Hydro cabinet grow start to finish

I am documenting this grow for everyones pleasure. I have been growing Femaleseeds.nl seeds for years and I always have a good time with them. I chose the Easy Bud strain by Female Seeds for it's stability (consistancy) and it's mix of indica/sativa. I can yield up to 8 ounces when things are dialed in right in my lttle stealth cabinet. The dimensions of my cabinet is 29 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 3 feet tall. It has been a challenge to keep temperatures and conditions correct, but succesful to say the least.



Cabinet specs (h/w/d) - 36"/29"/19"

Equipment:

American Hydroponics Baby Bloomer Ebb and Flow system
430 Watt Hortilux air-cooled reflector
(T5 fluoro light for germination)
General Hydroponics FloraNova grow and bloom nutes
Hygrozyme, Floraliscous Plus, CalMag+, Diamond Nectar, Koolbloom
Pinpoint pH monitor

I got two 4-packs of Easy Bud by Female Seeds from DrChronic.com and soaked them for 12 hours in RO (reverse osmosis) water. I strictly use RO water because there are high levels of chlorine and unknown minerals in my tap water. After 12 hours I use the paper towel method in a germination box (with dome) with a heating mat. The temp runs around 85-90 which I think these beans really like. 12 hours later 6 out of 8 beans popped and I put them into grow plugs in the same germ box. The heating pad is removed and my T5 fluoro begins it's 18/6 cycle. Fresh cool air is blown into the cabinet to cool the T5 and maintain a temp of about 75 degrees in the germination box. In a few days I will remove the T5 and start up the 430 Watt HPS.

Next day, 4 out of 6 of the seedlings are showing roots out of the bottom of their grow plug. Out of these 4 vigorous babes, I will choose 3 to transfer to the ebb and flow system.

Three seedlings have been picked and transfered to their pot in which they will stay until harvest. I use "Perfect Pot" pots from Humbolt County CA. THey are thought to be a good size pot and are versatile for soil and hydro. Three of these pots fit nicely in my Baby Bloomer. I have always used Hydroton growing media.

I have a good feeling about this grow. I took down the T5 today and fired up the 430W Hortilux HPS. I'm going to veg for 2-3 weeks before I go 12/12.

5 days from seed

9 days from seed

I like the ebb and flow systems but only because that's what Ive always used. I can move and shift the pots around a lot if need be. I flood every 4 hours for 15 minutes and only during the light cycle. THe hydroton is cheap enough that I don't have to reuse it. Floranova nutrients by GH have given me good results. THey are a mix of organic and chemical nutrients. There's a lot of stuff goin' on in my reservoir. Works good for me.

I use Calmag+ because I start with RO water. Koolbloom is an alternative to Floranova Bloom when you need less nitrogen towards the end of your flowering cycle.

I don't need much for my head honestly, I have friends who need it more than I do. Honestly I've never been that impressed with the flavor of my grows anyways. The quality has always made up for it. I nevr get to cure it for more than a week before it goes out the door!!!!! 6-8 ounces goes quick!!

Pretty sweet setup you have there. You seem like you know what you're doing, but I have to ask, why the HPS during Veg? If it was me, those ladies would be under that T5 for a few weeks, then the HPS. Im sure you,ve got it under control, but i'm just wondering. At any rate I wish you luck, and I will definetly be following your thread.

-mike

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Originally Posted by Passage to Indica

I use Calmag+ because I start with RO water. Koolbloom is an alternative to Floranova Bloom when you need less nitrogen towards the end of your flowering cycle.

I don't need much for my head honestly, I have friends who need it more than I do. Honestly I've never been that impressed with the flavor of my grows anyways. The quality has always made up for it. I nevr get to cure it for more than a week before it goes out the door!!!!! 6-8 ounces goes quick!!

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sorry if I confused anyone with this reply, I pasted it from another thread of mine by accident. Someone asked me about my supplements and if my yields were enough for my head in between grows and I replied with this answer. My grows have always been tasty, but I don't breed for flavor (mostly quality and potency)

11 days from seed

Some peace of mind, a digital pH monitor and ambient temperature gauge

my stash jar from the last grow. Notice the crystals sparkiling like stars in the sky. This is Grapefruit by Female Seeds.....

Looking good, the one in the middle appears to be behind a bit although they were germed at the same time. She'll catch up I'm sure.

11 days veg (15 days from seed)