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Yuno.Who
Active member
I would say just read the plants, if they dont look hungry then do feed,water,feed,water....should be fine. You can tell just by looking at them if they need something. I personally dont use flora nova but know a bunch of friends that do, don't know why but they do; but they alternate from feed to clear water, but like I said, read the plants. You could have a strain that is a straight pig for food, or one that doesnt take as much....so you can't really go by the schedule all the time. Best of luck man, ever tried maxibloom?
Maxibloom
Maxibloom
I have not tried it, but I have read a lot on using it to make the Lucas formula. Not to mention how cheap it is.
The Lucas formula really intrigues me as having a 1 part solution for the entire grow seems like a dream.
However, I know with coco that the Lucas formula needs modification and I only see a version with the GH Micro, Bloom and epsom salt.
Do you use Maxi?
Maxibloom
I have not tried it, but I have read a lot on using it to make the Lucas formula. Not to mention how cheap it is.
The Lucas formula really intrigues me as having a 1 part solution for the entire grow seems like a dream.
However, I know with coco that the Lucas formula needs modification and I only see a version with the GH Micro, Bloom and epsom salt.
Do you use Maxi?
E.L.patient11
Member
she was in a room with a bunch of other ladies. She did have pretty prime reality right under a 1000 watt light though! Snow white was part of an arrangement with a friend...she got to live in his place the past 5 months or so! Good friend he is too have let her stay there. She was hanging out in a 4000 watt room
Yuno.Who
Active member
Yes, I use Maxibloom, and as a 1 part and I use coco hempy buckets. I don't have to add anything or make any modifications....Just 1tsp per gallon, then Ph the water. I have heard of people needing epsom salt to help with the Mg, but I never had a problem.
I have heard horror stories about how bad it sucks to mix the Flora series. Not the maxi, just drop in the tsp and give the jug a shake.
Down side is, it really does take a while to break down, like Dubwise said. What I do for a solution...no actually its not a solution rather than a way of just dealing with it comfortably. I mix the tsp of maxi into a gallon of water, shake it for few, put it down then watch a movie, cook dinner, anything but sit there and wait and shake. After about an hour I'll give the bottle one more good shake, by now its had enough time to percolate. test it, ph it and you're good to go.
*The K.I.S.S. Method*
Here man, here's a link that shows the maxibloom as a 1 part. Cool stuff, simple, cheap and effective. Does it get any better?
Seedlin
Member
I use periilite/vermiculite in 3 gal Hempy's. I use Maxibllom and about every 4th feeding I use Supernatural Bloom Aqua. I mix about 3 gal per feeding. I put 1 tsp in a pint jar of hot tap water. Shake it for a while till disolved and mix in a 1 gal container with tap wter, add ph dwn and dump in a 3 gal bucket. I check my ph and ppm every batch and dump in the bucket. Then I recheck a nd feed the ladies from the bucket. I feed two times then water only..Here are my ladies after 6 weeks. Just plain old bad seed, 1s t run hydro...
The floranova bloom is some serious thick stuff, kind of on par with a lightly thinned out molasses, but since it's so think, it's pretty easy to pour and measure.
I am going to use the full gh line this grow since I have them all, but I also read that switching to MOAB and Hammerhead and cutting your base in half weeks 5-7 is out of this world on bud swelling. Not to mention that MOAB stuff is cheap and goes a long way (1tsp per 5 gallon).
I might try a lucas comparison and full gh comparison next grow with 2 clones and see how it works out.
Right now I am doing my own modified hempy bucket grow using smart pots with perlite as res and coco as top and using raised saucers to hold the nutirent solution in the perlite reservoir. I also have an air pump oxygenating the res.
My roots are growing through the smart pot which means these are some strong ass roots, so they must be liking it
I am going to use the full gh line this grow since I have them all, but I also read that switching to MOAB and Hammerhead and cutting your base in half weeks 5-7 is out of this world on bud swelling. Not to mention that MOAB stuff is cheap and goes a long way (1tsp per 5 gallon).
I might try a lucas comparison and full gh comparison next grow with 2 clones and see how it works out.
Right now I am doing my own modified hempy bucket grow using smart pots with perlite as res and coco as top and using raised saucers to hold the nutirent solution in the perlite reservoir. I also have an air pump oxygenating the res.
My roots are growing through the smart pot which means these are some strong ass roots, so they must be liking it
mattkilla420
Member
The floranova bloom is some serious thick stuff, kind of on par with a lightly thinned out molasses, but since it's so think, it's pretty easy to pour and measure.
I am going to use the full gh line this grow since I have them all, but I also read that switching to MOAB and Hammerhead and cutting your base in half weeks 5-7 is out of this world on bud swelling. Not to mention that MOAB stuff is cheap and goes a long way (1tsp per 5 gallon).
I might try a lucas comparison and full gh comparison next grow with 2 clones and see how it works out.
Right now I am doing my own modified hempy bucket grow using smart pots with perlite as res and coco as top and using raised saucers to hold the nutirent solution in the perlite reservoir. I also have an air pump oxygenating the res.
My roots are growing through the smart pot which means these are some strong ass roots, so they must be liking it
That sounds really cool. Would like see some pics.
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I'll post some up soon. About 20 days in veg now and plan to switch over to flower in next 7-10 days.
So the roots were growing so much out of the smart pot, that I decided to transplant into a normal hempy bucket.
I didn't like that fact that there were 6" roots coming out of the bottom of my pot as I would think they would eventually die off.
On another note, I modified my hempy bucket by cutting a hole around a raised plastic saucer and fitting the saucer up to the bucket drain hole.
I then liquid nailed the saucer to the bucket so now I can extend my feeds as I can fill the saucer with nutrients and as the reservoir depletes, the water from the saucer will trickle back into the reservoir.
I'll post a pic of my modified bucket when I get home.
Thoughts?
Yuno.Who
Active member
Thats a cool idea. Sounds like it would work great. No more shaking and shaking forever, although that's probably the most exercise I get all day lol.
Now that you've mentioned that I'm thinking an electric beater or whisker would work on a smaller scale.
Yuno.Who
Active member
The floranova bloom is some serious thick stuff, kind of on par with a lightly thinned out molasses, but since it's so think, it's pretty easy to pour and measure.
I am going to use the full gh line this grow since I have them all, but I also read that switching to MOAB and Hammerhead and cutting your base in half weeks 5-7 is out of this world on bud swelling. Not to mention that MOAB stuff is cheap and goes a long way (1tsp per 5 gallon).
I might try a lucas comparison and full gh comparison next grow with 2 clones and see how it works out.
Right now I am doing my own modified hempy bucket grow using smart pots with perlite as res and coco as top and using raised saucers to hold the nutirent solution in the perlite reservoir. I also have an air pump oxygenating the res.
My roots are growing through the smart pot which means these are some strong ass roots, so they must be liking it
That MOAB doesn't look too bad, man. I gotta read a little more into it but I've never heard of the stuff.
The hammerhead on the other hand, a little pricey but it has a NO RISK 100% money back guarantee if it doesn't perform "flawlessly".....lol I wonder what their definition of "flawless" is...
Mad Farmer has a bunch of free samples. Check it
http://madfarmerproducts.com/samples/
We charge a flat rate of $10 and the sample packs come with:
Get Up – 8 oz.
Get Down – 8 oz.
Nutrient Uptake Solution – N.U.T.S. – 8 oz.
Silica Shield – 8 oz.
Root It – 2 oz.
Mother Of All Blooms (MOAB) – 100 grams
Pretty dang good deal for $10. 100 grams of MOAB will last me a while at 1tsp per five gallons
Also found this for hammerhead. Heard good things
http://greenleafnutrients.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=11
Hey fellow Hempy folk! Ive been busy and finally have time to follow up on my last hempy grow.
I ended up with an average of 5 ounces per plant. Everything dried and tasty now.
Some Bubblicious x SweetestCindy99 buds. Tastes like hashy lemons. Mmmmm. The smoke is thick and smooth, choking if you take too big a hit. For me it is 3-4 hit weed most times. Other people who Ive smoked it with say two hits is enough. This plant was grown in the coarse coco chips, unlike the others that were in the perlite/vermiculite mix. The stone off the buds just plain knocks you on your ass. Dont make any plans after smoking this stuff.
The Bubblicious kicks ass also. Sweet and fruity with a musty hashy body to the smoke. I would say that for me it is 5-6 hit weed with a great up-high. Works well for my pains during the day or for more social situations when you dont want everyone to space out. One of the cancer patients I give these buds to is really digging this weed. Says he can function all day and it keeps his appetite up. Glad I can offer him the help he needs.
All in all, for my first Hempy grow I have to say I am impressed with the Hempy bucket method. Simple and problem free. It would be great for beginners.
My nicest plant was grown in coco chips but I would need to do some more testing before I could conclude that coco grows better plants than the traditional Perlite/vermiculite mix.
It also seemed as though this grow was more difficult to flush than any of the soil grows Ive done. I flushed and flushed these plants to the bitter end and never achieved the final results I do in soil. I will start flushing my present Hempy grow a bit earlier than I did with this grow.
Overall taste and fragrance is really good but I really do think my weed tastes and smells better when grown in soil with organic goodness. Im not a soil/organics snob but that is my personal impression. I plan on trying different nutes to see if the taste/fragrance can be improved upon.
Hempy grow #2/2012 under way......
I ended up with an average of 5 ounces per plant. Everything dried and tasty now.
Some Bubblicious x SweetestCindy99 buds. Tastes like hashy lemons. Mmmmm. The smoke is thick and smooth, choking if you take too big a hit. For me it is 3-4 hit weed most times. Other people who Ive smoked it with say two hits is enough. This plant was grown in the coarse coco chips, unlike the others that were in the perlite/vermiculite mix. The stone off the buds just plain knocks you on your ass. Dont make any plans after smoking this stuff.
The Bubblicious kicks ass also. Sweet and fruity with a musty hashy body to the smoke. I would say that for me it is 5-6 hit weed with a great up-high. Works well for my pains during the day or for more social situations when you dont want everyone to space out. One of the cancer patients I give these buds to is really digging this weed. Says he can function all day and it keeps his appetite up. Glad I can offer him the help he needs.
All in all, for my first Hempy grow I have to say I am impressed with the Hempy bucket method. Simple and problem free. It would be great for beginners.
My nicest plant was grown in coco chips but I would need to do some more testing before I could conclude that coco grows better plants than the traditional Perlite/vermiculite mix.
It also seemed as though this grow was more difficult to flush than any of the soil grows Ive done. I flushed and flushed these plants to the bitter end and never achieved the final results I do in soil. I will start flushing my present Hempy grow a bit earlier than I did with this grow.
Overall taste and fragrance is really good but I really do think my weed tastes and smells better when grown in soil with organic goodness. Im not a soil/organics snob but that is my personal impression. I plan on trying different nutes to see if the taste/fragrance can be improved upon.
Hempy grow #2/2012 under way......
My present Hempy grow.
Ive got them under 750 watts right now. They are at about 16 days 12/12, more or less. Bought a cheapo dimmable 1000 watt hood/digital ballast combo online that is working surprisingly well for the cost. Temps get a bit high on 1k watts this time of year but 750 watts does just fine.
Ive got one Grindhouse Prophet and three CannaBiogen PCK going that vegged for about 3-4 weeks and Nirvana White Rhino,Vermont Rosebud and my SweetestCindy99 x Maple Leaf indica cross that are 12/12 from seed. Im trying one of the White Rhinos in straight Hydroton as an experiment. All the other plants are in Perlite/vermiculite/Napa mix. Feeding right now is 1 1/2 teaspoons FloraNova Bloom and a few drops of Florallicious+ /gallon.
The Prophet plant is a monster compared to the others with fan leaves that spanned 12 inches. I planned on chucking some pollen this time around but I didnt get one single male. Either they didnt pop or they were females. Oh well, could be worse.
Group shot.
Grindhouse Prophet.
Ive got them under 750 watts right now. They are at about 16 days 12/12, more or less. Bought a cheapo dimmable 1000 watt hood/digital ballast combo online that is working surprisingly well for the cost. Temps get a bit high on 1k watts this time of year but 750 watts does just fine.
Ive got one Grindhouse Prophet and three CannaBiogen PCK going that vegged for about 3-4 weeks and Nirvana White Rhino,Vermont Rosebud and my SweetestCindy99 x Maple Leaf indica cross that are 12/12 from seed. Im trying one of the White Rhinos in straight Hydroton as an experiment. All the other plants are in Perlite/vermiculite/Napa mix. Feeding right now is 1 1/2 teaspoons FloraNova Bloom and a few drops of Florallicious+ /gallon.
The Prophet plant is a monster compared to the others with fan leaves that spanned 12 inches. I planned on chucking some pollen this time around but I didnt get one single male. Either they didnt pop or they were females. Oh well, could be worse.
Group shot.
Grindhouse Prophet.
Hey Dubwise. Vegged for 3-4, maybe five weeks. Started them under a 40 watt fluorescent shop light for a couple weeks then under a 400 watt MH for 2-3 weeks until they hit 5 nodes.First week or two of flower was under the 750 watt MH. Now under a 1000 watt Hortilux HPS dimmed to 750 watts .
I havent really kept track of dates so my time estimates may vary a week or so. Ive been working 7 days a week dawn to dusk so this grow has been less structured and hasnt gotten the attention my previous "off season" grow did. It's actually nice to have a grow going that doesnt require all sorts of attention. One thing I did this time around was put the holes in the containers a bit higher than last time. I get an extra day or two between waterings with the larger reservoir.
I havent really kept track of dates so my time estimates may vary a week or so. Ive been working 7 days a week dawn to dusk so this grow has been less structured and hasnt gotten the attention my previous "off season" grow did. It's actually nice to have a grow going that doesnt require all sorts of attention. One thing I did this time around was put the holes in the containers a bit higher than last time. I get an extra day or two between waterings with the larger reservoir.
mattkilla420
Member
Nice work Capt! ! I'm with u on the no attention thing. Its nice just watching these babies do there work. Just water and make sure timers are set thats it. Great idea putting hole a few inches higher. I think I will do this next time as well. Good shit bro!
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