1st Go-Round - CFL's and Bagseed

[RamblerGambler]

I had intended to keep a detailed account of this first go-round, however between my hard drive crashing and the boards being down, I'm afraid this log is going to be a little less then complete.

Cab Dimensions
33.5" deep x 22 3/4 wide x 46 3/4 tall


Lighting
(12) 23w 5600k CFL's (Veg)

(4) 42w 2700k CFL's (Flower)
(8) 23-26w 2700k CFL's (Flower)

Ventilation
120mm Computer Fan
3-Speed Oscillating fan

Temp
Living in a southern state has presented a few problems, temp wise. 20-30 degree swings and an unseasonably warm winter have provided their share of difficulties. Now that winter has finally settled in, temps tend to stay between the high 70's and low 80's.
Temp readings are taken by one of these:Aj MOSS | Mini Temp Ir Thermometer by Raytek that I had laying around.


A few improvements have been added since these pictures were taken. The passive intake was expanded to 8"x4" while the fan was relocated inside the cab. I've ghetto rigged a light trap for the exhaust out of a shoebox, but I'm probably going to be forced to rethink the whole exhaust setup. Either by adding a second computer fan and finding a better designed light trap or give in to this newfound hobby and invest in a quality can fan.

The smaller part of the cab is not yet in use. It will either be used for clones or a mother somewhere down the line, hopefully after I recieve a rooted clone of either Sensi-Star or Bubblegum.

Now on to part II - The Plants!

RamblerGambler Reviewed by RamblerGambler on 02-05-2009. 1st Go-Round - CFL's and Bagseed I had intended to keep a detailed account of this first go-round, however between my hard drive crashing and the boards being down, I'm afraid this log is going to be a little less then complete. Cab Dimensions 33.5" deep x 22 3/4 wide x 46 3/4 tall Lighting (12) 23w 5600k CFL's (Veg) (4) 42w 2700k CFL's (Flower) Rating: 5

[RamblerGambler]

Seeds
All the seeds from this go-round came from the same strain of bagseed. They were germinated about a month and a half ago, then tossed into Jiffy Peat pucks. The jiffy pellets were then planted in a solo cup slightly modified for drainage. Soil was a random "professional" brand purchased from my local nursery, which sadly looks to go out of business soon.

Transplanted
About 3 weeks ago the 5 survivors were moved into 8" pots with Fafard's Professional Potting Mix mixed with perlite for drainage.

Nutes
Technaflora Recipe for Success Starter Kit

Though I recently acquired this box set from the hydro store, the majority of vegetative growth occurred without the benefit of nutrients. At present I've only fed the plants twice, following their schedule of Feed-Water-Water-Feed


Training
As you can probably tell, all the plants show signs of overenthusiastic LST-ing. This clearly was something I began without fully understanding the concept, and continued unchecked while the boards where down. Of course the plants end up overgrowing the sides of their pots and everything has become a little crowded, but at least I'm learning. As is the plants are looking bushy rather than tall, which is exactly what I need them to do.

End of Veg
The plants are on 18/6 cycle while I finish up the last minute tweeks before throwing it into 12/12. I do plan on letting the plants sit in the dark for about 36 hours prior to making the switch to 12/12.


There, that should just about get this log caught back up to speed...

[GoldenGraham84]

righteous! the log begins! :thumbsup:

[detroitfish]

looking good bro :thumbsup:

[RamblerGambler]

Update time.

After 8 days in flower the plants are showing their true colors. Of the 5 surviving plants, 3 had the audacity to let their balls hang out. But what can you expect from bagseed? Damn. So out comes the axe and down they go. The two girls seem to be doing alright, though clearly one is straggling. It's only just showing it's pistils, unlike it's more robust sister. None the less, I'm glad that the first go round didn't end up all males.

Pic 1 - Girl #1
Pic 2 - A closer look at Girl #1
Pic 3 - 2 sisters. Isn't that cute?

[GoldenGraham84]

nice. good for you. i wouldn't be too discouraged over only seeing pistils at 8 days in. my ladies don't do anything till about day 12-14. then they get really hairy. a few more weeks and they start putting on weight. soon they become really stinky and then, towards the end of their life, they get really fat. women, eh?

[RamblerGambler]

soon they become really stinky and then, towards the end of their life, they get really fat. women, eh?

I think this is the first time in my life that I'm actually excited by that idea

[RamblerGambler]

Time for an update! Went ahead and changed the nute schedule around after the first week of flower, dropping down to half strength every other feeding. Basically feed water feed. The two girls seem to be doing well, though one is still leaving her sister in the dust.

Here's the better of the two, posing in few rather revealing shots. What a tease.

[MonkeyBone]

Some popcorn!!! I want! Healthy looking plants you got there!

[cman20118ut]

looks like are plants are close to the same time frame...about when are you planning to harvest...i'm hoping to have some freshly cured homegrown herb for 420...hope i'm able to pull it off...your grow is looking good tho...
peace
cman:rasta: