Grow Mediums Taking the DWC plunge

[dankstyle J]

Saw the post it came over the staff notifications handled it for you and made it disappear,looking great with the plants I will also add.

 

[Z_Burp]

Day 57:

Reservoir changed today

Not much to report. Some of the pistils are beginning to change to that bright orange.

Have a good weekend everyone!

 

[Raoul Duke]

You're killing this DWC thing(in a good way)! Awesome job so far brother!

Sent from my red IBM Selectric

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Looking Good!

Duke: that Selectric has had un upgrade - LOL.

 

[Z_Burp]

Day 64 update:

Well...

I replaced my multi-spectrum LED panels with a DIY COB array two weeks ago(?). I didn't realize that these passively cooled lights output quite a bit less heat than my actively cooled LED panels. My exhaust fan is tied to a thermometer that automatically turns the exhaust on when it reaches a certain temperature. This also had a dual effect of keeping the RH down around 45% and the temperature between 70-75 F.
What I didn't realize at the time was when the heat reduced from the lights, there was a change in exhaust, and a change in RH, and a change in temperature. Then I took my family camping for 3 days...
My RH shot up to 65-75%, temperature stayed about the same, and BAM! Botrytis. I lost seven 4"+ buds as you can probably see in the pictures. I added the dehumidifier back in the room after I got home, took out my scythe and went to work on her.
Now my room is +- 40% RH, 75 F, and things are going smoothly again.
Instead of focusing on the negative of losing some flower, I'm focused on all that's left! There's a ton for my wife and I and it's looking great.

Res change today

Hope you all have a great weekend!

edit: I posted before I was done typing! Hah!

 

[Raoul Duke]

Very nice. Awesome job!

Sent from my red IBM Selectric

 

[Raoul Duke]

Oh damn. I didn't even notice from the pics. Still looks you'll get some great smoke.

Sent from my red IBM Selectric

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

When I saw the phenotype on that plant I was afraid she would be susceptible to bud rot. I lost some buds on a plant that looked just like that!

 

[Z_Burp]

She came down today.

I don't usually wet trim, but I wanted a peek under the skirt.

I truly want to thank all of you who offered thier advice and support through my first DWC adventure. I don't have any plans on going back to soil in the foreseeable future.

The reason that I tried DWC was due to an infection I got from the soil I was using when I was digging around in it bare handed. I should have used gloves, and I should have washed afterwards better, but that was my sign. I was already having issues with the brand of soil I was using.

I'll update again after she's dried, trimmed, and ready to start curing.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Strange allergy; does that happen with soil outside in your regular garden? Did you look inside of those buds the leaves look a little strange like maybe some rot?