Indoor CannabisBarber's 2017 3 Plant Perpetual Grow Diaries

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Doing this to improve my yield. (I have to rethink the way I'm growing).
For this to all come together and be made possible I needed a light source. My relationship with cannabis is deep and my pockets full of absolutely nothing. There has always been troubling times in the kingdom. I spent hours researching and comparing data. I've kept coming back to this light.

I have been neglecting the fact of this being of the upmost importance to the operation.

All and all I am now going to pay full attention to the light my goal is to find the best placement for it.

Product Details

Dimensions: 25″ x 11″ x 3″
Weight: 20 lbs.
Actual Wattage: 320w
HID Wattage Equivalent: 600w.
Modules: 10
Diodes per Module: 15
Total Diodes: 150
Diode Wattage: 3w
Footprint: 3' x 4'
Input Voltage: 100-240V AC Power Input
Output Voltage: UL Standard Output Voltage – Less than 76V DC
Amperage: 2.67
Kind Factor: 10/10


[emoji457]When the first introduction between plants and light has been made the light should be placed at 36 inch from the top of the plants.

[emoji457]Words from the manufacturer about the light and your environment.

[emoji457]Kind LED strongly recommends raising the temperature of your grow to 82-85 degrees when growing with our lights. This will ensure that the stomata of your plants can fully perform their job and also allow metabolic processes to continue uninhibited for robust growth.

[emoji457]When first introducing LED lights to new plants and clones, it is recommended that the intensity be turned down to 50% (on the K5 series) or that the light be hung 48” or more for the first 3-4 days. After this initial break in period, we then suggest lowering the light 4-6” every couple of days until the desired height is achieved.

How can I find my light’s sweet spot in terms of hanging height above the canopy?

We suggest starting with the light at 48” for the first 3-7 days. After this initial break in period, the light can be lowered down, 6” at a time, until you reach 30”. If any discoloration or twisting happens on the leaves, raise the light back up 6”. This should be the height you maintain through the plant’s life cycle.

[emoji457]The signs that you have exceeded the minimum distance to your plants will usually manifest in the form of slight curling of the youngest leaves on the plant and/or overall slower growth. If either of these are experienced, simply raise the light back up 4-6” and wait a few days. The results in backing the light off should be immediate, and you should see the plant return to robust, lush growth within a day or so. If it seems like the plant is still being overwhelmed, back the light off to the top end of the recommended height and allow the plant some time to acclimate, before trying to lower the light back down.

[emoji419]Tip: Get a level of some kind to make sure it's even

 

[scrogster]

Nice read thanks just bought a few leds

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[emoji419] Note: Patience is crucial in the germination stage of cannabis growth.

Between 70-90 degrees, in a high humid environment it can take the seeds anywhere from 2-7 days to sprout. Sources from Jorge Cervantes


[emoji419]Note: Perfect humidity for marijuana seedlings

There are slightly different rules for marijuana seedlings because they already have a taproot during germination, which can absorb moisture and grows really fast. You should not clip the leaves of the seedlings, because the plant needs it for the absorption of light, and the evaporation of water. Yet, it’s not a bad idea to keep the humidity high because the seedling can also absorb water and nutrition via its leaves. You can start at 60% and then gradually reduce it to 40%

[emoji625]Tip: Seed: 70% to 80%
Vegetative: 40% to 70%
Flowering: No higher than 40%

Marijuana seedlings humidity level

Week 1 growth: 60%
Week 2 growth: 60%
Week 3 growth: 60%
Week 1 flower: 55%
Week 2 flower: 50%
Week 3 flower: 50%
Week 4 flower: 50%
Week 5 flower: 50%
Week 6 flower: 45%
Week 7 flower: 45%
Week 8 flower: 40%
Week 9 flower: 40%

[emoji625]Tip: When young keep your plants in high humidity . I will keep mine high with a plastic microwave dish cover, it fit on top of the 3 gallon pot perfectly.

[emoji625]Tip: Keep temps under 80°F (26°C) throughout the flowering

[emoji625]Tip: Give plants colder temps at night, especially towards end of flowering stage.

[emoji625]Tip: The specific temperatures that cannabis plants prefer in different stages of growth are:


Vegetative (rapid growth) stage: 75 to 85 degrees day time, 65 to 75 degrees night time
Flowering (developing buds) stage: 65 to 80 degrees day time, 60 to 75 degrees night time

[emoji625]Tip: Use this chart to identify potential problems.

 

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[emoji419] Note: As of the start of this grow I will be utilizing 2 tents. I will start by planting 3 seeds to get a feel for the new environment which is 60 x 60 x 80 under 600 watts of full spectrum led. Now that we have much more space I will let them grow as natural as I can.


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[emoji419] Note: We will be going with a 3 plant perpetual grow style setting by planting 3 seeds every 40 days or so.


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[emoji422]️ First we will be growing 3 auto blues. Then at about 40 days run 3 more in veg.

Auto Blues is an original auto strain developed using our favourite photoperiod of all time, 'The Blues' an elite clone only variety from the North of the UK that has been around since the early 90's, akin to the Exodus Cheese. Whilst the cheese became hyped the blues stayed true and held tightly. The effect is powerful and the aroma is fruity and pungent, make sure you have odor control in good order before attempting this strain.
Auto blues is a compact plant, she's great for growing Sea-of-Green Style. 50-70 cm is an average height and she stays stocky but branchy when given space.
Yield is between 2-3 ounces given good conditions.


Harvest time comes after 65-75 days[emoji898]




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[Santorini]

Keep it going man! Love this style! I have similar lights (almost same) as yours and love them as well. Light Distance is the tricky part! Your going to LOVE the Auto Blues man! Super easy and fun to grow! Mine got to 12" inches and pulled it at day 67. (1st grow so idk much ;-) Watch and take care of Cal-Mag and Phosphorus issues before it happens, starting right after pre-flower is when mine hit for her. Week 5

 

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[emoji1009]Product spotlight.

Roots Organics Elemental is specifically designed to address calcium and magnesium deficiencies in fast growing plants. Made with superior natural and organic ingredients, this necessary nutrient supplement is used to compliment your existing fertilizer program.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Solution (preferred): Mix 1 tsp per gallon or 1 cup per 50 gallons. Introduce before other fertilizers are added to the solution and agitate reservoir well.

Soil: Use 2 dry tsp per gallon of potting mix. If top-dressing, use approximately 3 tbsp. per plant or 3 lbs per 400 square feet.

Guaranteed Analysis:
Total Nitrogen (N) ….. 0.25%
0.25% Water Soluble Nitrogen (N)
Available Phosphate (P2O5) ….. 0.01%
Soluble Potash (K2O) ….. 0.1%
Calcium (Ca) ….. 20.0%
Magnesium (Mg) ….. 2.0%
Sulfur (S) ….. 1.0%
Iron (I) ….. 0.2%

Ingredients: Calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, gypsum and fish protein hydrolysate.

Effective, yet affordable! Xtreme Gardening Tea Brews are a fresh blend of organic matter that’s chock-full of healthy soil microbes.

These beneficial microorganisms work in harmony with plants to break-down carbon-dense compounds, release nutrients in plant available forms, and shield plant roots and foliage from pathogens and disease. In short, they’re darn good for plants! Each Pak makes 3 gallons of compost tea.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Add ONE pack to THREE gallons of water in an aerated reservoir, a pail with an air stone or a compost tea brewer. Add contents of ONE Activator Packet (included) and brew for 24 to 48 hours.

When finished, apply 2 cups per cubic foot of soil to the base of established plants, once a week throughout all stages of growth. Do NOT dilute.

Ingredients: Composted worm castings, kelp powder (Ascophyllum nodosum), humus and rock dust.

Details
Optic Foliar Overgrow is a dynamic, multipurpose, ready to use spray that will correct deficiencies, and provide increased performance! Match that with the ability to spray in full sunlight, with no burning or the need to spray the undersides of leaves and you have the only all in one spray with no negative side effects from leaf burn to residuals. Optic Foliar Overgrow will prevent and combat all problems attacking your leaves ensuring you always get a healthy harvest.

Overgrow plant nutrient is a single spray that will:
Combat and prevent bugs and fungus (only need to spray tops of leaves)
Correct any nutrient deficiency
Increase growth and performance
All while being able to spray in full sunlight with no negative side effects

Agrichem Analytical laboratory located outside of Vancouver, B.C. was asked to show the difference Optic Foliar makes by conducting a plant Leaf Tissue Analysis and Nutrient Reservoir Analysis of plants grown with and without Optic Foliar. The results are in…

The results prove that plants sprayed with Optic Foliar significantly increased the nutrient content within the leaves and uptake from the reservoir 4 hours after being sprayed onto the plants. The essential 12 elements required for plant growth increased dramatically within the leaf tissue, while the increased photosynthesis also allowed for greater uptake from the nutrient reservoir.

Optic Foliar ensures success with its unique easy to use products allowing you to spray with the lights on, with no pH correction required! TRANSPORT, MEGA WATTS, REV, SWITCH, OVERGROW is the perfect mix for Guaranteed Nutrition, Growth & Yields. Just spray them onto your plants and watch them go to work right away!

Wanna use molasses?

It's really SIMPLE:

Preparation
1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) of unsulfured molasses per gallon of water. Brand does not matter, blackstrap or not doesn't matter. UNSULFURED matters.
Warm up the jar of molasses by sitting it in a big bowl of hot water for 10-15 minutes.
Before mixing up your nutes (if you're using them) pull a pint of the water per gallon aside and warm it up too.
Add one or two TEASPOONS (5-10 ml) of the warm molasses to the warm water. Mix until well dissolved.
Mix up your nutes, then add the molasses water.
Water as usual.
Mix up only enough solution for a single watering, as molasses water will grow bacteria and wild yeasts/fungi in short order -- if you really feel the urge to mix up a significant volume, keep it covered and refrigerated (under 40°F).


Usage

Use full strength anytime during flower.
Use every watering, every other watering or twice, doesn't MATTER.
Use in seedling/vegetative stages at 1/2 or less strength, adjust upwards if the babies like it.
Molasses feeds bacteria and fungi in soil, therefore will foster bacterial and fungal grow in your delicate hydro setups. NOT RECOMMENDED, OKAY?


Availability

Any major store that sells baking supplies
Horticultural molasses is available at home supply stores (check online, right?)
Feed stores have molasses too, cheap and good, almost always is blackstrap

 

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[emoji419] Note:In addition to the foam flooring. I will be using 15" CLEAN ROOTS PLATFORM
[emoji625]Tip: Protect your roots.

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[scrogster]

Never seen those before where would one find those? Thanks

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