Indo' Grow V1.0 - Diesel, White Widow, Strain X

I am going to use this log to keep track of my Indoor grow over the course of the next year. It will begin as a single closet grow which will grow over time, as the space and funding becomes available, into a grow with 2 Closets for Vegging clones for approx 6-8 weeks prior to flowering and 2 flowering rooms.

Strains being grown: Diesel (From genetically chron mother)
White Widow (Same Deal)
Strain X - I will call this strain X until flowering offers a better determination of its strain. It came from a seed from an outdoor grow that contained only 2 strains Riverweed (AOTA X Master Kush) and Strawberry Cough X Diesel, so I expect it will be one of the two or a chron cross.... Time will tell...

Below Specs are for final grow op setup, only 1 closet currently in use and not yet finished. Project will develop over the next few months so keep your eyes posted if you'd like to keep track of the transformation from apartment to stealth grow op.

I would like to note also that I am getting this post of the first couple weeks up quick so it may be lacking but I'll be back to edit/add any forgotten info later. Reminders/Questions/Intelligent Suggestions always welcome.

Veg. Closets X 2
Measurements: 28" X 46" X 64"
Light: ~300 Watts CFL
Other Equip: ~100CFM Carbon Scrubber

Flower Rooms X 2
Measurements: TBD
Light: 400 Watt HPS - Inline Cooled
Other Equip: C02 Injection System, ~150 CFM Carbon Scrubber

Soil: Due to limited winter availability my first plants were started in a mix of Expert Gardner potting soil and Miracle Grow Organic with perlite added to increase soil porosity/aeration.

Note: The pics in the following posts are in order. I started the grow before the closet was properly outfitted into a grow room and the building of the closet box is still underway. I expect to finish later today so I will be sure to add updated pics later. But again...the pics in the following posts are in order.

For the Picture References:

Taken: Jan 22nd - Strain X @ 14 Days

Diesel mother plant is of unknown age...comes from generations old mother...

The seriously dense leafy bush is Strain X.
The Diesel is the more sparse mother plant in the back that I've been taking cuttings from.
Non-pot plant is Basil... obviously... I like to cook.
Plants in small pots were started from seed and strains are entirely unknown.

1st Clones Taken
Following sterile cutting procedures in clean room environment...
...cuttings were taken below third nodes
...at which point lowest fan leaves/shoot were removed
...a small slice of skin was removed from the bottom 1/4" of the cutting
...the cutting was dipped in water to remove air bubbles
...coated in Shultz RootOne rooting hormone powder
...placed carefully into peat plugs
...set in sealed in humidity dome greenhouse enclosure.

6 Diesel
2 Strain X (Left uppermost clones)

Quick Photo Update

Ready for more Diesel Cuttings!

And a nice photo update of the size of Strain X. She's growing fast and bushy as all hell.

White Widow Mother Arrives Home!

She's being treated for mites at the moment. Alternating days of spraying her down with a neem oil solution, and cleansing her with a water bath. She should be cured soon and be able to join the rest of the fam. For now she's by her self in the bathroom so as to not contaminate the rest of the plants.

Clones looked a little wilty today. When I checked on them I found the corner of the dome lid slightly ajar and suspect there was a low level of humidity present causing the droopiness. They perked right back up as soon as I put a little bit more water in and sealed it up. All's looking well so far. No roots yet.

2 Small plants from bag seed starting to grow nicely.

Picked up the supplies necessary to create a sealed enclosure for my plants. This will lightproof the closet so no light escapes the cracks to be noticed/questioned by anyone, and it will also add an extra level of security.

As far as security regarding the operation... A wireless surveillance system will be established on location that runs through a wireless internet feed so as to be monitored from a remote location with motion activated notification system so as to provide myself with instant notification anytime anything takes place at the location so I may monitor the site anywhere I have cell phone service.... Technology these days.... and all for approx $250... :thumbsup:

Note about the closet. Due to a light socket in the closet that is equipped with an electrical outlet, all electric will be run from inside the closet meaning to leads running around the floor and into the closet, it will be 100% self contained. I will be removing the light fixture to add an inline exhaust intake to draw in cool air from the attic, but until the box is sealed, this is not yet necessary, temps are on point right now.

Last couple pics of the closet as it stands now.

I still need to...
...put in the ceiling
...make DIY light mover system to easily rearrange and raise/lower lights (I will make a DIY post of this when I do it....)
...add the necessary ventilation system (until C02 injection system added if i decide to do so for the veg rooms as well)
...caulk all the edges with an opaque black caulk
...add a second layer of 6mil poly for added seal guarantee
...add mylar for maximum reflectivity.

We Have Roots!

@ 8 Days 2 clones have shown their first roots. Interesting they are both the clones taken from Strain X.

I also took a few more Diesel Clones, 4 to be exact, so now I stand at 2 Strain X Rooted Clones, and 16 Hopefully soon to root Diesel clones.

Strain X Plant is showing yellowing of largest oldest leaves. I have been considering upgrading her pot size and suspect this will help, but due to having planted her originally in Expert Gardner/Miracle Grow Organic, there are already nutrients provided and I am nervous about overnuting if the case is that she's lacking N, which I suspect is likely. Any opinions/suggestions welcome. If the yellow spreads i'll likely start her on a small dose of a primarily N based fert.

Other than that, all is looking well. Grow room developing nicely.

2 Diesel Clones have rooted @ Day 9. Pictures to come later... will be away for a couple days so prob won't update until Saturday.

Your set up is pretty tit's. Only thing I have to offer is to make sure you don't overload that outlet and trip your breaker. I had that problem once running through a light socket.

P.S. - I used schultz root powder and had great results first time around, after that it went to shit for reason. May be a problem in the future. Peace