Grow log #2!

[Pedro de Pacas]

I'm glad to say that my idea of using the grow closet as a storage cabinet while not growing was a wonderful idea: my visitors from out of town weren't the wiser!

Well, the last grow resulted in seeds all over the place (I still kept the crop, but my pollinating technique leaves a lot to be desired ) so this time I definitely will discard the males (if any).

I soaked the remaining 5 Oasis seeds in pre-boiled water overnight, and planted them today, 1/2 cm deep in foam cups filled with organic potting soil.

What else am I doing this time around:

• To save time I decided to use a 12/12 light schedule throughout.
• To keep things simple, I decided to rely on my 150 watt HPS light from start to end.
• I'm using the 90 CFM exhaust fan - it has the best "air transfer ratio" for the size of cab I'm using.

I used the 12/12 from start to finish once before, so I'm curious to see how well this will work using the HPS kit (I was using all CFL then).

For sakes of economics I might resort to Mango seeds for my future grows...but this time around it's all Oasis. I forget how long a full grow takes on a 12/12 schedule (96 days? 120?) But it will be interesting to find out!

:rastasmoke:

Pedro de Pacas Reviewed by Pedro de Pacas on 03-02-2009. Grow log #2! I'm glad to say that my idea of using the grow closet as a storage cabinet while not growing was a wonderful idea: my visitors from out of town weren't the wiser! ;) Well, the last grow resulted in seeds all over the place (I still kept the crop, but my pollinating technique leaves a lot to be desired :( ) so this time I definitely will discard the males (if any). I soaked the remaining 5 Oasis seeds in pre-boiled water overnight, and planted them today, 1/2 cm deep in foam cups filled Rating: 5

[denialisback]

I'm glad to say that my idea of using the grow closet as a storage cabinet while not growing was a wonderful idea: my visitors from out of town weren't the wiser!

Well, the last grow resulted in seeds all over the place (I still kept the crop, but my pollinating technique leaves a lot to be desired ) so this time I definitely will discard the males (if any).

I soaked the remaining 5 Oasis seeds in pre-boiled water overnight, and planted them today, 1/2 cm deep in foam cups filled with organic potting soil.

What else am I doing this time around:

• To save time I decided to use a 12/12 light schedule throughout.
• To keep things simple, I decided to rely on my 150 watt HPS light from start to end.
• I'm using the 90 CFM exhaust fan - it has the best "air transfer ratio" for the size of cab I'm using.

I used the 12/12 from start to finish once before, so I'm curious to see how well this will work using the HPS kit (I was using all CFL then).

For sakes of economics I might resort to Mango seeds for my future grows...but this time around it's all Oasis. I forget how long a full grow takes on a 12/12 schedule (96 days? 120?) But it will be interesting to find out!

:rastasmoke:

hell yeah dude, good start. I'm running a 125w2700k CFL, 125w7200 CFL + a 24W 4000K CFL in this grow. I attatch a picture so far.. (cannabis.com wouldnt let me sigh at you )

I was using a 400 watt hid/hps grolux before, so I can tell you the HPS lumens make the difference, but surprisingly even with a low wattage these plants seem healthier due to the more stabler tempeartures! (I was having craploads of problems with temps with the HID!)

flowering is usually 12-14 weeks , 8-10 if its hydro? You could flower for longer though, depends on the genetics of Oasis I think

Good luck with your grow dude.

Peace,
denial

[Pedro de Pacas]

Not much to say.

I remoistened the soil and took a pic. Experienced growers may look into this grow and shake their heads, but it's a grow I need to try: now that I have the appropriate "stealth cabinet" with the appropriate lighting and ventilation, I like the simplicity of a 12/12 grow from seed...

The setup looks like this so far!

[Pedro de Pacas]

Again I re moistened the soil. Checked the thermometer, under the current conditions the cabinet temperature tops out at 80F. What concerns me is the air humidity - 38%

That's the inconvenience of growing during the cold months of winter I guess...the apartment's heating makes the air very dry. Hopefully it doesn't impair seedling growth, I'm already taking chances by using a 12/12 cycle from seed.

Time will tell!

[Puffzter]

Hey Pedro. Nice to see you starting up again and good luck.I'll be here for the ride. Hope you cleaned out your growroom very well so there isn't pollen flying about still. Puffzter

[bigtopsfinn]

Hey Pedro. Nice to see you starting up again and good luck.I'll be here for the ride. Hope you cleaned out your growroom very well so there isn't pollen flying about still. Puffzter

Thats good advice, plain water will kill the pollen.

I don't know how 12/12 affects the flowering cycle if you start from seed, but I wouldn't get hung up on a set time. Check those trichs and when they turn your pref. amber/cloudy, then chop em. If you flower for too long, thc levels begin to drop. good luck:jointsmile:

[Pedro de Pacas]

Sigh...must be patient...perhaps the Dutch Passion seeds have a thicker shell and need more time?

Or perhaps the overnight soak didn't have the appropriate conditions (warm, dark place - the apartment was pretty cool due to the cold weather in spite of the electrical heating) so the seeds need more time to sprout?

I don't want to jump to the conclusion that the seeds are non viable just yet...

[Pedro de Pacas]

Sweet, one of the seedlings is showing sign of life! I'll check on them again tomorrow morning, but things are starting to move! :thumbsup:

Thought for the day...my cabinet fits 4 square pots (8.5" X 8.5" X about 8" tall) ... should all 5 seedlings sprout I'll need to figure out a way to fit them all in there... maybe something small on the horizontal plane but tall to allow proper rooting?

[Pedro de Pacas]

Re moistened the soil (due to the extreme dyness in the wardrobe) and took a few pics. We now have 2 sprouts! :hippy:

[FourTwenty4Life]

So far so good. I have a friend who did 18/6 for 6 weeks then 12/12 and he had his 2nd highest yield ever but other factors play a part besides light. 12/12 the whole time should be interesting... Good luck, I'll be watching.:hippy: