Hey Everyone!
Been pretty busy the last few months and haven't done any grow reports.
It was all Think Different anyways, and that's been done 100 times now.
We all know it yields like Crazy.
Time for something different.
On to AUTO-EXTREME.
First I want to say THANKS to the people who made this grow possible. (You know who you are :buds
VERY solid people here on this site.
I've seen a couple grows, and my first impression is that it's a "leafy" strain.
I like super chunky, heavy buds with nothing to trim come harvest time.
I've heard that Auto Extreme likes to stretch ALOT. I've got a few things in mind to try to minimise that, but I'll be playing it by ear.
I'm going to write this up with as much detail as possible so that people starting out can use this as a guide.
Obviously no two setups will be the same, but hopefully it'll help someone out there pull off a good harvest.
SETUP
4- 600 Watt HID lights with air cooled reflectors.
MH for first month/HPS after that.
4x8 Grow Tent.
12 site DIY hydroponic setup with 55 Gallon Reservoir.
12000 BTU portable AC inside the tent.
1/4 HP chiller to keep reservoir temps down.
Nutrients.
GH FloraNova Bloom from start to finish.
Additives.
GH Floraliscious Plus from start to finish. 1ml per gallon.
GH Liquid KoolBloom during the last 4-6 weeks at 2ml's per gallon.
Tea. (OPTIONAL)
In a 2 liter bottle I add:
1 scoop of Plant Success - Mycogrow Soluble.
5ml Floraliscious Plus.
1-2 tablespoons of un-sulphured molasses.
1 liter of water.
I shake the heck out of it until ALL the molasses is dissolved.
I then add that to a 5 gallon bucket and add water until about 2-3 inches from the top of the bucket.
I put an air stone inside the bucket powered by an aquarium pump to keep it
aerated.
I let it "brew" for 48 hours, and then put it into the system once a week.
This is to keep any root issues away, and create a HUGE healthy rootmass.
No need for root stimulator.
I don't use Earth Worm Castings in my tea because it CAN CONTAIN fungus gnats, and winged root aphids.
Ask Me how I know...
I've noticed no difference in the smell, color, consistency, or effectiveness of my tea without the Earth Worm Castings. You decide how you want to do it.
That's pretty much it. You don't have to run the beneficial microbes, but it's a win win.
Peace.
Tav
Been pretty busy the last few months and haven't done any grow reports.
It was all Think Different anyways, and that's been done 100 times now.
We all know it yields like Crazy.
Time for something different.
On to AUTO-EXTREME.
First I want to say THANKS to the people who made this grow possible. (You know who you are :buds
VERY solid people here on this site.
I've seen a couple grows, and my first impression is that it's a "leafy" strain.
I like super chunky, heavy buds with nothing to trim come harvest time.
I've heard that Auto Extreme likes to stretch ALOT. I've got a few things in mind to try to minimise that, but I'll be playing it by ear.
I'm going to write this up with as much detail as possible so that people starting out can use this as a guide.
Obviously no two setups will be the same, but hopefully it'll help someone out there pull off a good harvest.
SETUP
4- 600 Watt HID lights with air cooled reflectors.
MH for first month/HPS after that.
4x8 Grow Tent.
12 site DIY hydroponic setup with 55 Gallon Reservoir.
12000 BTU portable AC inside the tent.
1/4 HP chiller to keep reservoir temps down.
Nutrients.
GH FloraNova Bloom from start to finish.
Additives.
GH Floraliscious Plus from start to finish. 1ml per gallon.
GH Liquid KoolBloom during the last 4-6 weeks at 2ml's per gallon.
Tea. (OPTIONAL)
In a 2 liter bottle I add:
1 scoop of Plant Success - Mycogrow Soluble.
5ml Floraliscious Plus.
1-2 tablespoons of un-sulphured molasses.
1 liter of water.
I shake the heck out of it until ALL the molasses is dissolved.
I then add that to a 5 gallon bucket and add water until about 2-3 inches from the top of the bucket.
I put an air stone inside the bucket powered by an aquarium pump to keep it
aerated.
I let it "brew" for 48 hours, and then put it into the system once a week.
This is to keep any root issues away, and create a HUGE healthy rootmass.
No need for root stimulator.
I don't use Earth Worm Castings in my tea because it CAN CONTAIN fungus gnats, and winged root aphids.
Ask Me how I know...
I've noticed no difference in the smell, color, consistency, or effectiveness of my tea without the Earth Worm Castings. You decide how you want to do it.
That's pretty much it. You don't have to run the beneficial microbes, but it's a win win.
Peace.
Tav
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