Dutch Passion HS1 - Think Big - 55L DWC

[lilm00re14]

I'm in for the ride my friend.

 

[Grim Reefer]

Week: 3 - Day: 17​

This week the Think Big seedling was old enough to be transplanted into the DWC pot.
The 55L pot was filled with a nutrient solution (detailed below) and let bubble for 24hours prior to transplanting.
The seedling was then placed inside a net pot along with more Hydro Corn pebbles and transplanted into Alien Hydro single pot system. Here she is settling into her new home straight after the transplant.

Temperatures were a little on the cold side for this seedling as slight purple/red tinges have occurred on the main stem.
Temperatures have been risen and the radiator thermostat has been re-calibrated in order to prevent this issue arising any further.

Another thing to note is how pale the leaves are on this autoflower.
This is due to the light feeding that it has been receiving as there were concerns about over doing it at this early stage.
In order to combat this problem the EC of the nutrient solution in the pot has been risen to an acceptable level for an auto seedling.

This is a picture from today. Notice the fresh new growth which is slightly darker.

Growth appears to be on the slow side for this young Think Big but that just means shes getting ready to explode.
The seedling is currently at a height of 11cm and a spread of 11cm and just after pushing out its third set of true leaves.

The roots were smaller than expected after seeing that massive 30cm taproot before transplanting to the rockwool.
Not to worry as the roots are healthy and even though there wasn't a big root structure it was enough to get the ball rolling.

The main tap root is almost in the water only a couple of days after being placed into the net pot and pebbles.
Growth should noticeably start to accelerate from this point on-wards with growth production almost doubling in two weeks.

This Weeks Feed:

Base Nutrients:

• Advanced Nutrients - Sensi Grow A+B

Nutrient Additives:

• CANNA - Zym
• CANNA - Rhizotonic
  
• Grotek - Silicon

Nutrient Solution:

• PH: 5.8 - 6.2
  
• EC:0.5 (0.8)
• Temp: 20 C

Environment:

• Lights On: 25-26 C
• Lights O: 20-21 C
• RH%: 50-60%

 

[MikeyB420]

You sly ol Devil @Grim Reefer !



Just looked the poll results (so far) and then thought who voted 50g?

I'm sure you will better that!

Looking good by the way, not that I understand DWC..............too much water involved.



MikeyB.

 

[Grim Reefer]

You sly ol Devil @Grim Reefer !



Just looked the poll results (so far) and then thought who voted 50g?

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I'm sure you will better that!

Looking good by the way, not that I understand DWC..............too much water involved.



MikeyB.

Thanks Man
I just dont want to have high expectations is all as i have been disappointed with the performance from the HS1 so far.
Ah man DWC is easy although it does look scary and different but i can assure you its quite simple.
Im trying to make this thread as detailed as possible so that after reading this AFNers should be confident to try it out.
Your growing anything Mikey? Got any journals at the moment?

 

[A-Train]

And detailed it is

I love a precise journal... it is much appreciated my friend.

 

[Grim Reefer]

And detailed it is

I love a precise journal... it is much appreciated my friend.

Thank you A-train dude i really appreciate that.

 

[Grim Reefer]

Week 4 - Day: 26​

This week it was decided that the nutrient solution for this plant would be changed out every two weeks instead of every week .
The reason for this is to see if it makes any difference to the vitality and vigor of the plant and its also a great way of saving nutrients.

The HS1 LED unit was raised this week due to the growth of the autoflower and with that low stress training was begun.

So far so good and as of yet no signs of over fertilization or nutrient toxicity have occurred.
Think Bigs few fan leaves are a luscious shade of green with perfect leaf margins and excellent looking leaf blades.
The purpling of the main stems has also stopped right in its tracks as temperature were correct from last weeks update.

This plant is showing true signs of being healthy and happy bar some slight calcium deficiency rust spots on one or two of the fan leaves. The reason for this deficiency is because no Calcium and Magnesium additive has been added to the nutrient solution as of yet but not to worry it will be added before any real damage is done.

Think Big has shown sex this week which is slightly earlier than anticipated. Not long now till growth noticeably accelerates every day.

The plant has surely picked up the pace already with it being on its 6th set of true fan leaves and reaching a Height of 25cm and a Width of 20cm. Inter-nodal spacing seems to be slightly long but nothing out of the ordinary.

The roots are developing very well now with lots of feeder roots visible.
They are a pristine white colour which is a sure sign of good health.

This Weeks Feed:

Base Nutrients:

• Advanced Nutrients - Sensi Grow A+B

Nutrient Additives:

• CANNA - Zym
• CANNA - Rhizotonic
  
• Grotek - Silicon

Nutrient Solution:

• PH: 5.8 - 6.2
  
• EC:0.5 (0.8)
• Temp: 20 C

Environment:

• Lights On: 25-26 C
• Lights O: 20-21 C
• RH%: 50-60%

 

[A-Train]

Looking great so far grim

 

[Dazed]

I'm thinking, VERY big mate!

 

[DutchPassionTony]

lovely work Grim, lets see how big she can get