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[billythekid]

The new light is in! 600W EMPEROR HPS

The girls have decided to give me a sneak peak and started showing white pistils. WOOT WOOT. As I mentioned earlier all of last week I gradually increased the dark hrs. The timer is now set to 12/12 after a 24 hr dark period!

Excited for what's to come hopefully things keep progressing well.

Here's a few quick pics gave the ladies a pluck, some lst and a misting!

I widened space and very happy about it!

Will take some better shots tomorrow once I set up my 2, 4ft t5ho bulbs along the sides.
I'm thinking about adding LED as well what do you guys think? Hehehe I just can't resist!!

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[billythekid]

FLOWERING UPDATE

Hi guys it's been awhile since I have updated my grow! I apologize for the inactivity life3 has been busy for me the past while!

Let's get to it!!!

We are into the third week of flowering woo-hoo!

I have now updated my space to my long awaited 4x4x6.5 vivosun grow tent! I love it! It arrived last week and I finally got it assembled today! Have moved from the basement in hopes of more stable environment. Particularly lights out.

Today I fed the girls and gave them a good defoliation. I introduced grotek monster bloom this feeding, I hope to see some more production! Has anyone used or have any experience with monster bloom? Would love to hear your input.

Here are a few pics more to come tomorrow

The average height of my canopy is from 14-16 inches. Only 2 or 3 tops are around 18.
I rotate everyday usually.
I'm curious about a foliar feed does any suggestions? Maybe a homemade recipe?

What do you think of my girls do I look on track for week 3?

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[billythekid]

14-16 inches plant height from the soil in the pots.

600w Hps is 20 inches from top of canopy. Is this a good distance?

Also today I turned the 600w hps to 110%boost!


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[billythekid]

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[Yeatster]

Looking good Billy. I'm not sure about hps but someone will be familiar.

I would refrain from foilar feeds during flower.

 

[Slater]

soon get super frosty in there, looking good..

 

[Burr_nit]

Hey @billythekid

Those girls looking lovely man.. it doesn't look like you need a foliar feed, nor do I think you should during flower. I believe foliar feeding during flower can limit or stunt trich production. I think I was reading up on that about a month ago but I'm not 100% , hopefully someone will provide you with a definite answer.

Good luck brother. Happy growing!

 

[billythekid]

Hey @billythekid

Those girls looking lovely man.. it doesn't look like you need a foliar feed, nor do I think you should during flower. I believe foliar feeding during flower can limit or stunt trich production. I think I was reading up on that about a month ago but I'm not 100% , hopefully someone will provide you with a definite answer.

Good luck brother. Happy growing!

Thanks I read somewhere about molasses foliar feeds during flower but can't find it now.. I shall research more.

Thanks for stopping by everyone means a lot!!

FLOWERING UPDATE

Hi guys it's been awhile since I have updated my grow! I apologize for the inactivity life3 has been busy for me the past while!

Let's get to it!!!

We are into the third week of flowering woo-hoo!

I have now updated my space to my long awaited 4x4x6.5 vivosun grow tent! I love it! It arrived last week and I finally got it assembled today! Have moved from the basement in hopes of more stable environment. Particularly lights out.

Today I fed the girls and gave them a good defoliation. I introduced grotek monster bloom this feeding, I hope to see some more production! Has anyone used or have any experience with monster bloom? Would love to hear your input.

Here are a few pics more to come tomorrow

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The average height of my canopy is from 14-16 inches. Only 2 or 3 tops are around 18.
I rotate everyday usually.
I'm curious about a foliar feed does any suggestions? Maybe a homemade recipe?

What do you think of my girls do I look on track for week 3?

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[Dudeski]

Congrats on the new tent, looks like the plants are happy. @budelee could help yiu with the hps distance from the top of the plants. Ive read where the 110% setting will burn out bulbs faster.

 

[budelee]

14-16 inches plant height from the soil in the pots.

600w Hps is 20 inches from top of canopy. Is this a good distance?

Also today I turned the 600w hps to 110%boost!


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Good morning bro..the 20" should be fine,but keep an eye on temps at the canopy level if you can,thats more important!! The 110% may reduce bulb life but the bulbs lose efficiency quickly anyway,best to change every 6 months,dont push em more than a year..the digital ballasts nowadays are great cause they allow the overdrive option,also the underdrive for young small plants ...looking good!!