Hi everybody,
This is my first go with autoflowers, new to AFN. I'm in week 5 from germ of 8 Gelato, 1 Banana Kush autos from ILGM. Started in coco in 3" net pots, then into rdwc (5 gallon buckets) 7" pots with hydroton.
Room 11' X 8' X9', walls mylared, background humidity<30%
Lighting: 2 green sunshine es300s.
Temp (air/ leaf/reservoir) 70-75°F
Rh: 60-65%
Reservoir 30 gallons
750 ppm, 5.9 pH,
GH Flora 3 part, hydroguard, superthrive.
Starting water 70 ppm, 7.8 ( pretty good!)
Co2: 1min / 4hrs 15cfm (really just to make up for lack of fresh air, not trying to supplement. For some reason Co2 is Crazy expensive and I don't have a controller with a sensor. Probably crank it when flowering)
Ventilation: none, oscillating fan on plants and box fan just moving air (trying to preserve my precious humidity!)
Humidifier: Inkline dual transducer running 24/7
Germinated January 14th.
Had some calcium and magnesium issues initially, seem to have outgrown it. Stupidly didn't light proof or do anything to prevent root rot, so I got some, minor. Fixed with hydroguard, roots looking good! Should have been more diligent about top watering until roots hit the water. I really can't believe that these will flower and finish in another 4-5 weeks, but I guess I will see. Advertised as 8 weeks, probably more like 10. Still only gives 5 more weeks? I'm sure I stunted them a bit , but overall looking pretty good. I have ~20 years experience on and off with photos in various mediums and systems, but new to autos and LEDs. I was going to Mylar the whiteboard, more for aesthetics than reflection (they have plenty of light, and I like the space station vibe) but didn't really want it blasting me in the eye. Part of the reason I spent big bucks on the Green Sunshine is that I like to spend a lot of time in the room, and they're a real joy to the eye. Even if plants didn't use green light (turns out they do!) the ability to see properly is reason enough to go broad spectrum in my opinion.
Anyway, here's some pictures, what does everyone think?
This is my first go with autoflowers, new to AFN. I'm in week 5 from germ of 8 Gelato, 1 Banana Kush autos from ILGM. Started in coco in 3" net pots, then into rdwc (5 gallon buckets) 7" pots with hydroton.
Room 11' X 8' X9', walls mylared, background humidity<30%
Lighting: 2 green sunshine es300s.
Temp (air/ leaf/reservoir) 70-75°F
Rh: 60-65%
Reservoir 30 gallons
750 ppm, 5.9 pH,
GH Flora 3 part, hydroguard, superthrive.
Starting water 70 ppm, 7.8 ( pretty good!)
Co2: 1min / 4hrs 15cfm (really just to make up for lack of fresh air, not trying to supplement. For some reason Co2 is Crazy expensive and I don't have a controller with a sensor. Probably crank it when flowering)
Ventilation: none, oscillating fan on plants and box fan just moving air (trying to preserve my precious humidity!)
Humidifier: Inkline dual transducer running 24/7
Germinated January 14th.
Had some calcium and magnesium issues initially, seem to have outgrown it. Stupidly didn't light proof or do anything to prevent root rot, so I got some, minor. Fixed with hydroguard, roots looking good! Should have been more diligent about top watering until roots hit the water. I really can't believe that these will flower and finish in another 4-5 weeks, but I guess I will see. Advertised as 8 weeks, probably more like 10. Still only gives 5 more weeks? I'm sure I stunted them a bit , but overall looking pretty good. I have ~20 years experience on and off with photos in various mediums and systems, but new to autos and LEDs. I was going to Mylar the whiteboard, more for aesthetics than reflection (they have plenty of light, and I like the space station vibe) but didn't really want it blasting me in the eye. Part of the reason I spent big bucks on the Green Sunshine is that I like to spend a lot of time in the room, and they're a real joy to the eye. Even if plants didn't use green light (turns out they do!) the ability to see properly is reason enough to go broad spectrum in my opinion.
Anyway, here's some pictures, what does everyone think?
