Closet Doms in Water.... An Ad Hoc Log of Black Dominas in DWC Hydro

Mr C is a mere clipboard that holds tracking sheets from Excel that I print out to record my adjustments. Then I post them to logs, etc. Very low tech. I sure hope he doesn't take offense to being called a 'mere clipboard' and 'very low tech' as the info is vital to my learning. At any rate I'm attaching blank copies of the 'low tech' sheets I use so anyone that wants to take a peek at them/use them can do so....

Ha, I'll bet MVP thinks an album is a thin black disk-shaped thing, with one long spiral groove in each side. How crazy can you get?

Not a whole lot new here, so I am posting the Nute numbers from the recent res change:

1/31 @ 8pm
Drained the res and prepared a batch of FloraKleen flushing agent. Loaded up each res and let it bubble away for 24 hours. PPM didn't move up or down but maybe 10 points; hmmm....

2/1 @ 8pm
I mixed up a fresh batch of nutes and filled each res. Here is a breakdown of the 'Secret Formula'.....

6 gal RO water = 15 PPM
+ 2ml/gal Zone = 15 PPM
+ 8 ml/gal EJ Microblast = 155 PPM
+ 8 ml/gal CalMag = 515 PPM
+ 12 ml/gal PBP Bloom = 1060 PPM
+ 4 ml/gal Karma = 1140 PPM
+ 4 ml/gal Sweet = 1210 PPM
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I added 6 ml UP to get the PH to 5.3, then I added it to the res in each bubbler.

BD1 = 1065 PPM, 5.9 PH, 3.7 gal solution
BD2 = 1040 PPM, 5.9 PH, 4.0 gal solution

In addition I removed the fan that I had under the canopy that was blowing up. I placed it so it blows across the flowers and moves the air around gently. I also positioned a 4.75 inch computer fan in the back corner for air movement, but it blows a bit too hard on the plants. I left it there and will use it when I see signs of excess moisture.

I am tempted to trim back a larger number of fan leaves to prevent shading. I'd like some comments and opinions on whether or not this is a good idea. That is the update, let me know your comments...

The only thing left you need is for Mr Clipboard to do an intro....:D

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Originally Posted by MVP

I am tempted to trim back a larger number of fan leaves to prevent shading. I'd like some comments and opinions on whether or not this is a good idea. That is the update, let me know your comments...

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Don't do it, unless you want to. I still don't know which causes more damage; Removing uncooperative leaves or letting them shade buds of interest. Until someone explains why I'm wrong, I'll still keep trying to let the buds get the light. Again: removing a leaf is a last choice for me, and there other options, but the buds must have light! (Article 4, section b, subsection 2A, in the manuel.)

Explanations schmexaplanations! I go by the irritating rule.....If it it is still irritating me after four or five days of moving it around and it's shading a good bud it's gone. But DISCLAIMER.......I don't do scrog so......

Explanations schmexplanations.....I always go by the irritating rule......is it STILL irritating you after moving it several times a day for several days?

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

I don't do scrog

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Yet.

Uh what? Man that hit kinda hit me hard. I'm seeing double or something.

I know, fucking boards.

WH, Sounds like a good motto for life as well as weed farming.

nice meeting you Mr C. those pics are a damn good fight for SCROG opie...lol...think it will help with the LEDs too...more efficient light distibution,,,

Not much new, but took a couple of photos for the hell of it....

Left Side View............ Right Side View.............
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A couple of close ups too
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wow.:jawdropper::jawdropper: Looking good. looking really really Really good.

how does mine look?:D

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Originally Posted by hydrocannabis

wow.:jawdropper::jawdropper: Looking good. looking really really Really good.:D

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Damn folks, they are blowing up now..... Really blowing up! Bigger today than yesterday. I am F-ing psyched!!! :S5:

Starting to really kick some ass there....:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

Starting to really kick some ass there....:thumbsup:

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Thanks Amiga, gotta keep up with the Jones's/CM's and pull 9-10 oz outta the magic closet in March... :bonghit:

I love how healthy and happy they look. :)

amazing.:thumbsup:

Looking great man, keep it up :thumbsup:

wooooohoooooooo!!!!!!:jointsmile:

Here are the latest photos.....
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They are super sticky and I had to put a fan on them fulltime to prevent moisture and potential mold issues. Some are getting a bit of wind burn.
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Tough to get good shots :wtf: but here are the last two...

Oh yeah, 34 days into 12/12

quick question. how much did UR plants strech? in the flower stage thus far.

damn MVP, those black doms. are looking beautiful. may be something i'd like to try in the future. BTW, i'll try and post some better pics of the internodes later today when my lights come on, maybe you can help me distinguish what it is i'm seeing. i'm almost certain though that the rest are females.

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Originally Posted by hydrocannabis

quick question. how much did UR plants strech? in the flower stage thus far.

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HC- For the 1st 2-1/2 weeks of 12/12 I kept tucking them back under the screen. Since then they have stopped stretching. I estimate that they have grown around 10-12 inches above the screen during 34 days of Flower.

The SCROG / LST methods used are very effective in evening out the bud sites on the canopy. I am convinced that this technique is perfect for those that want to maximize their space but have limited overhead/vertical growth constraints.

MVP :jointsmile:

MVP, ROTFLMAO at your new AV.

Here are a few pics showing how the girls are looking so far... I did a res change tonight and they are drinking the following nutes:

2.5 gal RO water per res.
+ 2ml/gal Zone
+ 10 ml/gal EJ Microblast
+ 10 ml/gal CalMag
+ 12 ml/gal PBP Bloom
+ 5 ml/gal Karma
+ 5 ml/gal Sweet
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total PPM = 1240, PH = 5.8, 3.25 gal per res

Some photos for those interested...

Those nute numbers look like they are working well for you.....I can see the frosting starting to come up on those from here. Excellent work MVP. :thumbsup:

ladies lookin yummy mvp!!
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whiskeytango

They're looking nice and dense too. Have you given any of 'em a squeeze yet?

grrrrr I CANT WAIT!!!! start flowering a week from today...almost went early looking at your pics...lol so what, month left on them? they look good now, wait till they start to fill out...mmmm keep up the good work!:thumbsup:
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Hell yah MVP. dude thouse buds look great as hell. :thumbsup:

I hope mine can even look half as good as URs.:D

Just found some BD beans at my local Co-Op and had to pick them up so I can be 100% certain to keep the strain in my collection!

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[align=left]Ladies are sleeping until 7pm, I'll get pics and/or update after then...[/align]

Here is what is happening at Chateau MVP... I went on a shopping trip today and spent a bunch of cash I really can't afford to spend. However every now and then you have to say WTF and drop some dough to make yourself happy. Girly girls buy shoes.... I go to the hydro store on the way home from the MMJ Co-Op.

Anyhoo, I want to introduce the newest girls to join the show, just happens they are a set of twins: The GDP girls (sometimes known as Grand Daddy Purple), and Kushman's Strawberry Cough gals. The GDP twins are on the right and the SC twins are on the left. Mmmmm, tasty! They just today went from starter cubes into net pots and 300 PPM nutes...
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In addition I picked up a couple of packs of beans from the California Bean Bank: Black Domina (to ensure the strain, a favorite, stays with me a long, long time) and Big Bud, which is an Indica that finishes fast and produces fat, heavy nuggs.
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The Dominas in Flower right now have been feeding well and are finally starting to show more mature pistils - about 30 percent are amber. The frostiness is apparent in the pics especially if you look at them in full size.
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Last but not least, I stopped to pick up a half dozen 3 inch net pots to convert my cloning bubbler into a temporary twins incubator, and I asked about Liquid Light. The local hydro bro said "yeah, we got maybe one sample pack left.... want it?" Hell yeah I wanted it, and now I got to figure out WTF to do with it and when it is safe to apply to the twins.

MVP :jointsmile:

GDP!!!! i so envy you MMj guys...what i would do to get a few seeds or clones over there.......
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whiskeytango

MVP you need the Penetrator to go with the LL. My formula consisted of one tablespoon penetrator and one tablespoon LL to a cup of water. You'll like this stuff....its really great but I'd stick to twice a week (my hydro guys suggestion) and you can use it on your lovely new kids as soon as you feel they are pretty stress free.

Your plants look great btw. Seems like you have your recipe nailed down well. Any chance the next time you whip a batch for you res change you could mark down the ppms as you go? What I really want to know is what number ppms of each nute you are putting in your solution instead of the amount (200 ppm vs 10ml) Make sense? THANKS! :D

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

MVP you need the Penetrator to go with the LL. My formula consisted of one tablespoon penetrator and one tablespoon LL to a cup of water. You'll like this stuff....its really great but I'd stick to twice a week (my hydro guys suggestion) and you can use it on your lovely new kids as soon as you feel they are pretty stress free.

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Directions call for 4 tablespoons per gal of each. I used 2 and that seemed like plenty. They say you can do it every 3 days, or 2 for aggressive feeding.

The back of my bottle says 4 tablespoons (60ml) per liter....not per gallon. Approx 4 liters to a gallon......approx 4 cups to a liter.

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

MVP you need the Penetrator to go with the LL. My formula consisted of one tablespoon penetrator and one tablespoon LL to a cup of water. You'll like this stuff....its really great but I'd stick to twice a week (my hydro guys suggestion) and you can use it on your lovely new kids as soon as you feel they are pretty stress free.

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Yeah, I am gonna read and follow the directions very closely. This is what I got, FREE, simply for asking: :D
- 250 ml of Liquid Light
- 250 ml of Penetrator
- a lighter that opens bottles
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Originally Posted by Weedhound

Your plants look great btw. Seems like you have your recipe nailed down well. Any chance the next time you whip a batch for you res change you could mark down the ppms as you go? What I really want to know is what number ppms of each nute you are putting in your solution instead of the amount (200 ppm vs 10ml) Make sense? THANKS! :D

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Sure Hound, last time I recorded PPMs were post # 203, I believe... they are within 20-25 PPM of that each time. Next res change will be this weekend or Monday at latest. I'll record PPM numbers in the same fashion I have been. That makes sense to you, right?

Post number 203 eh? Lol....you kill me. AND a FREE llighter. :thumbsup:

Opie...I'm pretty sure I read and reread that correctly.....if not you can have MVPs cool lighter. :D