing a single feminized Casey Jones in NYC (casey jones x NYCD). These seeds were freebies from Seedbay more than 3 years ago and they are still good, wow
The Nutes: I use a 3-part fert called David's Grow. It comes in a Base, Grow, & Bloom formulation. It is an in house formula from this growshop that I know of. It is IMO very similar (if not a knockoff of) GH's Flora Series. I plan on getting some Cal-Mag plus as this stuff doesn't supply enough of both (from what I remember). I have luckily gotten away without it and all has been well, but I want it for flower.
I had an awful time germinating seeds. I had forgotten my method and needed to do it a few times before I got it right. I also had a terrible time learning how to properly use rockwool. I conditioned it properly and all, but my problems arose from the info I had received about rockwool itself and how to water.
I was told that you only need to water when the planter feels light. This is totally wrong!
My plant sprouted and I followed that routine. I noticed it was growing very slowly and was looking funky. After a few days I finally tested the runoff water and it was damn near 7.5. OUCH! I read up some more here about rockwool and learned that you need to feed at least 2-3 times a day. I now feed 2 times a day by hand with a half gallon of pH-adjusted nutrient solution and this thing is rockin'.
I know with my light setup and all things are not optimal, so i'm pushing for about 5 to 7 grams dried with this plant. I think that is a respectable amount to shoot for, but we'll see what happens. I apologize that this thing is so far into veg and I am just now posting, but i have been busy it being the holidays and all. I plan to switch it to flower on the 1st of December, one day away. Stay tuned for more & thanks for dropping by.
Peace.
HumbleGrower
Pics:
but I think SAN is right looks like a 70+ day strain to me too.
