Shov's Christmas Sativas 2008

[Shovelhandle]

I'm starting another grow log. This time I'll be doing much the same things as I've done in past grows, however it's not going to be BUBBLEGUM or anything quite like it (Afghani-indica).

I got these seeds from Holland and the UK. I started five each, AK-47 and Neville's Haze which I have put in a wet paper towel, in a sandwich baggie, in a tin, on top of my computer cable box (98ºf). The soil is from the same batch I mixed for my last grow. I will be using my (2) 40" window boxes with five plants each. Peeple say that it's NFG to put more than one plant in a pot, but I've had great results this way. The boxes do not dry out as quickly as the little pots do. I'll have them in larger containers soon anyway.

I have a 50" x 30" grow area with removable mylar reflectors on all sides. I'll be starting them under a four lamp T5HO 54W 4100K (4'). I've yet to decide on 18 hours or 24 hours. I've always done 18 hours but these sativas (or sativa dom hybrid) may like the extra light. Can anyone make a suggestion based on experience here? Thanks.

I'll post photos of the grow area when the seedlings 'pop'.

Shovelhandle

Shovelhandle Reviewed by Shovelhandle on 08-07-2008. Shov's Christmas Sativas 2008 I'm starting another grow log. This time I'll be doing much the same things as I've done in past grows, however it's not going to be BUBBLEGUM or anything quite like it (Afghani-indica). I got these seeds from Holland and the UK. I started five each, AK-47 and Neville's Haze which I have put in a wet paper towel, in a sandwich baggie, in a tin, on top of my computer cable box (98ºf). The soil is from the same batch I mixed for my last grow. I will be using my (2) 40" window boxes with Rating: 5

[SunnyD]

I have no info on the light situation. I've only read that people go both ways on the 18/6 vs. 24/0...which obviously isn't any help to you

But I'm susbscribing cause this sounds bomb

[Weedhound]

Shov I've gotten better results I feel generally with 18/6 but I'd say that about all cannabis plants...not just sativas.

I'm in for this one....can't wait to see some Neville's Haze grown. :thumbsup:

You know I always pegged ak47 as an indica dominant but you're right......it's pretty much sativa. We're within a few days of our first harvest of one....early finisher!!

[Puffzter]

Welcome back Shov.

I'm sure this will be yet another great log from you and I will follow it closelly.
Good luck.
You are not concidering 20/4 then by the way. Very popular photoperiod for many growers these days it seems.

Puffzter

[slayer34ny]

Nice strain selection. I dare not grow sativa's (at least pure) due to my height concerns. I would deff go 18/6. But you could go higher, and get more veg growth, and try tying/breaking/pinching tricks

[lunarose]

I can't help you with the lights I've never been brave enough to grow inside(G) Anyway I can't wait to watch your grow I am thinking of having a sativa or two in my next grow.

[hudson88]

Hey Shov,

Good to see your next grow starting so soon :thumbsup: Never had the pleasure of trying Neville's Haze but i've heard good things about it, as for AK-47 i'm sure you'll love it, had it a couple of years ago in the dam and it blew me away, defo one of my favourite smokes

I've always used 18/6 for veg too, just seems more natural than 24/0 (and since sativa's get less light in nature my gut would tell me to go for a shorter photo period) and i save a bit of electricity. How's your grow area for height? I think the AK stays reasonably short but doesn't the NH get very tall? If you've any concerns over height the shorter lights on schedule could also help restrict growth in veg so the plants finish shorter. This isn't from experience of growing sats shov, just stuff i've read, thought i'd mention it tho and maybe you could look a little more in depth at it if height was a possible issue.

Good luck, can't wait for the pics to start :rastasmoke:

[Jerry Garcia 2007]

Shov,

Glad to see you starting your next grow and I am looking forward to another great log.

As for your question. You know I do some things differently than most and I use 24/0. Thing is I have never did 18/6 so I can not give you a commpairson.

My reasoning, longer light cycles= more growth time. Works for me.

BOL JG

[stinkyattic]

I also run 24/0 and that is because I can keep a steadier temperature with the constant light.
This is going to be really neat! Nevilles Haze is a classic and suits ya perfectly!

[SnSstealth]

Subscribed!!!
great strains man, and I always did 18/6, and trying 24/0 seems to actually get less growth for me...could be the LEDs or the strain though...zi thought it was that the plants could grow better with a lil sleep...just MHO, but if stinks uses 24, I may be wrong...lol
whiskeytango

nevilles is truely one of the BEST sativas out there...and metal haze...MMMM