Originally Posted by turtle420
Sooooo... I was wondering...
What does MH stand for?
Metal Halide
What does HPS stand for?
High Power Sodium
Which is for what?
Errr...
Can I flower with MH?
You sure can.
What does 12/12 mean?
12 hours on, 12 hours off (light).
Can I grow hydro in soil?
No. Hydro is another world compared to soil. For a start, hydro doesnt use soil!
What's a CFL?
Compact flourescent - a type of bulb.
What does "CFM" mean?
???
How can I germinate?
Get some paper towel/cotton wool, dampen it, stick seed inside in a warm, dark place for 24-48 hours. Place between two upturned saucers. Sometimes takes up to a week.
How do I clone?
Cut a fan leaf with a couple of inches of stem, dab some rooting powder/gel on the end, plant, wait.
What does a male look like?
Males have balls, females have pubes. See pic.
Can I smoke males?
Yes, but youll need a lot of leaf and you wont get very high, if at all. Try cooking or making hash with males instead.
Which are the best nutrients?
Something with NPK levels of 15-30-15, 10-20-10 etc.
What does pH stand for?
Potential Hydrogen.
Why did my MH explode in my HPS ballast?
Because you need to buy a seperate ballast for HPS and MH. You can get ballasts that will take both bulbs. Another reason could be that the wattage of the bulb was too high for the wattage of the ballast.
How do I build a cool tube?
No idea.
Will the plants smell?
Yes, unless you build/buy a carbon scrubber, or you grow Lowryder.
Can I smoke the leaves of my 2week old plant?
If you want something that wont get you high in the slightest, yes. At 2 weeks of veg, NO trichomes are in the plant.
HOW MUCH WILL I HARVEST?
Depends on light, temps, nutes, strain... But with good care, anywhere between 14 grams and 4 ounces.
Can I grow under a skateboard?
Youre a retard.
Can I grow inside a 1gallon paint can?
Yes, as long as you put holes in it for drainage and clean all the paint residue off. However, it will build up heat as paint cans are metal.
What's SCRoG?
Screen of Green
What's LST?
Limited Stress Training. I think.
What's topping?
Cutting the new growth off so that the plant grows two main colas instead of one.
Who's FIM?
'Fuck I Missed'. Essentially the same as topping.
Why are they curling?
Because theyre sad. Underwatering, Overwatering, nutrient deficiency...
Does Mylar really work?
Yes. It reflects around 98% of the light, however it also build up heat.
How long does it take to flower?
Anywhere from a month to 4 months, depending on the strain. Sativas take longer to flower than indicas.
What's the best humidity %?
Veg: 40-50%. Flower: 20-30%
HOW MUCH WILL I HARVEST?
See above.
What's an air pump?
Something that pumps air.
What's an air stone?
An airy stone.
Can I piss on my plants?
Yeah, but only a little. Do it during flowering, 1oz to 10 gallons of water. Its high in nitrogen, which plants need during flowering.
How can I use CO2?
You can get CO2 blocks which dissolve in water and provide high CO2 levels for 8 hours.
Why doesn't anybody reply?
Because were busy smoking/wanking.
Does music affect plant growth?
No, but its nice to let them listen to some Bob Marley.
Can I grow under my bed?
Sure. As long as you have CFL's and LST the plant, you can train it to grow sideways.
Why 18/6?
Provides the plant with a cool down session (dark period), and the 18 hours of light has been proven to be the most efficient.
How many lumens/sq.ft.?
For a successful grow, at least 7,000.
What's a watt?
A measure of electricity.
Does CO2 kill?
Humans, yes. Plants, no. However, an environment with 100% CO2 will kill the plant.
Why doesn't anybody reply to my 13 new threads?
Because.
ZANDOR! HELP! Q's?
Yes. Indeedy.
Can I use Miracle Grow?
If you wanna kill your plant, yes.
What's the best pot size?
Depends on the size of the plant. Most people use a 1 gallon.
How do I order seeds?
Via homing pigeon, t'internet or mail-order. If you live somewhere where seeds are legal, they sometimes sell them at markets.
Anybody ordered from Osama-seeds?
I did. They grew beards and started to shout 'Allhu Akhbar!' all the freakin time. Theyre being kept at Guantanamo now.
Anybody use their credit cards?
I dont have one. But for what?
Can I smoke the males?
Above.
What does a male look like?
Above.
Can I drink bong waters?
It tastes fuckin rank.
What's "ppm"?
???
What does "gpm" mean?
???
Will it smell?
Above.
How many pounds will I get?
Above.
What's DWC?
???
What's an aerocloner?
???
What's a bubbler?
???
What's Rubbermaid?
A maid with a latex fetish.
What nutrients do I use?
Tomato feed works well, but something high in P is the best.
How can I fix my dog's chewing-mess?
Kill the dog, send the remains to a third world country. Help the kiddies! :dance:
Can I grow with a Halogen?
Hardly. Too much heat, wrong light spectrum.
Can light hit the roots?
Yeah, some people have no probs with light hitting the roots, some people do. Its all down to luck.
What strain would you pick?
LR x AK47, or Jack Herer.
Can I grow inside a shoe?
You need mental help.
Can I use batteries to power my lights?
If you know how to wire it up properly.
Why do I hate the SEARCH function?
Because youre an eegit.