Grow Mediums My MaGiKaL journey 2 | Think Different | DWC | HPS 600w

[MaGiKaL]

More Lessons learnt :/ | Think Different | DWC | HPS 600w

Sooooo, I have definitely learnt more lessons in the last 3 hours..

1. Never put cold water in the reservoir as the plants really, really do not like it!!!

Poor little things are wilted and not happy... In the last 30 mins they have started to perk up a little so hopefully no harm done..

2. Always wait for the nutes to dissolve in the water before pH'ing..

I pH'ed and nuted 10 litre buckets of water to 5.7 and filled up my reservoir tank.. After an hour the pH jumped to 6.4?!?!?!

3. With pH down, a little is really a lot!!

After the shock horror of the pH rise, I proceeded to pour some pH down into the reservoir...

I left it for 30 mins and now the pH is 4.6... Ooooopsie!!!

I have read that you can use Bicarb of soda to bring the pH up.. I am going to add a little at a time until it is correct..

A lot of lessons to learn in the space of a few hours.. I just hope that none of them will hurt my ladies in the long run...

Peace

MaG

EDIT:

Since writing this, I did a bit of further research into the use of bicarb of soda..

Apparently, it is not good using it due to the sodium.. It is like trying to grow plants in salt water..

I had about a buckets worth of space left in the pots and Reservoir so I added nutes to a non pH'ed bucket of water (the pH was 6.7).. Left it for a little while in the airing cupboard to warm up and added it..

I have added it to the tanks and am hoping it will rectify the pH...

FINGERS CROSSED!!!!

Peace

MaG

 

[Rp365]

Magik I learned all the same lessons minus the bicarbonate of soda the hard way like you you will get it I am sure I wouldn't worry about one being smaller I have seen it twice in my few grows that the ones I thought I stunted bad come on strong during stretch and thru rest of grow it's happening in my grow room now my runt has went bonkers caught and passed her sisters peace

 

[MissRetribution]

The beauty of this place and all it's advice and the wonderful thing here is that you have identified your mistakes and have taken corrective measures. You have already elevated yourself above a LOT of terrible growers I have met. As Rp365 said, you need not to worry about size. Dutch Passion have hit the ball out of the park with their current releases and Think Different is no exception, some will grow slower and then out of nowhere you will have uncontrollable monsters, good luck. I am following with interest, I am doing the same as you just soil as my medium.

Good luck, you are doing great so far.

 

[MaGiKaL]

Thanks Rp365!

Certainly is stressful growing in DWC for the first time...

I did not try bicarb thankfully.. Almost

Luckily, building on from my previous post... Topping up with non-pH'ed water has taken it back to 5.7 so I am happy again!

 

[MaGiKaL]

Many thanks MissRetribution

I am really trying to learn from my mistakes and utilise the knowledge that AutoFlower has to offer...

There are some utter masters here!!! Some of the grows have really got me excited... Will be following yours also

Regards,

MaG

 

[MaGiKaL]

LST/SCROG - Should I??

Hey ya'll

I know I am bombarding my own thread but I would like some advice on LST/SCROG

Looking at my setup, which, if any, do you think my grow would benefit from?

I have looked at various guides on both but would like some advice from the masters..

Do you think I should do either of the above or just leave them be?

Peace

MaG

 

[MaGiKaL]

Looking at my setup, do you think it would benefit from LST/SCROG?

Hey ya'll

I would like some advice on LST/SCROG

Looking at my setup, which, if any, do you think my grow would benefit from?

I have looked at various guides on both but would like some advice from the masters...

Do you think I should do either of the above or just leave them be?

Peace

MaG

 

[Son of Hobbes]

I'll take a look at it for you bro; but in the future could you refrain from making new threads like this when you've already got a grow journal going and you just asked this in your journal? Trying to keep the forum clear of unnecessary clutter :smokebuds: Thanks bro! :karma Cloud:

 

[Hazy]

Also, as a side note..

In your opinion, are they stretching?

Would you suggest moving the light closer to the plants?

Peace

MaG

How far away is the light?

 

[Son of Hobbes]

Hey bro you could definitely start LST'ing this if you wanted (in my humble opinion.) Whether you should LST is a question you'll have to ask yourself if it's right for your situation. Remember, LST (Low Stress Training) is used typically to keep tall plants short and to manage your branching to help create a more horizontal, level canopy, which allows better exposure for lower branches and more equal light dispersion from the light. If you're growing multiple strains, if you're growing some big monsters, if you foresee running out of grow space, or if you want to try to maximize the area of the plant the light is hitting, it's a good deal.

I like to treat the plant stem like I'm bending copper pipe. If you take pipe and bend it over to make a 90 degree angle; you've just crimped the pipe and ruined the integrity of your inside diameter. If you gradually bend the pipe though, you can still get your 90 degree bend in it while keeping your inside diameter. I've used string, wires, paper clips, etc to LST; the best thing I've found (for me) are the fuzzy pipe cleaners that kids would use for arts and crafts. The fuzzy chenille provides some light protection to the stems from the wire, the bright colors are easy for the eyes to see, and it's super easy to tighten them up; reuse, and apply the right kind of tension with them.

Remember, go slow and gradual. Emphasis on the LOW STRESS part of the training. This typically isn't something you do one night and you're done; you'll be training them periodically through the grow as you go.

Just my "My 2 cents" bro! Good luck with it; post some pictures if you try it out! :karma Cloud: