Master Kush, Aurora Indica Perpetual Grow

[8182KSKUSH]

Excuse me if i seem rude, but how the hell you get them to grow so fast?

Wow, not rude at all, thanks for the compliment! To be honest, I am just trying to do the very best I can with what I have, and trying to follow all of the excellent info and advice found here, as well as a few books. But really, just reading other logs, and all the info here has been waaay more informative than any books I have read. Here you get to see the practical application of knowledge which for me is easier to understand than just reading a book, over and over again.
I also did have 1 previous grow under my belt, I made tons and tons of mistakes, so I learned alot from that. Really I am just winging it and trying not to love them too much or make too many mistakes. The seeds are from nirvana, so maybe that helps as far as the plants growing well, other than that I dunno? I just try to keep it simple, and keep everything as consistent as possible. I will post some more pics very soon, maybe tonight. Their growth has surprised me, they are far and away better than the last grom I had, but I am doing almost everything differently too. I do have one, the greencrack, that is seriously runty. I will post a pic of that too.
Thanks again for the compliment! I hope they stay on track! Keep checking in!

[8182KSKUSH]

You can grow some serious buds with two 400 watt HID lights, plus all the other toys...:thumbsup:...ideal conditions, and a little knowledge on how to make it work.


"I shit you, not"-SSG Barnes (Platoon)....

Thank you sir, you are very kind! Yeah! 800 watts helps for sure! Good ventilation, and good soil don't hurt either! Sprinkle in a little "luck" and wammo! I am still no where near the level of knowledge most of you pros have, but I am always reading and learning, some day, some day!:jointsmile:

[Dutch Pimp]

All one has to do?...is grow enough to suit your needs. The KISS principle...:stoned:

[bloodbrother]

nice setup definately subscribing to this one.. everything is looking real good and im sure itll only get better.

How do you go about making your room light tight and still being able to get into it? From one of your first pictures it looks like its duct taped shut but how do you get in and out?

[8182KSKUSH]

Well, took alot of pictures tonight while I could.
On the 23rd, I watered in 3 ml/gallon Pro Grow and 1 ml/gallon calmag. Again, just to runoff, barely. 2 days later, still waiting for them to dry, will likely water Saturday, unless they feel lots lighter tomorrow.
I had wondered about some odd leaves, they looked dry, or heat stressed, but I think that I have found the culprit. I think, maybe it's too much direct wind. Sounds weird I know, but the plant that was showing these symptoms was positioned in the back by the socket of the lights, but it was taking the brunt of the forced air intake I have. Until now they have not been tall enough so I haven't had any issues, but I rotated plants, and sure as shit, the new MK I put there started showing the same signs a couple of days later. Has anyone ever heard of this before? I wonder if the wind is causing the leaves to dehydrate or something maybe? Maybe now and maybe it's just something else all together that I am missing. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated!
The pics.

Pic 1 Overall shot
Pic 2 Aurora Indicas
Pic 3 Master Kush
Pic 4 Side Shot AI in foreground, MK in background
Pic 5 Side Shot MK foreground, AI in background

[Dutch Pimp]

I'm not sure? could many things...that's the trick, heading off problems......maybe, try off-setting plants some. MH lights are tricky...more than HPS. IMO.

I still think it's too early for both lights.... just my opinion, not advice.

First 30 days....grow roots, leaves can wait.

[8182KSKUSH]

All one has to do?...is grow enough to suit your needs. The KISS principle...:stoned:

Exactly! :thumbsup:

nice setup definately subscribing to this one.. everything is looking real good and im sure itll only get better.

How do you go about making your room light tight and still being able to get into it? From one of your first pictures it looks like its duct taped shut but how do you get in and out?

The picture that you are referring to is my exterior window, I had originally planned on using the area to keep moms and clones, but I don't want to now, it's kinda a pain in the ass to keep sealing it up. Yes, I am a big fan of panda plastic, and duct tape! Here are pictures of my door though, again, panda plastic and duct tape, took a day to get it figured out, but it is light tight! Works really well, and was really simple to do.
I just hung a sheet of pp over the door and frame. Then cut out the middle, (the door part) leaving the plastic around the frame. Then I went back and duct taped the fuck all the way around it except for the side that opens of course. On the hinge, it's taped to the wall and door, and the other side and top is taped to the wall outside the frame. Then went back with a staple gun and stapled it, where you see the cardboard pieces. Putting the cardboard over the pp just help prevent the pp from ripping. On the bottom, I taped pp to the door, and stapled a large piece of cardboard folded @ a 90 degree angle to the door on top of the pp. So when I leave and shut the door, the pp is flush against the bottom crack. Works awesome and is nearly airtight too. I hope that all made sense. Hopefully the pictures will fill in the gaps if it doesn't.

The window area
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The Door
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It's amazing how something so simple can be so crucial! I am really proud of my door! Works well, no light in, no light out!

[8182KSKUSH]

I'm not sure? could many things...that's the trick, heading off problems......maybe, try off-setting plants some. MH lights are tricky...more than HPS. IMO.

I still think it's too early for both lights.... just my opinion, not advice.

First 30 days....grow roots, leaves can wait.

Dutch, I consider your opinion sound advice! I just can't help myself running both now that I can. I am for sure probably at a point of diminishing returns when you factor in the cost. I think I will force myself to cut down to one at a time again, it's just so hard to now, it looks soo dark with just one after having them both run. LOL
But the plus is with one, my temps get way down into the 70s (75ish, that's way down for me!) And now that I think about it, the leaf issue did coincide with when I started running both? So maybe the MK's need a break or are slightly more sensitive than the AI's to the HID.
I know this, I am getting over raising my lights, and fan, every 5 days or so! I know that one of these times I am going to fall my ass over and smash my plants!

Also had to post a pic of my panda plastic make shift drip tray that I made for my makeshift table!
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[8182KSKUSH]

Here are some pics of the green crack compared to my most vigorous MK. The GC came from a batch that I had from a dispensary in Hollywood, the only seed in an 1/8, not that great compared to other GC I have had, but I thought WTF why not try it eh?

Looks good by itself, pretty healthy I guess.

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Compared to an average AI
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Compared to the best MK
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[8182KSKUSH]

Random AI
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The 3 Leaved Light Green Freak
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The Fatty Fat Fat Leaved AI (The broadest Leaves, 9 pointers too!)
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The MK #10
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Group Photo AI!
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