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Zandor · #51 (**permalink**) Jun-12-2007, 12:20

raise your Ph to about 5.8 now and they will have more nutrients available to them at this cycle of life.

There is a chart in the FAQ section that will show you the different nutrients available to the plant at variable Ph levels.

Charts & other stuff you can use

xcrispi · #52 (**permalink**) Jun-12-2007, 12:53

Hey Deft ,
Hope I'm not a pest .
Also in response to Freewheelin's q's about both systems being intergrated = If airstone ever clogs you have dripring , dripring clogs you have airstone . Plan B type thing , is why I did it w/ mine . If neither ever fail = 1 way oxygenated root sys , -n- happy happy girls .

I'm at 5 weeks now w/ my virgin run of dwc / drip combos w/ only 2 buckets and I'm blown away w/ results . I bet 3/4 to a full LB. per bucket if it keeps getting denser - never done the strain before ?
Peace
Crispi

deftdrummer · #53 (**permalink**) Jun-12-2007, 15:05

Thanks Zandor, your wisdom is always much appreciated. I will make the adjustments. Do you have any good resources that specifically tell what elements MJ needs during all phases of growth? This would help myself and probably others in maintaining the correct pH at all times.

Crispi, no need to feel like a pest I enjoy anybody that takes interest and is willing to contribute to the thread, after all if it were just me talking nobody would benefit cause I'm no expert. By the way what you were saying about the dual system backup is an excellent example, I never thought about that but it makes perfect sense. Thanks crispi

5150 · #54 (**permalink**) Jun-12-2007, 18:10

WoW this is a freaking Awesome thread. i am going to be trying out the bucket pretty soon. (Noob) and this is a great reference to look over for my 1st grow. thanks!!

Now for the questions hee hee...

On the halo's then was something mentioned about salt build up. could you use distilled water to prevent this? or if the tap water is too harsh?

you have the water cycle set 15 every 2hrs. when are you going to switch (or recommend) it to 24hr?

deftdrummer · #55 (**permalink**) Jun-12-2007, 20:26

5150 thanks for tuning in and thanks for the compliments. Regardless of what type of water you use you will still have salt buildups. This is due to the nutrient solution staying when the water evaporates. Also, I am no longer on a 15 min every 2 hours watering cycle. We are currently on 24 hour drip systems since the roots have dropped down into the nutrient reservoir.

xcrispi · #56 (**permalink**) Jun-12-2007, 23:54

Hey Deft ,
Heres a link to the current pics. I spoke of . These homemade gizmos rock bro. , 4 of these buckets will fill my 11 x 12 ft room I bet . Can't wait to see how they work out for you !

http://boards.cannabis.com/indoor-gr...e-5-weeks.html

Peace bro.
Crispi

deftdrummer · #57 (**permalink**) Jun-13-2007, 12:48

06-13-07 Day #23 of Veg.
Cab Temp: 80F
RH: 51%
Nutrient Temp: 77.4F
PPM: 1058
pH: 5.8

We topped the biggest plant yesterday so here is a picture of the topping site. Now the plants are all the same size and we will top the others in a day or so also. We topped just above the 5th node and there are several potential bud sites below it.

TheGreenFog · #58 (**permalink**) Jun-13-2007, 14:40

Hey, Deft...just wanted to say that I really like the thread. Great log. Great build. Great consistency with your info and lots of awesome pictures. Thanks for showing me up.

Good stuff, man. Will be watching the whole way for sure. Your plants look excellent as well.

REP+

The Fog

deftdrummer · #59 (**permalink**) Jun-13-2007, 15:10

Hey green fog thanks! This is my first grow log and my first grow that i'm trying to be detailed on, I figure if anything goes wrong along the way at least people will be there to help rather than just posting a random thread somewhere in hopes that someone will help me out. I checked out your grow and it is very similar to mine except for the soil(?) We have 3 mothers under a T5 also, I think your grow log was pretty comprehensive, I actually looked at it a few times before making this one and it gave me ideas. Thanks for checking it out I can't wait to get some knock you on your ass chronic from this grow.

TheGreenFog · #60 (**permalink**) Jun-13-2007, 15:36

Well, I'm not sure if you're sure you looked at the right one. In the JOURNAL, there is no soil used. It is rockwool with hydroton rocks in a dripper/ebb & flow system. In fact, I am trying to get a second log up...been trying for a while. I'm just such a perfectionist, that I wanted to make a short pictorial video of the first grow to start off the second one, but that is taking WAY too long, so I'll probably just throw it up there and smack the video onto the end of JOAMM I when I get around to finishing it. LoL

Be cool.

The Fog

5150 · #61 (**permalink**) Jun-13-2007, 20:00

Off topic but the bike in the pic is that an R1?

Looking into trading my dirt bike in for an R6

Back on topic Still a great thread going to save this thread so when i start have something to compare to.

deftdrummer · #62 (**permalink**) Jun-14-2007, 02:25

5150 it is a 2007 R6

deftdrummer · #63 (**permalink**) Jun-14-2007, 15:56

06-14-07 Day #24 of Veg.
Cab Temp: 82F
RH: 49%
Nutrient Temp: 75F
PPM: 800-1050
pH: 5.7

We lowered the pH to 5.7 so that it will rise to about 5.8 towards the evening and then be lowered again. The root systems are healthy on all plants although the stunted plant doesn't have that many roots coming out the bottom yet. We will top the other two plants hopefully in the next few days.

deftdrummer · #64 (**permalink**) Jun-16-2007, 15:16

6-16-07 Day #26 of Veg.
Cab Temp: 83F
RH: 55%
Nutrient Temp: 79.5F
PPM: 934-1025
pH: 5.7

Although I don't seem to notice, the pictures tell me the plants are getting bigger every day. We topped the other two plants and should be on schedule to flower within the next week or few days depending on growth. The heat here outside has been in the 100F range daily for the past 4 or 5 days. Hopefully it will cool down a bit and give the plants a break. I topped off this morning with just water that was cool from the tap. This should help a little bit with the heat. We are planning to get the other exhaust fan very soon so that flowering will have a nice transition and hopefully it won't be so hot. We are shooting for a 4" centrifugal that will serve as nothing but an exhaust fan. Sorry about the pictures, not sure why they are so dark but you can see the topped sites clearly.

xcrispi · #65 (**permalink**) Jun-16-2007, 15:58

Sweet ,
Watching the undergrowth explode from topping is almost as much fun as watching them flower = 6-7 headed monsters . Weedhound just got like 8.5 oz. from a single plant this style .

Crispi

deftdrummer · #66 (**permalink**) Jun-17-2007, 14:48

06-17-07 Day #27 of Veg.
Cab Temp: 79F
RH: 49%
Nutrient Temp: 77.2F
PPM: 962-989
pH: 5.4-5.7

It is almost time for another nutrient change. With the next change we will do a 2-2-2 mix of the GH 3 part which is recommended for the transition from vegetative to bloom phase. We will also start flowering at this time.

5150 · #67 (**permalink**) Jun-18-2007, 15:08

they are looking good