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TheKalyxKid
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The Kalyx Kid's 2011 Fast Bud Windowbox Stealth Grow
First off let me say that this board is awesome. I've been following autos for a couple of years now. But I had no idea how many varieties there would be after not checking the scene for a year. I am real happy to see the progress that has been made, and the numerous strains that are available now.
My Background
I am sort of an experienced gardener. I've had many aborted attempts that never went to flower, mostly growing bag seeds from N Cali and unknown origins.
I did pull off one successful grow of bag seeds under 4 x (2 x 40W) shop light fluorescents. I had two varieties, one a very indica phenotype with dark, wide leaves and hash plant like buds.
The other was an indica/sativa variety with a really fruity, citrus aroma and a relatively compact growth, but slightly taller than the indica.
I used soil mixed with perlite and vermiculite, with fish emulsion as the only fertilizer. The yield was small, but quality was very decent.
10 Years Later, And Boy Thing Have Changed!
So, it's time to give it another shot. I'm using the same sort of soil mix, with perlite and vermiculite as soil conditioners. I added 3 TBSPs of some organic fertilizer, with NPK about 6 - 2 - 2 (I forget). It just look like nice, black earth. I can't be more specific because the writing on the bag is in a language I can't read.
In any case, I'm growing 5 feminized Fast Bud seeds from Sweet Seeds, via Nirvana. Shipping took forever because of their automated addressing system. I told them it was wrong, but they ignored me. Took a month. I was waiting until 21 business days to get a refund, but it came just before the deadline. Ok, then.
Pots are about 8" in diameter, a little taller than that. I estimate 5L, it doesn't say on the bottom. I wanted to go with larger, square containers, but I didn't find them until after I'd bought the standard round pots, and plus the square pots were more expensive ($2.50 each). I'm on a serious budget, so we're hoping nature just does it's thing. I got the standard pots for about $0.65 just for reference). I told ya I'm on a budget!
Dear Diary...I Want Bud, And I Want It ASAP!
July 2 - Morning - seeds placed in wet paper towels, covered with plastic wrap. Ambient temperatures are warm but comfortable.
July 3 - Early Afternoon - by 30 hours or so all 5 seeds have popped. I placed them in the pots, just poked a tiny hole with my finger, maybe 2cm deep, and loosely filled the hole with soil. Pots were already watered, so I just sprayed water liberally over the planting site.
I actually mixed like three different pottng soils together, but it looks good. Nice and black. I ran out and had to buy different soil, so one pot has a browner looking mix. I added the organic fertilizer so I don't expect major problems. Gravel, perlite, and vermiculite fill the bottom 2" for drainage. Lots of perlite and vermiculite throughout for the same reason.
Outside temperature is hot, partly sunny and humid. It can get really hot here, so I use semi-transparent corrugated plastic sheets to diffuse the light. Windowsill is West facing, which is not ideal, but I reckon they'll get about 5-6 hours of the setting sun, and a decent amount of ambient light throughout the morning and early afternoon. It can rain a lot too, so I hope there's enough light to at least get a half oz per plant. We'll see.
Pest Control
I've had rats or something eat my previous attempt at Lowlife's Auto Mix Pack, so this time I erected a 10" high fence of white plastic gardening screen cloth held up by sticks taped and glued to the sides of the pot.
I made an infusion of garlic and black pepper, and have been spraying it all over the pots, the netting, and the surrounding areas. The tops are open, though, so I will either need to close them (a pain in the ass, I would have to get more netting), or just hope that they make it to seedling stage OK. I think once they are established they will no longer be vulnerable, but I'll keep the netting on anyway until I'm convinced they're safe. I'm not losing these babies to anything! The open top may be a good compromise for lighting. I will add a white styrofoam sheet behind the plants, next to the window, to reflect light and hide view of the plants from inside. I don't have many visitors to the room, but not seeing lots of green will hopefully save me if someone (a special lady perhaps) were to visit.
July 4 - By early evening all 5 sprouts are just about popping out. I sort of cheated and cleared away some of the soil on top to look. I put a thin layer back, and sprayed water over the area to give them a drink. More garlic/pepper spray, and I'll spray again tonight. They should all be little happy sprouts when I check them in the morning!!!
So far I'm pleased with the genetics, and the seeds are obviously fresh and vigorous. That's a good sign!
OK, now that you know the background my reports will be shorter and I'll take pictures whenever there's anything worth viewing. I'll start tomorrow morning if those little babies pop out, which I'm almost certain they will.
- The Kalyx Kid
First off let me say that this board is awesome. I've been following autos for a couple of years now. But I had no idea how many varieties there would be after not checking the scene for a year. I am real happy to see the progress that has been made, and the numerous strains that are available now.
My Background
I am sort of an experienced gardener. I've had many aborted attempts that never went to flower, mostly growing bag seeds from N Cali and unknown origins.
I did pull off one successful grow of bag seeds under 4 x (2 x 40W) shop light fluorescents. I had two varieties, one a very indica phenotype with dark, wide leaves and hash plant like buds.
The other was an indica/sativa variety with a really fruity, citrus aroma and a relatively compact growth, but slightly taller than the indica.
I used soil mixed with perlite and vermiculite, with fish emulsion as the only fertilizer. The yield was small, but quality was very decent.
10 Years Later, And Boy Thing Have Changed!
So, it's time to give it another shot. I'm using the same sort of soil mix, with perlite and vermiculite as soil conditioners. I added 3 TBSPs of some organic fertilizer, with NPK about 6 - 2 - 2 (I forget). It just look like nice, black earth. I can't be more specific because the writing on the bag is in a language I can't read.
In any case, I'm growing 5 feminized Fast Bud seeds from Sweet Seeds, via Nirvana. Shipping took forever because of their automated addressing system. I told them it was wrong, but they ignored me. Took a month. I was waiting until 21 business days to get a refund, but it came just before the deadline. Ok, then.
Pots are about 8" in diameter, a little taller than that. I estimate 5L, it doesn't say on the bottom. I wanted to go with larger, square containers, but I didn't find them until after I'd bought the standard round pots, and plus the square pots were more expensive ($2.50 each). I'm on a serious budget, so we're hoping nature just does it's thing. I got the standard pots for about $0.65 just for reference). I told ya I'm on a budget!
Dear Diary...I Want Bud, And I Want It ASAP!
July 2 - Morning - seeds placed in wet paper towels, covered with plastic wrap. Ambient temperatures are warm but comfortable.
July 3 - Early Afternoon - by 30 hours or so all 5 seeds have popped. I placed them in the pots, just poked a tiny hole with my finger, maybe 2cm deep, and loosely filled the hole with soil. Pots were already watered, so I just sprayed water liberally over the planting site.
I actually mixed like three different pottng soils together, but it looks good. Nice and black. I ran out and had to buy different soil, so one pot has a browner looking mix. I added the organic fertilizer so I don't expect major problems. Gravel, perlite, and vermiculite fill the bottom 2" for drainage. Lots of perlite and vermiculite throughout for the same reason.
Outside temperature is hot, partly sunny and humid. It can get really hot here, so I use semi-transparent corrugated plastic sheets to diffuse the light. Windowsill is West facing, which is not ideal, but I reckon they'll get about 5-6 hours of the setting sun, and a decent amount of ambient light throughout the morning and early afternoon. It can rain a lot too, so I hope there's enough light to at least get a half oz per plant. We'll see.
Pest Control
I've had rats or something eat my previous attempt at Lowlife's Auto Mix Pack, so this time I erected a 10" high fence of white plastic gardening screen cloth held up by sticks taped and glued to the sides of the pot.
I made an infusion of garlic and black pepper, and have been spraying it all over the pots, the netting, and the surrounding areas. The tops are open, though, so I will either need to close them (a pain in the ass, I would have to get more netting), or just hope that they make it to seedling stage OK. I think once they are established they will no longer be vulnerable, but I'll keep the netting on anyway until I'm convinced they're safe. I'm not losing these babies to anything! The open top may be a good compromise for lighting. I will add a white styrofoam sheet behind the plants, next to the window, to reflect light and hide view of the plants from inside. I don't have many visitors to the room, but not seeing lots of green will hopefully save me if someone (a special lady perhaps) were to visit.
July 4 - By early evening all 5 sprouts are just about popping out. I sort of cheated and cleared away some of the soil on top to look. I put a thin layer back, and sprayed water over the area to give them a drink. More garlic/pepper spray, and I'll spray again tonight. They should all be little happy sprouts when I check them in the morning!!!
So far I'm pleased with the genetics, and the seeds are obviously fresh and vigorous. That's a good sign!
OK, now that you know the background my reports will be shorter and I'll take pictures whenever there's anything worth viewing. I'll start tomorrow morning if those little babies pop out, which I'm almost certain they will.
- The Kalyx Kid
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