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krustytheclown · 01-21-2007, 08:07 AM

Hey there! After a few unseccessful attempts to get my homemade DWC and Rubbermaid grow box to work, I think I finally have it right.

So, here goes:

Per Red Greenery's instructions, I built a Rubbermaid grow box and my own DWC contraption. I'll post a schematic of the DWC when I'm more rested *yawns*.

3 weeks ago, I started 2 Chronic seeds from Serious Seeds in peat pellets under 2 27W CFL's in a humidity dome. Once they got big enough, I moved them into net pots filled with Hydroton and put them in the DWC. The DWC holds just over 3.5 litres/ 1.75 gallons. I put in pH Down and 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) of Hygrozyme per 4 litres (1 gallon). The pH was down around 5.5 or 6. I started having problems with my C13 grow (see sig for link) in part due to the low pH.

I switched the water to the Hygrozyme and Pure Blend Pro Grow 3-1.5-4, with a dosage of 7 milliliters (1.5 teaspoons) per 4 litres (1 gallon) of water.

Right now, there are two 27W CFL's directly over each of the seedlings. The lights are 2-3 inches away from the seedlings.

As the plants grow, I'm going to add two more CFL's and change all the bulbs to 42W bulbs for a total of 252 Watts. I also have a SCROG ready to train the plants.

Right now, I am hoping for one male and one female. That way I get a bunch of Chronic seeds and some free herb, too. If I get 2 females, I get a bunch of free herb! At worst, if I get 2 males, I can harvest the pollen, store it, and selectively pollinate female buds in subsequent grows.

The last 3 weeks, the seedlings haven't budged an inch. In the last 24 hours, they have almost doubled in size. And this was before I changed the water with the new nutrients!

For now, here are some pics of the setup:

krustytheclown · 01-21-2007, 08:19 AM

Instructions and materials needed for construction of my box can be found here, btw.

01-21-2007, 08:21 AM

Good start - I'm gonna watch this grow.

Congrats, and good luck

ws

krustytheclown · 01-21-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WallStreet

Good start - I'm gonna watch this grow.

Congrats, and good luck

ws

There is always room for one more!

krustytheclown · 01-29-2007, 05:18 AM

Okay, I'm totally confused. I switched to six 40W CFL bulbs over a week ago and the plants haven't grown; they've stayed at 12 centimeters/ 5 inches since then. The CFL's are 12" away from the plants; I cannot prop them up any higher to get them close the the lights.

I am using Botanicare's 3-1.5-4 nutes for Hydro and upped the dosage today to 15 mL/4 litres.

pH is around 6.

The leaves are showing a magnesium or calcium deficiency. Should I do anything else?

krustytheclown · 02-04-2007, 03:16 AM

Today I changed the water and added my regular nutes along with a bit of pH Down to reduce pH by .5. I also got some Cal-Mag and added that to the water.

The plants have grown a bit since the last change of water. here are the pics for today:

02-04-2007, 03:28 AM

krusty looking great bro keep up the green !!!

krustytheclown · 02-12-2007, 11:34 PM

It's taken a bit longer than I would have liked, but the girls are getting bigger! I switched them to 12/12 yesterday and put on a screen. They are big and supple enough that I was able to train them immediately, filling the screen.

Don Chocolate · 02-13-2007, 03:14 AM

Lookin' great krusty!

Berry_Coughin' · 02-13-2007, 03:15 AM

Lookin' good....... Are you gonna leave the screen in.... I take mine out once the stretch stops.....

01-21-2007, 08:07 AM	#1
krustytheclown Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not doing that. Posts: 652	250W CFL DWC Chronic SCROG Grow Hey there! After a few unseccessful attempts to get my homemade DWC and Rubbermaid grow box to work, I think I finally have it right. So, here goes: Per Red Greenery's instructions, I built a Rubbermaid grow box and my own DWC contraption. I'll post a schematic of the DWC when I'm more rested yawns. 3 weeks ago, I started 2 Chronic seeds from Serious Seeds in peat pellets under 2 27W CFL's in a humidity dome. Once they got big enough, I moved them into net pots filled with Hydroton and put them in the DWC. The DWC holds just over 3.5 litres/ 1.75 gallons. I put in pH Down and 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) of Hygrozyme per 4 litres (1 gallon). The pH was down around 5.5 or 6. I started having problems with my C13 grow (see sig for link) in part due to the low pH. I switched the water to the Hygrozyme and Pure Blend Pro Grow 3-1.5-4, with a dosage of 7 milliliters (1.5 teaspoons) per 4 litres (1 gallon) of water. Right now, there are two 27W CFL's directly over each of the seedlings. The lights are 2-3 inches away from the seedlings. As the plants grow, I'm going to add two more CFL's and change all the bulbs to 42W bulbs for a total of 252 Watts. I also have a SCROG ready to train the plants. Right now, I am hoping for one male and one female. That way I get a bunch of Chronic seeds and some free herb, too. If I get 2 females, I get a bunch of free herb! At worst, if I get 2 males, I can harvest the pollen, store it, and selectively pollinate female buds in subsequent grows. The last 3 weeks, the seedlings haven't budged an inch. In the last 24 hours, they have almost doubled in size. And this was before I changed the water with the new nutrients! For now, here are some pics of the setup: __________________ Vote Libertarian! My Homemade Cabinet 2 girls 1 cup grow diary
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01-21-2007, 08:19 AM	#2
krustytheclown Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not doing that. Posts: 652	Instructions and materials needed for construction of my box can be found here, btw. __________________ Vote Libertarian! My Homemade Cabinet 2 girls 1 cup grow diary
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01-29-2007, 05:18 AM	#5
krustytheclown Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not doing that. Posts: 652	Okay, I'm totally confused. I switched to six 40W CFL bulbs over a week ago and the plants haven't grown; they've stayed at 12 centimeters/ 5 inches since then. The CFL's are 12" away from the plants; I cannot prop them up any higher to get them close the the lights. I am using Botanicare's 3-1.5-4 nutes for Hydro and upped the dosage today to 15 mL/4 litres. pH is around 6. The leaves are showing a magnesium or calcium deficiency. Should I do anything else? __________________ Vote Libertarian! My Homemade Cabinet 2 girls 1 cup grow diary Last edited by krustytheclown; 01-29-2007 at 05:56 AM..
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02-04-2007, 03:16 AM	#6
krustytheclown Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not doing that. Posts: 652	Today I changed the water and added my regular nutes along with a bit of pH Down to reduce pH by .5. I also got some Cal-Mag and added that to the water. The plants have grown a bit since the last change of water. here are the pics for today: __________________ Vote Libertarian! My Homemade Cabinet 2 girls 1 cup grow diary
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02-12-2007, 11:34 PM	#8
krustytheclown Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not doing that. Posts: 652	It's taken a bit longer than I would have liked, but the girls are getting bigger! I switched them to 12/12 yesterday and put on a screen. They are big and supple enough that I was able to train them immediately, filling the screen. __________________ Vote Libertarian! My Homemade Cabinet 2 girls 1 cup grow diary
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01-21-2007, 08:21 AM	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Good start - I'm gonna watch this grow. Congrats, and good luck ws
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02-04-2007, 03:28 AM	#7
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	krusty looking great bro keep up the green !!!
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02-13-2007, 03:14 AM	#9
Don Chocolate Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 223	Lookin' great krusty! __________________
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02-13-2007, 03:15 AM	#10
Berry_Coughin' Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,805	Lookin' good....... Are you gonna leave the screen in.... I take mine out once the stretch stops.....
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