The Waximus Mars II Epistar 320 Test Grow Thread

[Waximus]

Howdy, Peeps :smoking:

I've decided to restart my Test Thread here, in the Mars Hydro lounge, as my perpetual photo thread-where I was journaling- is temporarily out of order...

Here's the scoop- I was generously given one of the Mars II Epistar 320 panels to run in my production area, and I decided to try it over some new strains (for me) to get things dialed in for a few runs.

My first impressions:
1) WOW! Nice Kit!! The Epistar 320 is massive, powerful, and with the model that I received (with the remote control!) is just a pleasure to work with!
2) The ability to reduce spectrums, using the remote, is a lifesaver- I've had a few 90 degree + days, this Summer, and being able to drop the power on the blue spectrum has let me moderate the temperature in the tent, without having to add an AC unit.
3) I am currently running a pair of Acapulco Gold and one Amman's Sour Diesel under it (got it just as I was putting them into flower) and the plants have gotten BIG! I try to keep my plants under 3 foot, both for control over the grow as well as to make it easier to keep within my legal quotas here in the State of Maine. The AG Girls are at nearly 4 feet, and the ASD is close behind. The spectrum and intensity of this panel is beyond my expectations- it's just Top Shelf!


I will post some of today's pics, after I get this initial post up (need to upload from my mobile device...)

So, Welcome, midstream, to my Test Grow!

Please come along for the journey, pull up a comfy chair, and grab some smoke from the stash room!

 

[Duggy]

I got the comfy chair... I'll be waiting when those pics arrive...

 

[Waximus]

The view from the test tent..8/8/2016

An impressive panel, for sure! The grow area I'm covering with this 320 is a 4x4x6.5 foot tent side, and the panel is currently running at 100% red, 10% blue spectrum. The remote gives you the tent temp and humidity.. And, the plants must think they're on an Equatorial Vacation!!

Another view, with the Amman's Sour D

Acapulco Gold, Day 44 in flower.

Amman's Sour Diesel, Day 44 in flower.

The density of the Amman's is off the charts, and it's top cola is going to be a sight to see, at harvest, in about 3 weeks.

I got a bit of overheating on the Acapulco Gold, before I had the time to figure out the remote. (Not a stoner thing, had some mom health things to attend to..)

So, from here on out, I will journal using this Stellar panel, right here[emoji41]

Feel free to ask questions, offer wisdom, or at least join me in a toke[emoji260]


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[Waximus]

I got the comfy chair... I'll be waiting when those pics arrive...

Brother Duggy!

Pics are up! And, I will dig into the photo folders to get some earlier shots up, too...

Thanks for joining in, Brother!

 

[Marshydro]

Thank you@Waximus for sharing with us.

 

[Waximus]

Hi, Lady Tina [emoji41] I will post every few days from here on out[emoji1303] I can't WAIT to put my Amnesia under this 320! So excited[emoji2][emoji513][emoji445]


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[Marshydro]

Thank you @Waximus I know you have many things to worry so very appreciate your sharing

 

[Waximus]

Today's view from the 320 Test Tent[emoji41]

An Angel bud, from the Acapulco Gold. Save for tying it in half, it just wants to hug this panel [emoji4]

The severely super ripped top of AG #1

The Amman's Sour Diesel. What a cola on this big girl[emoji1303]

These plants are just starting an h2o cleanse, and should be ready in a couple weeks.

This week proved the value of remote programming with the spectrums- it's been getting into the 90s f, and being able to dial back the blue has been critical. The AG have been semi scorched already, due to a higher temp than was forecast, but they are trucking to harvest!
That ASD is going to be a heavy yielded. It's getting thick and heavy [emoji2][emoji260][emoji445]


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[Clix]

Rocking it

 

[Marshydro]

Today's view from the 320 Test Tent[emoji41]

An Angel bud, from the Acapulco Gold. Save for tying it in half, it just wants to hug this panel [emoji4]

The severely super ripped top of AG [HASHTAG]#1[/HASHTAG]

The Amman's Sour Diesel. What a cola on this big girl[emoji1303]

These plants are just starting an h2o cleanse, and should be ready in a couple weeks.

This week proved the value of remote programming with the spectrums- it's been getting into the 90s f, and being able to dial back the blue has been critical. The AG have been semi scorched already, due to a higher temp than was forecast, but they are trucking to harvest!
That ASD is going to be a heavy yielded. It's getting thick and heavy [emoji2][emoji260][emoji445]


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Wooow, your plants so frosty, looks like a productive trip!