[Backwoodsman]

Howdy folks!

Been a busy day today. Finished framing up the 8'x5' flower room and framed up the 5'x3' mother, clone, veg room. Flower room will be running 2x1000W HPS in cooltubes. Im planning on using LED tubes in the veg/mom room.

Next step is sheetrocking the rooms and getting the lights all mounted and ventilation up and running. Hoping to have the flower room operational later this week. No real pics to show at this time. Just a framed in room and messy basement. Ill update this post with pics of the two rooms once they are completed!

I am a legal MMJ patient in the state of maine and a caregiver. Im allowed a total of 12 plants in flower. Im new to growing and have had a pretty rough start thus far but Im reading daily and constantly learning.

Currently have some plants vegging in soil (Fox Farms Ocean Forest) but plan to move to hydro once I have everything operational and dialed in. So pull up a chair, sit back and enjoy the show. Pics coming soon!

-BWM

[Backwoodsman]

Its not much but a pic is a pic! I cant wait to blow this thread up with a room full of plants full bloom! These are 3) AK48(Nirvana), and 2) White Widow(Nirvana). Ive had a pretty rough start to growing being new. Used some cheap soil that was causing me issues right off the bat. Now Im using Fox Farms Ocean Forest and things have really taken off in the week since transplanting. First pic is from the 14th, pathetic little seedling. Second pic is from 10 minutes ago, 7 days after transplant. Very pleased with the change. Slight tip burn on one of the AK's. Hopefully it doesnt get any worse and the plant adjusts to the stronger soil.

[KONY]

Welcome. You are in the perfect place to learn everything you need to know. Fedco just outside of Waterville has many dry organic amendments if you decide to build your own soil.

[rockymountainJ]

Welcome to IC!! I'm in colorado doing my legal limit for my wife and I. She has scoliosis, so requires lots of meds!! Figured I'd come welcome you!

[Backwoodsman]

Thanks for the tip KONY, still not decided if I will stick with soil in the long run or make the switch to hydro.

Thanks for the welcome RMJ!

I put the plants into what I had planned to use for a veg box before building the larger veg room. They are now under 400W MH, hopefully they respond to the increased lighting well. Ive got the 5 plants from the pic in there plus 3 pathetic bag seeds Ive tortured since germination.

The bagseed plants started flowering on their own under 24/0. I have no info on the strain. They have been through hell so I dont know if they started flowering due to stress or if they are indeed ruderalis. Oh well, I will keep them going and see what they do! In case they decide to hermie they will be kept seperate from the other plants when that time comes.

[Backwoodsman]

Annnnnnnnd my problems continue. Transplanted to FFOF and the plants greened right up and bounced back. Now this is what the new growth looks like,



FFOF, plan tap water pH'd to 6.5, 35PPM tap. 400W MH. Temps 73-77.

Im thinking its a calmag issue. I assumed this wouldnt be an issue in FFOF.

Thoughts?

[Backwoodsman]

If someone confirms cal mag deficiency how should I fix it? Epsom salt in tap water and foliar feed? If so how much epsom per gallon of water, do I pH the water for foliar spray, and will they be alright under the 400W MH bulb with water on their leaves?

Thanks in advance. I will also tell on myself that my RH is still running low. 20-30%. Will be getting a humidifier this weekend I hope.

EDIT: I have gh 3 part nutrients as well so could use the micro if needed etc

[GastroGrower]

Hey Backwoodsman! Welcome and good luck. I'm learning the ins and outs of providing my own medical supply and I'm sure I've made a lot of the same mistakes

For most deficiencies, cal/mag included, I've found the most effective route is simply to do a full flush (3 x the volume of the root zone if in soil) and water with a 1/2 strength to full strength feeding the day after. As long as your water's pH is correct you should wash out any buildup of salts around the root zone. That way, when you feed them next, there won't be anything preventing the uptake of CalMag.

[Backwoodsman]

Originally Posted by GastroGrower

Hey Backwoodsman! Welcome and good luck. I'm learning the ins and outs of providing my own medical supply and I'm sure I've made a lot of the same mistakes

For most deficiencies, cal/mag included, I've found the most effective route is simply to do a full flush (3 x the volume of the root zone if in soil) and water with a 1/2 strength to full strength feeding the day after. As long as your water's pH is correct you should wash out any buildup of salts around the root zone. That way, when you feed them next, there won't be anything preventing the uptake of CalMag.

Appreciate the advice. They have not received any nutrients whatsoever, with exception of what's in the soil. And have only been lightly watered once since transplant. If I flush they without a doubt drown (containers are a bigger than the should be for their size). I'm still thinking a cal mag deficiency due to super low tap starting ppm. So I believe a foliar feed is my best solution right now. I'll wait for others time chime in here

[GastroGrower]

Makes sense. Reading your post again I would agree.